Azerbaijan · Religious & Spiritual

12-Hour Shamakhi and Lahij Tour from Baku with Diri Baba Mausoleum

12 Hours Round trip from Baku Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Juma Mosque in Shamakhi
02 See the 15th-century Diri Baba mausoleum-mosque opposite an ancient cemetery
03 Explore Ismailli, a region linked to the ancient Albanian state and Girdiman principality
04 Discover Lahij's authentic copper handicrafts, carpets, and rug-making traditions

Visit some of Azerbaijan's most significant spiritual and cultural sites on this full-day journey from Baku to Shamakhi and Ismayilli. Pay your respects at the Juma Mosque and the 15th-century Diri Baba Sufi Dervish Mausoleum, a unique two-storeyed mausoleum-mosque set opposite an ancient cemetery. Continue to Ismailli and the notable village of Lahij, renowned for its authentic handicraft traditions, especially copperwork, as well as its carpets and rugs. This tour combines religious heritage, regional history, and traditional village craftsmanship in a single day.

This unique monument is a two-storeyed 15th-century mausoleum-mosque located opposite an ancient cemetery on the road from Baku to Shamakhi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Baku, Shamakhi, Ismayilli, Lahıc

Languages Arabic, English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Shamakhi, Diri Baba, Ismailli and Lahij

Pick up at 9 AM from your hotel in Baku by your Azerbaijani tour guide. Then, visit the Juma (Friday) Mosque in Shamakhi.
Continue to the Sufi Dervish Mausoleum of Diri Baba. This unique monument is a two-storeyed 15th-century mausoleum-mosque located opposite an ancient cemetery on the road from Baku to Shamakhi.
Proceed to Ismailli. The district's territory was part of the Albanian state, which was formed in the late 4th century and early 3rd century BC, long before it was established. Historical facts prove that the Mehranis, to whom Javanshir belonged, created the Girdiman principality in the territory of Ismailli. Javanshir came from this lineage.
Then go to Lahij, a notable place in Azerbaijan known for its authentic handicraft traditions, particularly copperwork. The village's carpet and rug crafts are also well known in Azerbaijan and across the South Caucasus.
After finishing the tour, depart for Baku and arrive at around 9 PM.

Where this trip takes you

Juma Mosque, Diri Baba Sufi Dervish Mausoleum, Ismailli vistas, Lahij copperwork

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Baku 4 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Comfortable transportation
English-speaking Azerbaijani tour guide

What's Not Included

Entrance fees
Lunch

Know before you go

Diri Baba: For a long time, residents believed in the legend that a sacred person called Diri Baba was buried here and remained imperishable. Many legends and mystical events are connected to this monument, which is why the mausoleum has attracted many pilgrims and curious visitors since the 17th century.
Lahij has an old sewage system, which some experts claim was built 1000-1500 years ago. Due to frequent earthquakes, local people developed sophisticated and authentic construction techniques.

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