Ateshgah and Yanardag Tour

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 1 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 1-95 yrs
  • max group size 6
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-31720
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Baku, Azerbaijan
  • Ends Baku, Azerbaijan
HIGHLIGHTS
  • You will visit the ‘land of fire’, mystical temple where Zoroastrians used to worship the fire.
  • Ateshgah fire temple is nominated in UNESCO world heritage list.
  • Ateshgah is declared as a State historical-architectural reserve and it is a museum under the open sky.
  • The hillside of Absheron Peninsula offers amazing view of the Caspian sea and here is Yanar dag – natural gas fire which blazes continuously.
The Ateshgah and Yanardag Tour tour starts and ends in Baku. The Ateshgah and Yanardag Tour is a cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 1 days taking you through Baku, Azerbaijan and other destinations in Azerbaijan.

We will start our tour with excursion to Ateshgah. The temple of fire worshippers Ateshgah is located at the Apsheron peninsula at the outskirts of Surakhani village 30 km from the centre of Baku and was revered in different times by Zoroastrians, Hindus and Sikhs. Current constructions of the temple are dated by XVII century. As a result of excavations far more ancient artifacts were discovered here. Pentagonal complex has an open courtyard with temple-altar in the center which was the place of pilgrimage for worshippers. By the decree of the President of Azerbaijan Ateshgah was declared a State historical-architectural reserve. This museum under the open sky was recently restored. Different workshops and souvenir galleries are located here now.
Excursion to Yanar Dag. Yanar dag is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, which itself is known as the "land of fire."
ITINERARY

We will start our tour with excursion to Ateshgah. The temple of fire worshippers Ateshgah is located at the Apsheron peninsula at the outskirts of Surakhani village 30 km from the centre of Baku and was revered in different times by Zoroastrians, Hindus and Sikhs. Current constructions of the temple are dated by XVII century. As a result of excavations far more ancient artifacts were discovered here. Pentagonal complex has an open courtyard with temple-altar in the center which was the place of pilgrimage for worshippers. By the decree of the President of Azerbaijan Ateshgah was declared a State historical-architectural reserve. This museum under the open sky was recently restored. Different workshops and souvenir galleries are located here now.
Excursion to Yanar Dag. Yanar dag is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, which itself is known as the "land of fire."

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Transport
  • Transportation:Comfortable A/C minivan or sedan
Others
  • Other:Entrance fees (Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag)
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from Baku are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Ateshgah and Yanardag Tour tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Ateshgah and Yanardag Tour tour. You can cancel the tour up to 38 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 37 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 04 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 04 May 2024, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 37 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Ateshgah and Yanardag Tour tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Ateshgah and Yanardag Tour tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

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