Gabala & Shamakhi Trip ( Group or Private)
Description
During this special full-day Gabala tour from Baku, your first stop will be the historic Juma Mosque in the Shamakhi region, one of the oldest mosques in Azerbaijan, originally built in the 8th century. On the way to Gabala, there will be a stop at a traditional local restaurant where you may enjoy lunch at your own expense if you wish. You will then visit the picturesque Nohur Lake, surrounded by the magnificent Caucasus Mountains and offering breathtaking views and a peaceful atmosphere. The next stop is the Tufandag Summer-Winter Tourism Complex, an ideal destination for mountain lovers and adventure seekers. You can take a scenic cable car ride (optional, extra charge) to enjoy stunning panoramic views of Gabala and the surrounding mountains. For those looking for more excitement, the mountain roller coaster is also available as an optional activity for an additional fee. The tour starts at 8:00 AM and returns to Baku at approximately 9:00 PM.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You'll start at Gosha Gala Tower or you can also get picked up from your accommodation.
Juma Mosque in Shamakhy– Juma Mosque of Shamakhi is the largest mosque of Azerbaijan. Moreover, it is one of the first mosques of Azerbaijan after the Arab occupation of Caucasus. Built more than 1,200 years ago Shamakhi Dzhuma mosque still remains one of the largest cult structures of the Caucasus.
Our next stop will be the Nohur lake ( Nohurgol) is located in Gabala,700 m above sea level.Eye-catching Lake Nohur with the magnificent view to Caucasus Mountains and is surrounded by the forests and high mountains called Yumru, Goydag and Gulluburun. You will be amazed by the fresh air and water is one of the most picturesque places of Gabala. The quiet atmosphere and bird sounds create an ideal relaxation environment to escape from the noise of the city. Moreover, you can try horse riding and boat trip. Also, you can have lunch in the restaurant in Nohur Lake! Lunch is NOT Included to the price!
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Tufandag Mountain Resort, surrounded by the majestic Caucasus Mountains. Enjoy a scenic cable car ride with stunning panoramic views and experience the exciting mountain roller coaster for an extra dose of adventure. Please note: Tickets for the cable car and roller coaster are not included
You'll return to the starting point. Additionally, we can arrange drop off service to hotel or to any address in Baku.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The tour starts at around 9 a.m. in front of the Double Gates of Old City Baku (Gosha Gala Gapisi).We are also picking up the guests from the Hotel or accommodation in Baku. We'll send You the pickup (meeting) time one day before the tour date via WhatsApp or email.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(80)
Had a wonderful day. Our guide Mr. Ruslan was very friendly and professional. He conducted the whole tour in a very cheerful way. Cable car part was very exciting. Highly recommended.
Sheer waste of time, very long journey in the bus, which has no wifi against the promise. When it went uphill they drove very slowly and the air conditioning was switched off, otherwise the engine probably would not have participated. There is nothing interesting to see, just completely overflowing tourist traps. Bad Service in the overpriced restaurant, I had to wait 40min and had not even got a drink. The tickets said the cable car ticket was included in the price, but it was not. You had to constantly wait for untimely fellow travellers. Worst tour I have ever booked, absolutely not recommended!
I booked Shamaxi Norgul Gabala private tour and had a great experience, comfortable Car . Our Guide was very cooperative and he and an extensive knowledge of all the places. Overall it was a fantastic experience. Really Recommend
Qabala is a nice place, away from the city with nice cool temperatures - it was fun. The lunch by Nahur lake was breathtaking and also very filling. The only problem is - the trip is long Almost an 9 hour journey to stay there for 4 hours. And a 6 seater van where seats face each other is extremely uncomfortable and crammed. I will not take anything away from the rating but keep this in mind. I would suggest to stay a day near Nahur lake or in Qabala if you are going there. Ulya was a good guide and we enjoyed barring the tiresome trip. Thanks!
We booked a tour for g Gabala and Shamakhi and had so much fun throughout the tour. Leyla is the best tour guide ever! She is extremely friendly, informative and her energy keeps everyone excited. We saw so many beautiful spots and got to do everything in time. It was a memorable and amazing experience for us. We, as a couple, highly recommend AZP travel company and requesting for Leyla as the tour guide. The places are beautiful and you don't want to miss this one!💛
Worst experience ever had. All of sudden my trip was cancelled by tour operator without informing me 24 hours in advance. Also, the deducted money from my card was not returned immediate. Denying the service but taking money from customer account. If customer cancelled the trip within 24 hrs they have the cancellation policy. But as a customer I have to suffer if they cancel. All my day gone on Azerbaijan fighting with viator and tour operator. Still not received my money. Imagine my distress going through all this in new country with my family. Is it spam?
Toghrul communicated really well and I was picked up on time. He kept us advised of what we were doing next and throughout the day. He and Ulya were really friendly and knowledgeable all day and the driver was good too, it was a nice friendly group. I have to say that this was a very long day - I got back to my hotel at around 10.45. The places we saw were close to each other but the end point was just u see 4 hours drive from Baku so you need to bare that in mind. This is no reflection on Ulya and Toghrul obviously! I did a trip the following day with a different company and it was very different - we were just on and off the bus, no communication and very little conversation. So if you can pick to use this company then you should. Highly recommended 👍🏽
Im extremely satisfied with team. Especially our guide yousuf he helped us a lot and explained everything very well. Thank you yousuf and azp tourism
I really enjoyed this trip more than I could possibly imagine. A full packed day amazing lunch so much to take in our guide Toghrul was first class very helpful friendly and understanding. The memories will last a life time
I must say the tour was very professional and organized, they came to pick us from our hotels. We had a glance at the history of Azerbaijan at the Jumaa Mosque, and a lot of beautiful scenery from lakes and mountains. Can’t forget to mention our amazing tour guide Toghrul, an energetic young man with a good sense of humor :) Would recommend this trip to everyone!
