Qobustan and Ateshgah Tour: Exploring Historical Monuments and Museums
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Qobustan
Embark on a captivating tour of Qobustan and Ateshgah, where you'll explore historical monuments, museums, and ancient rock art. Discover the UNESCO-listed Gobustan National Museum, witness the fascinating Mud Vulcanos, and visit the remarkable Ateshgah Fire Temple.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Qobustan - Qobustan it is an ancient place of habitants which live in these areas on the dates of 5,000-40,000 years ago. It is located about about 60 km far from Baku city center. This location included to the UNESCO Heritage list.
  • Gobustan Rock Art - Qobustan National Museum will help you to feel the history of first immigrants of these lands. The reserve has more than 6,000 rock engravings dating back between 5,000-40,000 years.
  • Mud Volcanoes - Azerbaijan also famous with its Mud Vulcanos which is very rear in the world. We will have a chance to see these Vulcanos which are near to Qobustan Museum. As the road to Mud Vulcano is so bad, we will change our car to Soviet cars with the brand name Lada. It will be another Safari adventure for you. ;)
  • Ateshgah - Fire Temple - Is one of Azerbaijan’s most remarkable sight. According to historical sources, before the construction of the Indian Temple Of Fire in Surakhani at the end of the 17th, the local people also worshiped at this site because of the “seven holes with burning flame”.
  • Qala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex - Archeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex which is situating in Qala village will give us a detailed conclusion of the day. In the open air museum with 1.2 hectares you will see barrows, houses and other architectural monuments belonging to 3rd-2nd millennium BC, are set as their originals in this area. You will get information about a castle of 10-14th century. On this are we will also see the museum of “From Waste to Art”
What's Included
  • Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water included
  • Experienced driver/guide
  • Complimentary fridge magnets
  • Transport in a private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Gobustan National and Open Air Rock Art Museums - An ancient historical location that features on the UNESCO Heritage list. Gobustan boasts numerous archaeological landmarks. Mud Volcanoes - In close proximity to Gobustan, we will visit the Mud Volcanoes.

The distinctive Ateshgah Fire Temple - is among Azerbaijan’s most fascinating sights. Historic records indicate that prior to the establishment of the Indian Fire Temple in Surakhani at the end of the 17th century, the natives revered this place due to the “seven holes with burning flame”.

Qala Archaeological and Ethnographical Museum Complex - This outdoor park showcases numerous traditional Abşeron structures (residential houses, blacksmith’s forge, potter’s workshop) interspersed among a vast collection of archaeological artifacts and petroglyphs, with both originals and reproductions present.

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Qobustan
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Iris212
Nov 11, 2018
Interesting tour - We went with a private driver to the above places. It was not terribly expensive and he spoke good English. The Qobustan museum was most interesting and the petroglyphs were cool. The mud was very unusual and the Fire Temple and mountain was a bit of a let down. We arrived at sunset so that we could see the fire at it's best but it was a bit of an anticlimax.
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