From Baku: Gabala, Shamakhi, Full-Day Tour
ID: GYG850306-1343802
Category:
Country: Azerbaijan
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Discover the ancient city of Gabala, the capital of Caucasian Albania, on a full-day tour from Baku. Visit the ruins of the ancient city and the main gate of Caucasian Albania.
Discover the ancient towns of Shamakhi, Lahij, and Gabala on a full-day tour from Baku. Explore the ancient ruins of Gabala, the capital of Caucasian Albania, and see the main gate of the city. Visit the town of Lahij, one of the most ancient human settlements in Azerbaijan.
Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Baku and head to Shamakhi. Learn about the town's history as part of successive Persian empires and its importance as the capital of the Shirvanshah realm from the 8th to 15th centuries.
Continue to Lahij, one of the most ancient human settlements in Azerbaijan. Explore the town, located in the Ismayilli region of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range at a height of 1211 meters above sea level.
Next, head to Gabala, the ancient capital of Caucasian Albania. See the ruins of the ancient city and the main gate of Caucasian Albania. Learn about the ongoing excavations near the village Chukhur that show that Gabala was one of the main cities with developed trade and crafts from the 4th century BC to the 18th century.
Highlights
- Discover the ancient city of Gabala, the capital of Caucasian Albania
- Explore the ancient town of Shamakhi, an important town during the Middle Ages
- See the ruins of the ancient town situated between the Garachay and Jourluchay rivers
- Cable Car in Gabala City
- Seven Beauty Waterfall
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes as there will be some walking.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Carry water to stay hydrated.
Be prepared for a full day of exploration, returning to the hotel at 21:00pm.
Meeting point is front of the Double Gate
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.