Tour to Gabala

Gabala is a unique and beautiful region, located on the bank of Demiraparanchay River & overlooking the highest peak of Azerbaijan – Bazardyuzyu mountain (altitude 4466 m).

The main sight of Gabala is the ruins of an ancient town, located 15km from the city center.  This famous place, called “Kabalaka” was mentioned in historical sources of the 1st century, and for 600 years was the capital of Caucasian Albania.

The main places of interests are Ancient Village Nij with its Albanian temple (IV-VII), ancient defensive tower (IХ-ХI), Ustajan Tower (IХ-ХIV) & other interesting sights for all kind of tourists. Nij is a homeland to a specific ethnic group – Azerbaijani-Udi, who are considered as descendants of the Caucasian Albanians.

The modern infrastructure of hotels & resorts provides a high level of services that will satisfy the needs of worldly-wise tourists. Every summer Gabala hosts international festivals, which attract famous musicians, artists & art collectives from all over the world.

Optional places to visit:

• Gabala Historical Museum
• Ancient town Kabalaka
• Gabala Land Entertainment center
• Summer-Winter Touristic Complex Tufandag
• Ropeway
• Nij village, Albanian temple
• Gabala Shooting Center
• Nohur Lake
• House-Museum of Ismail Kutkashenli
• “Seven Beauties” Waterfall
• Trip to the winery with degustation of local wines

We can combine this program with other cities on the route (upon request & time)

• Juma mosque in Shemakha
• Visiting Lahij village
• Basgal Village
• Ivanovka Village

Duration of the tour: 1 Day (10-11 hours)

Itinerary: Baku – Shemakha – Gabala – Baku

Length of the route: approximately 220 km (one way)

Pick-up & Drop-off: your hotel (within Baku)

PRICES

Prices per group (in US dollars):

* VIP – The different types of luxury cars are available (Mercedes S-class,  E-class, V-class, etc.)