Private Tour to Shemakhi & Lahij From Baku
ID: GYG232482-401002
Category:
Country: Azerbaijan
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a day trip from Baku to an ancient city and a picturesque alpine village.
You will depart from your hotel in Baku in the early morning. On the way, you will visit the Diri Baba Mausoleum in Maraza.
Continue on to Shamakha and see the historical Juma Mosque, Yeddi Gumbez Mausoleum, and the Shirvan Shah's family graveyard.
Afterwards, drive through the Girdimanchay River Canyon to visit Lahij, a 5th Century village rich in its historic and architectural values. Lahij is an ancient village with charming eye-catching sidewalks inlaid with stones. It is famous for its medieval water supply and sewage systems, as well as traditional jewellery, copperware, carpets, pottery, daggers, and iron tools workshops.
Highlights
- Go on a fascinating excursion to see an ancient mosque and medieval baths
- Visit workshops of highly skilled craftsmen
- Walk on the iron suspension bridge over Girdmanchay River
- Witness great views of the southern foothills of the Great Caucasus Ridge
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
• You must remove your shoes in the mosque
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You should wait in hotel lobby 10 minutes before the tour starts.
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.
