3-Day Heritage Tour Exploring Isfahan - The Former Capital of Iran
Highlights
Isfahan
religious, architectural, historical
Private Tour
3 Days
Medium
Arabic, English, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu
Description
Explore the masterpieces of Persian architecture in Isfahan (known as Nesfe Jahan, meaning "Half of the World") and know the valuable stories that have shaped the Jameh Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace, and Ali Qoli Aqa Hamam, among others. Marvel the picturesque location of Sio-se-pol Bridge, the largest bridge in Iran, and enjoy a musical time at the Isfahan Music Museum.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Major Architectural Beauties of Isfahan
- Visit the Major Architectural Beauties of Isfahan.
- Meet your tour guide and visit the following places:
- Imam (Naqsh-e-Jahan) Square- a UNESCO declared World Heritage Site
- Ali Qapu Palace- once the official residence of the Emperors of the Safavid dynasty
- Sheikh Lotfullah Mosque- a masterpiece of Iranian architecture built during the Safavid Empire
- Qeysariyeh Bazaar- known for the commercial activities of carpet and kilim selling
- Chehel Sotoun Palace- a palace in front of a beautiful water pool
- Imam (Shah) Mosque- another masterpiece built during Safavid's reign
- Hasht Behesht Palace- Hasht Behesht means "the Eight Heavens" in Persia
- Jameh Mosque- a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012 and a nearby bazaar
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Day 2: Culture and Nature of Isfahan
- Explore the Culture and Nature of Isfahan
- Visit the following places:
Chahar Bagh Madrasa- a 17th-century cultural complex
Museum of Decorative Arts- home to more than 3000 artworks from the Safavid and Qajar era
Sio-se-pol Bridge- the largest of the eleven bridges on the largest Iranian river.
Khaju Bridge - the second most beautiful and important bridge in Isfahan
Vank Church- covered with frescos and gilded carvings.
Music Museum- showcasing Iran's traditional instruments and Takht-e-Foulad graveyard.
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Day 3: Spend the day in Hammams and Sightseeing
- See the following sites:
- Ali Qoli Aqa Hamam- built in 1713 by orders of Ali Gholi Agha and Khosro Aqa Hamam (if time permits)
- Angourestane Malik
Flower Garden and Bird Garden of Isfahan
Isfahan Aquarium- the first and greatest aquarium in the country
Najvan Chairlift
- See the following sites:
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Persons | |
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1 to 4 | /person |
5 to 20 | /person |
This is a private tour |