Absheron Tour – Yanardag & Ateshgah

The Gobustan-Absheron tour is one of the most popular sightseeing routes in Baku. Entirely historical, it nevertheless introduces the guests of the country to our culture, the peculiarities of the nature in the Absheron peninsula, as well as the adjacent Gobustan desert. The roads of the Gobustan and Absheron tour will lead you to the active craters of mud volcanoes, salt lakes of the semi-desert, the most extreme mountain of the Greater Caucasus, from the depths of which flames escape to the meditativeness of a truly unearthly landscape of rocky hills and the expanses of oil rig fields. The staff of Azerbaijan Travel International, with its inherent professionalism, provides tourists with generous information in stories about various historical epochs of Azerbaijan. From the Stone Age to modern history and the realities of the present, from Roman legionnaires to Hindu ascetics - events and personalities will become an unforgettable part of your new knowledge about Azerbaijan.

Gobustan National Museum and Open Air Rock Art Museum - It is historical ancient place which included to the UNESCO Heritage list. Gobustan is very rich with archaeological monuments. Mud Vulcanos - Nearby to Gobustan we will travel to see Mud Vulcanos. The unique Ateshgah Fire Temple - is one of Azerbaijan’s most remarkable sight. According to historical sources, before the construction of the Indian Temple Of Fire in Surakhani at the end of the 17th, the local people also worshiped at this site because of the “seven holes with burning flame”. Yanar Dag (Fire Mountain) - Yanar Dag is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan (a country which itself is known as "the Land of Fire"). Flames jet into the air 3 metres (9.8 ft) from a thin, porous sandstone layer.

Gobustan-Absheron tour is starting from pick up guest from accomodation place. The first stop of the tour will be Qobustan National Park. After 2 museums in Qobustan Reserve you will go to the Mud Wolcanoes (in good weather conditions) with special taxi (taxi fee is included to the tour) After Gobustan tour our guests will have lunch in the restaurant. It is not included to the tour. Price is 15 manat per person. Lunch is the set of national dishes of Azerbaijani cuisine. The lunch will be followed by our visit to Ateshgah which is also called the Temple of Fire (ancient temple of the Zoroastrians). Moreover, by visiting the temple you will see the famous guest house, where the “father of the three musketeers” Alexander Duma stayed. After temple you will visit famous Yanardag – Burning mountain.

• Must-see places of Baku in just 5 hours • The castle-like Hindu, Sikh and Zoroastrian place of worship • See one of only a few burning mountains in the world • Discover the symbol of modern Baku: Heydar Aliyev Center • Enjoy complimentary round-trip transportation from your Baku hotel

Learn about Zoroastrians in Azerbaijan who lived here for around 300 years. Visit the site that was revered by the Baku-based Hindu community related to Sikhs. Admire the pentagonal complex with an altar in the center which was the place of pilgrimage for worshippers. Travel to one of the most famous and popular tourist places in Azerbaijan, Yanardag and see a natural gas fire that blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku. Discover the natural wonder of the state-protected conservation area of the mountain Yanar Dag.

With Ateshgah & Yanardag Tour, you will explore ancient historical and architectural monuments in Absheron Peninsula. Discover this land of culture, history and heritage.If you don’t know what to do on your visit to our country, check out the program itinerary and learn tour details.

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Discover 3 main historic, ancient places - Qala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex, Yanar Dag and mystic Ateshgah on this 5 -hour tour from Baku. Learn the stories and historical facts from your local tour guide in ancient areas of Baku. Experience archaeology, history and ethnography of the Absheron Peninsula in newly designated Gala State Historical Ethnographic Reserve complex of museums in Baku. Visit the site Baku-based Hindu community related to Sikhs. Admire the pentagonal complex with an altar in the center in mystical Ateshgah. Travel to one of the most famous and popular tourist places Yanar Dag and see a natural gas fire that blazes continuously on a hillside

Yanardag – One of the most famous and popular tourist places of the “eternal flame” in Azerbaijan is the mountain of Yanar Dag. Actually, it is rather a hill than a mountain, with natural gas burning on its slope from ancient times. Meter-long tongues of fire are licking the stratified earth approximately for 10 m in width, searing those who approached too close. People occupy the benches to watch the blazing hill in the evening when its sight is most effective. Yanar Dag has located 25 km to the north from Baku. Ateshgah Temple – The temple of fire worshippers Ateshgah is located at the Apsheron peninsula at the outskirts of Surakhani village in 30 km from the center of Baku and was revered in different times by Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Sikhs. It was built by the Baku-based Hindu community related to Sikhs. The pentagonal complex has an open courtyard with temple-altar in the center which was the place of pilgrimage for worshippers.

