4 day trip to the ancient cities of Azerbaijan!

Day 1

All monuments of the ancient city of Baku: a journey in time.

Indigenous Baku residents believe that Baku is the most beautiful city on earth. It is difficult to disagree with them, you will see this by visiting the sights of the Azerbaijani capital. You are waiting for the picturesque old streets of the Old Town, which were the scene of several scenes from the comedy “The Diamond Arm”. We will visit the places, thanks to which the capital gained the glory of a modern metropolis. We will ride the funicular to look at the city from above, take unforgettable photos in the Nagorny Park, visit 3 giant skyscrapers (Fire Towers), admire the Palace of Happiness and the houses of other millionaires, learn amazing stories of their love for their wives (and not only).

Next, we will walk along Baku Boulevard – this is a promenade that lasts several decades.

You will be a stone's throw from the Carpet Museum, ride a gondola through little Venice. But that's not all. You will meet with one of the most beautiful buildings not only in Baku, but also in the whole world - the Heydar Aliyev Center, where you will be immersed in the history, culture, traditions of this people.

Day 2

"Absheron is a national treasure."

On Absheron, we will visit the Ateshgah temple, where the pilgrimage of fire worshipers (adherents of Zoroastrianism) began from the XVII century, climb the defensive tower of the Middle Ages in the village of Myardyacan, imbue with the energy of the sanctuaries in the village of Gala, and finally sit in a restaurant and try fish dishes of the national Azerbaijani cuisine. I assure you, you have never tasted such delicious food!

Ateshgah: the sacred place of fire worshipers.

The tour will begin in the small village of Surakhany. You will learn how oil production began in these places, take photos of oil rigs and explore Ateshgah – an ancient Zoroastrian temple, which locals call the temple of eternal fire.

Secrets of the old fortresses of Gala and Myardyakan.

Just imagine that the ancient fortresses of the 12th and 13th centuries have survived to this day. During the tour, I will tell you about the secrets of the castles in Gala and Mardakyan, how the people who remained in it managed to keep the siege for months.

A separate story is about a man who, at the call of his heart, became the Guardian of the fortress in our time. Everyone who is interested in history and wants to plunge into the darkness of centuries comes here. Find out how people lived in Absheron hundreds of years ago, what houses they built, what they ate and drank, what crafts they owned, and why modern Azerbaijan is exactly what it is.

Another interesting Gala museum that is impossible to pass by is the garbage museum. It presents unusual, exciting spirit and strange art objects from household waste

Acquaintance with national life and craft from the inside

Experienced craftsmen will help you fully plunge into the ancient life of Absheron residents - try yourself in weaving, pottery or bake bread / cake in the oven according to an ancient Azerbaijani recipe. You will get a lot of impressions, you will be able to take unique photos and take with you wonderful memories of this magical place where history is intertwined with modernity.

Fishing feast

On the tour, you just stirred up your appetite, so it's time for lunch!

Lunch will be held in one of the fishing villages, where the main trump cards of this place are kebab with spices and dishes in pomegranate and kizyl sauce with barberry and tomatoes from the gifts of the Caspian Sea - the best Caspian fish (bersh, omul, sturgeon, beluga).

The chef says he uses dozens of spices in the marinade and keeps this unique formula in the strictest secret.

Day 3

Shemakha, Lagich and Ivanovka are the land of winemakers and artisans.

Get acquainted with ancient Muslim shrines and unique natural landscapes. First stop is the Mausoleum of Diri Baba. Next, we will visit the famous city of Shemakha, the city of fairy tales of Pushkin, where we will see the oldest mosque of the Caucasus.

Cheese, nature, and of course wine!

To really feel the fragrant drink, we will begin acquaintance with it at one of the most amazing wineries of Azerbaijan, you will have a tour of the winery, inspection of the wine production and storage process in one of the largest wine cellars of Azerbaijan, and, wine tasting with local cheeses is beautiful views, fragrant berries and an educational journey.

Having overcome the Shemakhan Pass, we will go to the village-reserve Lagich.

The road winds along the mountain serpentine, on one side of which there are steep high cliffs. The spectacle is great, you can stop and take some “cool” pictures.

Lagich is a city of artisans, here from all sides you can hear the sound of the tools of blacksmiths, gunsmiths, coppersmiths. The streets of Lagich are homely and clean. You are waiting for gatherings with local residents, where you will be seated at the table. You will taste the local cuisine, listen to stories about people who lived and worked here many centuries ago.

There is a guest house in the village where you can spend the night if you wish, and in the morning, supported by farm products, go along the Great Silk Road paths to Gabala and Sheki.

Day 4

The ancient cities of Gabala and Sheki.

The city of Gabala, where we will go the next day of our trip, is about 2 thousand years old. It is surrounded by high mountains (about 5 thousand meters above sea level), on the slopes covered with dense forest.

We will visit the cascade of waterfalls “Seven beauties”.

Along the fabulous forests of Gabala, we will go to the city of Sheki, the city that was the center of the Sheki Khanate in the 17-18 centuries.

I will show you the most interesting monuments: the palace of Sheki Khans, caravanserais, a Christian church in the village of Kysh, workshops of stained glass windows, silk scarves, ceramics. Having grown an appetite, we will go to tasting a unique Sheki dish piti and Sheki baklava.

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