Tune yourself to an unhurried pace of life on this guided excursion. It acquaints you to the otherworldly verdant landscape of the country’s southern part. With roundtrip transfers and an optional lunch break, you’ll travel to the Lankaran and Lerik regions, well-known for their unspoiled nature, artistic / cultural treasures, friendly people, and profound past, which dates back to as early as the pre-historic era.

Lankaran is an ancient city on the Caspian Sea and close to the Iran border. As you absorb its paradisiacal natural beauty and incomparable flora and fauna, you’ll check off some of its must-experiences. Tour the Lankaran History and Ethnography or Lankaran Khan House Museum with over 6000 exhibits that throw light on the region’s culture, history and traditions. You’ll next visit Hazi Aslanov House Museum which allows you to glimpse into the eventful life of Hazi Aslanov, the only Azerbaijani to be honored with the Hero of the Soviet Union title twice.

Going forward, you’ll see the legendary Lankaran Circular Fortress, built in 1786 and later served as a dungeon and a prison with revolutionary leaders like Joseph Stalin as its inmates. There is also a stop at the colorful Boyuk Bazar where you can shop fresh produces, before you continue to the hot spring of Ibadi which is all scenic and imbued with fascinating legends.

In the city of Lerik, its gorgeous lush scenery interspersed with waterfalls, pure spring water, dense wooded meadows and cool mountain air will blow you away. Unsurprisingly, the place is reputed for the exceptional longevity of its inhabitants. What’s more; you can even walk into the Museum of Longevity, probably the only museum in the world dedicated to centenarians. Find here some fascinating exhibits that reveal the healthy lifestyle of the region’s centenarians including those who lived close to 170 years.