5 min

Iran Part 6: Historic Sites in the Countryside and Shiraz Rick Steves' Iran (Video)

    • Places & Travel

Stark countryside mixes with fertile river valleys where remnants of the Silk Road reveal the value and fragility of Iran’s heritage. In Shiraz, sprawling gardens provide tranquil corners for visitors to ponder the mystical brilliance of poetry written by prophets of love.

At http://www.ricksteves.com/iran you will find a wealth of resources. Read Rick's Iran travel journal, an Iran almanac, and Middle East travel resources. Find air dates of Rick Steves' Iran in your hometown, a comments board, and media coverage.

A DVD of Rick Steves' Iran complete with bonus features is available for purchase at www.ricksteves.com/shop.

Stark countryside mixes with fertile river valleys where remnants of the Silk Road reveal the value and fragility of Iran’s heritage. In Shiraz, sprawling gardens provide tranquil corners for visitors to ponder the mystical brilliance of poetry written by prophets of love.

At http://www.ricksteves.com/iran you will find a wealth of resources. Read Rick's Iran travel journal, an Iran almanac, and Middle East travel resources. Find air dates of Rick Steves' Iran in your hometown, a comments board, and media coverage.

A DVD of Rick Steves' Iran complete with bonus features is available for purchase at www.ricksteves.com/shop.

5 min

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