5-Day Tour of Shiraz's and Isfahan's Highlights
Highlights
Isfahan, Pasargadae, Persepolis, Shiraz
Locations Covered
Isfahan, Pasargadae, Persepolis, Shiraz
architectural, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
5 Days
Easy
English
Description
Explore the landmarks of Iran, starting from Shiraz and visiting the Tombs of Hafez and Saadi, Pink mosque, the beautiful Naranjestan mansion and Eram Garden. Inspect the ruins of Persepolis, pay a visit to the Tomb of Cyrus at Pasargadae before making your way to Isfahan. Offer prayers at the Vank Cathedral and stop by the Ali Qapu Pavilion and Sheikh Lutfollah Mosque.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Shiraz
Get picked up by your Shiraz tour guide from the airport.
Transfer to the hotel & take some rest.
In the evening, visit the tombs of 2 famous & Major Persian poets, Hafez & Saadi.
O/N in Shiraz
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Day 2: Shiraz
Today, visit the astonishing Pink Mosque with 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 Citadel of Karim Khan.
O/N in Shiraz
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Day 3: Persepolis
Today, visit the former Persian Empire Capital, UNESCO World Heritage Site of Persepolis, a Persian Ceremonial Capital. This place was built 2500 years ago by Darius, the first and ruined by Alexander of Macedonia in 330 BC.
Then, visit the Necropolis, where Persian Empire kings are buried.
Then in the evening, enjoy your time at a Persian ceremony to get acquainted with Persian traditional music & Persian Food.
O/N in Shiraz
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Day 4: 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 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 its peaceful ambience and mingle with people.
O/N in Isfahan
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Day 5: Isfahan
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 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.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.