Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag Fire Mountain Private Tour

From $110 • 3 hours 30 minutes • Visit Land Azerbaijan • Azerbaijan, Baku • Meet on location or pickup • Free until 1 day before

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The Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag Fire Mountain Private Tour offers a unique exploration of Azerbaijan's rich cultural and natural heritage. Over the course of 3 hours and 30 minutes, participants will visit the ancient Ateshgah Fire Temple, known for its historical significance as a place of worship for Zoroastrians, and witness the natural gas fire at Yanardag, which has been burning for centuries. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, providing an intimate look at the country's fascinating relationship with fire. With a comfortable private vehicle and an English-speaking guide, guests will receive personalized insights and assistance throughout the experience, making it a distinctive journey into the heart of Baku's fire-related landmarks.

Inclusions

Comfortable private vehicle
English speaking tour guide
In situ and remote assistance during the tour

Exclusions

Food and Drinks
Entry/Admission - Fire Temple and Fire Mountain. Est. combo ticket price is 9 USD per person

Itinerary

Step 1

After the meeting the guests from the hotel or defined meeting point,
our first visit is the ancient Zoroastrian Ateshgah Temple, a former holy place for fire-worshippers. The pentagonal complex, which has a courtyard surrounded by cells for monks and a tetrapillar-altar in the middle. It was abandoned in the late 19th century, probably due to the dwindling of the Indian population in the area.
The Temple of Fire "Ateshgah" was nominated for List of World Heritage Sites, On December 19, 2007 and was declared a state historical-architectural reserve.

The distance fom the city centre to the Fire Temple is 30 minutes way by car. We spend 1 hour here and heading to Fire Mountain

Step 2

Round off the day with a visit to Yanardag, a natural gas fire that blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula. Yanar Dag flame burns fairly steadily, as it involves a steady seep of gas from the subsurface. There is no mud or liquid flowing, which distinguishes it from the nearby mud volcanoes of Lokbatan or Gobustan.

Road trip from Fire Temple to Fire Mountain is about 50 minutes distance by car. Guests will spend 30 -60 minutes with explanation and visiting large area. The planned tour program is concluded here and returning back to the first meeting point or hotel at the city center. Total tour duration will take 3 to 4 hours.

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
General tour duration is 4 hours, but can take 5 hours in order to give you an unforgettable experience along the way
One day before our representative or guide will contact you and get the location of your hotel or any accommodation in Baku.