AZERBAIJAN · SHAMAKHI & LAHIJ TOURS
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Shamakhi was the old Shirvan capital and still has the country’s oldest mosque; Lahij is a cobbled mountain village where coppersmiths work in the street exactly as the guidebooks promise. The road between them is half the pleasure. Here are the trips that take it, with prices, how long the drive really is, and which include lunch.
All-inclusive Shamakhi and Gabala day trip from Baku with Juma Mosque, mountain views at Tufandag, tea tastings, and Seven Beauties.
“Not professional, spots don’t worth the time and energy. Lunch is so bad, they sell every group trip to that restaurant.”
Gabala and Shamakhi day trip from Baku with Juma Mosque, Seven Beauties waterfall, Nohur Lake, Tufandag views, plus bonus Baku tour.
“Elshad, our tour guide, was a gentleman and approachable. He could easily adapt to different personalities, be it old, young or of his age. We could easily ask him anything and he always checked on us whether we were comfortable or not. The driver was also friendly to us despite the language barrier. We communicated through actions and he was kind enough to oblige our requests with the AC. However, we truly missed the Lavender Field as it was not in season anymore. I wish there could be other options for this tour like instead of having the lake and the waterfalls which are common in my country, we could…”
Day trip from Baku to Gabala and Shamakhi, with Juma Mosque, Nohur Lake, Tufandag cable car views, and Yeddi Gozel waterfall.
“Very unorganized, it took two hours just to leave Baku in the morning. Awful driver, half the bus felt sick. We hoped to see more things with calm and to get more information.”
Shamakhi Friday Mosque, Gabala, Nohur Lake, and Tufandag Mountain Resort in one full-day van tour from Baku, with park fees included.
“Our day trip to Gabala and Shamakhi was only OKAY. The guide was good, but the sites were just not very interesting. We were really looking forward to going on the cable car, but it wasn't open that day and they only let us know once we were on our way out of the city. Read more”
Gabala and Shamakhi day trip from Baku with hotel pickup, a guide, and most entrance fees included, plus iconic waterfalls and views.
“Only reason for 2 star is the tour guide Hussain. Extremely terrible attitude and ego. Shouting clapping hands hard calling us. He shouted at me on the last point also. I was only 5 mins late and he was terrible throughout the journey he was talking and sharing with only 3-4 peRead more”
One day tour from Baku to Shamakhi, Ismayilli, Gabala, and Sheki, with mosques, bridges, lakes, palace, and sweet tastings.
“It is a long tour in a 8-person car, but you see a lot. You have to be aware that you will come back late and it will be a long tour since the tour is far away from Bakü. However you will see amazing places. It is a good idea to do research in front.”
Gabala and Shamakhi day trip from Baku: Juma Mosque, Nohur Lake, Tufandag cable car and Seven Beauties falls, with guide and transport.
“The 7 hour promised trip took 14. The roads are awful - all under construction, no proper signs, very unsafe. The night driving coming back was frightening with many unmarked turns and holes. We hadn’t been warn. It was very exhausting and not worthy of our time not money”
Full-day Shamakhi and Gabala tour from Baku: Juma Mosque, Lake Nohur, Tufandag cable car, lunch options, Wi-Fi.
“The guide and his professionalism. It was value addition with the amazing sightseeing. The places well maintained and having healing ambience.”
An 11-hour Baku day trip to Shamakhi Juma Mosque, Seven Beauties Waterfall, Nohur Lake, Gabala Resort, and Tufan Mountain cable car.
“I had a great time in the trip yesterday. The mountains and the places we went to are really a wonder. Thanks to the wonderful people of Brilliant Travel - to Mr Ruslan who is very nice and helpful arranging my trip and making sure it’s memorable one. To our guide Sayeed - he is just as funny and informative and really a great person. To our driver Mr Mahmood - who has some very good skills in driving but really careful and aware of the curved roads. I also would like to add our gracious host where we were given tea and sweets in the Khinalig mountains. It’s been…”
Full-day tour from Baku to Shamakhi and Gabala, with Juma Mosque, cable car views, Nohur Lake, and 7 Beauties Waterfall.
A full-day Shamakhi and Gabala tour from Baku, with a guide, mountain roads, a cable car ride, and time at lakes and waterfalls.
“Recently, we visited Azerbaijan for 5 Days. We booked a Day trip with ATI Company to "Shamakhi and Gabala". We enjoyed Gabala Day Tour with Beautiful sceneries. But time given in "Tufandag Winter Summer Tourism Holiday Complex" is too short i.e. 1 hour including cable car. Ideally, we should get more time (minimum of 2 hours) This tour is a must whenever you visit Azerbaijan”
2-day Northern Azerbaijan tour from Baku to Sheki, Shamakhi, Gabala, and Lahij, with major sights, most admissions, and a 5-star hotel.
“My partner and I had high hopes from this tour package, but tbh, we felt we could have done better booking locally. The package is much higher in terms of price, albeit it covers a lot of places in 2 days. Our tour guide was a nice local man named Senan, but honestly, hRead more”
Two days from Baku to Shamakhi, Gabala, and Sheki, with included hotel, meals, major sights, and time to breathe.
“Rather than rush through the incredible Sheki in a day tour , I strongly recommend an overnight stay to appreciate the proud legacy of Azerbaijan.”
$25 day trip from Baku to Juma Mosque, Seven Beauties Waterfall, Lake Nohur, and Tufandag cable car with a small-group guide.
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Experience with Emiliya We had an amazing experience touring Azerbaijan with Emiliya. We did the Gabala and Shamakhi tour, and everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. Emiliya is very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. She explained the history and culture beautifully and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. Her planning, timing, and attention to detail made the trip smooth and stress-free. Thanks to Emiliya, our journey was not only enjoyable but truly memorable. We highly recommend her to anyone visiting Azerbaijan and looking for a wonderful travel experience.”
