1-Day Persepolis and Pasargadae Tour from Shiraz with Naghsh-E-Rostam

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire
• 02 Visit the tomb of Cyrus the Great at UNESCO-listed Pasargadae
• 03 See ancient rock reliefs and royal tombs at Naghsh-E-Rostam
• 04 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant during the journey

Step into the legacy of the first Persian Empire on this full-day tour from Shiraz to Persepolis, Pasargadae, and Naghsh-E-Rostam. Explore the magnificent ruins of Persepolis, visit the tomb of Cyrus the Great at Pasargadae, and admire ancient Iranian rock reliefs carved into the cliff from the Achaemenid and Sassanid periods at Naghsh-E-Rostam. This journey offers a rich introduction to some of Iran's most remarkable UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Explore the magnificent ruins of Persepolis, visit the tomb of Cyrus the Great at Pasargadae, and admire ancient Iranian rock reliefs carved into the cliff from the Achaemenid and Sassanid periods at Naghsh-E-Rostam.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Shiraz, Persepolis, Pasargadae

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Persepolis, Pasargadae and Naghsh-E-Rostam from Shiraz

• Start your tour from Shiraz at 8:00 AM and travel to Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire.
• Upon arrival, spend 2 hours exploring the magnificent World Heritage Site of Persepolis with your Iranian tour guide.
• Continue to Pasargadae for lunch at a local restaurant.
• Visit the tomb of Cyrus the Great and the capital of the Achaemenid Empire.
• On the way back to Shiraz, stop at Naghsh-E-Rostam, a World Heritage Site, to see the tombs of four of the most important Achaemenid kings and some of the rock relics from the Sassanian Era. Reach Shiraz by 6:00 PM.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Shiraz tour guide
• Entrance tickets to the sites
• Lunch in the best local restaurant
• Travel insurance
• Free WiFi

What's Not Included

• All other costs should be paid by the passengers.

Know before you go

• Please note that the offered price is based on 3 passengers, per person.

• If you have extra time, other arrangements can be negotiated.

• For groups of more than 3 persons, entrance tickets and lunch will be charged per person.

• For larger groups, the vehicle required may vary, such as a bus or minibus, and transfer costs will be charged accordingly.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran

Tour start

Iran

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.