Museum Travel Alliance -- Iran: Architecture, Gardens & Design
Shiraz, Persepolis, Isfahan, Kashan & Tehran September 12–22, 2019
Shiraz, Persepolis, Isfahan, Kashan & Tehran
September 12–22, 2019
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Entry doors and windows of the Great Palace of Xerxes, Persepolis<br />
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15: PERSEPOLIS / ISFAHAN<br />
Today drive to Isfahan, stopping en route in Persepolis.<br />
Once the center of the Persian Empire, Persepolis was<br />
one of the most important sites of the ancient world. At<br />
the fascinating necropolis of Naghsh-é-Rostam, see the<br />
Royal Tombs and the Ka’bé-Zardosht “fire temple.” After<br />
lunch, we continue northwards, stopping to see the 17thcentury<br />
Safavid caravanserai. On the ancient Silk Road,<br />
a caravanserai (roadside inn) served travelers to rest and<br />
recover during journeys. We will also see the hilltop remains<br />
of the ancient castle at the Izad-Khast. The complex is<br />
under consideration to join World Heritage List. Arrive in<br />
Isfahan for check-in and dinner at the elegant Hotel Abbasi,<br />
where we'll stay for three nights.<br />
B,L,D<br />
Caravanserai, Izad-Khast<br />
The necropolis of Naghsh-é-Rostam, Persepolis<br />
NEAR PERSEPOLIS: The necropolis of Naghsh-é-Rostam<br />
House-Studio <strong>Museum</strong> of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo