Right now, it's a great way to go!

Personally, I am allergic to group travel.  I have never enjoyed tours, nor have I ever sought them out.

But right now Iran is special in this regard.  For one thing, those who want to travel to Iran are few and often have the same reasons for going.  Also, the authorities in smaller towns and cities have not seen many American travelers in years.  They are curious and suspicious.  A tour group, though more conspicuous than an individual traveler, still attracts much less suspicion than an individual.  A tour group is more controlled, of course, by itinerary.  This is normally the down side to travel in a group.  But in Iran, tourists in groups, because they are controlled, are acceptable. 

Iran is so diverse, so culturally rich and has so much history, it's a waste to try to do it yourself, even if you are already an expert on Iran.  Why not spend your time seeing and enjoying what you want to, while a leader and a guide handle the logistics?

The advantages of traveling in a group-

1) A knowledgeable leader who is already familiar with the sites, history, culture, photography, and art.

2) A native guide who can act as a translator and interpreter as well as giving you the Iranian perspective as well as a personal knowledge of Iran.

3) No hassle in finding hotels, transportation and food.  Just sit back and take it all in.

4) The insights and interests of your fellow travelers might be enriching. You might even make new friends!

5) Dare I say- it's cheaper?  The more people in the group, the cheaper it is to go!

6) Safety in numbers!

Traveling in Iran is a unique experience right now because it's only recently opened up.  Because of the newness, there's a sense of adventure which is fun to share.  The groups I've traveled with in Iran have been my best group travel experiences!   I highly recommend seeing this country before it changes.  Plus, you'll be able to say you saw it before McDonalds arrived!