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Day Trip to Shamakhi and Gabala

By Exclusive Travel Azerbaijan
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$64 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

During this day trip you will go to the most visited places on your way. You will see both history and nature of Azerbaijan. On the cable car in Gabala you will ascend to approximately 2000 metres above sea level from where you will have a view to the Tufandag summit (4466 m above sea level) which is the highest peak of the Caucasus in Azerbaijan

Note:
Guests who wish to spend more time in Tufandag and fully enjoy the resort’s activities are welcome to choose our alternative programme, “Tufandag (Gabala) Tour.”

This tour includes 6 hours of free time at the resort, giving you the freedom to relax, explore, enjoy cable cars and activities, and dine at a local restaurant offering national and European cuisine, with shisha available if desired.

Full details, itinerary, and available dates can be found on our Gabala Tufandag page.
The tour operates every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Activity location

  • Juma Mosque
    • Nariman Narimanov St.
    • Shamakhi, Azerbaijan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1 Azərbaycan Prospekti
    • 1 Azərbaycan Prospekti
    • 1005, Bakı, Bakı, Azerbaijan

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Tickets İncluded
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Ticket to the Cable Car

Starting time: 7:30 AM
Price details
AU$100.21 x 1 AdultAU$100.21
Total
Price is AU$100.21
Until Sat, 21 Mar

What's included, what's not

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    Ticket to the Cable Car (if option selected)
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    Professional Guiding Services
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is easy for most of travellers, however some locations of it is not recommended for people with back and heart problems , as well as pregnant women

Activity itinerary

Juma Mosque

  • 30m
The Juma Mosque constructed in Shamakhi 743 AD is the first mosque in Azerbaijan

Ismailly (Pass by)

After visiting the Juma Mosque, we drive through the Ismayilli Forests, known as the green heart of Azerbaijan. Here grow mighty oaks and maples, while rare plants give the forest a mysterious atmosphere. The Ismayilli Forests are a place where you can find harmony with nature and feel its power and beauty. The landscapes here leave unforgettable impressions and an irresistible desire to return again.

Gebele

  • 1h
Later, we will stop at a restaurant located on an elevation with a breathtaking view of a vast blooming valley, where you can take beautiful and memorable photos of the North Caucasus hills. Here, you can enjoy your time and feel a true connection with nature. The tour of Shamakhi and Gabala offers you countless opportunities, and tasting traditional food can be just as important a part of immersing yourself in Azerbaijani culture as exploring the landmarks of Gabala and Shamakhi. That is why, during your cultural tour in Azerbaijan, we will introduce you to several delicious Azerbaijani dishes. After a delightful lunch, we will continue to the second part of your journey, which is no less exciting. Let us board your bus and head to the charming city of Gabala.

Tufandag Mountain Resort

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Via cable car you will elevate to approximately 2000 metres above sea level from where you will see the Tufandag peak which is the highest peak of Caucasus in Azerbaijan

Nohur Lake

  • 30m
Nohur is a lake with yellowish-green water, surrounded by a swamp covered with dense reeds and water plants. It is a spectacular place to visit and take pictures

Yeddi Gozel Waterfall

  • 45m
The Seven Beauties Waterfall, or Yeddi Gözəl in Azerbaijani, is a peaceful and scenic natural site located near Vandam village in the Gabala region. The waterfall is made up of seven separate streams flowing from the forested slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountains.

Location

Activity location

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    Juma Mosque
    • Nariman Narimanov St.
    • Shamakhi, Azerbaijan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    1 Azərbaycan Prospekti
    • 1 Azərbaycan Prospekti
    • 1005, Bakı, Bakı, Azerbaijan

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