• Shamakhi: Abgora vineyard, Alpaca Farm, Diri Baba Day Tour
  • Shamakhi: Abgora vineyard, Alpaca Farm, Diri Baba Day Tour
  • Shamakhi: Abgora vineyard, Alpaca Farm, Diri Baba Day Tour
  • Shamakhi: Abgora vineyard, Alpaca Farm, Diri Baba Day Tour

Shamakhi: Abgora vineyard, Alpaca Farm, Diri Baba Day Tour

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ID: GYG853982-1349099
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Country: Azerbaijan

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Discover the historic city of Shamakhi on a guided tour. Visit the Juma Mosque, the biggest religious building in the city, and the Yeddi Gumbaz, the tombs of Shamakhi’s last independent rulers.
Explore the historic city of Shamakhi, the birthplace of legendary Azerbaijani poets such as Sabir and Nesimi. Visit the Juma Mosque, one of the first to be founded in the Caucasus, and see the tombs of Shamakhi’s last independent rulers at Yeddi Gumbaz.

Visit the Juma Mosque of Shamakhi, the biggest religious building in the city. The mosque has been demolished or destroyed a few times throughout history, but each time it has been rebuilt, most recently in 2009. It is the oldest mosque in the territory of Azerbaijan, and was built in 743–744.

The mosque was registered by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan as a historical and cultural monument of the country.
You will also visit Abgora vineyard', 'Alpaca Farm', and 'Diri Baba'

Highlights

  • Discover the Juma Mosque, the biggest religious building in Shamakhi
  • Learn about the history of the mosque and its significance in the region
  • Visit the Yeddi Gumbaz, the tombs of Shamakhi’s last independent rulers
  • Admire the splendid architecture of the Juma Mosque, rebuilt in 2009
  • Explore the city of Shamakhi, one of Azerbaijan’s most historic cities

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a moderate amount of walking.
Be prepared for varying weather conditions.
Photography is allowed, but flash photography is not permitted inside the mosque.
Food and drinks are not allowed during the tour.
Smoking is prohibited throughout the tour.
INCLUDED
  • Pick up from Hotel
  • Guided tour of Shamakhi
  • Abgora Wineyard
  • Alpaca Farm
  • Visit to Juma Mosque
  • Exploration of Yeddi Gumbaz tombs
  • Historical and cultural insights
NOT INCLUDED
  • Visa
  • Meals and beverages
  • Lunch and Dinner
  • Entrance fees

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.