The Holy City of Mash-had Province

Mash-had is the holiest city in Iran because of the presence of the shrine of the eighth Shia Imam Ali al Rida.  It is a major center of ziarat pilgrimage not only for Iranians but for Muslim pilgrims all over the world. Covering an extremely wide area in the center of the city, the shrine complex is a wonder of architectural skill and traditional decorative arts, it includes an impressive museum, an extensive library and other interesting sites. Muslims of all sects can perform pilgrimage to this beautiful shrine. A visit to Mas-had also includes visits to various historical sites outside the city and to important intellectual and cultural institutions.

The Holy City of Qom Province

The ancient city of Qom is another important site of pilgrimage  to the shrine of Hazrat Fatimah Ma'suma (a.s) the sister of Imam Rida. The visit includes trips to the Holy Mosque of Jamkaran, the house of Imam Khomeini, the  Feyziyyeh and Hujjatiyyeh seminaries, the Martyrs' cemetery, the famous library of Ayatullah Mar`ashi Najafi, and other important intellectual and cultural centers. While in Qom one can also see its famous carpet bazaar and buy exquisite Persian Rugs at cheap prices.

Tehran Province

The busy capital of Iran boasts a number of museums, and a harmonious combination of a traditional culture, and a modern lifestyle. It has excellent skiing and mountain climbing opportunities in the mountains to the north of the city and chic restaurants offering the best of delicious Persian cuisine. For the religious minded there are ample opportunities to make ziarat pilgrimage to the the shrine of Hazrat Abdul Azim and the shrine of Imam Khomeini (r.a). Visits are also organized to see the humble home and Husayniyyeh of Imam Khomeini in Jamaran. 

Isfahan Province

Isfahan is one of the oldest cities of Iran. Once the capital of the Safavid Empire, the city reached the heights of Islamic architectural and cultural development during their rule. The city is replete with beautiful ancient buildings and mosques, all of which display amazing architectural wonders that would mesmerize the modern visitor. Visits will include the Imam Mosque and Square, the Jami Mosque, Takht-e-Fulad, the Si-o-se Pol Bridge, the Aliqapu Palace, the ancient Fire temple, and numerous other wonderful places. The bazaar of Isfahan is famous for its handicrafts and carpets that are both exquisitely beautiful and reasonable in price. No visit to Iran will be complete without a visit to Isfahan.

Fars Province

Main Townships: Abadeh, Eqleed, Firooz Abad, Kazeroon, Mamasani, Marvdasht, Nayreez, Shiraz, etc.

Main Attractions:  The Tomb of Hafiz, the Karim Khani Citadel, the Tomb of Cyrus, Naqsh-e-Rostam, Naqsh-e-Shapour, the Narenjestan Qavam Edifice, the Nasirol Molk Mosque, Parishan Lake, Pasargadae, Persepolis, the Qashqaie Tribe, the Tomb of Sa'di , the Vakil Bazaar and Public Bath, etc.

Khuzestan Province

Main Townships: Abadan, Ahvaz, Dezful, Khoram Shahr, Masjid Soleiman, Shush, Shushtar, etc.

Main Attractions: The Acropol (Shush) Castle, the Choqazanbil Temple (Ziggurat), the tomb of prophet Daniel, the Karoon River Banks, the Shaoor (Ardeshir) Palace, the Shush Museum, etc.

Kermanshah Province

Main Townships: Kangavar, Kermanshah, Paveh, Qasr-e-Shirin, etc.

Main Attractions: The Anahita Temple, the Bistoon Inscription, the Kermanshah Jame' Mosque, the Moavenol Molk Mourning Place, the Qoori Qaleh Cave, Taq-e-Bostan (Arch), etc.

Kerman Province

Main Townships: Bam, Jiroft, Kerman, Rafsanjan, Sirjan, Zarand, etc.

Main Attractions: The Citadel of Bam, the Ganj Ali Khan Mosque and Museum, the Jabaliyeh Dome, the Kavir-e-Lut Desert, the Mahan Garden, the Moshtaqiyeh Dome, the Shah Nematollah-e-Vali Tomb, the Vakil Traditional Tea House, etc

Hamedan  Province

Main Townships: Hamadan, Malayer, Nahavand, Tooserkan, etc.

Main Attractions: The Alavian Tomb, the Alisadr Cave, the tomb of Avicenna, the tomb of Baba Taher Oryan, the tomb of Esther, the Ganj Nameh Inscription, the tomb of the prophet Habakuk, the Hegmataneh (Ekbatan) Hills, the Handicrafts of Lalejin, the Nooshijan Castle, etc.

West Azerbaijan Province

Main Townships: Khoy, Mahabad, Maku, Miandoab, Orumieh, Salmas, Takab, etc

Main Attractions: The Baqcheh Jooq Palace, the Hasanloo Ancient Hill, Orumieh Lake, Qarah (Tatawoos) Church, the Qezelbash Tribes, the Takht-e-Soleiman Castle, etc.

East Azerbaijan Province

Main Townships: Ahar, Hashtrood, Marand, Maragheh, Mianeh, Tabriz, etc.

