Iran · UNESCO Heritage Sites

1-Day Persepolis and Pasargadae Tour with Naqsh-e Rostam

1 Day Round trip from Shiraz Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Persepolis, the ancient capital of Persia and a UNESCO site near Shiraz
  • 02 See Pasargadae and the tomb of Cyrus the Great
  • 03 Marvel at the ancient rock reliefs of Naqsh-e Rostam
  • 04 Enjoy a traditional lunch during the excursion

Sign up for this full-day excursion to explore the famous UNESCO-recognised sites near Shiraz, including the ruins of the first Persian Empire at Persepolis. Continue to Pasargadae to see the tomb of Cyrus the Great, and marvel at Naqsh-e Rostam, where ancient Iranian rock reliefs from the Achaemenid and Sassanid periods are cut into the cliff.

Start by exploring Persepolis, the ancient Persian ruins of the UNESCO site near 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 Yes
Cities Shiraz, Persepolis, Pasargadae
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam and Pasargadae Excursion

  • Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your location at 8 am to begin the program.
  • Start by exploring Persepolis, the ancient Persian ruins of the UNESCO site near Shiraz.
  • Next, head to the other two heritage sites: Naqsh-e Rostam and Pasargadae.
  • Afterwards, enjoy a great traditional lunch.
  • Return to your drop-off location by 7 pm to conclude the tour.
Persepolis ruins, Naqsh-e Rostam cliff reliefs, Pasargadae tomb of Cyrus the Great

Where this trip takes you

Persepolis ruins, Naqsh-e Rostam cliff reliefs, Pasargadae tomb of Cyrus the Great

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Shiraz 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Iranian tour guide/driver
  • Water bottles
  • Ice cream

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees, lunch, and anything else not mentioned as included

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunscreen and scarf

Know before you go

  • Some days the sites are closed due to holidays.

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.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Shiraz.

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