Absheron Peninsula Tour

You will introduced
• “James Bond Oil Field” which were used to film the 1999 James Bond film “The World Is Not Enough”.
• Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain) is a 116-meter hill located on top of a pocket of natural gas that constantly erupts into flames.
• Atashgah Fire - Worshippers' temple. The pentagonal complex, which has a courtyard surrounded by cells for monks and a tetrapillar-altar in the middle, was built during the 17th and 18th centuries.
• "Gala" State Historical - Etnographic Preserve - Inside there are 3 different types of museums: Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography, Castle Museum, and the Museum of Antiques. 

• What is included/excluded

  Local guide
  Comfortable transport
  
  Excluded
  Lunch
  Gratuities
  All Fees and Taxes

• Departure & Return

  Entrance Gates of Old Baku – “Gosha Gala Gapisi"10:00 AM

• What to Expect

  This 6-hour tour will start at the "Entrance Gates of Old Baku – “Gosha Gala Gapisi".
  
  You will introduced:
  
  “James Bond Oil Field”. You will informed about the story of oil development in Azerbaijan.
  
  “Yanardaq” State Natural Preserve (Burning Mountain). Flames shoot into the air 3 m from sandstone layer at the base of 9,1 m wide scarp below hillside of Yanar Dag. 
  
  Atashgah Fire -Worshippers’ Temple. The Zoroastrianism, in which the main role in rituals belonged to fire, was a dominant religion in the country.
  
  “Gala” State Historical-Ethnographic Preserve. Gala village is the ancient settlement, has the history of five thousand years old. Barrows, fire traces and tombs found here during archeological excavations prove this fact once again.

• Cancellation Policy

  For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• Additional info

  Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  Wheelchair accessible
  The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers