Gabala, Shamakhi, Tufandag, Nohur lake, Waterfall tour from Baku
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Instant confirmation
- Guided tour in English
About this experience
Explore Shamakhi and Gabala on this guided day trip with hotel transfers from Baku. Choose between a tour that includes entry fees and a traditional lunch, or one where you can purchase lunch and tickets on your own.
Start with pickup from your accommodation in Baku and relax in an air-conditioned coach. Enjoy the scenic 2-hour drive to Shamakhi, the capital of the Shirvanshahs for almost 7 centuries.
Visit the Juma Mosque, the biggest mosque in the Caucasus, built in the 8th century. Admire its breathtaking mosaic and tile work.
Drive another hour to the beautiful Nohur Lake and enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant (depending on option selected). Take free time for a boat or catamaran ride.
Next, visit the Summer-Winter Touristic Complex Tufandag, about an hour away. Take the longest cable car ride in the world and enjoy panoramic views of Gabala. Return to Baku by coach with unforgettable memories. The drive back takes around 3-4 hours, depending on traffic.
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What’s included
- Food and drinks
- Traditional lunch Halal (depending on option selected)
- Cable Car (depending on option selected)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (depending on option selected)
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees (depending on option selected)
Not included
- Any other additional Expenses
- Boat or catamaran ride at Nohur Lake [AZN 40 per Boat (optional)]
Itinerary
- 1
Shamakhi
Explore Shamakhi and Gabala on this guided day trip that includes hotel transfers from Baku (if Selected). Choose from a tour that includes entry fees and a delicious traditional lunch, or a tour where you can purchase lunch and tickets on your own. Start with pickup from your accommodation in Baku. Relax on the comfortable drive in an air-conditioned coach, taking in the scenic countryside during the journey. Stop in Shamakhi, the capital of the state of the Shirvanshahs, which existed for almost 7 centuries.
- 2
Visit the biggest mosque in the Caucasus, the Juma Mosque, which was built in the 8th century. Have time to admire its breathtaking mosaic and tile work, as well as its big courtyards.
- 3
After reaching Gabala, join in for a tasty lunch at a traditional restaurant at the Nohur Lake (depending on option selected). Enjoy some free time to take a boat or catamaran ride on Nohur Lake, walk around the lake, or soak up the natural surroundings.
- 4
Take the longest cable car ride in the world and enjoy panoramic views of Gabala. Return to Baku by coach with unforgettable memories of your day in Shamakhi and Gabala.
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 08:00 · 09:00
Know before you go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Total drive time is 3 hours each way.
- Travel time is already included to the total tour duration.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 9 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
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From AED 282 per personFree cancellation
