Full-Day Pasargadae and Persepolis Tour from Shiraz via Naqsh-e Rostam

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the Tomb of Cyrus the Great at Pasargadae, dating back to 550 BCE
• 02 Explore the ancient necropolis of Naqsh-e Rostam and the investiture relief of Ardashir I
• 03 Marvel at the Achaemenid palace of Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 04 Enter Shiraz through the magnificent Quran Gate

Explore Pasargadae, the ancient capital of Cyrus the Great and one of Iran's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, on this full-day journey from Shiraz. Visit the Tomb of Cyrus the Great, admire the ancient necropolis of Naqsh-e Rostam and the investiture relief of Ardashir I, and marvel at the Achaemenid palace of Persepolis. Return to Shiraz through the magnificent Quran Gate.

Explore Pasargadae, the ancient capital of Cyrus the Great and one of Iran's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, on this full-day journey from Shiraz.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Shiraz, Persepolis, Pasargadae

Languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Pasargadae, Naqsh-e Rostam and Persepolis from Shiraz

• Meet your Iranian tour guide in Shiraz at 8:00 AM.

• Visit the Tomb of Cyrus the Great at Pasargadae, which dates back to 550 BCE.

• Stop by Naqsh-e Rostam to see the investiture relief of Ardashir I and explore the necropolis at the site.

• Admire the Palace of the Achaemenid Kings at Persepolis, another UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Return to Shiraz as you pass through the magnificent Quran Gate.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Iranian tour guide

• Air-conditioned vehicle for transportation

• All driver and guide expenses, including accommodation, food, and fuel

• Daily refreshments

What's Not Included

• All international and domestic air tickets

• Visa

• Meals

• Tips and gratuities

• Personal expenses

• Entrance fees

Know before you go

• This tour is offered in the following languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran

Tour start

Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.