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+98-9131643424
mashahirgasht@gmail.com
As the 17th-century capital of the Safavid Empire, Isfahan was one of the world’s greatest cities – architecturally striking, wealthy beyond imagine, and politically powerful with Europeans, Ottomans, Indians and Chinese coming to its court – the heart of a vast Persian Empire that stretched from the Euphrates River in present-day Iraq to the Oxus River in Afghanistan. Indeed, its grandeur inspired the rhyming proverb, Isfahan nesf-jahan (Isfahan is Half the World). In this Isfahan Day Tour you’ll join our expert guide to begin your exploration of the Isfahan city, starting with some of the most beautiful attractions of Isfahan in our Isfahan day tour.
We’ll meet at 9 a.m. at hotel in Isfahan for a “Welcome to Isfahan” meeting, Then we start Isfahan day tour by visiting a UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Masjed-e Jamé is a masterpiece of Iranian architecture, in the heart of this historic city.
your exploration Isfahan day tour continues in Naqsh-e Jahan Square. This 17th-century site is one of the largest public spaces in the world. Here in the square, you’ll visit the 17th-century Shah Mosque, revered as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture and easily recognized by its magnificent tile-work and soaring cupola and minarets.
You’ll visit the 17th-century Imam Mosque, revered as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture and easily recognised by its magnificent tile-work and soaring cupola and minarets
Next up is Chehel Sotoun Palace. Set in a landscaped and forested park in front of a tranquil reflecting pool, this graceful pavilion was built by Shah Abbas II for entertainment and court receptions. Entering through a portico with twenty slender wooden columns, you’ll discover soaring halls embellished with frescoes, paintings and mosaics; the Hall of Mirrors is especially breathtaking!
Enjoy an orientation walk of ISFAHAN OLD TOWN, ISFAHAN is center of Handicrafts. So, group can enjoy of visiting Bazar and shops Then, time for lunch in a traditional restaurant and you’ll enjoy lunch during your Isfahan day tour at a local restaurant we’ve selected for its delicious Persian cuisine and friendly ambiance.
we head to visit Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque that is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. Construction of the mosque started in 1603 and was finished in 1619. This is one of the oldest congregational mosques in the country, and its construction and embellishment over the past twelve centuries illustrate a number of important periods in Islamic architecture.
Then we’ll continue city tour with Naghsh-E Jahan Square (Emam Square), that is registered as World Heritage Site and Measuring some 500mx220m, this is a vast public space in the middle of Isfahan.
After explanation about square, Ali Qapu Palace will be visited, one of the most magnificent palaces of 17th century is located. The Ali Qapu palace is well-known palace all over Iran. The first part of palace was built in 1597. It was used as a residential palace. Shah Abbas the great, ordered to construct the palace on the site of palace and garden from the Timurid time. Shah Abbas’s palace was a four floors with a veranda. Shah Abbas the second, expanded the palace and a music hall (room) was constructed on the top of palace…
You’ll continue your day exploring by the Qeisarieh Bazaar that surrounds Imam Square. With hundreds of local vendors that specialise in traditional arts and crafts, it’s a wonderful place to shop for pottery, enamel, jewellery and delicately inlaid board game.
At the end of our Isfahan day tour, we will drop you off at your hotel OR city center (Whichever is convenient to you).
Airport transfers are not included for city tours.
It’s amazing!!!