Iran is not a traditional choice for a holiday, but this is a country that is full of history, culture and adventure.
Situated in western Asia, on the borders of the Persian Gulf, it is the world's 18th largest country, equal in size to the UK, Spain, France and Germany combined. With a climate that ranges from sub-tropical to arid, the country offers mountain ranges such as the Zagros Mountains, rainforests and plains.
Ancient history is one of the big attractions of Iran and there is a wealth of it to explore. Tehran itself is home to the Archaeological Museum and the Golestan Palace, both of which provide an insight into the culture. The National Bank provides a secure home to the Iranian crown jewels, also known as the Imperial Crown Jewels of Persia. The collection includes thrones, tiaras, crowns and dozens of jewel-encrusted swords and shields and is the largest state-owned collection on display in the world.
Visitors to this country are most likely to arrive in Tehran, the capital, which is served by two international airports: Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR). For the traveller who is keen to go off on their own and explore, Iran car hire is essential and the airports will offer a choice of hire companies. Pre-booked vehicles can be collected at your destination airport or from a convenient downtown location.
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