Guba & Khinalug with HOMEMADE lunch (Group or Private)
One day before our guide will confirm with you the location of your hotel or any accommodation in Baku. You will visit Guba and the remote mountain village of Khinalig on this group tour from Baku. Introducing you to the surreal landscapes of the Khizi region in northeastern Azerbaijan, the tour starts with a drive through the Five Finger "Beshbarmag Dag" mountain. On the way to Guba,you will have a chance to visit the unique settlement of Jews in mountains, "Caucasian Jerusalem" - the Red Town then pass through Qechresh forest. The final destination Khinalig village among the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world, with a history spanning over 5,000 years so you will visit Europe's Highest village Khinalig and will taste traditional foods at local's house. *Bring a camera to snap photos of the striking red rock landscape of Khizi and Khinalug village *Savor typical Azerbaijani cuisine at a restaurant in the Qechresh forest *Try local food on your way to Khinalig
Options
Group Tour
Private Khinalug All inclusive
Duration: 10 hours
Traditional local lunch
Minivan or Sprinter Van
Pickup included
What's included in Guba & Khinalug with HOMEMADE lunch (Group or Private)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gosha Gala Tower
We pick up from central hotels in Baku exept Hotels that aresituated in the Old City and near by. That guests are coming to the Double Gates - main gates of the Old City (Qosha Qala qapisi)
Besh Barmag Mountain
Driving along the M1 motorway connecting the capital of Azerbaijan with the largest cities of Russia, you will see the mountain Beshbarmak, located near the coast of the Caspian Sea. Beshbarmak is a place of pilgrimage for the local population and thanks to its height and shape has been an excellent reference point for sailors since ancient times. The holy place “Pir Hydyr Zundzha” is located at the foot of the Beshbarmag Mountain, where the travelers stop to perform prayers and worship. Your professional guide will tell you the mythical stories associated with this place.
Guba-Khachmaz Region
The Guba carpet weaving school. There are carpet shops all over Baku, but you’ll have to travel out of the city to see carpet weaving done the old-fashioned way. Qadim Quba in the little city of Quba north of Baku is one of the most popular and accessible carpet-making workshops you can visit.
Inclusions
- Professional English or Russian speaking Tour guide service
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Transport by Mercedes-Benz air-conditioned minivan or sprinter
- Entry/Admission - Gosha Gala Tower
- Entry/Admission - State Historical, Architectural and Ethnographic Reserve Khinalig
- Pickup and drop-off service from accommodation(in Baku only)
- Azerbaijani national dishes Lunch will be served in the local house in Khinalug)
- Personal expenses
- The fee for a Soviet off-road vehicle that will transport you to the village. (30azn per person)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The tour starts at 9 a.m. in front of the Double Gates of Old City Baku (Gosha Gala Gapisi). We are also picking up the guests from the Hotel or accommodation in Baku. We'll send You the pickup (meeting) time one day before the tour date via WhatsApp or email. Usually, the pickup from your accommodation is around 30 minutes before the departure.
