Gobustan and Absheron tour.
Full-Day Gobustan & Absheron Tour
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Morning: Bibi-Heybat & Gobustan
9:00 AM – Pick-up from Hotel & Drive to Bibi-Heybat Mosque
• Will meet you at your hotel to begin the tour.
9:15 AM – Bibi-Heybat Mosque
• Visit the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, one of Azerbaijan’s most significant religious sites.
• Admire its beautiful Islamic architecture and learn about its history, including its reconstruction after being destroyed during the Soviet era.
• Enjoy panoramic views of the Caspian Sea.
10:00 AM – Gobustan Rock Art Museum
• Continue to Gobustan Museum to explore exhibits on prehistoric rock carvings and ancient human settlements.
10:30 AM – Gobustan Petroglyphs
• Visit Gobustan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 6,000 rock carvings dating back 5,000–40,000 years.
• Take in the breathtaking semi-desert landscape while learning about early human civilizations.
11:30 AM – Mud Volcanoes
• Drive to Gobustan’s Mud Volcanoes, one of the largest mud volcano zones in the world.
• Witness bubbling, erupting mud and take unique photos in this surreal landscape.
12:30 PM – Return to Baku & Lunch
• Enjoy a traditional Azerbaijani lunch, trying dishes like Shah Plov, Kebab, Dushbara, and more.
Afternoon: Absheron Peninsula
2:00 PM – Ateshgah Fire Temple
• Visit Ateshgah Fire Temple, a historical religious site used by Zoroastrians and Hindus.
• Learn about the natural gas fires that have been burning here for centuries.
3:00 PM – Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain)
• Experience Yanar Dag, a natural gas fire that has been burning continuously for hundreds of years.
• Discover why Azerbaijan is called the “Land of Fire” and hear local legends about this phenomenon.
4:00 PM – Return to Baku
• Enjoy a scenic drive back to Baku, passing the Caspian Sea and modern city landmarks.
5:00 PM – Drop-off at Hotel
• End of the tour.
(this itinerary can be changed according to your wishes)