Shamakhi - Gabala Tour
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Shamakhi - Gabala Tour

1 day
About this activity
As in every tour, in the case of Shamakhi-Gabala tour the professional guide and driver will meet you in front of your accommodation and lead you to our transport.

The first stop of the tour will be Diri Baba Mausoleum, the place where you will be fascinated about the history and legends. The further step is going to be your visit to the biggest mosque of Caucasus – Juma Mosque, which is located in the Shamakhi city. Shamakhi used to the capital city of the Shirvanshah state, which existed for almost 7 centuries.

Your visit to Juma Mosque will be followed by Gabala, the city that was the political and commercial center of ancient Caucasian Albania. In terms of its geography the tourists also call Gabala as “Switzerland of Azerbaijan”.

In Gabala, your first stop will be the Ismayilli forest, where you will have a lunch that include the set of national dishes of Azerbaijani cuisine.

Later, you, with the help of cable car, will ascend to the tops of the ski resort Tufandag, which is one of the highest mountains in Azerbaijan. According to the legend, the lakes on the mountain still have the pieces that broke apart from the Noah's Ark during the storm. Your next destination will be the place, which is important for nature lovers – Nohur Lake. Around this fascinating nature, the lake reflects the Greater Caucasus Mountains in its green-blue waters. After having full day's impressions at the end of the day, you will return to Baku. 
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Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
  • Local taxes
Not included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
70%
Sport
50%
Original
25%
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