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Azerbaijan 2-Day Epic: Off-Road, Monasteries & Village Stay

By Turla Travel LLC
Free cancellation available
Price is €146 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Savour traditional meals and Kata pastry tasting
  • Enjoy a cosy dinner with famous Gadabay potatoes cooked on a stove
  • Experience a live Ashiq music performance, a UNESCO Intangible Heritage
  • Visit the ancient Hamishavang Albanian monastery and Mahrasa temple
  • Hike along the breathtaking Shamkir River valley and enjoy a picnic lunch

Activity location

    • Gadabay
    • Gadabay, Azerbaijan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 9R8J+M8F, 2 Bunyad Sardarov, Baku, Azerbaijan | We meet all travelers at a meeting point - in front of Teazy Coffee Shop.
    • Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijan 2-Day Epic: Off-Road, Monasteries & Village Stay

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • Arabic
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€145.65 x 4 Adults€582.60
Total
Price is €582.60
Until Wed, 1 Jul

What's included, what's not

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    Accommodation (1 night in an Authentic Village House)
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    Full board catering (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner featuring local cuisine)
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    Services of a professional, knowledgeable guide
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    All transport costs (Inter-city comfort transport and local SUV/UAZ off-road transport)
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    Live Ashiq music performance
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    All mentioned entrance fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Mountain view horseback riding (Extra fee - 25$/per person)
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    Staying in a comfortable hotel rather than a village house. (Extra fee - 100$/per room)
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    Personal expenses and souvenirs
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    Professional English translation services
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    Travel insurance

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
  • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, People over 243 lbs (110 kg), People over 60 years, People with heart problems, People with low level of fitness, Pregnant women
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Day 1: History, Winemaking & Mountain Waterfalls (Shamkir - Gadabay)

Begin with an early departure from Baku to Shamkir. Visit the historic Shamkir fortress, then enjoy a lunch of local delicacies at the “Narin Qala” restaurant, accompanied by a beautiful view of the Kur River.

Next, travel to the Gadabay region via UAZ vehicles. Visit the Shir-Shir waterfalls and the Siemens (Qanli) bridges, followed by a visit to the ancient Hamishavang Albanian monastery.

Settle into a warm, authentic village house. Enjoy a cosy dinner accompanied by famous Gadabay potatoes cooked on a stove. Then, immerse yourself in a true cultural experience with a live Ashiq music performance (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage).

Day 2: Ancient Monasteries & River Valley Hiking (Gadabay - Baku)

Start your day with a rich breakfast consisting of organic village products. Visit the ancient Mahrasa temple, followed by a highly scenic hiking tour along the breathtaking Shamkir River valley.

Unwind and enjoy nature with a relaxing, light picnic lunch on the tranquil shores of the Shamkir River. Enjoy a traditional Samovar tea service against the backdrop of a beautiful mountain panorama. Afterwards, begin the scenic return journey, arriving back in Baku by the evening.

Location

Activity location

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    • Gadabay
    • Gadabay, Azerbaijan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 9R8J+M8F, 2 Bunyad Sardarov, Baku, Azerbaijan | We meet all travelers at a meeting point - in front of Teazy Coffee Shop.
    • Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan