Обзор
Ateshgah
Ateshgah is fire temple built by ancient Zoroastrians in Absheron peninsula. Being the oldest fire temple in Azerbaijan, it still attracts many visitors, especially from Iran, India and other Middle East countries. The temple consists of walls, various rooms, fire spots and other historical monuments. Visitor together with guide walks through these rooms and gets information about the place, history, traditions of worshipers and etc.
Yanardagh
Guests will be taken to Yanardagh, located in Digah village. This is a spot of naturally burning gas, which comes out of ground. The fire here started many centuries ago and still burning. Although the size of the fire decreased over large exploration of gas resources in Absheron, the place is still very interesting and authentic. Here guests can see this natural event and also have a short break on nearby cafe with the view to fire.
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What is included/excluded
Bottled water
Entry/Admission - Ateshgah - Fire Temple
Entry/Admission Yanardagh
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Transport by private vehicle
Entry/Admission - Ateshgah - Fire Temple
Entry/Admission - Yanar Dag
Excluded
Food and drinks
Gratuities
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Departure & Return
Traveler pickup is offered
Airports- Heydar Aliyev Intl Airport, Baku Azerbaijan
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What to Expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ateshgah - Fire Temple, Сураханский район, Baku Azerbaijan
Our driver will pick-up you from your location and drive to Surakhani village. The trip will take 30-40 minutes. Once you arrive you will enter Ateshgah fire temple where guide will meet you and give broad information about the temple and it's history. You will spend there approximately 1 hour and will get chance to make very interesting photos.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yanar Dag, Binagadi-Balakhany Highway Absheron Peninsula - Village of Mammadli, Baku 0125 Azerbaijan
Guests will be taken to Yanardagh, which is translated as "Burning mountain". This is a place where natural gas is coming out of mountain bed, passing through soil. It is burning for many decades. Although the size of burning area decreased, this place is still attracting people who want to see this natural event. Nearby guests can sit in cafe or benches with the nice view to the flames.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Additional info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Wheelchair accessible
Animals or pets allowed
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
