IRAN | Alsharq

Health & vaccination

No special vaccinations are needed for a stay in Iran. Medical facilities in Teheran have a good standard and guarantee a basic level of medical care in other areas of the country. In order to prevent cases of diarrhea, however, we recommend to avoid drinking tap water.

When it comes to the Corona virus (COVID-19), we follow the recommendations made by the German Federal Foreign Office as well as the local authorities and the German Embassy on site. In case of any change of the health situation, the tour might be subject to according changes we will inform you about as soon as possible.

Language

The official language is Persian. While the alphabet is almost identical to the Arabic one, both languages have different linguistic roots. English is lingua france and will serve you well while traveling.

Local currency

The Iranian Rial currently is the official currency. For the time being, it can only be exchanged inside the country. You will therefore have to take your entire money in cash (Euros or US Dollars) wirh you into the country, and it will be exchanged after arriving in Iran. This is standard procedure and has not caused any problems in the past.
It is NOT yet possible do withdraw money or pay with debit or credit cards, or any other international means of financial transaction.

Security

Although Iran is deemed a very safe tourist country, security issues still plays a big role.

In planning out tours, we follow the recommendations and statements issued by the German Federal Foreign Office. Our route only leads us through areas deemed safe by the Office. While doing so, we keep close contact with the German Embassy and local authorities on the ground. In case of any change of the security situation, the tour route might be subject to according changes.

Visa

Although it is by now possible to receive a visa upon arrival at the airport, we will apply for the visa ahead of the tour. This will minimize potential risks, and keep us safe from stress and time issue.

Visa regulations might change at any time. If so, we will inform you in time before the tour start. Please let us know as soon as possible if you have any Israeli stamps in your passport, and/or do not wish to travel with your German passport.