Iran Travel & Tourism News – Tourism is one of the fields that can help Iran get rid of an oil-dependent economy, and boost its non-oil revenues by encouraging foreign tourists to visit its diverse historical and natural attractions. The “Tourism” section in IFP News tries to offer a true image of the country’s beauties and tourism industry, and the opportunities for foreign investment in the field.
A month-long festival celebrating the harvest of Damask rose (Gol-e Mohammadi) is underway in northern Iranian city of Babol, aiming to showcase the region’s agricultural strengths and encourage tourism development.
The centuries-old rosewater extraction ceremony, known as Golâb-giri, held annually in Kashan, has officially been registered as an international tourism event in Iran’s national calendar, according to the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
Located 20 kilometers southeast of Hashtrud in Iran’s East Azarbaijan Province, Zahhak Castle – also known as Narin Qala or Zahhak Qalasi – is a remarkable relic of Iran’s ancient past.
Every year on Ordibehesht 15 on the Persian calendar, which fell on May 5th this year, Iran celebrates Shiraz Day, a tribute to one of its most breathtaking and historically rich cities.
The untouched and captivating Seh Qaleh Desert in Iran’s South Khorasan province has emerged as a new destination for those who seek silence, starry skies, and the raw beauty of nature.
Each spring, the town of Meymand in Iran’s southern Fars Province, becomes a vibrant destination for tourists drawn by its famous rose fields and traditional rosewater distillation practices.
Chogha Zanbil, an ancient ziggurat in Khuzestan, southern Iran, is the first Iranian site registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list and one of the oldest stepped temples in the world.
Toubiron Valley, located just 20 kilometers from Dezful in Iran's southern Khuzestan province, offers visitors a breathtaking escape from the region's intense heat.
The 11th annual Tulip Festival is underway in Karaj's Shahid Chamran Park, near the Iranian capital Tehran, showcasing the Middle East's largest floral carpet spanning 2,700 square meters.
Located 160 kilometers west of Tehran, the city of Qazvin stands as one of Iran’s most significant tourist attractions, welcoming a large number of domestic and international visitors during this year’s Nowruz holidays.
During the Nowruz festivities marking the Persian New Year of 1404, the city of Tabriz has emerged as a top destination for travelers from across Iran.
Bushehr Island in the Persian Gulf is fast becoming a hub for marine tourism, offering visitors a mix of water sports, scenic views, and cultural experiences.
Taft, a picturesque city in Yazd Province, in central Iran, is renowned for its luscious pomegranates and the historic Nakhl-Bardari (palm-carrying) ceremony.
Iran's Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Reza Salehi Amiri announced on Thursday that approximately 45 million domestic trips were made during the Nowruz holiday season, marking a significant rebound in the country's tourism sector.
The Isfahan Bird Garden, located in the Nazhvan Forest Park in central Iran, is welcoming Nowruz travelers and tourists from across Iran during the Persian New Year holidays.
The historic watermills of Dezful, in southwestern Iran, is one of the country’s most valuable cultural heritage sites that drew visitors on the first day of the Persian New Year on Friday.
In the final days of the Iranian year, as winter’s last whispers lingered in the air, the heavens opened above Persepolis, bathing the ancient stones in a gentle, life-giving rain.
In a delightful blend of nostalgia and innovation, mobile cafés in Iran have emerged as one of the most creative trends in the food and beverage industry over the past decade.
Built in 1943, the Greek Ship is 136 meters long and weighs 7.061 tons. Initially named Empire Trumpet, the ship changed hands several times before being taken over by its final owner, a Greek national.
