Shamakhi & Lahij PRIVATE tour
Kriyus Tour – Shamakhi & Lahij PRIVATE Tour
Key Highlights
- Full-day private tour from Baku to the historic Shamakhi & Lahij region
- Visit the Juma Mosque, the oldest in the Caucasus
- Explore the mystical Diri Baba Mausoleum
- Discover Lahij, the ancient mountain village famed for copper artisans
- Breathtaking views of the Lesser Caucasus Mountains at 2,070 m
- Complimentary hotel pickup & drop-off
- Guided by a professional, multilingual expert
Tour Schedule
- Start: 9:00 AM
- Finish: 7:00 PM
- Duration: 10 hours
- Type: Private, confirmed instantly
Itinerary
- Pickup from your hotel in Baku
- Drive to Shamakhi
- Visit Juma Mosque – the first mosque in the Caucasus
- Explore Diri Baba Mausoleum, a 15th-century Sufi site
- Scenic drive through the mountains to Lahij (2070 m)
- Walk through Lahij’s cobbled streets and artisan workshops
- Visit Lahij History Museum & Mosque
- Return to Baku and hotel drop-off
Cultural Insight
Shamakhi, once the capital of the Shirvan Empire, is known as the City of Literature and a hub for carpet weaving and winemaking. Lahij, a preserved Silk Road village, still speaks the ancient Tat language and is renowned for its copper craftsmanship and traditional lifestyle.
✅ Inclusions
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Comfortable, air-conditioned transport
❌ Exclusions
- Lunch (optional local dining available)
ℹ️ Additional Info
- Children under 6 join free
- Bring cash for local crafts in Lahij
- Pickup details confirmed 24 hours before departure