Located in Upper Caucasus, Lahij was built in 5th century BC, and in 1980 was announced as Historical-Cultural Reserve of Azerbaijan. Tat - the dialect of Old Persian - remains to this day the primary language in the village. Lahij has preserved its culture and trade, and is considered as craft center of the Great Silk Road up to now.
Trade the busy city of Baku for the tranquility of the countryside during this private tour to Afurdzhi Waterfall and Chiraq Castle. Make your way through the Tanggalti Canyon, stopping along the way for lunch, to reach the tallest waterfall in Azerbaijan. Then see the remains of the Chiraq Castle, perched high on the clifftop, while listening to engaging commentary from your guide about the history of the historic site.
Sheki is located 675 m above sea level in the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus about 370 km away from Baku. The region around the city is a real natural wonder with beautiful landscapes, mineral water springs, forests and rivers. The majestic Palace of Sheki Khans is considered as one of the most beautiful architectural monuments of medieval Azerbaijan.
This is the only sightseing tour of Icherisher which is carried out on behalf of Administration of State Historical-Architectural Reserve and is conducted by experienced and certified guides.
With our tour skip-the-line ticket, you'll avoid the long lines of purchasing museums entrance tickets. Select the audio guide option if you prefer browsing independently.
Discover for yourself the treasures of Baku’s ancient Old City (İçərişəhər). This tour will help you get acquainted with the history that began in the 5th century, the most historical sights of Baku - Maiden Tower, the Palace of Shirvanshahs, the mosques and minarets, caravanserais and public bathes. You will meet its most photogenic and friendly residents, the community cats, who laze about the streets waiting for your good head scratch. Our professional and friendly guide will tell you about rich history of the oriental side of Baku and show you the places that were used as scenes for many Soviet films.
Explore Gobustan National Park, mud volcanos, and Ateshgah (Fire Temple) on a full-day tour from Baku that blends ancient human history with natural wonders. Without a pricey private car and driver, reaching all three sites in a single day would be a daunting challenge; this cost-effective group tour takes care of logistics so you can focus on magnificent rock carvings, eruptions of thick mud, and a fiery religious pilgrimage place.
Immerse yourself in the history and future of Baku on this 5-hour city sightseeing tour. Visit Ichari Shahar and other highlights to learn about the evolution of the city from the 5th century through the Soviet era and on to independence. Morning or afternoon tour options available.
Discover all that Baku and its surroundings have to offer on this full-day tour. See the prehistoric petroglyphs at Gobustan National Park, learn about the mud volcanoes and their healing properties, visit the Zoroastrian fire temple of Ateshgah, explore the fire mountain of Yanardag, and admire the architecture of Baku's modern city center. A tour guide and transportation to all of the sights from your hotel are included.
Travel into the Azerbaijan mountains from Baku on a full-day tour that explores Shamakhi and Qabala. Without your own transport reaching the two remote destinations from Baku would be a challenge, but pre-booking a cost-effective group adventure takes the hassle out of the journey; less time spent on logistics buys you more time to discover Azerbaijani food, walk by a mountain lake, and check out alpine scenery.
Explore the mountainous Guba region of Azerbaijan during this full-day tour. Drive through the countryside of Azerbaijan and stop at Beshbarmag Dag—the ‘Five-Fingered Mountain—and a few remote villages on the way to Guba. Then, visit one of Europe’s highest villages, Khinalug, set atop the Lesser Caucasus mountains at 2,335 meters. Take in the beautiful scenery and learn a bit about the history of the region before heading back to Baku.
Discover diverse attractions across the Absheron peninsula on this full-day tour from Baku, with round-trip transfer from your hotel ensuring easy access to several off-road sites. Get up close to mud volcanoes in the Gobustan National Park, explore the Bibi Heybat Mosque and Ateshgah Temple, and see the Yanar Dag flames first-hand. The small-group tour size ensures an intimate experience, with admission fees and lunch included for a hassle-free trip.
Escape the hustle and bustle of Baku for a few hours as you embark on a half-day tour of two of Azerbaijan’s most popular attractions. Your first stop is the Gobustan Rock Art Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which features petroglyphs that date back to 40,000 years ago. Then, climb aboard a Soviet-era 4x4 vehicle to see dozens of bubbling mud volcanoes before heading back to Baku.
Visit Quba and the remote mountain village of Khinalig on this group tour from Baku. Introducing you to the surreal landscapes of the Khizi region in northeastern Azerbaijan, the tour starts with a drive through the mountains past the city of Sumgait on your way to Quba city. Refuel with a traditional lunch in the forests, then head high into the hills to visit mysterious Khinalig, which is said to be the highest inhabited village in the Caucasus region.
