• Gosha Gala Tower - Guests are picked up from central hotels in Baku, except those located in the Old City and nearby. Guests from these areas are requested to meet at the Double Gates, the main entrance to the Old City (Qosha Qala qapisi).

• Besh Barmag Mountain - Traveling along the M1 motorway, which links Azerbaijan’s capital with Russia’s major cities, visitors will encounter Beshbarmak Mountain near the Caspian Sea coast. This mountain is a pilgrimage site for locals and has served as a navigational landmark for sailors due to its height and shape. At the base of Beshbarmag Mountain lies the sacred site “Pir Hydyr Zundzha,” where travelers pause for prayer and worship. A knowledgeable guide will share the mythical tales associated with this location.

• Candy Cane Mountain - One of Azerbaijan’s most scenic roads stretches approximately 40 kilometers from the Guba-Baku highway westward to the mountain village of Altiaghaj. Midway, travelers pass through a striking valley bordered by rolling shale mountains with vibrant red, orange, pink, and chalk hues. British travel writer Mark Elliott, author of the popular ‘Azerbaijan’ guidebook, named them the Candy Cane Mountains, a name that has resonated with travelers ever since. The stunning colors are attributed to groundwater altering the oxidation state of iron compounds in the rock.

• Qirmizi Qasaba - The journey continues to Guba city, nestled in one of Azerbaijan’s most picturesque landscapes. En route, guests will visit the unique Jewish settlement in the mountains, “Caucasian Jerusalem” - the Red Town. The village boasts 13 synagogues, two of which are active. Approximately 4-5 thousand Jews reside in Qirmizi Qesebe, symbolizing Azerbaijan’s pluralism and the peaceful coexistence of different religions.

• Qechresh - Qechresh is one of the largest villages in the Guba region, surrounded by forests. It is renowned for its natural springs and flora. Along the road, there are recreational areas and restaurants where visitors can enjoy local cuisine.

• Quba - A stop for lunch at a local restaurant.

• Shahdag Mountain Resort - The tour concludes at the Shahdagh Mountain Resort Complex in Qusar city, where visitors can enjoy various winter attractions. Options include a Roller Coaster or Cable Car, depending on the weather.

• Guba-Khachmaz Region - The journey involves 6 hours of travel time, round trip.

• Professional tour guide
• Transport by Mercedes-Benz air-conditioned minivan or sprinter
• Pickup and drop-off service from accommodation (in Baku only)

• Any personal expenses
• Lunch
• All Fees and Taxes

The Guba-Shahdag tour is a journey through the European part of Azerbaijan. Along the Caspian Sea along the Samur-Divichinsky lowland there is a road that takes tourists by semi-express to the mountains of the North Caucasus. A trip to one of the most popular ski resorts in Azerbaijan, located on the Shahdag Mountain– is a journey through the vast steppe and dazzling snowy mountains.

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