Shahdag Mountain Resort is located in the Greater Caucasus Mountains of Azerbaijan. It's popular all year round for its outdoor activities. In winter, you can ski and snowboard on well-maintained slopes for all skill levels. There are also fun activities like snow tubing and snowmobiling. In warmer months , Shahdag becomes a great spot for hiking, biking, and enjoying the beautiful scenery. The resort has nice places to stay and relax, like spas with saunas and steam rooms. There are also restaurants serving local and international food. Shahdag Resort is perfect for both adventure seekers and those looking to unwind in a scenic mountain setting.

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Shahdag

The first stop will be at Diri Baba Mausoleum.  This ancient mausoleum in Maraza village, Azerbaijan, is a stunning architectural marvel carved into the mountainside, dating back to the 15th century.  Our next stop will be Nohur Lake where we will have lunch. Nohur Lake captivates visitors with its serene waters, encircled by lush greenery and offering a peaceful retreat for boating, fishing, and picnicking. After lunch we will go to Cable car where you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Caucasus Mountains, providing a thrilling and scenic ride to the heights of the region. We will end our tour with Seven Beauties Waterfall. Seven Beauties Waterfall enchants with its seven cascading levels, offering a serene and captivating retreat into nature's embrace.

Shamakha-Gabala

When choosing this tour, you will have the opportunity to witness the natural beauty of the candy-colored mountains of Khizi. It's a perfect spot for capturing stunning photographs against the backdrop of Azerbaijan's landscapes. Our next stop will be the Gachresh Forest, known for its uniquely arched tree branches. Here, we will enjoy lunch before heading to Eagle Peak to admire the majestic Caucasus Mountains. Our final stop will be the village of Khinalig. Since September 2023, Khinalig has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This village is home to a unique people known as the Kettis, who have their own customs, traditions, and even a distinct language unrelated to any known language group. In Khinalig, we will appreciate the natural surroundings, learn about life in this ethno-village, and stroll through the village in search of adventures!

Guba Khinalig

By choosing this tour, you will visit four regions of Azerbaijan in one day. History, nature, and culture—all are included in the tour program. First, we visit the oldest mosque in modern Azerbaijan, the Juma Mosque in Shamakhi. The second region we will visit is Ismayilli, where we will cross a suspension bridge built between two mountains. It is one of the ways to reach the village of Zarnava. Next, we will go for lunch by the highest mountain lake in our country, Lake Nohur. We will stop at one of the restaurants where you can try dishes of Azerbaijani national cuisine. Finally, we will head to Sheki, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan. Here we will visit Albanian churches, the only ones remaining from the Caucasian Albania period. The Palace of Sheki Khans is a cultural gem where you can see the magnificent stained-glass windows that made this palace famous. Lastly, we will visit the caravanserai, which was once a part of the Great Silk Road.

Sheki tour

The first stop we will make in Bibi Heybat mosque. The mosque is famous for being the burial place of four descendants of the Prophet Muhammad. Our next stop will be Gobustan, where we can visit two types of museums: an open-air museum, where we can see ancient rock carvings, and a more modern, interactive one. After that, we will head to the mud volcanoes. There are about 800 mud volcanoes in the world, and 40% of them are located in Azerbaijan. We will stop for lunch at one of the local restaurants in Baku. After lunch, we will explore the Fire Temple, a center of Zoroastrianism, one of the first religions in Azerbaijan. Next, we will visit the Fire Mountain, which has been burning continuously for about 5,000 years. The will end our tour will a visit to Ramana Castle.

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