Iran · UNESCO Heritage Sites

8-Hour Persepolis and Pasargadae Tour with Cyrus the Great's Tomb

8 Hours Round trip from Iran Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire
02 Visit the Necropolis, home to the tombs of great kings
03 Discover Pasargadae and the tomb of Cyrus the Great
04 Stop at the Qur'an Gate on the return to Shiraz

See the impressive monuments built during the time of the Persian Empire under the rule of Cyrus the Great on this journey through Persepolis, Necropolis, Pasargadae, and the Qur'an Gate. Feel the magnificence of these historic sites and admire their striking architectural styles as you explore the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire, the tombs of great kings, and the monument and tomb of Cyrus the Great.

See the impressive monuments built during the time of the Persian Empire under the rule of Cyrus the Great on this journey through Persepolis, Necropolis, Pasargadae, and the Qur'an Gate.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Shiraz, Persepolis, Pasargadae

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Persepolis, Necropolis and Pasargadae Exploration

Drive to Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit the Necropolis, the tombs of great kings.
Travel to Pasargadae, an archaeological site and World Heritage Site, and have lunch.
Explore the monument and the tomb of Cyrus the Great.
Stop at the Qur'an Gate on the return journey to Shiraz.