Itinerary
- Qobustan: Pilgrimage To Gobustan. The Gobustan region is a geographical region located on The Southern Caucasus, east and north slopes on the largest flowing rivers Birsat the azerbaijan horn, shundypux Birsat mountains, Hara Brother Misha brother mountains, and on the sea, The Caspian Sea in The east Of The Absher peninsula. In The Garadagh District Of Baku, The Azerbaijan Gobustan Nature Reserves and natural archaeologists are located from Aberdeen to The south, In The Caucasus, East and Caspian Sea, and for their part, they received 537 cultural rock art landscape per hectare.
- Ateshgah - Fire Temple: Excursion to Ateshgah. The temple of fire worshippers Ateshgah is located at the Apsheron peninsula at the outskirts of Surakhani village in30 km from the centre of Baku and was revered in different times by Zoroastrians, Hindus and Sikhs. Current constructions of the temple are dated by XVII century. As a result of excavations far more ancient artifacts were discovered here. Pentagonal complex has an open courtyard with temple-altar in the center which was the place of pilgrimage for worshippers. By the decree of the President of Azerbaijan Ateshgah was declared a State historical-architectural reserve. This museum under the open sky was recently restored. Different workshops and souvenir galleries are located here now.
- Yanar Dag: Excursion to Yanar Dag. You can see here nature phenomenon, incessant burning nature gas on the rock which named to the Yanar Dag reserve the burning rock. As the historians say, maybe this place gave the name *the fire country* to Azerbaijan.
- Mud Volcanoes: Then visit Mud Volcano. Azerbaijan’s mud volcanoes are a unique natural phenomenon. Almost 400 of the world’s 800 mud volcanoes are located in Azerbaijan, but with respect to their number, variety and activity the Azerbaijani mud volcanoes are extraordinary. Volcanic mud is rich in macro- and micro-elements and has great therapeutic effect on certain disorders of the central nervous system, as well as on some gynecological and other ailments. The mud pools contain highly effective therapeutic substances such as bromine, magnesium and iodine. Volcanic mud is also used for the manufacture of cosmetic products.
Includes
- 1 lt water for a person
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to Ateshgah, Yanardag, Gobustan museum and taxi to mud volcanoes by Retro LADA taxi
- Guide
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Alcoholic Beverages
- SUV to mud volcanoes
- Any service which is not mentioned in inclusion list
Details
This kind of unique tour you never wll find anywher. First because you entering to ancient period place in Qobustan and understanding that before our time was other time where also was living people, they work on something and also was beleive in something. In Ateshgah you will know that beleiving of people can be so different and so beatifull. In burning mountain you will get potential of Azerbaijan Oil & Gas
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The remaining hours of the tour duration is for the travel time/ transportation
