Şamaxı and Gabala: Explore Ancient Azerbaijan

Explore ancient Şamaxı and scenic Gabala. Discover rich history, stunning landscapes, and cultural treasures on this unforgettable group tour.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Juma Mosque - Located in Shamakhi city, the capital of the ancient state of Shirvan, this area is renowned for its rich cultural heritage. It is celebrated as the heart of Azerbaijan’s poetry and winemaking, with its beauty praised worldwide. Visitors can explore the Juma Mosque, whose impressive architecture captivates all. The mosque’s history…
What's Included
  • Transport with air-conditioning
  • TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
  • Visit to Nohur Lake
  • Professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Cable Car Ticket
Additional Information

Şamaxı Şamaxı, formerly Shemakha, city, east-central Azerbaijan. It is located 76 miles (122 km) west of Baku and is one of the oldest cities in the republic, dating from the 6th century ad, but the modern city was not incorporated until 1824. From the 9th to the 16th century, it was the residence of the Shirvan shahs.
Gabala, which is located about 225…

Location
1 Azərbaycan Prospekti
Azərbaycan Prospekti
The meeting place is at Azerbaijan Avenue 1, located about 10 to 15 minutes' walk from the Old City and Nizami Street. It's also known as the KFC parking lot, and it's easy to find on the map. For those living nearby, just head up the stairs next to the KFC located on Nizami Street.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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423ameenk
Dec 22, 2025
Memorable each and every moment - Deep knowledge, clear communication Nazperi I have so many thing to say but 100 characters is not enough but Allhamdulliah everything was good
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Alirj3358xt
Dec 22, 2025
Experience of a life time - One of the best tour experiences ever to Gabala thanks to our guide Ms Naz with her positive energy & amazing explanations about the history of the places we visited.
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Tafoakley
Dec 1, 2025
educational, picturesque and breezy - We loved this tour! Bought at the ATI Travel office, as we cannot book on the website, for 43 manats. Departure at 7:30 a.m. by mini van, along the way many stops for sightseeing, shop and toilet. We chose an English-speaking group, guide Naz informed about the most interesting facts, history and gave practical advice on what is best to buy with a gift and where to direct the focus in many attractions, thank you very much! An energetic girl and an interesting story! A long interval of time is devoted to just the last, location mountain resort Shahdag, 2.5 hours. My friend and I went for a breezy ride on the rail, and we loved it! There's also a lovely cafe where you can bask in the sun and drink a cup of hot tea, and take picturesque photos against the mountains. The drive back was brightened by visits to the store with sweets, honey, locally produced tea and various souvenirs. I purchased a pahlava (1kg 30 manats). The price is lower than in Baku. I recommend it!
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277asifs
Nov 29, 2025
Gebala and Shimkhi Tour- A day to Remember - I had a wonderful experience touring Gebala with Naz as our guide. From the very beginning, Naz was friendly, organized, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. They shared fascinating stories and historical insights that made each stop feel meaningful and alive. Naz’s energy and enthusiasm kept the whole group engaged, her attitude, her friendly behavior was just outstanding. She made us laughing the whole day with her positive energy, was singing was dancing and was doing everything. I especially appreciated how attentive she was to everyone’s comfort and interests, making sure the pace was perfect for the group. Thanks to Naz, I left Gebala with a much deeper appreciation of its culture and history. I would highly recommend Naz to anyone looking for a memorable, informative, and enjoyable tour experience.
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Paradise695749
Nov 28, 2025
Spectacular, scenic and Memorable, outstanding. - Our tour went extremely well and the credit goes to afcourse the sites but the guide was mind blowing we never thought that a young lady can have so much of confidence and the outstanding experience to tackle their clients during the whole visit and at the end leaving a foot marks on our hearts. The driver was also very cooperative and professional driver. I must say the visit with our younger friend NAZ was outstanding and she made our day today, it is surely be the remarkable and memorable tour in Azerbaijan. Thanks to the whole team and our special friend NAZ and Oughuz.
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Mar_arosariof2020
Nov 28, 2025
Very passionate - Naz, very good guide and better person.very friendly and friendly. Don't hesitate to ask about her. I recommend it. If I had a travel agency, I would sign it. I would import it to Argentina.
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Saidmb9663qz
Nov 16, 2025
Gabaala trip was Fantastic Enjoyable with Naz - Hi Nazper,You were the dedicated and excellent guide,we ever met in our whole trip during different continents... Thank you for an unforgettable experience—your knowledge, energy, and patience made our trip truly special.We deeply appreciate the way you guided us with such passion and professionalism. You made every moment enjoyable.Your storytelling, attention to detail, and genuine care made this tour one of the best we’ve ever had.Your enthusiasm and expertise brought every place to life. We're so grateful for your outstanding service!
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Faddim2025
Nov 16, 2025
Soul of the tour was nazpari she was v much involved in every thing v good experience - Over all experience was v well first time i went on this type of trip mean group tour v well organised by nazpari naz she was the soul of the group and guide us every single thing about Azerbaijan and the places we visit even guide us the good food and all thanks v much nazpari appreciated jazakallah I I’ll definitely experience in my next Azerbaijan trip with you guys. Thanks ati tour guide
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801shamsc
Nov 16, 2025
A long but rewarding journey to a stunning, remote location, made exceptional by a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide - My expectations were very high for this tour but our guide Nazperi completely blew them away. This wasn't just a tour it was a captivating journey through time, and Naz was the perfect storyteller and host. The tour itself was fantastic well-planned, informative, and a great value. But it was Naz's performance that elevated it from a great experience to a truly memorable one. She wasn't just a guide she was an ambassador for her country, and her enthusiasm was the highlight of my trip Right at the start, Naz was upfront about the travel time. She gave us a clear timeline for the day, including rest stops, which helped mentally prepare us for the ride. The group itself was pleasantly small, with only about 14 to 15 people. This was a perfect size intimate enough to feel like a group of friends rather than a herd of tourists, yet large enough to have some fun social interactions. While the tour itself was well-organised and our guide Naz was outstanding, I must express my disappointment regarding the pricing. Upon speaking with a few other guests during the tour, I had a strong reason to believe that I was charged a higher rate for the same tour. A lack of transparent, standardized pricing is a serious concern. I would strongly urge the company to ensure all customers are charged equally for the same service to maintain trust and fairness.
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Anwarz697
Nov 7, 2025
Value of the money - Host was super interactive She was. Managing time and group together effectively And had a knowledge of history It was value of money, vehicle need improvement
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).