Iran · UNESCO Heritage Sites

5-Day Shiraz and Isfahan Highlights Tour with Persepolis

5 Days Round trip from Tehran Province Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Pay your respects at the Tombs of Hafez and Saadi
02 Observe the interplay of colours at the Nasir ol-Molk, or Pink Mosque
03 Stroll through the gardens of Eram
04 Roam around the ruins of Persepolis and marvel at Pasargadae, both UNESCO sites
05 Inhale the fresh air as you cross the historic Si-o-se-pol and Khaju Bridges
06 Explore the mosques and palaces surrounding Naqsh-e Jahan Square

Explore some of Iran's most celebrated landmarks on a 5-day journey from Shiraz to Isfahan. Visit the tombs of Hafez and Saadi, admire the colourful stained glass of the Pink Mosque, and discover the beautiful Naranjestan mansion and Eram Garden in Shiraz. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Persepolis and the Tomb of Cyrus the Great at Pasargadae before arriving in Isfahan. There, see Vank Cathedral and the magnificent monuments of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, including Ali Qapu Pavilion and Sheikh Lutfollah Mosque.

Today, visit the astonishing Pink Mosque, with its unique stained glass windows dating back to the Qajar era.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Isfahan, Shiraz, Qom, Tehran, Persepolis, Pasargadae

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Shiraz and the Tombs of Hafez and Saadi

Get picked up by your Shiraz tour guide from the airport.
Transfer to the hotel and take some rest.
In the evening, visit the tombs of two famous and major Persian poets, Hafez and Saadi.

O/N in Shiraz

Day 02

Pink Mosque, Naranjestan Mansion and Eram Garden

Today, visit the astonishing Pink Mosque, with its unique stained glass windows dating back to the Qajar era.
Touch the history of the Qajar dynasty at the beautiful Naranjestan mansion.
Inhale the fresh air of Eram Garden, one of the UNESCO symbols of the Persian Garden, and get familiar with the patron king of Iran's building at the Citadel of Karim Khan.

O/N in Shiraz

Day 03

Persepolis, Necropolis and a Persian Ceremony

Today, visit the former capital of the Persian Empire, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Persepolis, a Persian ceremonial capital. This place was built 2,500 years ago by Darius I and was ruined by Alexander of Macedonia in 330 BC.
Then, visit the Necropolis, where the kings of the Persian Empire are buried.
In the evening, enjoy your time at a Persian ceremony to get acquainted with Persian traditional music and Persian food.

O/N in Shiraz

Day 04

Pasargadae En Route to Isfahan

Today, drive to Isfahan.
En route, stop at Pasargadae, the former capital of the Great Persian Empire.
Here, visit the Tomb of Cyrus the Great and the remains of Achaemenian edifices.
Then, drive towards Isfahan with your Iranian guide.
In the evening, take a walk at Si-o-se-pol and Khaju Bridges, enjoy their peaceful ambience, and mingle with people.

O/N in Isfahan

Day 05

Vank Cathedral and Naqsh-e Jahan Square

Today, visit the historical Vank Cathedral, also known as the Church of the Holy Saviour, in the Jolfa Armenian quarter of Isfahan.
Then, be captivated by the gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, including Ali Qapu Pavilion, Sheikh Lutfollah Mosque, Emam Mosque (Imam), and the monumental entrance of Qayssarieh Isfahan Bazaar.
At night, you can book another night to stay in Isfahan or any other city in Iran, or book a flight to Tehran.
Transfer to IKA for your international flight.