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Exploring Persepolis and Necropolis

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Overview

In Persepolis and Necropolis day tour you will explore fabled capitals of Persepolis, the ancient Persian Empire and the Naqsh-e Rostam which is an ancient necropolis located about 12 km northwest of Persepolis, in Fars Province, Iran.

The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC. It exemplifies the Achaemenid style of architecture. UNESCO declared the ruins of Persepolis a World Heritage Site in 1979.

Join us in this day tour of Ancient Persia where we’ll look at incredible Persepolis, The capital of the Achaemenid empire and expose fascinating stories, fun for you.

Persepolis day tour
Exploring Persepolis and Necropolis
Exploring Persepolis and Necropolis
Exploring Persepolis and Necropolis
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HIGHLIGHTS
Visiting the ancient Persepolis and Necropolis
Hear fascinating stories of Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire.
And hear the story of ordering Persepolis to be set on fire by Alexander the Great
WHAT YOU WILL DO?
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Pick-up from hotel and visiting Persepolis

In the morning we leave the hotel to visit the Legendary City of Persepolis, the former capital of Darius the Great which was founded in 512 BC. There was no more impressive construction in the ancient world than Persepolis, except perhaps the Karnak in Egypt. Darius built the terrace, Apadana (great audience hall), Tachana (a palace), and the Monumental Staircases; his son, Xerxes, added the Harem and the Hall of 100 Columns. Alexander the Great entered Persepolis in January 330 BC and then committed an uncharacteristic act of wanton destruction that still mystifies historians today, burning the mighty city to the ground. Though a shadow of its former self, the soaring pillars, terraces and sculptures of Persepolis still remain, but probably most impressive are the bas reliefs which line the site, telling the story of ancient governors and kings that came to Persepolis to pay tribute to the Persian Emperors.

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Visiting Necropolis

From here, we will drive a couple of minutes to Naqsh-e-Rustam, the Necropolis where Darius and his successors are buried. Carved into the side of a cliff, the site is extraordinary in its magnitude and sheer ambition and does not disappoint even after the impressive Persepolis.

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Lunch at a City Restaurant

Today you’ll enjoy lunch during your Shiraz day tour at a local restaurant we’ve selected for its delicious Persian cuisine and friendly ambience. The Iranian people are gregarious by nature and some of your fellow diners, once they hear you speaking English, may ask where you’re from!

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Drop Off at Our Hotel

We will drop you off at your hotel OR city center (Whichever is convenient to you).

Airport transfers are not included for city tours.

TRIP NOTE

 

    • The tour will start at 8:30 AM.
    • The tour starting point will be Shiraz
INCLUDED
Pick-up and drop-off from/to your hotel
Private A.C. vehicle
English speaking tour guide during the sightseeing
02 mineral water bottles per person in the car
EXCLUDED
Entry tickets
Tips/gratuities for your guide
Food
Personal expenses
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