Itinerary
- World's First Oil Well: Azerbaijani historians have found documents in Russian archives confirming that an oil well was drilled at Bibi-Eybat field near Baku in 1846.
Thus, this well can be considered the first in the world, as it appeared 13 years before commercial oil production began in the United States. - Bibi-Heybat Mosque: In this beutiful mosque, you will be told about the role of Islam in Azerbaijan and see one of the most ancient and beautiful buildings in the country.
- Gobustan Rock Art: You will visit both of the museums. Our guide will tell you about life of ancient tribes in Gobustan and show the Govustan rock paintings that were made in periods from late stone age to middleages.
- Mud Volcanoes: Here you may see the richest place with mud volcanoes in the world. 350 ouf of 800 mud volcanoes existing in the world are located here. You may even collect mud to make a dermal care mask.
- Ateshgah - Fire Temple: Here you will know about the sacred role of fire in histoty of Azerbaijan and see an ancient fire temple with infinite fire
- Yanar Dag: This mountain is on fire for already 5000 years and our guide will show and tell you why.
Includes
- Professional guide
- if the ‘all inclusive’ option is selected
- Entry tickets (if the ‘all inclusive’ option is selected)
- Hotel pick up (selected hotels only)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local taxes
- Personal payments
Details
Our tours are not only informative, but also interesting: our guides will do their best to turn the tour into a show rather than a lesson - you are not at school, you are on rest - so let us improve it!
Know Before You Go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
