Маршрут
- Gobustan Rock Art: State Historical and Artistic Reserve. One of the three places in Azerbaijan protected by UNESCO (2007). There are two museums inside the reserve. The first is open-air museum. Here we will walk through the caves, see the rock paintings, see the ancient cuisine, plunge into the life of primitive people. And the second museum - a modern, interactive one - was built in 2011. Gobustan is a fusion of antiquity and new technologies.
- Mud Volcanoes: There are about 800 mud volcanoes all over the world. 354 of them are located on the territory of Azerbaijan, which is about 40%. Guests who have visited the volcanoes say that they have been on Mars, because their surface resembles space films. You can shoot a new episode of Star Wars :) The mud is very useful for skin, joint and bones.
- Bibi-Heybat Mosque: Mosque Bibi-Heybat is definitely one of the most gorgeous temples you have ever been to! Here locates tomb of relatives of Prophet Muhammad (s.v.s).
- Baku Old City: Before moving on we will stop at a local restaurant. Azerbaijani cuisine has never left anyone dissatisfied! A wide range of dishes for every taste!
- Ateshgah - Fire Temple: And now let's see what was worshiped in Absheron before Islam. Our ancestors many centuries ago considered fire to be holy, The religion of fire-worship was so sacredly revered that the religious holiday Novruz turned into a national one and, having survived through the centuries, is still celebrated. Temple of Fire Ateshgah is the place of confluence of three religions, Fire-worship, Zoroastrianism, Hinduism. On our tour you will understand what these three teachings have in common.
- Yanar Dag: Next, let's go to the origins of this religion. Eternal Lights which were mentioned in the annals of Atilla - the Great Hun Emperor, Marco Polo and many others. Scientists date the age of the "holy hearth" 4-5 thousand years.
- Ramana Castle: Photostop at Heydar Aliyev Center. We finish the tour with a walk around the majestic building in the form of former president signature. The Heydar Aliyev Center is a unique building designed by Zaha Hadid.
Включает
- Drop off (Old City)
- Discount card of Sheker Bura shop
- Comfortable vehicle
- Professional guide
- Qobustan (10 AZN)
- Fire temple and Fire Mountain (15 AZN totally)
- Mud Volcanos Complex (15 AZN)
- Lunch
Детали
The tour brings together all the most famous sights of Azerbaijan. This is a kind of city tour and a journey through time from the primitive caves of the stone period to the perfection of modern architecture - the Heydar Aliyev Center, which was recognized as the most beautiful building in the world in 2014.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
