Iran · Archaeology

1-Day Persepolis and Pasargadae Tour from Yazd to Shiraz

1 Day Round trip from Yazd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Pasargadae, the first capital of the Persian Empire founded by Cyrus the Great
02 Discover Naqsh-e Rostam's four Persian kings' tombs carved into a holy mountain
03 Spend time at the tomb of Darius the Great and examine cuneiform inscriptions
04 Visit the ancient ruins of Persepolis en route from Yazd to Shiraz

Travel from Yazd to Shiraz on this 1-day guided transfer tour while exploring three of Iran's most remarkable archaeological sites along the way. Visit Pasargadae, the first capital of the Persian Empire founded by Cyrus the Great, continue to Necropolis or Naqsh-e Rostam to see royal tombs carved into a holy mountain, and discover Persepolis, one of ancient Persia's most iconic ruins.

Continue to Necropolis, or Naqsh-e Rostam, and discover four tombs of the Persian kings carved into a holy mountain.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Shiraz, Yazd, Persepolis, Pasargadae

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Yazd to Shiraz via Pasargadae, Naqsh-e Rostam and Persepolis

Pick up from your hotel in Yazd at 8:00 am and travel toward Shiraz.
Explore Pasargadae, the first capital of the Persian Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great.
Continue to Necropolis, or Naqsh-e Rostam, and discover four tombs of the Persian kings carved into a holy mountain.
Spend some time at the tomb of Darius the Great and try to decipher the cuneiform inscriptions.
Visit Persepolis, located only 4 km from Necropolis.
Arrive in Shiraz and check into your hotel.