Itinerary
- Baku: We pick up from any point in Baku
- Quba: We will pass through the town of Guba.
- Qirmizi Qasaba: Krasnaya Sloboda, known as a unique place in Azerbaijan, is located on the opposite bank of the Gudyalchay River from the city of Guba. This settlement is the only one in the region where the Jewish population has been preserved since ancient times. The history of the settlement dates back to the 18th century, when the first Jewish families arrived. Since then, the settlement has flourished, preserving its traditions and culture despite the centuries-old changes.
- Six Dome Synagogue: It is s a former Jewish synagogue and now landmark Jewish history museum, located in the village of Gyrmyzy Gasaba (or Red Village). The former synagogue building was erected at the end of the nineteenth century and is similar in design to a synagogue in Istanbul. The synagogue was the center of religious education.
- Mountain Jews Museum: The Museum of Mountain Jews is a museum in Guba, Azerbaijan, dedicated to Mountain Jews. Opened in 2020, it is located in the 19th-century Karchog Synagogue. It is the first and only museum in the world devoted to Mountain Jews.
- Free time for lunch at forest
- Baku: Drive back to Baku and drop out in any point
Includes
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Fuel surcharge
- Guide
Details
We will pickup you from hotel at the early morning and will take you to Quba region, Krasnaya Sloboda Village, 165 km away from Baku with driver and professional guide. This tour is unique, because you will learn how Azeri people are tolerant to all nations and religions. Thus, a settlement of a large numbers of Jewish citizens was organized without fear of discrimination, retribution, or clashes with neighboring towns and states. Today, seven synagogues have been preserved. They are all built of bricks, and the larger ones are decorated with onion domes.
Know Before You Go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
