Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet Iranis your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience the lavishly decorated Ali Qapu Palace, explore the covered bazaars of Yazd, or try a variety of Iranian kababs; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Iran and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet Iran Travel Guide:Colourmaps and images throughoutHighlightsand itinerariesshow you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interestsInsider tipssave you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and pricesHonest reviewsfor all budgets- including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insightsgive you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, poetry, cinema, music, architecture, politics, wildlife, and cuisineOver 48 localmapsUseful features- includingMonth-by-Month(annual festival calendar),Visas & Planning,andTravelling in IranCoverageof Tehran, Kashan, Esfahan, Yazd, Shiraz, Qeshm Island, Garmeh, Mashhad, Masuleh, Tabriz, Soltaniyeh, Bisotun, Choqa Zanbil, Gorgan, Semnan, Damghan, Chalus, and moreThe Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet Iran,our most comprehensive guide to Iran, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.Looking for more extensive coverage? Check outLonely Planet's Middle Eastguidefor a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer.Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Andrew Burke, Virginia Maxwell, and Iain Shearer.About Lonely Planet:Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)