17-05-2025, 18:22

Roman Traces in Azerbaijan: Flexible Itineraries of 3, 5, and 7 Days. Author's Tour by Yahya Bayramov. Unique Individual Excursion with a Russian-Speaking Guide.

🏛️ A Journey Through Time: Roman Traces, Ancient Cities & Sacred Sites in Azerbaijan

Private Guided Historical Tour from Baku | 3, 5, or 7 Days | In English or Russian

Explore Azerbaijan's forgotten history through ancient civilizations, Roman legions, sacred temples, and archaeological wonders. Follow the trail of the XII Roman Legion, visit Caucasian Albania’s lost cities, and uncover mysterious landmarks off the beaten path.

🌟 Perfect For:

✅ History buffs & archaeology lovers
✅ Travelers seeking unique and off-the-beaten-path tours in Azerbaijan
✅ Visitors looking for expert private guides in Baku and beyond
✅ Foodies craving an authentic gastronomic tour in Azerbaijan

🔍 Why This Tour Is Unique:

• Combines ancient history, culture, archaeology, and nature

• Includes Gobustan's Roman inscription, fire-worship temples, ancient trade routes

• Led by a licensed professional guide with over 20 years of experience

• Explore non-touristy areas of Azerbaijan

• Customize your tour: 3, 5, or 7 days available

📆 3-Day Tour: The Roman Route

Day 1: Baku – City of Four Eras

• Icherisheher (Old City): mosques, caravanserais, Palace of the Shirvanshahs

• Maiden Tower – one of Baku's oldest and most mysterious landmarks

• Soviet architecture & oil boom era – from Landau House to Heydar Aliyev Center

• Baku Venice & Caspian Seaside Boulevard

🛏️ Overnight in Baku

Day 2: Gobustan – Petroglyphs & Roman Inscriptions

• Gobustan Rock Art Reserve – over 6,000 petroglyphs from 20,000 years ago

• Roman inscription (XII Legion) – the only such site in the Caucasus

• Mud Volcanoes – healing natural phenomena

• Ateshgah Fire Temple – a sacred Zoroastrian site

• Yanar Dag – Eternal Flame Mountain

🛏️ Overnight in Baku

Day 3: Mountains & Ethnic Heritage

• Khinalig village – one of Europe’s highest & oldest mountain settlements

• Quba – crafts, carpets, and cuisine

• Khizi Candy Cane Mountains – colorful striped hills unlike anything else

🛏️ Overnight in Baku or optional mountain guesthouse

📆 5-Day Tour: In-Depth Exploration

Includes everything in the 3-day tour plus:

• Shamakhi – ruins of the ancient capital of Caucasian Albania

• Lahij – stone-paved village famous for its copper artisans and traditional architecture

• Gabala – ruins of an ancient city on the Roman trade route
  🛏️ Overnight in picturesque mountain villages

📆 7-Day Tour: Roman Legacy & Ritual Lands

Includes everything in the 5-day tour plus:

• Visits to archaeological excavations of Roman settlements

• Explore sites of ancient Roman battles in the region

• Discover mystical power spots and sacred places of forgotten religions

• Extended time in highland villages, canyon trails, and spiritual zones

🛏️ Accommodation in mountain guesthouses, boutique eco-hotels

🍽️ Gastronomic Experience (Optional Add-On)

• 38 types of kebabs, including rare fish kebabs (beluga, sturgeon)

• Traditional soups, stews, and dumplings

• Barberry-seasoned lamb, saffron rice, and wild herb infusions

• Homemade Azerbaijani wine & organic tea ceremonies