Central Iran, Iran
Organize your journey to Esfahan with these essential steps.
A timeline for your travel arrangements.
Research visa needs and apply; verify passport validity for six months beyond your stay.
Secure international flights in advance; buy travel insurance covering Iran, medical emergencies, and evacuation. (World Nomads)
Consult a travel doctor for recommended vaccinations.
Book all accommodation via Iranian agencies or directly; arrange necessary USD or Euro cash for exchange.
Book intercity transport for multi-city travel; outline daily activities and attractions.
Download Snapp/Tapsi, offline maps, Farsi translation, and your chosen VPN.
Complete vaccinations; organize sufficient prescription medications with a doctor's note.
Acquire a Universal Travel Adapter and an Anker PowerCore Portable Charger; confirm VPN functionality.
Pack appropriate clothing; print all essential documents; verify phone unlock status; gather small foreign currency denominations.
Accommodation should be booked via Iranian travel agencies or direct contact, as international platforms are not usable.
Download Snapp/Tapsi, Google Maps (offline maps), and Google Translate (Farsi offline pack).
Visa, international flights, all accommodation, and main intercity transport (domestic flights, trains, long-distance buses) require advance booking.
Photocopy or photograph your passport, visa, and other important documents. Store digital and physical copies separately from the originals to aid if originals are lost.
Prepare for your first hours in Esfahan.
Locate nearby restaurants, ATMs (for Iranian tourist cards), and public transport stops.
Review your first day's itinerary.
Purchase bottled water and any immediate necessities.
Exchange enough foreign currency for your initial days.
Remember to carry small Rial denominations for small purchases and tips.
International credit/debit cards do not work, so cash is essential.
Have your passport and visa documents ready for immigration.
Proceed through immigration upon arrival.
Purchase a local SIM card at the airport for immediate use.
Exchange some cash at an official exchange office for Rials.
Arrange airport transfer via official taxi or ride-sharing app (Snapp/Tapsi).
Familiarize yourself with your hotel's neighborhood.
Review your first day's itinerary, locate nearby restaurants and ATMs, and purchase any immediate necessities like bottled water.
Plan your exit to avoid last-minute rushes.
Dispose of any remaining Iranian Rials or convert them back to foreign currency if possible.
Always reconfirm your onward or return flights.
Ensure all necessary documents for your next destination are ready before leaving.
