Gabala & Shamakhi Group tour
Gabala & Shamakhi Group tour
During this special full-day Gabala tour from Baku the first stop will be Juma mosque in Shamakhi region. After visiting the oldest mosque in Azerbaijan that was built on the 8th century, you will visit the famous Ismayilli Suspension bridge.On the way to go to Gabala -“Islamic tourism capital” ,guests will taste delicious lunch at the traditional restaurant.Eye-catching Lake Nohur with the magnificent view of the Caucasus Mountains will be visited as well. You can take a boat and catamaran ride and enjoy the surrounding landscape.The next stop will be Tufandag Summer-Winter Touristic Complex, an ideal place for those who want to walk in the mountains, ride in a cable car to watch nature and enjoy active rest in summer or winter.Tufandag offers you the longest cable way trip of the world that from that point you can see all of the panorama of Gabala There is more than a 5-kilometre walking distance in the rope lines and 4 stations (points to stop).
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Gosha Gala Tower
You'll start at Gosha Gala Tower or you can also get picked up from your accommodation.
15 minutesDiri Baba Mausoleum
With two stories, Diri Baba Mausoleum dates to the 15th century. According to legend, Diri Baba, a holy man, is buried there in an undisclosed location. Other legends added more mystical details, which made the place a focus for pilgrims since the 17th century. The entire complex is built inside the rock and from the side, the impression is created that the tomb is suspended in the air. Climb the stairs to the second floor, where you will find the most interesting part of the mausoleum, a room with a vaulted dome, a stone carved decoration and a memorial to Sheikh Ibrahim on the wall. Through the narrow passage in the northern wall you can reach the cave, where the holy place is buried. As you climb the floors you will notice more ancient and mysterious inscriptions!
20 minutesJuma Mosque
Juma Mosque in Shamakhy– Juma Mosque of Shamakhi is the largest mosque of Azerbaijan. Moreover, it is one of the first mosques of Azerbaijan after the Arab occupation of Caucasus. Built more than 1,200 years ago Shamakhi Dzhuma mosque still remains one of the largest cult structures of the Caucasus.
20 minutesZarnava
Suspension bridge, Ismailli (Ismayilli) District, Shirvan, Azerbaijan. An iron suspension bridge spans the Girdmanchay, a fast-flowing river. The bridge is one of the most whimsical rivers in Azerbaijan. Girdman was built on the river in 1969. The bridge is 28 meters long and is the most important pedestrian path to the village of Zarnava.
15 minutesIsmailli
Our guests will taste delicious lunch at the traditional restaurant where they will explore Azerbaijani cuisine.
1 hourNohur Lake
Our next stop will be the Nohur lake ( Nohurgol) is located in Gabala,700 m above sea level.Eye-catching Lake Nohur with the magnificent view to Caucasus Mountains and is surrounded by the forests and high mountains called Yumru, Goydag and Gulluburun. You will be amazed by the fresh air and water is one of the most picturesque places of Gabala. The quiet atmosphere and bird sounds create an ideal relaxation environment to escape from the noise of the city. Moreover, you can try horse riding and boat trip.
15 minutesTufandag Mountain Resort
The final destination will be Summer-Winter Touristic Complex Tufandag and our guests can enjoy our matchless beautiful nature in unsurpassed recreation tourism centre just about 4 km from Qabala City.“Tufandaq”Winter-Summer Tourism Complex offers the longest cable way trip of the world that from that point you can see all of the panorama of Gabala at any time of the year, skiing on the ski tracks of different difficulty level, ski training and ski school.
1 hour 30 minutesGosha Gala Tower
You'll return to the starting point. Additionally, we can arrange drop off service to hotel or to any address in Baku.
15 minutesIncluded
- Lunch - Azerbaijani National Dishes
- Pickup and drop-off service from accommodation(in Baku only)
- Transport by Mercedes-Benz air-conditioned minivan or sprinter
- Professional Tour guide service : English, Russian,Japanese -speaking
- Cable car ticket and Entry/Admission to Tufandag Winter Summer Tourism Holiday Complex
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Free WIFI access throughout the tour
- Entry/Admission - Tufandag Mountain Resort
- Entry/Admission - Gosha Gala Tower
Not Included
- Any other personal expenses
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Most travelers can participate
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.