Baku: Gobustan and Absheron Group or Private Tour Baku: Gobustan and Absheron Group Tour
ID: GYG289875-508210
Category:
Country: Azerbaijan
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Journey out on a day tour to Gobustan and Absheron Peninsula to discover the remains of the Stone Age. Learn about the ancient history of Zoroastrianism at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Gobustan and see the burning mountain on Absheron Peninsula.
Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Baku, head in direction of Gobustan. Make a stop to visit an industrialized oil well close to the Bibi-Heybat Mosque.
The journey continues to the Gobustan Museum of Petroglyphs, an indoor and outdoor museum located approximately 70 kilometers from Baku. Marvel at prehistoric rock drawings and petroglyphs which were carved by primitive men on walls of caves and on rocks, reflecting the culture, economy, and world outlook of the ancient Azeri people.
Then, head to the coastal area of Azerbaijan, home to 400 mud volcanoes. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant savoring delicious Azerbaijani dishes. After lunch, visit the ancient Zoroastrian Ateshgah Temple, a former holy place for fire-worshippers. Round off the day with a visit to Yanardag, a natural gas fire that blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula.
Highlights
- Visit the first industrialized oil well in the world
- Marvel at the ancient rock drawings and petroglyphs in Gobustan
- Watch the eruption of mud volcanoes
- Taste a variety of Azerbaijani dishes at lunch
- Visit the fire temple and burning mountain
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• On rainy days the tour to the mud volcanoes will be skipped for safety reasons
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Meet your guide at the lobby of the hotel. The local partner will reach out to you a day before the tour to confirm the pickup time
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
