Full Day Quba and Khinaliq Village All Inclusive Group Tour
One day before our guide will contact you and get the location of your hotel or any accommodation in Baku.Quba is attractive with its green nature, forests and mountain areas which is a part of range of Caucasus Mountains. On the way you will see Five Finger "Beshbarmag Dag".On the way to Guba, our guests will visit the unique settlement of Jews in mountains, "Caucasian Jerusalem" - the Red Town. Next you will visit Qechresh which is one of the largest villages in the Guba region where is the area covered with forest on all sides.It is also possible to catch fish in Gudjalchay, which gives a special beauty to the village. The final destination Khinalig village among the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world, with a history spanning over 5,000 years so you will visit Europe's Highest village Khinalig and will taste traditional foods at local's house.Travelling here you will discover an intriguing local culture while experiencing the full majesty of the Caucasus Mountains.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Gosha Gala Tower, Baku Azerbaijan
We pick up from central hotels in Baku exept Hotels that aresituated in the Old City and near by. That guests are coming to the Double Gates - main gates of the Old City (Qosha Qala qapisi)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Besh Barmag Mountain, Siyazan Azerbaijan
Driving along the M1 motorway connecting the capital of Azerbaijan with the largest cities of Russia, you will see the mountain Beshbarmak, located near the coast of the Caspian Sea. Beshbarmak is a place of pilgrimage for the local population and thanks to its height and shape has been an excellent reference point for sailors since ancient times. The holy place “Pir Hydyr Zundzha” is located at the foot of the Beshbarmag Mountain, where the travelers stop to perform prayers and worship. Your professional guide will tell you the mythical stories associated with this place.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Qechresh, Qechresh, Guba-Khachmaz Region
Qechresh is one of the largest villages in the Guba region.The area is covered with forest on all sides. Qechresh is famous for its natural springs and plants. Along the road, there are recreation areas and restaurants where you can sample the local cuisine.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tengealti, Azerbaijan
If you go further from Gechresh forest, you find yourself in the Gudyalchay canyons: steep ascents and descents of the road pass through the steep walls of the gorge.The road that passes through two mountains, steep cliffs as well as beautify forest make the view of this village charming.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Qirmizi Qasaba, Qirmizi Qasaba, Guba-Khachmaz Region
The next destination will be Guba city, which is located in one of the most beautiful natural landscapes of Azerbaijan. On the way to Guba, our guests will visit the unique settlement of Jews in mountains, "Caucasian Jerusalem" - the Red Town. The village has 13 synagogues, among which two are operational. There are about 4-5 thousand Jews live in Qirmizi Qesebe that is symbol of pluralism in Azerbaijan and symbol of peace and harmony among the different religions.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Quba Azərbaycan turalpottery, 9G7G+PCG, Quba 4000, Azerbaijan
Eagle Height: Watch out for the eagles that fly through the Northern Caucasus mountains and which have become a symbol of the region. The eagles can come very close to vehicles driving up through the valleys.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Khinalug, Khinalug, Guba-Khachmaz Region
The mountain village of Khinalig, which is included in the list of UNESCO historical monuments of world importance. With its inaccessibility, unique language, unique architectural appearance, and culture, the village attracts tourists from all over the world. Since 2007, Khinalig has been declared an ethnographic reserve. The most unusual here is the houses located on the top of the mountain in the form of an amphitheater. They look like eagle’s nests: built on a slope close to each other, here the roof of one house serves as a courtyard for another located above.On the way to Khinalig, you can often see eagles flying overhead, wild horses galloping along the banks of stony rivers and clouds descending so low that sometimes they can even be touched. And your lunch will be Azerbaijan traditional local foods at local people's home.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: State Historical, Architectural and Ethnographic Reserve Khinalig, Khinalug Azerbaijan
Our guests can visit the historical-ethnographic museum that was established in 2001 by residents of the Khinalug village.Rare historical exhibits, archaeological and ethnographical materials, and also carpets and kilims, various house utensils, pottery and ceramic dishes, stone books, etc., have been collected in the museum with help of residents of the village. The most interesting exhibit of the museum, attracting many tourists to the village, are manuscript books dated to the 15th–20th centuries and they evidence that the past of the village was closely related to science.While visiting Khinalig village, visitors should take a look at the mosques, which are like large houses and don’t have minarets. The largest one, Joma, was renovated back in the 1960s.The ancient graveyard is also interesting, where ancient markings and alphabets can be found.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gosha Gala Tower, Baku Azerbaijan
We'll return back to the starting point. Additionally, we can arrange drop off service to hotel or to any address in Baku.
Duration: 15 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers"
"COVID-19 vaccination required for guides"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
09:00 AM
Duration: 11 Hours
Start location: Qoşa Qala Qapısı, 9R9P+GF6, Əziz Əliyev küçəsi, Bakı, Azerbaijan
Traveler pickup is offered
The tour starts at 9 a.m. in front of the Double Gates of Old City Baku (Gosha Gala Gapisi).
We are also picking up the guests from the Hotel or accommodation in Baku. We'll send You the pickup (meeting) time one day before the tour date via WhatsApp or email. Usually, the pickup from your accommodation is around 30 minutes before the departure.
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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