Azerbaijan · Rural Experiences

Ismayilli, Lahij and Demirchi villages Tour

10 Hours Round trip from Baku Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Juma Mosque in Shamakhi
  • 02 Enjoy views of the southern foothills of the Great Caucasus
  • 03 Walk across the iron suspension bridge on the Girdmanchay River
  • 04 Explore Lahij village and its traditional trade street
  • 05 Visit workshops of local handicraft masters
  • 06 See Mount Niyaldag and scenic viewpoints on the way to Lahij
  • 07 Visit Lahij History Museum and the Mosque
  • 08 Observe metalworking artisans in Demirchi village

Discover the rural heritage of Azerbaijan on a full-day journey from Baku through Shamakhi, Ismayilli, Lahij, and Demirchi. Travel into the foothills of the Greater Caucasus, stop at Juma Mosque in Shamakhi, cross the hanging bridge over the Girdmanchay River, and take in mountain scenery along the way.

In Lahij and Demirchi, explore villages known for traditional craftsmanship and everyday local life. Walk Lahij’s trade street, visit workshops of local handicraft masters, and see artisans transforming metal into beautiful handmade works in Demirchi.

Walk Lahij’s trade street, visit workshops of local handicraft masters, and see artisans transforming metal into beautiful handmade works in Demirchi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Baku, Shamakhi, Ismayilli, Lahıc
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Shamakhi City

Stop at Juma Mosque in Shamakhi

Ismayilli village

Witness the great view of southern foothills of the Great Caucasus Rudge

Hanging Bridge

walk through the iron suspension bridge on the Girdmanchay river

Lahij village

  • See Mount Niyaldag, one of the beauties and attributes of Lahij
  • Sightseeing places on the way to Lahij (2070 m above sea level) 
  • Walking through Lahij trade street, visiting the workshops of the local handicraft masters 
  • Visit Lahij History Museum and the Mosque.

Demirchi village

visit Demirchi village where you can observe locals which are working hard in local workshops

and transforming pieces of metal into beautiful handworks

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Baku 4 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
  • Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Baku, AZ
Tour start
Baku, AZ
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Baku.

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