Essential Iran (Best for Americans)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I change or modify this itinerary?

  Our daily plans within each city are mere suggestions from our travel experts, but once you arrive at any city, you’re free to pick and choose those attractions and activities that interest you the most, without any prior notice or planning. But if you want to change the main framework and schedule of the itinerary (e.g. add extra days or exclude some cities) contact our support team.

• Do I get any free time?

  Yes. Since this is not a group tour, but a private tour just for you, you are free to pick and choose those attractions and activities that interest you the most, and our guides will do their best to fulfill your wishes. So you can ask for as much free time as you want in each city.

• Can I put off any activities that don’t interest me?

  100%! In our private tours, as opposed to the usual group tours, you always have the freedom to pick and choose between the activities available in each city, and replace the ones you don’t like with the attractions that you find more desirable.

• How far in advance do I need to book my trip?

  The sooner you book your trip, the higher your chances of finding better hotels available, especially during high seasons such as April, May, September, and October, when good hotels and driver-guides have been sold out for months.

• What payment methods do you accept? Will I be able to pay on arrival?

  We accept both bank payment and debit/credit card payment. With some special tours, you can pay a prepayment in advance and pay the rest in cash later on your arrival.

• Can I book this trip with my friends?

  Absolutely! Our private groups can be booked by solo travelers, large groups, and everything in between. If you want to travel as a large group, you can select the number of travelers by scrolling down on the “travelers” tab in the booking card at the right side of this page.

• In which languages do you operate this private tour?

  Our private tours are available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, and Chinese. But, if you want a guide fluent in a language not specified here, let us know and we’ll do our best to find the perfect person for you.

• Is this trip physically demanding?

  Not at all. This private tour comes with your own personal driver and doesn't include any routes that a traveler could find challenging. 

• What is the required dress code?

  Ladies need a scarf to cover their hair, a more-or-less long shirt that covers their arms and comes down to just above their hips, and long pants that come down to their ankles. How skinny or baggy you want your clothing to be is entirely up to you. Within those bounds, get as creative and colorful as you wish!

  For gentlemen, shorts and sleeveless shirts are a no-no. Everything else is completely fine!

• Do I need a visa to travel to Iran?

  Depending on which country you are from, you most probably do. Luckily, well not only obtain a visa for you within 2 business days, but we’ll also give you a full refund if your application gets rejected.

• What insurance do I need?

  Unfortunately, most international insurance companies do not cover Iran. But you don’t have to worry, because the travel insurance included in this package covers your trip to Iran.

• I couldn’t find the answer to my question. What do I do?

  If you have any further questions, contact us at support@1stquest.com, and we’ll be more than happy to help you ASAP.