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Absheron Peninsula Tour Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanar Dag

By Karavaan Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is €109 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Delve into the intriguing heritage and natural marvels of the Absheron Peninsula on this 4-5 hour tour. Begin by exploring the Ateshgah Fire Temple, an ancient sanctuary revered by Zoroastrians and Hindu traders. Then, visit Yanar Dag, the captivating Burning Mountain, where flames fuelled by natural gas have blazed for centuries. Gain insights into Azerbaijan’s cultural significance as the “Land of Fire” while enjoying picturesque views of the peninsula's landscape.

  • Discover the historic Ateshgah Fire Temple, a site of ancient worship
  • Witness the continuous flames of Yanar Dag, a natural wonder
  • Learn about Azerbaijan’s unique cultural ties to fire and natural gas
  • Convenient pick-up from hotels in Baku or designated meeting points included

Activity location

  • Ateshgah - Fire Temple
    • Сураханский район
    • Baku, Azerbaijan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Qoşa qala qapıları
    • Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan

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Absheron Peninsula Tour: Ateshgah Fire Temple & Yanar Dag

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€96.25 x 1 Adult€96.25
Paid at activity€13.13
Total
Price is €109.38

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air conditioning vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    The combo ticket for Ateshgah and Yanar Dag must be paid on-site by the tourists.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Ateshgah - Fire Temple

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
Ateshgah Fire Temple is one of Azerbaijan’s most important historical and cultural landmarks. Located on the Absheron Peninsula, this unique temple was built in the 17th and 18th centuries on a site where natural gas naturally escaped from the ground, creating eternal flames. The temple served as a sacred place of worship for Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Sikh travellers who passed through the region along the Silk Road. Today, Ateshgah operates as an open-air museum, offering visitors a fascinating insight into Azerbaijan’s ancient fire-worship traditions and its reputation as the “Land of Fire.”

Yanardag State Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Yanar Dag is one of Azerbaijan’s most remarkable natural attractions. Known as the “Burning Mountain,” Yanar Dag features a natural gas fire that has been burning continuously on a hillside for centuries. Flames emerge directly from the ground and can reach several metres in height, creating a spectacular sight both day and night. This unique phenomenon is caused by natural gas seeping through the rock layers beneath the surface. Yanar Dag is a powerful symbol of Azerbaijan’s nickname, the “Land of Fire,” and offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the country’s rich natural heritage.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Ateshgah - Fire Temple
    • Сураханский район
    • Baku, Azerbaijan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Qoşa qala qapıları
    • Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan

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