Iran Culture

Iran (Islamic Republic of Iran) is a country in southwest Asian, neighboring Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Armenia on the north, Afghanistan and Pakistan on the east, and Turkey and Iraq on the west. 
Taarof
The core concept in Persian culture is called Tarof (or taarof). It is based upon acknowledgment of other people. It shows humbleness and respectfulness. For example, it's always polite to let others through a before you, or say “No, after you.” The word to use in this scenario is 'shoma befarmayeen' (please go ahead).
Another situation in which you can come across this phenomenon while paying at a restaurant. Everyone in the group will offer to pay the bill. The appropriate word here to use is 'nemishe' (not possible), and of course, denying offered food and saying, "Oh, no thank you." (In Persian: after thanks) when you really do because some is customary. Most likely they will insist a second time and that time you should act humbly and accept their offering.
Iran Food 
One of the best ways to discover a country is to eat your way through it, and this irresistible tour offers your perfect opportunity to do just that. The gastronomic experience of Iran goes well beyond the succulent kebab to include exotic spices, fresh herbs, and flavorful stews simmered to perfection. See and taste both the cultural and culinary highlights in Esfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz, and even a part in a cooking class in Tehran in this 10-day tour that will delight all of your senses.

Iran has been the center of many empires and many conquests, and according to archaeological studies, the earliest accounts of humans inhabiting this region date back to the Stone Age. The ancient Persians arrived in 1500 BC, bringing great advances in agricultural technology, such as irrigation systems, to the land. The Persians had attempted to conquer the Greeks on two separate occasions and in retaliation Alexander the Great then conquered the entire Persian Empire in 330 BC In the eleventh century it was conquered by the Turkish and then later, Persia was overrun by the Mongols in 1250. However, in the early sixteenth century, the present form of Shi'ism as the Iranian state religion was founded by a religious movement - the Safavids.
A new "Pahlavi" dynasty was established in 1925 by Reza Shah. However, this dynasty was short-lived and in 1979, his successor, Muhammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, was overthrown and sent into an exile after a successful revolution led by Ayatollah Khomeni.
Iranians have many beautiful customs and traditions. They are close to extended family members, and they have great respect for the elderly and are very hospitable to foreigners. These traits remain highly visible parts of Iranian etiquette. The most important things in Iranian culture are:
Loving God
Loving Iran
Loving family
Every corner of Iran is so full of beautiful nature, exquisite architecture and ancient history that you may have a hard time deciding where to start. Iran cultural tours are a great way to discover the country from those who know it best.