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Quba and Khinaliq Village: Explore Ancient Azerbaijan
4.8
39 Ratings
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Embark on a full-day tour of Guba and Khinalig in Azerbaijan, exploring the age-old beauty of this region. Discover the historic city of Guba and visit the remote and ancient village of Khinaliq, nestled in the Caucasian mountains.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Gala Gapisi - We will pick up from central hotels in Baku except Hotels that are situated in the Old City and near by. That guests are coming to the Double Gates - main gates of the Old City (Qosha Qala qapisi).
- Besh Barmag Mountain - Just over an hour’s drive north-west of Baku along the Guba highway is a 382-metre high mountain whose bizarre shape long ago led to it being called Mt. Beshbarmag, which is Azerbaijani for ‘Five-finger Mountain’. Legend has it that sometime in the ancient past a prophet called Khidr ventured here in search of a ‘potion of life’ and having drunk from a spring at the summit achieved immortality. Today the mountain is shrouded in mystery with locals coming here to pray for strength and good fortune.
- Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop Mt. Lebanon - One of Azerbaijan’s most beautiful stretches of road leads for about 40 kilometres from the Guba-Baku highway west towards the mountain village of Altiaghaj. Roughly mid-way between the two one passes through a dramatic valley flanked by rolling shale mountains whose astonishing red, orange, pink and chalk-coloured swirls led British travel writer Mark Elliott (author of the very popular ‘Azerbaijan’ guidebook) to dub them the Candy Cane Mountains, a name that’s stuck with travellers ever since.
- Red Village - The next destination will be Guba city, which is located in one of the most beautiful natural landscapes of Azerbaijan. On the way to Guba, our guests will visit the unique settlement of Jews in mountains, “Caucasian Jerusalem” - the Red Town. The village has 13 synagogues, among which two are operational. There are about 4-5 thousand Jews live in Qirmizi Qesebe that is symbol of pluralism in Azerbaijan and symbol of peace and harmony among the different religions.
- Gudyalchayli - If you go further from Gechresh forest, you find yourself in the Gudyalchay canyons: steep ascents and descents of the road pass through the steep walls of the gorge. The road that passes through two mountains, steep cliffs as well as beautify forest make the view of this village charming.
- Qechresh - Qechresh is one of the largest villages in the Guba region. The area is covered with forest on all sides. Qechresh is famous for its natural springs and plants.
- Khinalug - Khinalig is an ancient Caucasian village dating back to the Caucasian Albanian period. It is located north of Guba, in the midst of the mountains of the Greater Caucasus, which divide Russia and the South Caucasus, at an altitude of 2100-2200 meters above sea level over the Kudialchay River. Famous for its language, peculiar customs and traditions. Today, about two thousand people live in Khinalig. Almost the entire population is indigenous. In Khinalig retain their language for more than 4000 years.
- Guba-Khachmaz Region - We will start 9 Am in the morning. The way to Guba Khinaluq and Back to Baku total duration which we spent in the car will be approximately 8 hours
What's Included
- All Entrance Ticket
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch - Azerbaijani National Dishes (Local House-Museum)
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Professional Tour guide
English, Russian - Pickup and drop-off service from accommodation(in Baku only)
What's Not Included
- Any personal expenses
Additional Information
Quba has always stood out as one of Azerbaijan’s largest and most stunning regions! If you’re planning to explore other cities in Azerbaijan, don’t miss out on Quba! This city, founded in the 15th century, lies 165km north of Baku.
One of the noteworthy destinations in Quba is the Khinaliq village, which is the most distant and highest among all the other villages in the area, nestled within the Caucasian mountains. This isolation has been a key factor in the survival of the village’s residents during invasions. Tracing its roots to the Albanian era, relics of prehistoric human caves remain preserved within the mountainous terrain. Given its extensive past, Khinaliq is among the oldest continuously inhabited regions globally and has been enlisted in UNESCO’s list of World Historical Monuments.
Location
Qoşa Qala AzParking
Əziz Əliyev küçəsi
The Qosha qala gates is the main entrance of the old city where we are gathering there. Our tour guides will send location to our customers to find the place easily.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Denis_b
Jul 15, 2024
Amazing tour from Leyla - Everything was amazing !) The tour guide Leyla Wonderful person and really professional... Recommend from all my heart) 🇦🇿💚🇮🇱 תודה רבה על טיול מטורף היה ממש כיף והמדריכה הייתה מדהימה
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Mtfrequentflying
Jul 8, 2024
Excellent tour and Awesome Guide - This is the highlight of my trip to Azerbaijan as I love nature, little villages and being able to go into a local home. This tour provided all this for me including a scenic drive with a very nice and informative tour guide named Ulya. She was kind, accommodating to guests and provided a lot of information to us.
Tour provided lunch at a local village home on top of the mountain. What an honor and privilege to enter such a home.
I highly recommend this tour.
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Qpw5zqg676
Jul 5, 2024
Nice - Great tour. Leila was such a great guide and fun person. Roller coaster ride through the shahdag mountain ranges was a great experience.
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Ka
Jun 30, 2024
Great tour! - A very nice tour! I enjoyed it so much. Khinalig is so beautiful, the natural scenery along the way is really great! The tour gives enough time for us to take photos. Also the homemade lunch in Khinalig is really tasty! Our tour guide Leyla is a nice and compassionate lady. She explains so many details to us about the country as well as the scenic spots. She also helps all of us for taking nice photos!! Would definitely recommend this tour if you visit Azerbaijan!
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Jeremychunyin_c
May 26, 2024
Unforgettable Day Trip on the Road - Road to Khinalig is challenging but the driver has excellent driving skills and manner to manage that. Landscape along the road is stunning.
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Mitka_n
May 13, 2024
Candy mountain - Shared lunch with the family in the small village was incredible. Leyla was great guide - very funny and helpful.
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Ioannis_o
May 10, 2024
Nice tour and great guide - The tour was very well organised from the beginning till the end. Although it is a long way to get to Xinaliq, it compensated us with great views along the way and in Xinaliq. Leyla, the guide, is knowledgeable and funny and helped us with everything we needed. Recommended!
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Svetlana
Mar 21, 2024
Khunaluq tour - This tour was a magical odyssey weaving through the tapestry of Azerbaijan's culture and nature. From the bustling streets of Guba, rich with history and flavor, to the tranquil vistas of Khynaluq mountains, where time seems to stand still, each moment felt like a brushstroke on a masterpiece. An expedition that ignited my spirit of adventure and left me with memories to cherish forever.
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Gülnare
Mar 21, 2024
Amazing - The Khinaliq tour was an enchanting escape into a world of natural wonders and cultural immersion. From the majestic mountains to the warm hospitality of the locals, every aspect of the journey left me spellbound. An experience that will stay with me forever. Thanks
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Etrus
Mar 28, 2024
Good tour but the guide only spoke Russian - The tour itself is very beautiful and interesting. We passed through several mountains in the north that were wonderful and visited a local region that was worth it. However, the guide only spoke in Russian which - for a foreigner like me - was very bad because we understood almost nothing of what was happening, as the tour was booked in English!
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