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