Discover a travel destination with a legendary history on a tour of Iran. The second largest country in the Middle East has recently become a trend destination for study trips. You too will be fascinated by the unique cultural heritage of Iran and its outstanding art-historical treasures. Get to know the history of the Orient from the high cultures of Mesopotamia, through the empire of the Persians to the Islamic Republic. On a tour through Iran, discover Iranian culture and landscapes and meet the open-minded, hospitable Iranian population. Enjoy gardens of paradise, poetry, tea, and hookahs. The highlights of Iranian culture await you.
Take a tour of Iran in the Middle East – the former Persia! Explore the sights of Iran during a group tour; A special highlight is the capital Tehran with the Azadi Monument, Golestan Castle, the city theater, Lake Karaj, but also the major cities of Maschad, Isfahan, Karaj, Tabris, Shiraz and Qom. Discover and experience Iran as part of a study trip! Numerous organizers such as Studiosus, Dr. Tigges or Dertour offer different options for traveling in Iran. The travel offers differ in terms of the duration in days, the route through Iran and the maximum number of participants. It is particularly recommended to book a small group trip.
Whether you want to get to know Iran, the former Persia, with its numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites, or whether you want to limit yourself to the highlights with Isfahan, Shiraz and Persepolis, is of course up to you. On all study and round trips offered, you will be accompanied by qualified tour guides who speak German and are committed to bringing you closer to the country and culture. Most of the hotels belong to the 3 or 4 star category. The rooms are traditional or modern.
Weather and climate in Iran, Tehrean
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December | |
| Maximum temperature | -1 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15th | 21 | 24 | 22nd | 19th | 13th | 7th | 1 |
| Minimum temperature | 7th | 9 | 15th | 22nd | 28 | 33 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 24 | 17th | 10 |
| Hours of sunshine | 6th | 6th | 7th | 7th | 8th | 13th | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7th | 6th |
| Rainydays | 6th | 5 | 6th | 5 | 4th | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6th |
Golestan Palace
Fairytale splendor from bygone times
According to topschoolsintheusa, the Golestan Palace in Tehran is a sight that should not be missed on your trip to Iran. The palace from the end of the 18th century is one of the most remarkable buildings in Tehran and is now used as a museum. Until the establishment of the Islamic Republic, it served the ruling family as a representative residential building. The architectural masterpiece of the Qajar era is also called the “Palace of Flowers” and is only a few steps away from Khomeini Square.
Like a fairy tale from 1001 nights
In the Golestan Palace, the earliest Persian craftsmanship is perfectly combined with western-influenced architecture. The complex includes 17 palaces with stately halls, golden domes, numerous towers and colonnades. The associated gardens also combine Iranian and European influences. Here you can wander for hours and be inspired by the beauty. The complex is a document of permanent change and has been repeatedly renovated, restored and expanded. In 1865 the palace was given its present appearance by Haji Abol-hasan Mimar Navai.
Technical perfection is revealed here
The first thing visitors notice are the detailed ornaments on the exterior facades. They are decorated with thousands of glazed tiles in the most beautiful colors. The motifs are ornamental and show flowers, figures, animals and colorful, symmetrical patterns. Not only the facades, but also the interiors are more than splendidly designed. Wonderful carvings, sculptures made of marble, unique stucco work, fantastically beautiful mosaics and windows that make every viewer think of fairy tales from 1001 Nights take your breath away.
The most important part of the building is the Talar-e Salam. Inspired by his trips to Europe, the ruler Talar-e Salam also wanted to build museums in Tehran based on European models. He built several museum chambers with an entrance hall, which he used for court ceremonies. To this day, you can marvel at Iranian art from many eras. The only downer: visitors are not allowed to take photos in most of the palace’s rooms. But the buildings are so impressive that you will remember them long after your trip.
Iran has thousands of years of history and an extremely valuable historical legacy. The Golestan Palace has also been on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a world-wide cultural heritage site since 2013.
Meidan-e Imam Square
One of the largest squares in the world in the center of Isfahan
In the middle of the historical center of Isfahan is one of the largest squares in the world, which covers an area of nine hectares and is called Meidan-e Imam Square.
Since 1979 it has been immortalized and honored as an important historical site in the world cultural heritage. Many trips and study trips deal with the monumental beauty that Isfahan has in store for visitors in present-day Persia.
Origin and development
The square dates from the Safavid era and was built under Abbas I from 1590 to 1595. The name at that time was “Naqsch-e Dschahan”, which means the picture of the world. Later the name was changed to Meidan-e Shah, which means Royal Palace, and after the Islamic Revolution it was given the current name “Meidan-e Imam” in order to honor Ayatollah Khomeni and dedicate the square to him, since the name is now the Imam’s Square means.
Construction
The square, which is one of the largest in the world, is laid out as a rectangle with a length of 560 meters and a width of 160 meters. It is surrounded by monumental buildings, the mosque, the bazaar and the royal palace, which are connected to it by arcades. This symbolically illustrates the interweaving of worldly life with spiritual life, the connections that exist between religion and culture and economy. It formed the center of Isfahan and shaped the legendary beauty of Isfahan and served as a marketplace, as a place for games and festivals, but also as a place where court was held.
