Ateshgah Fire

Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey through Azerbaijan's rich history and natural wonders. Starting at 9:00 AM from the Baku City Tours office, this 7-8 hour tour begins with a visit to the Bibi-Heybat region, home to the world's first industrial oil well and the iconic Bibi-Heybat Mosque. Next, explore Gobustan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing ancient petroglyphs from the Stone Age. Nearby, experience the fascinating mud volcanoes, with Azerbaijan hosting the world's largest concentration of these natural phenomena. The adventure continues to the Absheron Peninsula, where you'll marvel at Burning Mountain a natural fire burning for centuries, and the Ateshgah Fire Temple, an ancient site of fire worship. This captivating tour combines history, culture, and nature, offering an unforgettable glimpse into Azerbaijan's treasures. Note: Guests choosing the tour without tickets must bring cash for entry fees at the sites.

If you are travelling to Baku for a short period, then this is the best activity to join, as we will explore the most popular places of Baku within 8 hours. Tour Program: – We meet You in your hotel – Tour will start from Double Gates of Baku Old City, at 10:00 – Bibiheybat Mosque – Mud Volcanoes – Gobustan National Park – Lunch break before Ateshgah fire temple – Ateshgah Fire Temple – Yanar Dag burning mountain – Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center: photo-stop, we will not enter the sight. – Drive back to Double Gates. Drop-off to hotel. 4 reasons why You should NOT do it by yourself? – The sights in this activity are not in the walking distances – It is not possible to reach to all sights by public buses – Uber or other taxi services would definitely cost You triple charge. – Mud volcanoes & Gobustan are in one side of Baku, and Fire Temple & Burning mountain are in another part of Baku. So, You would need a very good time scheduling to visit all these sights before they are closed.

Gobustan National Museum and Open Air Rock Art Museum – It is historical ancient place which included to the UNESCO Heritage list. Gobustan is very rich with archaeological monuments. Mud Vulcanos – Nearby to Gobustan we will travel to see Mud Vulcanos. The unique Ateshgah Fire Temple – is one of Azerbaijan’s most remarkable sight. According to historical sources, before the construction of the Indian Temple Of Fire in Surakhani at the end of the 17th, the local people also worshiped at this site because of the “seven holes with burning flame”. Yanar Dag (Fire Mountain) – Yanar Dag is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan (a country which itself is known as "the Land of Fire"). Flames jet into the air 3 metres (9.8 ft) from a thin, porous sandstone layer.

By purchasing this tour you get night tour of Baku for free! The tour brings together all the most famous sights of Azerbaijan. This is a kind of city tour and a journey through time from the primitive caves of the stone period to the perfection of modern architecture – the Heydar Aliyev Center, which was recognized as the most beautiful building in the world in 2014.

Personalized Exploration: Immerse yourself in the magic of small-group travel, ensuring a tailored and engaging experience at every captivating site. Comfortable Travel: Cruise in comfort with our cozy vehicles, offering a seamless journey from one enchanting destination to another. Informative and Fun: Our tours go beyond facts, infusing each stop with fascinating stories and anecdotes, creating an engaging and enjoyable exploration. Diverse Wonders: From the unearthly landscapes of mud volcanoes to the ancient tales etched in rock art, our tour presents a rich tapestry of Azerbaijan's natural and cultural treasures. Entrance Tickets Included: Relax and enjoy—entrance tickets are on us, ensuring a hassle-free and enjoyable adventure from start to finish. Choose our Gobustan Absheron Group Tour for a day filled with discovery, comfort, and memorable moments that linger long after the journey ends!

Four Absheron Treasures Tour will help you look at history of Azerbaijan in a different way. Take a look at the rock paintings of primitive people, learn in detail about the useful properties of mud volcanoes, get more information about the connection of this region with fire and Zoroastrianism together with our accredited guides.

Begin your tour with a pickup from your Baku hotel and head to Gobustan Settlement to explore ancient rock carvings, some over 20,000 years old. Next, visit the Mud Volcanoes of Gobustan for 45 minutes to learn why Azerbaijan has the most mud volcanoes in the world. Then, spend 15 minutes at the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, a key Islamic monument. Continue to the site of the world’s first mechanically drilled oil well from 1846. Stop at Ateshgah Fire Temple for an hour to admire the eternal flame. Proceed to Yanardag Reserve and the village of Mammadli for 45 minutes of guided exploration. Conclude with a 30-minute stop outside the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center before returning to your hotel.

• Must-see places of Baku in just 5 hours • The castle-like Hindu, Sikh and Zoroastrian place of worship • See one of only a few burning mountains in the world • Discover the symbol of modern Baku: Heydar Aliyev Center • Enjoy complimentary round-trip transportation from your Baku hotel

Mystic Ateshgah and Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain) 3-hour tour combines the full-day exploration of two ancient and historical places. These two attractions of Baku have been tied by culture and history for centuries. With your local guide, you will learn about history and further interesting facts and legends related to Ateshgah and Yanar Dag. Ateshgah, the fire temple of Indian fire-worshipers, is one of the most interesting and peculiar historical monuments located near Baku.

Learn about Zoroastrians in Azerbaijan who lived here for around 300 years. Visit the site that was revered by the Baku-based Hindu community related to Sikhs. Admire the pentagonal complex with an altar in the center which was the place of pilgrimage for worshippers. Travel to one of the most famous and popular tourist places in Azerbaijan, Yanardag and see a natural gas fire that blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku. Discover the natural wonder of the state-protected conservation area of the mountain Yanar Dag.

This tour is a unique blend of natural wonders, cultural heritage, and scenic beauty, making it an extraordinary and enriching experience for visitors.

This tour will take you to 17th century Zoroastrian fire temple, which has unique atmosphere of zaroastrism prayers. You will be able to see the castle-like temple with spots of eternal fire. In this temple Indian worshipers used to live for long periods and do worshiping acts. Ateshgah is decorated with statues, sound systems and pictures, depicting day-to-day activities of worshiper and pilgrims. This will give the guests understanding of their lifestyle, the history of museum and it's value.

This trip helps you to uncover the secrets of the Gobustan National Park and be acquainted with the amazing mud volcanoes as well as covers visit to monuments of universal value in Absheron Peninsula including Fire Mountain and Fire Temple- the place of worship for Zoroastrians.

With Private Fire Temple and Fire Mountain Tour you will find out why actually Azerbaijan is called land of fire with visiting 17th century fire temple and hill that literally burning 4 millenniums. For centuries, fire-worshipers from faraway countries, and even priests from India have searched for the fire and found it in Absheron and built their main temple here – Surakhani Atashgah. The burning of the foot of the mountain (Yanardagh) for a long time is the main nuance that attracts attention. The most interesting thing is that the wind, rain and snow have not been able to extinguish this fire for 4,000 years.

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.

Azerbaijan calls as Land of Fire. Don`t miss these sights before leaving our contury. The unique Ateshgah Fire Temple – is one of Azerbaijan’s most remarkable sight. According to historical sources, before the construction of the Indian Temple Of Fire in Surakhani at the end of the 17th, the local people also worshiped at this site because of the “seven holes with burning flame”. Afterward, we will keep going to the mysterious Yanar Dag ( Burning Mountain). It is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku. Yanar Dag is one of the most popular tourist places of Azerbaijan. The historical name of the country which is the land of fire comes from these holy centers of Baku.

Discover Azerbaijan's most iconic highlights in a single day with our comprehensive tour from Baku. Begin your journey at the mystical Ateshgah Fire Temple, where eternal flames have burned for centuries, offering a glimpse into the region's ancient Zoroastrian heritage. Next, visit the Yanardag Reserve, famously known as the "Burning Mountain," where natural gas flames flicker mysteriously along the hillside. This rare phenomenon has captivated visitors for generations. Continue your adventure to the Gobustan National Park, home to the Gobustan Museum and its remarkable collection of ancient rock carvings, petroglyphs, and archaeological wonders. Here, you'll step back in time and explore the fascinating history and culture of the region.

With Ateshgah & Yanardag Tour, you will explore ancient historical and architectural monuments in Absheron Peninsula. Discover this land of culture, history and heritage.If you don’t know what to do on your visit to our country, check out the program itinerary and learn tour details.

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