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Gabala & Shamakhi tour (driver-only)
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Overview
A full-day tour to Shamakhi and Gabala from Baku. Visiting the most interesting sights in Shamakhi such as Diri Baba mausoleum, Juma mosque, in Gabala the Nohur Lake, waterfall and the cable car. Azerbaijan’s top provincial holiday centre, Gabala is a string of flashy new hotels and a burgeoning ski resort spread up into the foothills of some glorious forested mountains.
Highlights
- Take a full-day tour to Gabala and its ski resort
- See the first mosque of the Caucasus - Juma Mosque
- See landmarks like Waterfall, Nohur Lake, and Tufandag
- Learn about the history of Azerbaijan’s oldest city Gabala
- Enjoy complimentary round-trip transportation from your hotel
Activity schedule
Juma Mosque
The first mosque in all Caucasus and in Azerbaijan
20-30 minutes • No admission fee
Gabala Cable Car Tufandag Resort Station
One of the longest teleferic of the world.
2 hours • Admission Ticket 19 AZN
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Know Before You Book:
- Confirmation will be received instantly at the time of booking.
- Wheelchair or stroller accessibility may be limited.
- Vegetarian lunch options are available; please inform us at the time of booking if required.
- Please note: This is a driver-only tour. The driver will assist with transportation but does not serve as a tour guide and has limited English-speaking skills.
Know Before You Go:
- Dress code: comfortable, casual clothing suitable for walking and weather conditions.
- In case of rain, suitable footwear for outdoor locations is recommended.
- The tour involves minimal walking and is suitable for most travelers.
- Guests are advised to bring water and light snacks, as there may be a delay before reaching the restaurant for lunch.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gabala & Shamakhi tour
What is the transportation unit for the Gabala tour?
If the group size is 12-16 persons, the car will be Mercedes Sprinter.
If the group size is 7-12 persons, the car will be Toyota Hiace minivans.
We use Mercedes Vito minivans if the group size is 6 or lesser people.
How much are the Entrance fees and Lunch in Gabala tour?
In Tufandag Mountain Resort the use of cable car is 19 AZN (11.50 USD) per person.
Lunch is served in an a-la-carte forest restaurant. You can choose a menu starting from 20 AZN (approx. 12 USD)
Is there much walking in Gabala tour?
Not much walking is involved in this tour, as we drive right to the activity points. In waterfall area there will be moderate walking.
Though, this tour is not wheelchair (baby stroller) accessible. We recommend to our guests to take a private tour if there is a person with wheelchair or baby stroller.