Private Tour

Full Day Shamakhi & Lahij Private- Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

In order to learn more about the culture and history of Azerbaijan, you must start your journey from its ancient capital, Shamakhi city. And in order to see, how people lived hundreds years ago, you need to go to the small mountain village of Lahij. There you will plunge into the real atmosphere of the middle ages.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Guide

Transportation

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Diri Baba Mausoleum

Road to Shamakhi City. Shamakhi & Lahij Tour usually starts at 8:00 AM with picking guests up from their location within Baku. Located 118 km from Baku, Shamakhi is one of the ancient cities of Azerbaijan. According to some information, this city was founded in 5th century BC. Moreover, Shamakhi is a well-known center in the field of winemaking and carpet weaving. Diri Baba Mausoleum. The Diri Baba Mausoleum located on the way to the city of Shamakhi was built in 1402. This two-storeyed building stands on a platform carved into a sheer rock. There are many legends associated with this place, so pilgrims and tourists have been coming here since ancient times.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum

Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum. 7 Gumbaz is an ancient cemetery with the tombs of Shirvan khans located 1,5 km from Shamakhi city. To date, only 4 of the 7 mausoleums have been preserved. The great Azerbaijani poet Mirza Alekper Sabir (1862-1911) is also buried in this cemetery.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable