Iran · UNESCO Heritage Sites

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

6 Hours Round trip from Iran Easy pace

See the UNESCO Heritage Site of Pasargadae

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire
02 Visit Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis and see royal tombs carved into the rock mountain
03 See the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pasargadae
04 Discover the six-tiered tomb of Cyrus the Great

During this 6-hour tour, see Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, and Pasargadae, its capital city. Visit Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis, where the tombs of Achaemenid kings are carved into the rock face, and continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pasargadae to see the six-tiered tomb of Cyrus the Great. This tour offers an introduction to the architecture and legacy of the Achaemenid Empire.

Continue your tour by visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the six-tiered tomb of Cyrus the Great in Pasargadae.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Persepolis, Pasargadae

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam and Pasargadae

Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location.
Drive to Persepolis early in the morning.
Visit Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis, where the four tombs of Achaemenid kings are carved out of a rock mountain, for a short stop and enjoy your lunch.
Continue your tour by visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the six-tiered tomb of Cyrus the Great in Pasargadae.