12-Hours Getaway To Highlights Of Qabala & Shamakhi
Description
See the best of northern Azerbaijan as you visit the Diri Baba Mausoleum and the famous Juma Mosque. Continue to Nohur Gol in Gabala and step into the beautiful surroundings embellished by lakes and waterfalls. End this adventurous tour with a cable car ride and a thrilling skiing experience at the Tufandag Mountain Resort.
Highlights
- Pay your respects at Diri Baba Mausoleum & Juma Mosque
- Explore stunning lakes & Yeddi Gozel Waterfall in Nohur Gol
- Ride a cable car and enjoy skiing at Tufandag Mountain Resort
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Visit Diri Baba Mausoleum at Maraza village. It is a unique monument, a two-storeyed mausoleum-mosque of the 15th century called “Diri-Baba”. This sacred place is located opposite to an ancient cemetery on the way from Baku to Shamakhi. For a long time, residents believed in a legend that a sacred person called Diri Baba was buried here and remained imperishable.
Stop in Juma Mosque in Shamakhi, the first mosque in Azerbaijan and all Caucasus. Ornamental patterns decorate the entire facade of the mosque. The mosque has a rectangular plan. The size of the building is 46 meters in length and 28 meters in width. There is a large prayer hall which is divided into three separated sections. Moreover, each part of the mosque has its own prayer place and entrance.
Travel to your next stop of Nohur Gol in Gabala and spot eye-catching Lake Nohur with the magnificent view of the Caucasus Mountains. Fresh air and water make it one of the most soothing places in Gabala. The quiet atmosphere and bird sounds create an ideal relaxation environment to escape from the city's noise.
Visit the beautiful Yeddi Gozel Waterfall “Seven Beauties Waterfall”. The name of the Seven Beauties (Yeddi Gozal) Waterfall originates from the 7 mountain roads you should pass to reach the waterfall.
Go to Tufandag Mountain Resort with your Azerbaijani guide. Enjoy skiing, take in the memorable summer views of the Alpine scenery behind Qabala and jump aboard the Tufandag network of four cable cars.
What's Included
Professional Azerbaijani guide
Comfortable transportation
Hotel pick/drop off
What's Excluded
Lunch
Tickets for the cable car
Know before you go
Prices can be negotiated depending on the number of persons in your group.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
The group size and price | |
1 To 1 | USD 188 Per Group |
2 To 5 | USD 80 Per Group |
This is a group tour |