Gabala, Shamakhi and Tufandag Day Tour
ID: GYG853287-1348054
Category:
Country: Azerbaijan
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of the Caucasus on a day trip from Gabala. Visit the Juma Mosque in Shamakhi, take a cable car ride in Tufandag, and explore Nohur Lake.
Explore the best of Gabala and Shamakhi on a full-day tour from Baku. Visit the Juma Mosque, Diri Baba Mausoleum, and Tufandag Winter-Summer Tourist Complex. Take a boat ride on Nohur Lake and enjoy a cable car ride.
Start your day with pickup from your hotel in Baku. Head to Shamakhi and visit the Juma Mosque, the first mosque in all of the Caucasus and in Azerbaijan. Admire the mosque's historical and religious significance and enjoy its elegance and tranquility.
Next, visit the Diri Baba Mausoleum in Maraza Village. Learn about the local legend that the imperishable Saint Diri-Baba is buried here. Hear about the many other legends and mystical details connected with this landmark.
Continue to Gabala and visit the Tufandag Winter-Summer Tourist Complex. Take a cable car ride and enjoy the views of the Alpine scenery behind Gabala. In the winter, enjoy skiing, hiking, snowmobiling, and snowboarding. In the summer, go mountain climbing by ATV quad bikes and other types of entertainment.
Next, visit Nohur Lake, one of the most popular and visited natural attractions of Gabala. Walk around the lake or take a boat ride. After a full day of sightseeing, relax on the drive back to Baku.
Highlights
- Discover the history of the Caucasus at the Juma Mosque in Shamakhi
- Enjoy the views of the surrounding mountains from the Tufandag cable car
- Take a boat ride on Nohur Lake and explore the surrounding forest
- Visit the Diri Baba Mausoleum and learn about its mystical legends
- Enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in Gabala
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Weather Considerations: Inform about seasonal weather patterns and suggest appropriate clothing, such as layers, waterproof gear, and comfortable shoes.
Duble gates ( entrance )
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.