Shiraz, the provincial capital of Fars, is known as the cultural capital of Iran, and the "City of roses and poets". It is the heart of Iran’s history and a center for the rich Persian literary heritage. It has been the cradle of civilization and art for many centuries. Famous philosophers, thinkers and poets produced their masterpieces in this beautiful city. Shiraz is situated in a plain surrounded by two mountain ranges.

Shiraz is 935 km away from Tehran. It enjoys a mild climate and its magnificently impressive gardens have been famous from a distant past. Being the hometown of two of the greatest Persian poets, Hafez and Saadi, and a great Islamic philosopher, Molla Sadra, this city has been the tourists’ focus of attention. Chardin, the French traveler, and Flandin are among others who have visited Shiraz. Being the capital of Iran in different periods it includes numerous attractions some of which are as follows:Tomb of Hafez , Naranjestan Ghavam , Tomb of Saadi, Arg Karim Khan , Darvaze Koran  , Nasir-Ol-Molk Mosque  , Delgosha Garden , Pars Museum , Eram Garden  , Shah-e Cheragh (Holy Shrine) , Afif Abad Garden  , Haft Tanan Museum , Vakil Bazaar  , Pasargadae (outside Shiraz) , Persepolis (outside Shiraz) , Naghsh-e Rustam (outside Shiraz) , Naghsh-e Rajab (outside Shiraz).