Iran · Archaeology

1-Day Persepolis and Pasargadae Tour from Shiraz with Traditional Lunch

1 Day Round trip from Shiraz Easy pace

Daily tour for Persepolis, Necropolis and Pasargadae

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the awe-inspiring ruins of the ancient Persepolis
02 Visit the impressive rock tombs and reliefs of Necropolis (Naqsh-e-Rostam)
03 Savour a delicious Iranian meal in a traditional setting
04 Discover Pasargadae and the tomb of Cyrus the Great

Embark on an enriching day tour from Shiraz to explore Iran's ancient wonders. Visit the awe-inspiring ruins of Persepolis, continue to Necropolis (Naqsh-e-Rostam) to admire its royal tombs and rock reliefs, and enjoy a traditional Iranian lunch at a local house. The journey concludes at Pasargadae, where you will discover the historic site and the tomb of Cyrus the Great.

Enjoy a delicious traditional Iranian meal at a local house before the visit.

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 Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Persepolis, Necropolis and Pasargadae Day Tour

Start early from Shiraz and head to Persepolis, a journey of approximately 50 minutes.
Explore the majestic ruins of Persepolis for 2 to 3 hours.
Travel to Necropolis (Naqsh-e-Rostam), a short 10-minute drive away, and spend around 45 minutes discovering the ancient tombs and rock reliefs.
Drive to Pasargadae, travelling for about 1 hour.
Enjoy a delicious traditional Iranian meal at a local house before the visit.
Spend approximately 1 hour exploring the historical site, including the tomb of Cyrus the Great at Pasargadae.
Return to Shiraz, which will take around 1.5 to 2 hours.