Spend a day discovering some of Azerbaijan’s most popular attractions on this full-day tour from Baku. Join a small group and head to the Gobustan Rock Art Museum where you can see the prehistoric rock engravings as well as the bubbling mud volcanoes nearby. Then, learn about the Zorastrian religion when you visit the Ateshgah Fire Temple before ending at the fiery natural gas fires of Yanar Dag.
Tour company provides guests with professional local guide (native English/Russian speaker) who had prestigious education and intensive background at European companies and institutions. Therefor guests will be received much information about not only Azerbaijan additionally general background about Mesopotamian geography including every neighboring states.
Our company vehicles offers (free of charge) ride (by guests) in Mud Volcanoes and Qobustan which is known as ''safari''.
Experience more of Azerbaijan when you’re short on time with this full-day tour from Baku to the mountain destinations of Gabala and Sheki. Travel from Baku up into the Greater Caucasus mountains and upon reaching Gabala, admire the scenery at Lake Nohur and the Yeddi Gozel Falls. Continue on to Sheki to see historic attractions such as the Palace of Shaki Khans and the Church of Kish.
Explore two historic, ancient places — Yanar Dag and Mystic Atesghag — on this 3-hour tour from Baku. Learn about the history, facts, and legends from your guide. All entrance fees and round-trip transportation from a central meeting point in Baku included.
This tour will help you uncover the secrets of the Gobustan National Park and get acquainted with the amazing mud volcanoes. Gobustan Reserve is widely known for its rock engravings, monuments of primitive culture. Gobustan is very rich in archaeological monuments. The reserve has more than 6,000 rock engravings dating back between 5,000–40,000 years. The site also features the remains of inhabited caves, settlements, and burials, all reflecting an intensive human use by the inhabitants of the area during the period that followed the last Ice Age, from the Upper Paleolithic to the Middle Ages. The second part of this tour is the visit to the amazing site, which is full of mud volcanoes. This site is renowned for its healing qualities. During the tour, you will be guided by a local, informative and friendly guide.
Cover the highlights of Baku on this after-hours evening tour, which shows you the glittering lights of the city after dark. Explore a mix of old and new, getting an in-depth introduction to both modern and traditional sides of the city. Highlights include a look at Flame Towers all lit-up, and a visit to seaside-facing Flag Square, one of the tallest flagpoles in the world.
Itinerary:
Lankaran Khan's House: The History Museum
Museum of Hazi Aslanov: 2 times hero in 2nd World War
Circular Castle & Old Prison: the prison where the Joseph Stalin was detained.
Lankaran is located in the Southeastern part of Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea. This is one of the most vibrant and beautiful cities in the country. Exquisite architecture, a wonderful climate, and beautiful natural landscapes are the hallmarks of this city. The subtropical climate of Lenkoran region is great for growing citrus fruits, rice, grapes, tobacco. Lankaran is located in the center of the popular tourist routes. One of the features of the coastline is the black sand, which has amazing healing properties. In the region is located the Hyrcan national Park (habitat of the Persian leopard) and Gizilaghaj reserve which is of great interest for lovers of eco-tourism.
Experience the scenery and wildlife of Quba, Tanggalti Canyon, Afrudja waterfall, and Beshbarmaq Dash (Five Finger Mountain) on a guided tour from Baku. This multi-stop tour with round-trip transportation eliminates the need for a rental car; instead of fussing with driving and directions, you can just sit back and enjoy the scenery. As you travel, learn about each natural feature's history and ecosystem through your guide's in-depth commentary.
Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for top 12 tourist attractions in around Baku
Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour
• It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and location.
• Simply use our personally created itinerary which starts from main train station of the city then gradually moves one by one.
• Not necessary to download any location tracking apps. It can be listened online in any devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.)
• Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one you’re most comfortable with (should be selected at the time of booking)
• It is one of the best options with lowest price for travelers who prefer flexibility on their tour.
• If you have any questions about any attractions, No worries, we will answer in your language instantly.
The ideal introduction to Baku, this action-packed guided city tour takes you to three of Azerbaijan’s most fascinating locations. Explore the centuries-old historic walled center, marvel at a city-wide panorama from Highland Park, and get a peek at tiny manuscripts at the Miniature Books Museum.
THIS IS SHAHDAG!Ancient glaciers, deep valleys, stunning mountain lakes and canyons, ecological treasure trove of plants and animals…This is Shahdag in all its glory! Shahdag Mountain Resort is named after mount Shahdag (4243 m. above the sea level), a mountain peak of the Greater Caucasus range, located 29 km from Gusar city, Azerbaijan.
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