Shiraz Iran 7 Day Itinerary

Title: 7-Day Itinerary for Exploring Shiraz, Iran

Day 1: Arrival & Acclimation

  • Arrive at Shiraz International Airport (SHR)
  • Check-in at your hotel (Recommendations: Naranjestan Hotel or Parsian Heritage Hotel)
  • Rest and acclimate to the city
  • Visit the Vakil Bazaar for a taste of local goods, spices, and souvenirs
  • Dinner at Haft Khan Restaurant, famous for Persian cuisine

Day 2: Historical Sites & Gardens

  • Breakfast at your hotel or local cafe
  • Visit Persepolis (30 minutes drive from Shiraz), the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire
  • Lunch at nearby Cafe Pars in Persepolis for traditional Persian dishes
  • Head to Naqsh-e Rostam, a series of Sassanian rock reliefs and tombs
  • Visit Naghsh-e-Esfahan (Nasir ol Molk Mosque) on the way back to Shiraz
  • Dinner at Hafez Restaurant, located near the tomb of famous Persian poet Hafez

Day 3: Eram Garden & Zand Complex

  • Breakfast at your hotel or local cafe
  • Visit Eram Garden, one of the most beautiful Persian gardens in Iran
  • Lunch at Cafe Mosaic in the Eram Garden
  • Afternoon visit to the Zand Complex, including Arg-e Karim Khan (Zand Citadel), Vakil Mosque, and Bathhouse
  • Dinner at Narenjestan-e Qavam for a traditional Persian meal in a historical house

Day 4: Hafez & Sa’di Tombs, Shah Cheragh Shrine

  • Breakfast at your hotel or local cafe
  • Visit the tomb of Hafez and Sa’di (Poets’ Garden)
  • Lunch at local restaurant in the Poets’ Garden area
  • Afternoon visit to the stunning Shah-e-Cheragh Holy Shrine
  • Dinner at Zandiyeh Restaurant for traditional Persian cuisine

Day 5: Qavam House & Qoran Gate

  • Breakfast at your hotel or local cafe
  • Visit the magnificent Naranjestan-e Ghavam, a historical house museum in Shiraz
  • Lunch at the Naranjestan’s own restaurant, serving traditional Persian dishes
  • Afternoon visit to the Qoran Gate and Jahan Nama Garden
  • Dinner at Tasir Restaurant, offering a mix of Iranian and international cuisines

Day 6: Day trip to Pasargadae or Shaw-e Saluh (optional)

  • Early breakfast at your hotel or local cafe
  • Take a day trip to Pasargadae, the first capital of the Achaemenid Empire, or to Shaw-e Saluh, the winter palace of the Qajar dynasty (requires booking a tour)
  • Return to Shiraz for dinner and relaxation at your hotel or local restaurant

Day 7: Departure

  • Breakfast at your hotel or local cafe
  • Last-minute shopping or sightseeing as desired
  • Check out from your hotel and head to Shiraz International Airport (SHR) for departure