Qobustan, Mud Volcanoes, Fire temple, Fire Mountain tour and Ramana fortress
By purchasing this tour you get night tour of Baku for free!
The tour brings together all the most famous sights of Azerbaijan. This is a kind of city tour and a journey through time from the primitive caves of the stone period to the perfection of modern architecture - the Heydar Aliyev Center, which was recognized as the most beautiful building in the world in 2014.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Gobustan Rock Art, Gobustan Settlement - Garadagh District 60 km South of Baku, Qobustan 1080 Azerbaijan
State Historical and Artistic Reserve. One of the three places in Azerbaijan protected by UNESCO (2007). There are two museums inside the reserve. The first is open-air museum. Here we will walk through the caves, see the rock paintings, see the ancient cuisine, plunge into the life of primitive people. And the second museum - a modern, interactive one - was built in 2011.
Gobustan is a fusion of antiquity and new technologies.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Mud Volcanoes, Dasgil Hill, Qobustan 3700 Azerbaijan
There are about 800 mud volcanoes all over the world. 354 of them are located on the territory of Azerbaijan, which is about 40%. Guests who have visited the volcanoes say that they have been on Mars, because their surface resembles space films. You can shoot a new episode of Star Wars :)
The mud is very useful for skin, joint and bones.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Baku Azerbaijan
Mosque Bibi-Heybat is definitely one of the most gorgeous temples you have ever been to! Here locates tomb of relatives of Prophet Muhammad (s.v.s).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Baku Old City, Neftchilar Ave, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
Before moving on we will stop at a local restaurant. Azerbaijani cuisine has never left anyone dissatisfied! A wide range of dishes for every taste!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ateshgah - Fire Temple, Surakhani, Baku Azerbaijan
And now let's see what was worshiped in Absheron before Islam. Our ancestors many centuries ago considered fire to be holy, The religion of fire-worship was so sacredly revered that the religious holiday Novruz turned into a national one and, having survived through the centuries, is still celebrated. Temple of Fire Ateshgah is the place of confluence of three religions, Fire-worship, Zoroastrianism, Hinduism. On our tour you will understand what these three teachings have in common.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Yanar Dag, The Village of Mammadli, Baku 0125 Azerbaijan
Next, let's go to the origins of this religion. Eternal Lights which were mentioned in the annals of Atilla - the Great Hun Emperor, Marco Polo and many others. Scientists date the age of the "holy hearth" 4-5 thousand years.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ramana Castle, Baku 1037 Azerbaijan
Photostop at Heydar Aliyev Center.
We finish the tour with a walk around the majestic building in the form of former president signature. The Heydar Aliyev Center is a unique building designed by Zaha Hadid.
Duration: 40 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
09:00 AM
Duration: 8 To 9 Hours
Start location: Gala Gapisi, CRF9+CMH, Cavadxan, Bakı, Azerbaijan
Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick up tourists both from hotel and meeting point nearby Old City of Baku (Icheri Sheher)
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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