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Absheron Peninsula Historical Tour: Explore Ancient Traditions and Towers
Bakı
Embark on a captivating historical tour of the Absheron Peninsula, where you'll discover ancient traditions, explore fascinating towers, and learn about the legendary Burning Mountain.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Qala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex - You will meet your guide at Sahil metro station. The trip will start with a visit to Gala open-air museum. Gala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex is situated in the historical part of Gala village. There are 216 monuments in the territory of the village. You will see petroglyphs (stone carvings) dating back to the third and second millennia B.C and the Middle Ages, household ceramics and archaeological artifacts discovered in the Absheron Peninsula. Merchant’s house is a magnificent example of medieval dwelling houses existing in the village. Furthermore, tombstones, kurgans, various tools, such as “khana” (tool for carpet weaving) are demonstrated in the museum.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Amazing experience around Absheron peninsula
- 0.5 lt bottled water per person
- Transportation costs
- Local English speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (may be requested through special requirements for an additional surcharge)
Additional Information
Absheron tour covers three main historical places of Absheron peninsula. You’ll get acquainted with old household and ethnographic traditions of ancient people at Gala open-air museum. During the tour you will visit Quadranqular Tower, one of the ancient towers located in Mardakan village. Moreover, you will also learn legends about Burning Mountain and the streams located nearby.
- Some territories may get muddy during autumn-spring seasons, so consider wearing comfortable shoes or even boots if you’re booking in these seasons
Location
Sahil st.
Zarifa Aliyeva
The tour departs from the exit of Sahil metro station. Your guide will have a badge with their name and Baku Tours logo on it. See the image for the exact meeting point: http://bit.ly/SahilMeet
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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