Iran · Archaeology

4-Day Shiraz Culture and History Tour with Persepolis and Bishapur

4 Days Round trip from Shiraz Easy pace
Beautiful Stained Glasses Windows Of The Pink Mosque
Tomb Of Hafez
Ancient Stone Carvings

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Shiraz's historic landmarks, including Eram Garden, the Hafiz Tomb, and the Zandiyeh Complex
  • 02 Pay your respects at the Pink Mosque and admire Naranjestan-e-Qavam's architecture
  • 03 Visit Persepolis and the necropolis for insight into the Achaemenian Empire
  • 04 Discover Bishapur, the Bas Reliefs of Tang-Chogan, and Ardeshir Papakan Palace

Explore the heritage and history of Shiraz through its elegant gardens, mosques, and archaeological treasures. Visit Eram Garden, the Pink Mosque, Naranjestan-e-Qavam, and other historic sites in Shiraz, then continue to Persepolis, the necropolis, Bishapur, and Firuzabad. This tour offers insight into Iran before the arrival of Islam, with visits connected to the Achaemenian Dynasty (550-330 B.C.) and the Sassanian dynasty (224-653 A.D.).

Explore Persepolis and the necropolis.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Shiraz, Persepolis, Firuzabad, Bishapur
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Shiraz City Heritage Tour

  • Meet your Shiraz tour guide upon arrival.
  • Visit Eram Garden, the Hafiz Tomb, and the Zandiyeh Complex.
  • Pay your respects at the Pink Mosque and see Naranjestan-e-Qavam.
2
Day 02

Achaemenian Empire at Persepolis

  • Explore Persepolis and the necropolis.
3
Day 03

Sassanian Heritage in Bishapur

  • Explore Bishapur, an ancient city, and the Bas Reliefs of Tang-Chogan.
4
Day 04

Firuzabad Historical Excursion

  • Proceed to Qaleh Dokhtar (Dokhtar Fortification) and Ardeshir Papakan Palace.
Eram Garden, Pink Mosque, Persepolis, Bas Reliefs of Tang-Chogan

Where this trip takes you

Eram Garden, Pink Mosque, Persepolis, Bas Reliefs of Tang-Chogan

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Shiraz 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 3-star hotel fee with B&B
  • Airport transfer
  • City and out-of-city tour transportation
  • Iran tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner fee
  • Entrance ticket fee
  • Visa fee

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 4 days finish where they began, in Shiraz.

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