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

By Turla Travel LLC
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$294 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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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: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$294.39 x 4 AdultsNZ$1,177.56
Total
Price is NZ$1,177.56
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)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    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)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    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

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