Shiraz to Ahvaz Road Trip
Going to discover the ancient sights of Ahvaz after your visit to Shiraz? This 2-day tour will show you around the top attractions on your way there. Find pieces of the Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region (UNESCO): the ancient city of Bishapur and Tang-e Chogan.
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Day 1: Shiraz to Behbahan (350km)
Meet us in Shiraz in the morning and have a 140-kilometer road trip to the impressive remains of the capital of Sassanid era: the ancient Bishapur (UNESCO). Having discovered the mixture of Persian and Roman art in the ruins of the once lively capital, move on to the nearby historical valley to check out the fascinating rock reliefs of Tang-e Chogan (UNESCO). Then hit the road toward Behbahan (around 210 km) to spend the night.
Overnight: Behbahan
Optional: Like to check out an impressive historical cave? Then an hour of hiking will get you to Shapur Cave (UNESCO) and the giant statue of a Persian king inside.
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Day 2: Behbahan to Ahvaz (207km)
Today, leave Behbahan and hit the road toward Ahvaz (around 207 km). On your way there, you’ll find parts of the world’s third largest oil field.
