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Absheron: Ateshgah, Gala and the Burning Mountain YanardagPrice on request

Absheron: Ateshgah, Gala and the Burning Mountain Yanardag

πŸ“ Absheron Peninsula, Baku5–6 hoursRU/EN

Discover the Experience

The Absheron Peninsula is the heart of the "Land of Fire". In half a day you'll see why Azerbaijan earned the name: a fire temple where a sacred flame burned and a hillside that has been on fire for decades. In between is the Gala open-air museum, with old houses, ancient burials and a glimpse of traditional village life.

Tour Highlights

  • Ateshgah fire temple and its eternal flame
  • Gala open-air museum
  • Yanardag burning mountain
  • Medieval villages and towers of Absheron

What's Included

  • Russian- or English-speaking guide
  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your Baku hotel
  • Entrance tickets as per the programme
  • Bottled water

Itinerary

  1. 1Hotel pick-up and departure from Baku
  2. 2Ateshgah β€” 17th–18th-century fire temple
  3. 3Gala museum β€” old houses, crafts and archaeology
  4. 4Yanardag β€” a hillside with natural eternal flames (best at dusk)
  5. 5Return to your hotel

Not included

  • Lunch (we can recommend a restaurant)
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Tips for the guide and driver
Duration
5–6 hours
Meeting point
Your hotel in central Baku

Π€ΠΎΡ‚ΠΎ / Photos: Β© Bernard Gagnon / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0; Β© Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; Β© Bernard Gagnon / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

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