Baku to Shamakhi and Lahij Heritage Journey
09:00 AM. Begin the tour with pick-up from your hotel or a designated meeting point in Baku.
Drive to Diribaba Mausoleum. Travel approximately 110 minutes to Maraza village in the Gobustan district.
Visit Diribaba Mausoleum. Explore this 15th-century mausoleum carved into a limestone cliff. Learn about its unique blend of natural rock and Islamic architecture. Spend approximately 30 minutes here with your private guide.
Drive to Shamakhi. Proceed 25 minutes to the next destination.
Visit Juma Mosque. Discover one of the oldest mosques in the Caucasus, originally built in 744 AD. Appreciate its historical and spiritual significance during a 20-minute guided tour.
Drive to Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum. Continue 5 minutes to the royal necropolis.
Visit Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum. Explore the hauntingly beautiful "Seven Domes," the burial site of the Shirvan Khanate rulers. Spend 20 minutes here with your guide.
Drive to Zernava Suspension Bridge. Travel 60 minutes to the Ismayilli region.
Walk on Zernava Suspension Bridge. Experience this 74-meter-long pedestrian bridge over the Girdiman River. Enjoy the scenic views and spend about 20 minutes here.
Drive to Lahij Village. Continue 30 minutes to the mountain village of Lahij.
Explore Lahij Village. Discover this 2,000-year-old settlement known for its cobbled streets, mountain scenery, and vibrant artisan culture. Learn about traditional crafts such as copperware, leatherwork, and carpet weaving. Spend approximately 60 minutes with your guide exploring the village's workshops, architecture, and local heritage.
Return to Baku. Begin the 3-hour journey back to Baku in the late afternoon.
Tour concludes. Arrive in Baku in the evening and get dropped off at your hotel or arranged drop-off point.