Absheron Peninsula half day tour lasts about 4 hours and designed for tourists and visitors who are interested in the history and culture of the country. These places will be visited during the tour: - Fire Temple (Ateshgah) - Burning Mountain (Yanardag) - Heydar Aliyev cultural center

Absheron tour covers four main historical spots of Absheron peninsula: Ateshgah Temple, Yanar Dag - Burning Mountain, Qala Museum and Mardakan Tower. Get acquainted with old household and ethnographic traditions of ancient people at Gala open-air museum. During the tour you will also visit Quadranqular Tower, one of the ancient towers located in Mardakan village. Moreover, you will also learn legends about Burning Mountain and the gas streams located nearby. Our last stop is Ateshgah Temple, a worshiping temple of Zoroastrians and Hindus.

4 hours private Absheron Peninsula Tour with English speaking guide. You will see: Ateshgah Temple - The temple of fire worshippers Ateshgah. Gala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex - The Gala state archaeological and ethnographic museum complex is considered one of the most interesting tourist sites in Baku.  Yanardag - One of the most famous and popular tourist places of the "eternal flame” in Azerbaijan is the mountain of Yanar Dag.

Gobustan, Mud Volcanoes and Absheron tour is a one day trip and covers the major museums and historical places of the city. Below the places you will visit during the tour: - Gobustan national museum & Gobustan Art Rock - Mud volcanoes - Fire temple - Burning mountain - The world's first industrially drilled oil Well - Bibiheybat mosque - Heydar Aliyev cultural center

Gobustan National Museum and Open Air Rock Art Museum - It is historical ancient place which included to the UNESCO Heritage list. Gobustan is very rich with archaeological monuments. Mud Vulcanos - Nearby to Gobustan we will travel to see Mud Vulcanos. As the road to Mud Vulcano is so bad, we will change our car to Soviet cars with brand name Lada. It will be another Safari adventure for you. 😉 The unique Ateshgah Fire Temple - is one of Azerbaijan’s most remarkable sight. According to historical sources, before the construction of the Indian Temple Of Fire in Surakhani at the end of the 17th, the local people also worshiped at this site because of the “seven holes with burning flame”. Yanar Dag (Fire Mountain) - Yanar Dag is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan (a country which itself is known as "the Land of Fire").

Gobustan National Museum and Open Air Rock Art Museum - It is historical ancient place which included to the UNESCO Heritage list. Gobustan is very rich with archaeological monuments. Mud Vulcanos - Nearby to Gobustan we will travel to see Mud Vulcanos. The unique Ateshgah Fire Temple - is one of Azerbaijan’s most remarkable sight. According to historical sources, before the construction of the Indian Temple Of Fire in Surakhani at the end of the 17th, the local people also worshiped at this site because of the “seven holes with burning flame”. Yanar Dag (Fire Mountain) - Yanar Dag is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan (a country which itself is known as "the Land of Fire"). Flames jet into the air 3 metres (9.8 ft) from a thin, porous sandstone layer.

In this tour, you will learn why we call Azerbaijan the Land of Fire. You will see Gobustan Rock Art, Mud volcanoes, Yanardag-the burning mountain, Atesgah-the fire temple. In addition, you will also get acquainted with ancient crafts (pottery, carpet weaving, blacksmith workshops and etc.) and mini zoo in the Gala reserve. Get ready for a journey!

Gobustan National Museum and Open Air Rock Art Museum - It is historical ancient place which included to the UNESCO Heritage list. Gobustan is very rich with archaeological monuments. Mud Vulcanos - Nearby to Gobustan we will travel to see Mud Vulcanos. The unique Ateshgah Fire Temple - is one of Azerbaijan’s most remarkable sight. According to historical sources, before the construction of the Indian Temple Of Fire in Surakhani at the end of the 17th, the local people also worshiped at this site because of the “seven holes with burning flame”. Yanar Dag (Fire Mountain) - Yanar Dag is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan (a country which itself is known as "the Land of Fire"). Flames jet into the air 3 metres (9.8 ft) from a thin, porous sandstone layer.

You will enjoy visiting UNESCO-listed rock carvings and mud volcanoes in the Gobustan region, discover Mud volcanoes that are one of the many wonders of mother nature, and spend time at the “Fire mountain” and the Ateshgah Fire Temple. *Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site—Gobustan *Entrance tickets and onboard Wi-Fi are included *Enjoy round-trip transfers from your Baku hotel *A private trip means more attention from your guide and more flexibility during the tour

Our day Trip helps you to uncover the secrets of the Gobustan national Reserve and be acquainted with the amazing mud volcanoes as well as covers visit to monuments of universal value in Absheron Peninsula including Fire Mountain and Fire Temple - the place of worship for Zoroastrians.

Day auto – excursion trip to the natural, historical and architectural moments of Absheron peninsula ( near Baku in a radius of 50 km) • a place of natural combustible gases entering the mountain Yanardagh (Burning mountain) in Mammadli village • temple of fire-worshipers “Ateshgah” in Surakhan settlement • Gala State Historical Ethnographic Reserve