• Baku - Morning in Baku.

The guests are met by a guide around the country – a representative of the tour operator Azerbaijan Travel International and everyone sets off on a comfortable bus, first passing through the whole city. There are 250 kilometers ahead, and guests will have several halts, stops with excursions and lunch.

• Khirdalan - 09:45

The first stop is not far from the city of Khirdalan, the south-easternmost city in Europe, next to Baku. Stop at the supermarket, where guests can make the necessary purchases, stock up on water, perform water procedures. Or try fresh traditional Azerbaijani pastries in a bakery with a diverse selection.
In a quarter of an hour– we are on the road again, on the road that is laid through the desert of the Gobustan region, again to the North Caucasian ridge, to its Asian part.

• Juma Mosque - 10:45

Shamakhi city is the ancient capital of the medieval state of Shirvan. In this city, one of the centers of Azerbaijani poetry and viticulture, guests will have an excursion to the Juma Mosque. Guests will find themselves in the walls of a grandiose architectural structure made according to ancient antiseismic technology. A visit to the first Muslim temple in the Caucasus, built in 743, will introduce tourists to the history of Islam in Azerbaijan and the history of the mosque itself. After that, they will go further along the road that stretches like a ribbon along the Mugan mountain Pass, classic for the Greater Caucasus, and leads to the northwest of Azerbaijan to Ismayilli.

• Ismailly - 12:45

On the official border between the Shamakhi and Ismayilli districts of Azerbaijan, there is the next halt. Every region of the country is famous for some fruits that our generous land gives. Ismayilli is famous for its honey, and a stop at the Honey House will give travelers the opportunity to taste local natural varieties.

• Goychay - 13:30

Lunch in the mesmerizing Goychay forest. An hour break in a car transfer in a cozy restaurant will bring the main gastronomic notes to the Baku-Gabala tour. A three-course meal will end with a tea party, and fresh air saturated with oxygen will have a beneficial effect on digestion.
Well-fed and with pleasant impressions from the first half of the tour, the guests go on. The culmination of the journey awaits them.

• Tufandag Mountain Resort - 15:30
  The city of Gabala is the capital of the Gabala district. The city, which was in ancient times the capital of Caucasian Albania, and today is known as a ski resort, will welcome tourists on the territory of the most famous hotel in the region “Tufandag”. Ski trails are located here and cable car cables are stretched over them, from which magnificent views of the mountains and the central part of the city open. The highest point of this exciting attraction is the peak of the Sleeping Beauty Mountain (Yatmysh Gezel), located at an altitude of about two thousand meters above the level of the world ocean.
• Qabala - 17:00

The tour operator Azerbaijan Travel International is not limited to a trip by cable car in the city of Gabala. The next stop is a tea party in the House of Sweets, where our guests drink tea with all kinds of dessert dishes, tasting of which is included in the price of the tour.

• Seven Beauties Waterfall - Set the scene: nestled amidst the majestic peaks of the Great Caucasus Mountains, enveloped in abundant forests that stretch as far as the eye can see, and peaceful atmosphere that anyone could feel in a place like this, shielded from prying eyes here lies the “Seven Beauties,” a cascade of waterfalls where each view is more breathtaking than the last, offering a series of mesmerizing sceneries. The name “Seven Beauties” didn’t appear out of thin air, there are exactly seven waterfalls, each distinguished by its unique height and slope steepness. Situated in the Vandam area near the city of Gabala, You can not only admire this enchanting waterfall complex, but also get close to the dense wall of water. Visitors have the chance to approach these natural wonders closely, allowing them to feel the gentle water droplets on their skin and immerse themselves in the soothing serenity that envelops the surroundings.
• Nohur Gol - 17:30

Lake Nohur. A worthy end to the journey offered by the Baku-Gabala tour package is a stop on the shore of a colorful mountain lake. To characterize the acquaintance with him, one word is enough – pacification. Riding a catamaran on its mirrored surface or walking along its wooded shore will encourage any sad person to rethink existence and come to the conclusion that the world is really beautiful.
Half an hour later - on the way back by semi-express with a short rest in the city of Shamakhi.

• Baku - 18:00 - 21:00

Returning to Baku, which has already become like a native, to which you return as to your home, realizing that you have fallen in love with Azerbaijan and there is no end to this love.

• Visit Diri Baba Mausoleum
• Professional guide
• Lunch
• TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
• Local taxes
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• Entry tickets to Cable Car in Tufandag
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Ticket to Diri Baba Mausoleum - 9₼ (5$)

Azerbaijan Travel International is delighted to offer our esteemed guests the Shamakhi-Gabala tour.

Our Baku-Gabala tour is an incredible journey that showcases cities, regions and climatic zones as they transform across different parts of the globe. Immerse yourself in the diverse richness of Azerbaijan’s natural landscape by spending a day on this tour. This experience also brings you closer to the cultural heritage and historical roots of Azerbaijan as you traverse lands with a glorious past.

Indeed, the specifics lie in the journey itself. From the wonder that unfolded a millennium ago in Qobustan, the unique architectural techniques of the ancient Shamakhi mosque, the panoramic view of Gabala seen from above, to the distinctive flavor of the Sheki halva, and so much more. All these intricate details and experiences await those who choose to indulge in the Baku-Gabala tour as a delightful treat for themselves and their loved ones.

• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Infant meals not included

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