Gobustan and Absheron trip (Group or Private)

You'll get picked up from your accommodation in Baku. The tour starts at around 9 a.m. in front of the Double Gates of Old City Baku (Gosha Gala Gapisi).

pas by Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum which has the largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets in the world.

pass by National Flag Square

Step back in time on this fascinating journey to Gobustan, where ancient history comes to life! During the tour, you’ll explore both the Gobustan indoor and open-air museums, home to one of the world’s richest collections of prehistoric rock art. Discover over 6,000 remarkably preserved petroglyphs—some dating back 40,000 years—etched into stone by early humans. Wander through ancient caves, see remnants of early settlements and burials, and marvel at how this UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases the evolution of human life from the Upper Paleolithic to the Middle Ages. Gobustan offers a truly unique glimpse into the past, revealing stories of early hunting, wildlife, and daily life, all set against a dramatic and timeless landscape.

Depends on the weather. Azerbaijan is known in the first place for mud volcanoes in the world. These volcanoes spread through Azerbaijan and local people call them “Yanardagh” (burning mountain), “gaynacha” (boiling water) and “bozdag” (grey mountain) alongside its geographical name - mud volcanoes. 350 out of the 800 mud volcanoes known in the World are located in Azerbaijan. Most of them are situated in the Gobustan region. Some of the volcanoes are considered natural monuments and natural national resources of Azerbaijan.We are going there with special taxi because of road conditions which fee is included to the tour. During this trip, you will get a great chance to see these amazing active volcanoes from a very close distance.We will provide the extra another car to Soviet SUV Lada to go to volcanoes.

Enjoy lunch at a traditional local restaurant. Please note that the cost of lunch is not included in the tour price.

Discover the impressive Gobustan State Historical-Artistic Reserve Museum—a modern, interactive experience that brings ancient history to life! Opened in 2011 after a major renovation, the museum features over 100,000 archaeological finds. As you enter, you’re greeted by petroglyphs resembling the traditional Azerbaijani Yalli dance. Inside, explore themed sections using touchscreen displays available in multiple languages. From stone tools of the Paleolithic to animated videos showing dramatic changes in nature and human life, this museum offers a fascinating look into the culture, beliefs, and daily lives of ancient civilizations. A perfect start to your visit before heading out to explore the open-air reserve!

After lunch, we’ll visit Ateshgah, also known as the Fire Temple of Baku. Located in the Surakhani district, this unique temple was once a place of worship for Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Sikhs over the centuries. The name ‘Atash’ means ‘fire’ in Persian, and the temple was built around natural gas flames that burned continuously. Dating back to the 17th–18th centuries, Ateshgah became an important pilgrimage site until the late 1800s. The temple has a five-sided structure with fortress-like walls, an arched entrance, and a central altar in the courtyard where fire-worshippers once gathered.

Azerbaijan’s iconic "Burning mountain"-Yanardag is located north of Baku city, around 23km from the Old Town. The main attraction of Yanardag is a spectacular hill with a constantly burning wall of flames. Thanks to tectonic shifts and volcanic material below the earth’s surface, natural gas leaks from the rocks. The Italian trader and traveler Marco Polo even mentioned the flames during his travels to Baku and its surroundings, but most probably the fire has been burning for over more years at Yanardag. The fire line surrounding the foot of the summit will give you an impression of the Land of Lights and leave an unforgettable memory of the tour.To protect Yanardagh and attract tourists here, this area was declared a historical, cultural and natural reserve in 2007.

Bibi - Heybat Mosque. The mosque was built in 1267-1300. It was a rare construction, both with its beauty and history of creation.The Bibi-Heybat Mosque includes the tomb of Ukeyma Khanum (a descendant of Muhammad), and today is the spiritual center for the Muslims of the region and one of the major monuments of Islamic architecture in Azerbaijan.It is locally known as "the mosque of Fatima".

You'll return to the starting point.