Baku: Top 5 places to visit in Gobustan and Absheron Gobustan Absheron Private Tour 3-16 people
ID: GYG816094-O-1329771
Category:
Country: Azerbaijan
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Discover the most famous places in the Absheron peninsula: Gobustan, the Fire Temple, Fire Mountain, Mud volcanoes and the Heydar Aliyev Center.
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Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Baku.
Travel to the Gobustan State Historical and Artistic Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the ancient rock carvings, created between 12,000 and 5,000 BC, and discover images left by early humans in this fascinating area.
Next, visit the mud volcanoes, where you can experience the therapeutic properties of the mud. With 700 to 1,100 mud volcanoes around the world, half of them are found in Azerbaijan, making it a unique destination
Travel to the Fire Temple (Ateshgah)- a center of fire worship showcasing pre-Islamic life and customs. Learn about the ancient religion of fire worshippers and about modern followers of Zoroastrianism.
Continue the journey to the Fire Mountain (Yanardag)- where an eternal flame has been burning for millennia, regardless of weather conditions. This incredible place will surprise you!
End your day with a visit to the Heydar Aliyev Center, a modern architectural marvel. Recognized as the world’s best building in 2014, the center is a striking example of innovative design.
Highlights
- Travel back in time to the primitive system,rock paintings and caves in Gobustan
- Explore the Fire Temple and learn about the ancient religion of fire worshippers
- See Fire Mountain phenomenon which has been attracting visitors for centuries
- Admire the futuristic architecture of the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center
- Be amazed by the alien landscapes on mud volcanoes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
-The Heydar Aliyev Center is the final point of the tour and is only visited for sightseeing and photo opportunities. Groups do not enter the center's interior.
-We can arrange a pick-up from your hotel, but we do not offer drop-off services to the hotels.
If your hotel is within walking distance to the Old City, pick-up is not included.
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
