Absheron Peninsula Tour
Absheron peninsula, Baku, Azerbaijan
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3 Hours
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Max People : 100
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Pickup: Any hotel / accommodation within Baku
Description
In the beginning of Absheron Peninsula tour you will visit Ateshgah Temple (Fire Temple) – The Ateshgah temple is located in the south-eastern part of the Surakhani settlement of the Absheron peninsula, 30 km away from Baku. So, Ateshgah is a fire temple. And built in the 17th-18th century in the place of the eternal flames of natural gas. Additionally, The earliest building of the temple belongs to the 1713 year. And the central temple was built in 1810 by merchant Kanchanagara funds. So, It was sanctified by Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Sikhs at different times.
On the other hand, The Baku Ateshgah was a pilgrimage and philosophical center of Zoroastrians from the Northwestern Indian Subcontinent, who were involved in trade with the Caspian area via the famous “Grand Trunk Road“. Most importantly, The four holy elements of their belief were: ateshi (fire), Badi (air), abi (water), and heki (earth). And the temple ceased to be a place of worship after 1883 with the installation of petroleum plants (industry) at Surakhany. In addition, The complex was turned into a museum in 1975.
Then during Absheron Peninsula tour you will visit Yanardagh (Fire Mountain) – This natural burning flame became as a result of the emergence of natural gas at the foot of the mountain. Additionally, It is located in the Absheron Peninsula near Baku, on the shores of the Caspian Sea, in the territory of Mohammedi village. The history of this monument is unknown.
This tour will definitely wake up your appetite for one of the most amazing historical places in the world.
Tour can be customized based client’s needs.
Price Includes
Personal English-speaking guide (other languages on request)
Air-Conditioned Comfortable Car
Hotel Pick up & drop off
Price Excludes
Any Meals
Entry fees to Museums
Personal Expenses
Travel Styles
City Tours
Location
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21/12/2024
Amazing Tour Guides
We did a trip to Gabala and a few other places on our first day in Baku. Our tour guide was Murad and he was so good and gave us such an incredible experience that we decided to book again for the next day to see the Fire Temple and the Fire Mountain with a few other stops along route. Fuad was our guide for that day and he was also superb. We learnt so much about Azerbaijan, its history and its culture that we simply would not have learnt had we had undertaken a more commercial trip. We were taken to authentic places and escaped the tourist traps. Honestly their service and our trips with them made our entire holiday. 5*'s are not enough for these guys. Thank you so much. Will definitely recommend to everyone I hear of going to Baku in the future! philippa089 November 12, 2018
21/12/2024
The best tour guides in Azerbaijan
I booked a private trip to go to Gabala (including lake and waterfall) and Sheki with two of my friends. Our guide was Murad and he was excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable and very fun to take a tour with. The tour was brilliant value for money, Murad took us to local food places that we would never have otherwise found and when I left my phone in his car he drove all the way back to my hotel to return it to me! We booked another trip to the mud volcanoes and to Gobustan and this time we went with Fuad. Fuad and Murad are brothers and are both amazing. They are such interesting and fun tour guides who really know a lot. They took us for amazing food that we would not have found ourselves. They both really went above and beyond and gave us a brilliant tour. If you want to see Baku or any of the rest of Azerbaijan book with these guys - they are the best! KatyH333 November 28, 2018
21/12/2024
well organized private tour with lots of interesting information
The organizer Fuad has made sure, that we got all information regarding the trip well in advance. The driver and the tour guide Nahira have picked us up with a comfortable van at the hotel. Nihara has answered all of our questions patiently and has helped us understanding the people and the town. After the trip we were droped of at a location in Baku which we had chosen. We were very happy the tour. Jürgen S. May 5, 2019
21/12/2024
Awesome trip and amazing guide
We covered Gobustan Museam, Rock Mountain, Mud Volcanos, Bibiheybat mosque, fire temple & fire mountain. Also did a short pit stop at the Haydar Aliyev centre for photos. We had only 1 day to go out of the city, and this private tour covered all the main attractions in one day and was very smoothly organised. Our guide Ayten was amazing - friendly and very knowledgable. If possible, request for Ayten to be your tour guide. Losini G May 6, 2019
21/12/2024
Burning mountain tour and fire temple
We visited to Fire temple in little out of city center. Design of the building looks like a caravansarai and had some nice souvenir shops in outside of building. It was very interesting before times merchants and worshippers from different religions worshipped in same place. After Atashgahnwe went to Burning mountain. It was small but very unique for us. Museum no need to waste time, if your guide super informed you about the all. It is better to warm up front of fire 😁😁😁 KateRachell35 November 8, 2019
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