This private Absheron Peninsula tour explores Azerbaijan’s iconic fire landmarks and cultural heritage in a five-hour journey from Baku. Visit the Gala State Historical and Ethnographic Reserve, showcasing Bronze Age and medieval artifacts, traditional dwelling and recycled art. Experience the spiritual and historical significance of the Ateshgah Fire Temple, a limestone sanctuary with a natural eternal flame revered by Zoroastrian, Hindu and Sikh traditions. Witness Yanardag-Burning Mountain, where natural methane flames burn continuously, highlighting Azerbaijan’s title as the Land of Fire. Gain scientific, historical and cultural insights from a private guide at each location. Scenic drives connect heritage sites, ancient architecture, and natural wonders for unforgettable photo opportunities. Conclude with a comfortable return to Baku, completing a high-impact exploration of the region’s fire history and landscapes.
Half Day Private Absheron Tour to Gala, Ateshgah and Yanardag
Inclusions
- Pick-up from your hotel, and drop-off back to your hotel
- English speaking Tour Guide
- Comfortable Transportation
- All Entrance Fees (if the "Included Entry Tickets" option selected)
Exclusions
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Tour Plan
Itinerary
After meeting the guests heading to Gala State Historical Ethnographic Reserve. This is a complex of museums in Baku, Azerbaijan. Inside there are three different types of museums: open air Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography, Castle Museum and the Museum of Antiques. The museum is 1.5 ha in area and has rock paintings, pottery, household items, jewelry, weapons and coins belong to the ancient times of Azerbaijan. In this museum, there are more than 2,000 different archaeological and architectural monuments – mounds, seats of ancient settlements, burial places dating back to thousands of years ago.
Driving distance from the city to Gala Museum Complex is 30 minutes way. Guests will spend 1 hour and 30 minutes here, visit 3 main sightseeings
Tour continues to Ateshgah-Fire Temple. The Ateshgah of Baku often called the "Fire Temple of Baku", is a castle-like religious temple and based on Iranian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu, Sikh, and Zoroastrian place of worship. This Fire Temple was a pilgrimage and philosophical center of Zoroastrians from Northwestern Indian subcontinent, who were involved in trade with the Caspian area via the famous "Grand Trunk Road". The four holy elements of their belief were: ateshi (fire), badi (air), abi (water), and heki (earth). The temple ceased to be a place of worship after 1883 with the installation of petroleum plants (industry) at Surakhany. The complex was turned into a museum in 1975.
Driving distance from the Gala Museum Complex to Ateshgah is 30 minutes way. Guests will spend at least 60 minutes here
The last planned sightseeing is Yanar Dag- Burning Mountain.
Yanardag is located in the village of Mammadli on the Absheron Peninsula, around 27 km from Baku. The main attraction of Yanardag, which literally means “burning mountain”, is a spectacular hill with a constantly burning wall of flames. Flames jet into the air 3 metres (9.8 ft) from a thin, porous sandstone layer. Unlike mud volcanoes, the Yanar Dag flame burns fairly steadily, as it involves a steady seep of gas from the subsurface.
Driving distance from Ateshgah is 40-50 minutes way. Guests will spend 30 minutes here and we return back to the meeting point which is a 40-minute drive away.
General tour duration takes 5 hours together with sightseeing and driving distances
Meeting / Pickup
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Travelers are advised to review the Inclusions section in detail, as 2 pricing tiers are available based on the scope of services provided. The first option includes a guide and driver, with entry tickets excluded. The second option (Included Entry Tickets) comprises a guide, driver and entry tickets included.
- As specified in the Inclusions section, all entrance tickets are provided if the "Included Entry Tickets" option is selected. Entry admissions cover access to the following cultural, historical, and natural sites: Gala Museum Complexes (Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography, Castle Museum and Gala Antiques Museum), Ateshgah-Fire Temple and Yanardag-Burning Mountain.
- Travelers who do not require pickup can mention this in the "Special Requirements" section while booking the tour. Our tour operator will contact the Lead traveler to confirm and discuss the details.
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