Ateshgah (Fire Temple) & Yanardagh Tour - Baku

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 2 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Ateshgah

Ateshgah is fire temple built by ancient Zoroastrians in Absheron peninsula. Being the oldest fire temple in Azerbaijan, it still attracts many visitors, especially from Iran, India and other Middle East countries. The temple consists of walls, various rooms, fire spots and other historical monuments. Visitor together with guide walks through these rooms and gets information about the place, history, traditions of worshipers and etc.

Yanardagh

Guests will be taken to Yanardagh, located in Digah village. This is a spot of naturally burning gas, which comes out of ground. The fire here started many centuries ago and still burning. Although the size of the fire decreased over large exploration of gas resources in Absheron, the place is still very interesting and authentic. Here guests can see this natural event and also have a short break on nearby cafe with the view to fire.

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Our driver will pick-up you from your location and drive to Surakhani village. The trip will take 30-40 minutes. Once you arrive you will enter Ateshgah fire temple where guide will meet you and give broad information about the temple and it's history. You will spend there approximately 1 hour and will get chance to make very interesting photos.
Guests will be taken to Yanardagh, which is translated as "Burning mountain". This is a place where natural gas is coming out of mountain bed, passing through soil. It is burning for many decades. Although the size of burning area decreased, this place is still attracting people who want to see this natural event. Nearby guests can sit in cafe or benches with the nice view to the flames.

Itinerary:


Our driver will pick-up you from your location and drive to Surakhani village. The trip will take 30-40 minutes. Once you arrive you will enter Ateshgah fire temple where guide will meet you and give broad information about the temple and it's history. You will spend there approximately 1 hour and will get chance to make very interesting photos.
Guests will be taken to Yanardagh, which is translated as "Burning mountain". This is a place where natural gas is coming out of mountain bed, passing through soil. It is burning for many decades. Although the size of burning area decreased, this place is still attracting people who want to see this natural event. Nearby guests can sit in cafe or benches with the nice view to the flames.

Inclusions

  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Ateshgah - Fire Temple
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entry/Admission Yanardagh

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Wheelchair accessible

Animals or pets allowed