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Ateshgah (Fire Temple) & Yanardagh Tour
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2 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Arabic, Russian, English
Overview
Ateshgah
Ateshgah is fire temple built by ancient Zoroastrians in Absheron peninsula. Being the oldest fire temple in Azerbaijan, it still attracts many visitors, especially from Iran, India and other Middle East countries. The temple consists of walls, various rooms, fire spots and other historical monuments. Visitor together with guide walks through these rooms and gets information about the place, history, traditions of worshipers and etc.
Yanardagh
Guests will be taken to Yanardagh, located in Digah village. This is a spot of naturally burning gas, which comes out of ground. The fire here started many centuries ago and still burning. Although the size of the fire decreased over large exploration of gas resources in Absheron, the place is still very interesting and authentic. Here guests can see this natural event and also have a short break on nearby cafe with the view to fire.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Ateshgah - Fire Temple
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entry/Admission Yanardagh
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Ateshgah - Fire Temple
Our driver will pick-up you from your location and drive to Surakhani village. The trip will take 30-40 minutes. Once you arrive you will enter Ateshgah fire temple where guide will meet you and give broad information about the temple and it's history. You will spend there approximately 1 hour and will get chance to make very interesting photos.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Yanardag State Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve
Guests will be taken to Yanardagh, which is translated as "Burning mountain". This is a place where natural gas is coming out of mountain bed, passing through soil. It is burning for many decades. Although the size of burning area decreased, this place is still attracting people who want to see this natural event. Nearby guests can sit in cafe or benches with the nice view to the flames.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Animals or pets allowed
Operated by Sunday Travel
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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