Experience the captivating diversity of Azerbaijan’s culture and history on the Shamakhi-Gabala tour. Explore ancient sites, breathtaking landscapes, and indulge in delicious local delicacies.
Experience the captivating diversity of Azerbaijan’s culture and history on the Shamakhi-Gabala tour. Explore ancient sites, breathtaking landscapes, and indulge in delicious local delicacies.
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Baku - Morning in Baku.
Guests are warmly welcomed by a guide from Azerbaijan Travel International, the tour operator, and embark on a comfortable bus journey through the city. With 250 kilometers ahead, there will be several stops for excursions and lunch. -
Juma Mosque - 10:45
Shamakhi city, the ancient capital of the medieval Shirvan state,…
- Baku - Morning in Baku.
Guests are warmly welcomed by a guide from Azerbaijan Travel International, the tour operator, and embark on a comfortable bus journey through the city. With 250 kilometers ahead, there will be several stops for excursions and lunch.
- Juma Mosque - 10:45
Shamakhi city, the ancient capital of the medieval Shirvan state, is a hub of Azerbaijani poetry and viticulture. Here, guests will tour the Juma Mosque, a magnificent architectural marvel built with ancient antiseismic technology. Visiting the first Muslim temple in the Caucasus, constructed in 743, offers insights into the history of Islam in Azerbaijan and the mosque itself. The journey continues along the Mugan mountain Pass, a classic route of the Greater Caucasus, leading northwest to Ismayilli.
- Zernava Bridge - In Ismailly, guests will visit The Zernava Bridge, a picturesque suspension bridge spanning a deep mountain gorge. Surrounded by forests and dramatic landscapes, it provides breathtaking panoramic views and is a favorite spot for travelers seeking nature, adventure, and unique photo opportunities.
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Tufandag Mountain Resort - Tufandag features ski trails and cable cars offering stunning views of the mountains and the city’s central area. The highest point of this thrilling attraction is the peak of Sleeping Beauty Mountain (Yatmysh Gezel), located about two thousand meters above sea level.
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Guests wishing to spend more time at Tufandag can opt for our alternative program, “Tufandag (Gabala) Tour.”
This tour includes 6 hours of free time at the resort, allowing for relaxation, exploration, cable car rides, and dining at a local restaurant serving national and European cuisine, with shisha available if desired.
Full details, itinerary, and available dates are on our “Gabala Tufandag tour” page.
The tour operates every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. - Qabala - 17:00
Azerbaijan Travel International offers more than just a cable car ride in Gabala. The next stop is a delightful tea party at the House of Sweets, where guests enjoy tea with a variety of desserts, included in the tour price.
- Yeddi Gozel Waterfall - Yeddi Gozel Waterfall (Seven Beauties) is a stunning seven-tiered waterfall near Vandam village in Gabala, Azerbaijan, surrounded by lush mountains and forests. It is popular for its refreshing, steep hiking trails to the upper levels, tea stalls, and scenic, photogenic, and relatively cool natural environment.
- Ismailly - 13:30
Lunch in the enchanting Ismayilli forest. A relaxing break in a cozy forest restaurant offers a delicious highlight to the Baku–Gabala journey. Surrounded by trees, birdsong, and the scent of fresh mountain air, guests enjoy a three-course meal made from locally sourced, organic ingredients. The serene atmosphere and natural surroundings create the perfect setting for a tea ceremony under the canopy.
Well-fed and rejuvenated by the beauty of Ismayilli, guests continue their journey, with the true highlight of the tour still to come.
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus
- Professional English/Russian speaking guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus
- Professional English/Russian speaking guide
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
- Entry tickets to Zernava Bridge
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
- Entry tickets to Zernava Bridge
The Baku-Gabala tour offers an exciting journey where travelers experience a change in cities, capitals, climatic zones, and regions of the world. Spending a day on this route introduces visitors to Azerbaijan’s most remarkable feature – its rich diversity. Alongside the natural beauty, travelers also immerse themselves in the culture and history of…
The Baku-Gabala tour offers an exciting journey where travelers experience a change in cities, capitals, climatic zones, and regions of the world. Spending a day on this route introduces visitors to Azerbaijan’s most remarkable feature – its rich diversity. Alongside the natural beauty, travelers also immerse themselves in the culture and history of Azerbaijan, as the journey traverses lands with a fascinating past.
The journey itself holds many details. Discover the unique technology of the ancient Shamakhi mosque, enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Gabala, savor the distinctive taste of Sheki halva, and much more. This tour is a delightful gift for anyone who chooses to embark on the Baku-Gabala adventure.
For those wishing to extend their stay in Tufandag and fully enjoy the resort’s offerings, an alternative program is available. Full details, itineraries, and available dates can be found on our Gabala Tufandag page. The tour is available every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
