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Iran

written by admin March 19, 2016

Iran

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Travel blog: Last days in Iran

The Tochal Telecabine, Tehran (photo: Mehdi Ghanimifard)

On the night train from Yazd to Tehran we shared with a friendly family who were amused by our attempts to speak Farsi and happy to join a game of cards.

Travel blog: Hard yards in Iran

London to Sydney by bike: Pete & Christine in Iran

In the next town, Miyaneh, we were befriended by a friendly young guy called Amir, who helped us find a hotel, negotiate a discount, and run a few errands.

Travel blog: Cycling through Iran

London to Sydney by bike: Tabriz (photo: Behnam Nozadian)

Another early start and we were in Tabriz by late morning.

Travel blog: Getting into Iran

Cycling into Iran at last (photo: Mardetanha)

The day after Christine's birthday party we said goodbye to Turkey and cycled with Ian and Dean towards the border with Iran.

Travel blog: Riding towards Iran

London to Sydney by bike: Cycling through Turkey

After Erzurum we cycled on with Dean, expecting to take three days to reach the border town of Dogubeyazit. It turned out to be an eventful three days.

With its rich and beautiful landscape providing a range of activities from hiking and skiing in the Alborz mountains, to beach holidays on the Persian Gulf and Caspian Sea, Iran has much to offer its visitors. It is, however, often overlooked as a travel destination by British tourists.

Tehran is the country's cultural and commercial centre and the most popular area for foreign tourists; and while Iranians perhaps venture to the beach destinations on the Persian Gulf, western tourists are far more likely to head for the capital’s rich culture.

Packed with museums (The National Museum of Iran has carvings dating back to around the 5th millenium and The Treasury of National Jewels exhibits some of the world's most valuable jewels), parks, and a wide range of restaurants, Tehran has lots to offer its visitors.

The Milad Tower is another must-see and is the fourth-tallest tower in the world.
 

Getting to Iran: Bmi run scheduled flights from London Heathrow to Imam Khomeini International Airport, with flight times of around six hours. Other options are available with European stopovers, but bmi offer the most accessible links with Iran. 

Iran Essential Information:

Capital: Tehran
Major cities: Mashhad, Isfahan, Ahvaz, and Qom
Time Zone: GMT +3.5
Language: Persian.
Currency: Iranian Rials (IRR). For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc
International dialling code: +98
British Embassy: visit the website for information 

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