5-Hour Persepolis Tour from Shiraz with Necropolis and Quran Gate

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Persepolis, the ancient ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire
• 02 Discover Achaemenid architecture dating back to 515 BC
• 03 Visit the Necropolis, burial place of Persian kings
• 04 See Sassanid rock reliefs at the Necropolis
• 05 Make a short stop at the Quran Gate at Shiraz's entrance

Explore Persepolis, whose earliest remains date back to 515 BC, and discover its Achaemenid architecture on a short guided tour from Shiraz. Visit the ancient ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire, then continue to the Necropolis, the burial place of Persian kings. You will also see Iranian rock reliefs from the Sassanid era and make a short stop at the Quran Gate on the way back to Shiraz.

Explore Persepolis, whose earliest remains date back to 515 BC, and discover its Achaemenid architecture on a short guided tour from Shiraz.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Shiraz, Persepolis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Persepolis, Necropolis, and Quran Gate

• Drive 60 km from Shiraz to Persepolis to see two of Iran's important monuments. Visit the ancient ruins of Persepolis and spend time getting familiar with the great Persian Empire, which chose this area as its ceremonial capital. See the whole complex, then continue to the Necropolis, the burial site of Persian kings. Learn how the Persian kings were buried here and discover the Sassanid relief sculptures at the same site.

• On the way back to Shiraz, make a short stop to see the Quran Gate at the entrance to the city.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Shiraz tour guide

• Car and driver

• Entrance fees

What's Not Included

• Lunch

Know before you go

• Visiting Pasargadae is optional.
• If you choose a complete visit of Pasargadae and Persepolis, the price will be $80 per person.
• For larger groups, a van can be arranged.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Iran

Tour start

Iran

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.