Iran · UNESCO Heritage Sites

3-Day Shiraz Culture and History Tour with Persepolis and Pasargadae

3 Days Round trip from Shiraz Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the architecture of the Pink Mosque, known as Nasir-al Molk
02 Wander around UNESCO-listed Eram Garden, part of the Persian Garden heritage
03 Discover Vakil Mosque and stroll through the traditional Vakil Bazaar
04 Witness the ruins of the ancient Persepolis and Pasargadae

Explore the best of Shiraz, the heartland of Persian culture for more than 2,000 years, as you visit the stunning Nasir-al Molk, also known as the Pink Mosque, and the gorgeous Eram Garden. Pay your respects at Vakil Mosque, shop for your favourite items at Vakil Bazaar, and discover the spectacular ruins of Persepolis and Pasargadae. This 3-day journey also takes you to the ancient tombs of Necropolis, offering a rich look at Shiraz's culture and history.

Marvel at the spectacular ruins of Pasargadae and Persepolis, where the earliest remains date back to 515 B.C., and visit the ancient site of Necropolis, where tombs are carved into the sides of mountainous rocks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Shiraz, Persepolis, Pasargadae

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Shiraz's Pink Mosque, Citadel and Bazaar

Meet your tour guide and discover the magnificent Nasir-al Molk (Pink Mosque), the most elegant and photographic place in Iran, with its exquisite coloured tiling.
Wander through the Zand dynasty jewel, the Karim-Khan Citadel.
Visit Vakil Mosque, with its great architecture and structure that have made it a memorable place, and continue to Vakil Bazaar, where you can walk through one of Iran's traditional markets and encounter Iranian culture. This private journey provides a good, unhurried look at Iran's most galvanizing city.

Day 02

Eram Garden and Zinat-al Molk House

Your Shiraz tour guide will take you on an orientation walk through the beautiful Eram Garden, UNESCO-listed as a Persian Garden, as well as Narenjestan and Zinat-al Molk House, with its vast courtyard planted with rows of palm and orange trees.

Day 03

Pasargadae, Persepolis and Necropolis

Marvel at the spectacular ruins of Pasargadae and Persepolis, where the earliest remains date back to 515 B.C., and visit the ancient site of Necropolis, where tombs are carved into the sides of mountainous rocks.

Where this trip takes you

Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, Eram Garden, Persepolis ruins, Vakil Bazaar

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Shiraz 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

4-star hotels
English-speaking local (Iranian) guide
All entrance fees
Transportation

What's Not Included

Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

Know before you go

Celebrated as the heartland of Persian culture for more than 2000 years, Shiraz has become synonymous with education, nightingales, poetry, and wine and is home to the graves of Hafez and Saadi, both major pilgrimage sites for Iranians. It was one of the most important cities in the medieval Islamic world. During the Zand dynasty, it was the Iranian capital, when many of its most beautiful buildings were built or restored.

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