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Full Day Gobustan & Absheron Tour: Explore Azerbaijan’s Mud Volcanoes and Historical Sites

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Embark on a full-day adventure in Azerbaijan, exploring the mesmerizing mud volcanoes, ancient rock art, Zoroastrian fire temple, and more. All-inclusive, no extra costs!

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Qoşa Qala Qapısı - You’ll get picked up from your accommodation in Baku. The tour starts at around 9 a.m. in front of the Double Gates of Old City Baku (Gosha Gala Gapisi).
Mud Volcanoes - Discover why the landscape around Baku is fulfilled by mud volcanoes, how are they formed and the meaning of its eternal flames.
Gobustan Rock Art - From prehistoric rock art to musical stones, the Azerbaijani people’s prehistoric past comes dramatically to life in the Gobustan State Reserve, home to an astonishing collection of over 6,000 ancient petroglyphs. Depicting scenes of people, warriors, animals, boats, dances, hunting, camel caravans and more, they chart ways of life dating back between 5,000 and 20,000 years.
Gobustan Rock Art - After Gobustan State Historical-Artistic Reserve, our guests will visit a modern interactive museum complex, in which more than 100 thousand archaeological materials are collected. Petroglyphs resembling the Azerbaijani Yalli round dance meet visitors at the entrance. In the information center of the museum, visitors can use the touchscreen display to get detailed information in various languages about the reserve and the museum structure, which is divided into thematic sections. Many unique artifacts, tools relating to the Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic, animated presentations, video materials allow tourists to see the extent of the natural changes that took place in Gobustan, the geography of human settlements, to get acquainted with the culture and views of ancient people.
Absheron Region - You will have lunch at the traditional restaurant.The lunch will include the set of national dishes of Azerbaijani cuisine. (If you are a vegetarian, we can offer you a vegetarian menu.
Bibi-Heybat Mosque - Travel to Bibi-Heybat Mosque, along the Caspian Sea shoreline in Baku. Bibi-Heybat Mosque is a beautiful and historically significant religious site. The mosque, originally built in the 13th century and rebuilt in the 1990s, houses the tomb of Ukeyma Khanum, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. As a sacred place of worship and an architectural gem, Bibi-Heybat Mosque is a must-visit attraction for travelers to Baku.
Ateshgah - Fire Temple - There is a fire temple 21 km east of Baku, with permanent natural gas flowing from under the ground. The temple was built by Indian merchants in the 18th century. After Discovering the source of gas, the Hindus from the Ganges started visiting the site to pray. As the merchants praised the place, the number of visitors increased. According to historian Sara Ashurbayli, the Ateshgah fire temple was built on an ancient fire worshipping site. Ateshgah resembles like a small fortress. There are cells inside the stoned – fenced courtyard, while the shine is in the centre. Fire Worshippers led an ascetic lifestyle here.
Yanardag State Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve - Yanar Dag (burning mountain) is located in the western part of Mahammadi village. The fires in the area are the result of blazing up of natural gas flows seeping from the fissures created as a result of rock erosions in layer of oil and gas in depths of the earth, tectonic activities, as well as eruption of mud volcanos – in short, volcanic-tectonic processes.
Absheron Region - We will start 9 Am in the morning.The way to Gobustan and Back to Baku+Absheron peninsula total duration which we spent in the car will be approximtely 3 hours and 40 minutes.

What's Included

Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
All entrance fees included: Gobustan Rock Art (both museums), Ateshgah - Fire Temple, Yanardag Reserve
Savor Azerbaijani National Dishes
Convenient pick up and drop off service
Expertise of a professional tour guide in English and Russian

What's Not Included

Any personal expenses

Additional Information

Our tour is all inclusive, so there will be no additional costs incurred throughout the journey. Experience the fascinating mud volcanoes of Azerbaijan up close, along with other captivating natural and historic sites in this full-day adventure. The tour also features the ancient rock carvings at the outdoor Gobustan museum, a tour of a Zoroastrian fire temple, and an exploration of a burning mountain.

Location

Qoşa Qala AzParking

Əziz Əliyev küçəsi

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mar 21, 2024

Outstanding tour - The Gobustan tour was a captivating blend of history and nature. The ancient rock art offered a glimpse into the past, while the scenic beauty of the surrounding area provided a serene backdrop for exploration. A truly enriching experience that delved deep into Azerbaijan's cultural heritage. Our guide give more information about tour.