Experience Absheron tour from Baku

Highlights

Experience a natural eternal flame caused by underground gas on the Absheron Peninsula near Baku.
A 17th–18th century pentagonal complex
The temple reflects ancient fire rituals, with “Atash” meaning fire in Persian

Inclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional English speaking driver cum guide
Entrance fees to Fire temple and Fire mountain

Exclusions

All personal expenses spend for shopping, drinks and dining etc on-site during the tour.
Attraction tickets other than the mentioned one
Tips
Professional English speaking Guide

How to Redeem

Download the soft copy of the voucher from the dashboard.
Guests are requested to carry a soft copy of the voucher on the phone.
It needs to be verified by the driver at the time of pick-up time.

Overview

Tour starts with Ateshgah (Fire Worshippers Temple) Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu and Zoroastrian place of worship. "Atash» is the Persian word for fire. The pentagonal complex , which has a courtyard surrounded by cells for monks and a tetra pillar-altar in the middle, was built during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Trip to "Fire Mountain "-"Yanardag" -a mountain on Absheron peninsula , 25 km from north of Baku.Literally, word "Yanardag" means "Blazing mountain". Blazing bodies of flame dance on stones and floor. 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."

Important Information

Please remember to carry a valid ID proof or passport with you during the transfer. This is necessary for identification purposes and to ensure a hassle-free journey.
Guests are kindly requested to be ready in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pickup time to avoid any delays.
Please ensure to provide accurate details, including the hotel address, during the booking process to facilitate smooth arrangements.
Please note that if the guest fails to report within the designated time, it will be considered a No Show.
In such cases, there will be no option for rescheduling or refund. We kindly request guests to adhere to the scheduled pick-up time to ensure a smooth and timely transfer.
Note: The timings may vary depending on traffic and other factors.