Absheron Peninsula Tour
Absheron peninsula, Baku, Azerbaijan
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3 Hours
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Max People : 100
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Pickup: Any hotel / accommodation within Baku
Description
Absheron Peninsula Tour
Take a half-day cultural journey across the Absheron Peninsula and explore Azerbaijan’s ancient fire-worship traditions and natural gas wonders. This Absheron Peninsula tour from Baku offers a fascinating combination of history, geology, and spirituality — all within a short drive from the city center.
This day trip from Baku is ideal for travelers looking to experience the country's most symbolic and sacred fire-related sites.
📍 Ateshgah Temple (Fire Temple), Surakhani
Begin your Absheron Peninsula tour with a visit to the Ateshgah Fire Temple, located in the Surakhani settlement, about 30 km from Baku. Built during the 17th–18th centuries, the temple stands on the site of eternal flames caused by natural gas seeping through the earth.
The earliest surviving structure of the temple dates back to 1713.
The central altar was built in 1810 by merchant Kanchanagara.
Ateshgah served as a pilgrimage and philosophical center for Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Sikhs from the Northwestern Indian Subcontinent.
Worshippers honored the four sacred elements: fire (ateshi), air (badi), water (abi), and earth (heki).
In 1883, the temple ceased religious function due to the expansion of petroleum industries in Surakhani.
In 1975, it was officially transformed into a museum, which remains one of the most visited historical sites near Baku.
Whether you're interested in religious history or ancient trade routes like the Grand Trunk Road, the Ateshgah Temple tour from Baku is a must for cultural explorers.
📍 Yanardagh – The Burning Mountain
Next, continue your Absheron tour from Baku with a visit to Yanardagh, meaning “Burning Mountain.” This natural phenomenon is located in Mohammedi village, on the Absheron Peninsula near Baku, and is a truly unique sight.
The flames have burned continuously for centuries, fueled by underground natural gas seepage.
The origin of the fire is unknown, and unlike a volcano, it does not erupt, but instead burns steadily along the mountain slope.
Yanardagh burning mountain tour from Baku is an excellent chance to witness Azerbaijan’s nickname come to life — The Land of Fire.
This site is both mystical and photogenic, attracting those interested in geology, folklore, and natural wonders.
🌐 Customize Your Absheron Peninsula Tour
This Baku day trip can be personalized based on your preferences or combined with other attractions such as the Gobustan Petroglyphs or Bibi-Heybat Mosque.
📞 Book Your Absheron Peninsula Tour Now
Experience the most iconic fire temples and burning hills of Azerbaijan on a guided half-day tour from Baku. Let us take care of all the logistics while you enjoy a seamless and insightful excursion.
📲 Contact via WhatsApp or Call: +994 51 557 77 79
Price Includes
Personal English-speaking guide (other languages on request)
Air-Conditioned Comfortable Car
Hotel Pick up & drop off
Price Excludes
Any Meals
Entry fees to Museums
Personal Expenses
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21/12/2024
Absheron tour
I had one more booking with the company. We visited firstly to Gate at Aluyev center on our way to fire temple. It was very nice and great building. Lovely historical information in inside and car collection in ground floor. Fire mountain it was very small than out expectations but it was worthy to see unique warming area. Compass79392817 November 9, 2019
21/12/2024
Historical sites & unique Experience in Fire Mountain
Fire Temple was a fascinating historical site for me. It was a Zoroastrian temple and used as Caravansarai before times - on the historic silk road, especially for Indian travellers, worshippers and merchants. Indian motifs can be seen on some of the structures. It is located on a gas field and the natural gas flames add to its intrigue. But, from 1883 natural gas finished on there. After temple we visited to Fire Mountain. Yanar Dagh is, literally, a hill on fire. Here was the natural gas flames all over the hill. It was unique experience for me, I never seen before such as this thing. I definetely recommend to anyone to visit here. Tom.Locc November 12, 2019
21/12/2024
Ateshgah and burning mountain tour
Fire Temple is a fascinating historical site. It was a Zoroastrian temple and on the historic silk road, especially for Indian merchants. Indian motifs can be seen on some of the structures. The burning mountain is, literally, a hill on fire. A unique natural phenomenon. Don't miss this tour Muthu Khumar 2 November 14, 2019
21/12/2024
Temple of Fire; Flame Mountain
The tour took time 3 hours. Guide and driver were very helpful as before. Front of the temple has nice souvenirshops as well as painting shop. You can see nice pictures on there. Temple restorated in XX. Our next stop was in mountain. It was nice and warmly, specially if you like the hot :) tammy489 November 16, 2019
21/12/2024
fire mountain / definetely visit
When the guide Emin informed us about the Fire temple and Fire mountain, we decided on a night to think about the activities what we can do. We went to fire temple, but my friends are really fun lovers, that's why we didn't stay a lot. But, when we reach to Burning mountain, all my friends said that: "WOOOOOOOW". It was really nice. They maked hastagh as well above the mountain, it was good for us to share on social media. Definetely go there!!! maheshpkin November 17, 2019
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