NO SHOPPING STOP TOUR. Journey out on a day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gobustan National Park and Absheron Peninsula to discover the remains of the Stone Age and Zoroastrianism.

PRICE: $14
per person

 

Avoid the tourist traps and shopping stops and enjoy the real culture and history of Baku.
Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Baku, head in direction of Gobustan. Make a stop to visit an industrialized oil well close to the Bibi-Heybat Mosque.

The journey continues to the Gobustan Museum of Petroglyphs, an indoor and outdoor museum located approximately 70 kilometers from Baku. Marvel at prehistoric rock drawings and petroglyphs which were carved by primitive men on walls of caves and on rocks, reflecting the culture, economy, and world outlook of the ancient Azeri people.

Then, head to the coastal area of Azerbaijan, home to 400 mud volcanoes. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant savoring delicious Azerbaijani dishes. After lunch, visit the ancient Zoroastrian Ateshgah Temple, a former holy place for fire-worshippers. Round off the day with a visit to Yanardag, a natural gas fire that blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula.

Tour Highlights:

Visit the first industrialized oil well in the world
Marvel at the ancient rock drawings and petroglyphs in Gobustan
Watch the eruption of mud volcanoes
Visit the fire temple and burning mountain
Avoid shopping stops and enjoy the best Highlight of the history

Includes:

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Museum tickets and entrance fees (if option selected)
Professional guide
Transportation
Tips and gratuities
Lunch (There is a stop at a buffet-style restaurant where you can purchase lunch for 8-12 USD)

 

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