6-Hour Persepolis and Necropolis Tour from Shiraz with UNESCO Sites

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Persepolis, the UNESCO-recognised site dating back to 515 BC
• 02 Discover the Achaemenid style of architecture at Persepolis
• 03 Visit Necropolis, also known as Naqsh-e-Rustam
• 04 See the burial place of Persian kings

Sign up for an incredible excursion from Shiraz to explore the earliest remains of Persepolis, a World Heritage Site dating back to 515 BC, and discover its Achaemenid style of architecture. Also visit the famous Necropolis, also known as Naqsh-e-Rustam, the burial place of Persian kings.

Connect with your tour guide in Shiraz at 7:00 or 8:00 in the morning and drive for one hour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 30 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Shiraz, Persepolis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Persepolis and Necropolis Excursion from Shiraz

Connect with your tour guide in Shiraz at 7:00 or 8:00 in the morning and drive for one hour.

Visit two historical sites, Persepolis and Necropolis, and spend 3 to 5 hours touring these World Heritage Sites.

Finish the tour by sunset.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Iranian tour guide

What to bring

• Sun screen
• Camera
• Comfortable shoes
• Headscarf
• Hat
• Water
• Snacks

Know before you go

• Big backpacks are not allowed.
• During the summertime, you should avoid midday.
• Entrance fees and lunch are optional.

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.