Main Attractions: The Arg Mosque, Babak Castle, El Goli Edifice, Kabood Mosque, Kandowan Village, Orumieh Lake, Sahand Summit, Saint Stepanous Church, etc

Zanjan Province

Main Townships: Abhar, Zanjan, etc.

Main Attractions: The Dash Kasan Caves, the Soltanieh Dome, the Zanjan Museum of Anthropology, etc.

Yazd Province

Main Townships: Ardakan, Bafq, Maybod, Mehreez, Yazd, etc.

Main Attractions: The desert, the Chak Chakoo Temple, the Kabir Jame' Mosque, the Mir Chakhmaq Mosque, the Mirror Palace Museum, Narenj (Narian) Castle, the Mausoleum of Seyed Roknedin , the Wind Trapping Towers of Yazd, etc.

Gilan Province

Main Townships: Astara, Bandar Anzali, Fuman, Lahijan, Rasht, Roodbar, etc.

Main Attractions: The Anzali Wetlands, the Akbarieh Mosque, Caspian Sea, Daily Bazaars, the Marlik Archaeological Region, Masooleh Village, the tomb of Sheikh Zahed Gilani.

Mazandaran Province

Main Townships: Amol, Babol, Babolsar, Chaloos, Noor, Noshahr, Ramsar, Sary, etc.

Main Attractions: Baladeh Castle, Caspian Sea, the Farah Abad Complex, the Muhammad Hassan Khan Bridge, the Temishan Palace, Valasht Lake, etc.

Lorestan Province

Main Townships: Aligoodarz, Azna, Borujerd, Dorood, Khoram Abad, Koohdasht, etc.

Main Attractions: Falakol Aflak Castle, Gahar Lake, the Khoram Abad Tower, the Mountain of Oshtoran, the Soltani Mosque, etc.

Hormozgan Province

Main Townships: Bandar Abbas, Bandar Lengeh, Kish Island, Qeshm Island, etc.

Main Attractions: The Museum of Anthropology, Kharbez City, the Malik ibn Abbas Mosque, the Portuguese Castle, the Zaar Ceremony, etc.

Semnan Province

Main Townships: Damqan, Garmsar, Semnan, Shahrood.

Main Attractions: The Ali Spring & Edifice, the Chehel Dokhtaran Tower, the Citadel Gate, Desert, Damqan Jame' Mosque, the Peer-e-Alamdar Tower, the Shah Abbasi Carvansarai, etc.

Sistan and Baluchistan Province

Main Townships: Chabahar, Zabol, Zahedan, etc.

Main Attractions: Hamoon Lake, the Ghulam Rasooli Imamzadeh, the Iran Shahr Old Castle, the  Plain of Lot, Persian Gulf and Oman Sea Coasts, etc.

Qazvin Province

Main Townships: Qazvin, Takestan.
Main Attractions: Alamoot Castle, Alnabi Mosque, Avan Lake, Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Hossein, Kharaqan Towers, etc.

Ilam Province

Main Townships: Abdanan, Dareh Shahr, Dehloran, Ilam, Mehran, etc.
Main Attractions: Bahram-e-Choobin Gorge, Sheikh Makan Fort, Siyah Gav Lake, Takht-e-Khan Inscription, Vali Castle, etc.

Bushehr Province

Main Townships: Bushehr, Dashtestan, Dayer, Genaveh, Tangestan, etc.
Main Attractions: Ardeshir Palace, Persian Gulf Coast, Siraf Ancient City, Zar Khezer Khan Castle, etc.

Markazi Province

Main Townships: Arak, Ashtian, Khomein, Mahalat, Saveh, Tafresh
Main Attractions: Chahar Fasl (Four Seasons) Bath, Imam Khomeini House, Khorheh Solooki Temple, the Saveh Jame' Mosque, Teimareh Rock Symbols, etc.

Kurdestan Province

Main Townships: Baneh, Marivan, Bijar, Sanandaj, Kamyaran, etc.
Main Attractions: Karaftoo Cave, the Moshir Edifice, Oramanat Village, Qaslan Public Bath, the Sanandaj Jame' Mosque, Sanandaj Museum, Zarivar Lake, etc.

Chahar Mahal and Bakhtiyari Province

Main Townships: Ardal, Farsan, Lordegan, Shahr-e-Kord, etc.
Main Attractions: The Choqakhor Wetlands, Dena Mountain, Kooh Rang Tunnel, Zaman Khan Bridge, etc.

Kohkiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad Province

Main Townships: Dehdasht, Gachsaran, Yasooj.
Main Attractions: The Dogoor-e-dopa Fire Temple, Dokhtar Castle, the Margoon Waterfall, Shapour City (Old Dehdasht), etc.

ArdabilProvince

Main Townships: Ardabil, Bilehsavar, Khalkhall, Meshkin Shahr, etc.
Main Attractions: Sabalan Mountains, Sheikh Safi Mausoleum, Tribes, etc.

Golestan Province

Main Townships: Gorgan, Bandar Gaz, Bandar Turkaman, Gonbad Kavoos, etc.
Main Attractions: Caspian Sea Shore, Golestan National Park, Aq Qaleh Bridge, Gonbad Qaboos, Turkaman Tribes, etc.