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Ateshgah and Yanardagh Tour: Explore Ancient Fire Temples in Azerbaijan

Baku

Embark on a captivating tour of Ateshgah and Yanardagh in Azerbaijan. Explore the ancient fire temples, learn about their history and traditions, and witness the mesmerizing natural fire phenomenon.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Ateshgah - Fire Temple - 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.
Yanardag State Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve - 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.

What's Included

Guided tour with a local expert
Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
Complimentary bottled water
Admission included for Ateshgah - Fire Temple
Comfortable transport in a private vehicle
Admission included for Yanardagh

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Additional Information

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.