This is 1 night/2 day tour in which you will visit the rich sightseeing of a Caucasian country. On this tour, we will introduce you the historical movement of Germans to Azerbaijan in the XIX century, the magical mountain lake Goygol, and Ganja city. Please see more detailed info on below itinerary:
Goygol Lake, Ganja city, Helenendorf tour
Goygol Lake, Ganja city, Helenendorf tour
Overview
Highlights
- Visit the historic Shah Abbas Mosque and explore the stunning Javad Khan Street.
- Marvel at the unique Bottle House, constructed with thousands of glass bottles.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the crystal-clear Goygol Lake, surrounded by lush forests.
- Take a serene hike to Maralgol Lake, known for its tranquil beauty and pristine waters.
- Explore the remnants of Helenendorf, the first German settlement in Azerbaijan.
- Visit the historic Lutheran Church and admire the unique blend of German and Azerbaijani architecture.
What’s Included
Tour Plan
09:00 - Transfer from Baku to Ganja
13:00 - Ganja Gates - From Baku to Ganja the distance is 360 km and we will reach for about 4 hours. On the entrance to the city we will get information about the history of Ganja Gates.
13:30 - Nizami Mouseloum - The Nizami Mausoleum built in honor of the 12th-century Azerbaijani poet Nizami Ganjavi, stands just outside the city of Ganja. Ganja mentioned as the city of Nizami.
14:00 - Lunch
15:30 - Imamzadeh - You will get impressed with the beautiful architecture of Imamzadeh Mausoleum and its history.
16:30 - Shah Abbas Mosque - Juma Mosque of Ganja or Friday Mosque of Ganja – is a mosque located in the centre of Ganja. The mosque was built in 1606.
17:30 - Bottle House - Bottle House is an unusual private residence in Ganja built from glass bottles.
17:45 - First Parliament of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic
Check-in at Leon Ganja Hotel
10:00 - Goygol Lake visit - Goygol Lake is most beautiful lake in Azerbaijan which is one the top list of must see sightseeing in Azerbaijan. We will drive about 50 km from Ganja to Goygol.
12:00 - Maralgol Lake visit - Near the Goygol there is another hidden magnificent lake which needs to pass 300 stair steps.
14:00 - Helelendorf visit - Helenendorf it is an area in Goygol city which Germans moved from Germany to Caucasus on 1857 years. You will get impressed with this German area in Azerbaijan, streets, history and traditions.
St. John's Church - First stone for St. John's Church laid in 24 April 1854 in Helenendorf, next to a parish school (completed in 1842). Church was completed in 10 March 1857 and was first Lutheran church in the area what is now Azerbaijan. Church operates as a historical museum of Helenendorf former citizens.
16:00 - Driving back to Baku
21:00 - Arrival to Baku
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EXCELLENT Based on 134 reviews TheZEC24/04/2025Verified Meraviglioso tour dell'Azerbaijan. Grazie al sig. Artunj e alla sua agenzia, abbiamo fatto un meraviglioso tour dell' Azerbaijan.Abbiamo pensato a un tour, e mia moglie leggendo varie recensioni, ha trovato la disponibilità della AzerbaijanGuide.az. Ho contattato il Sig.Artunj e gli ho chiesto la disponibilità per un tour. Il Sig.Artunj si è subito messo a disposizione per trovare la soluzione che meglio si adattava alle nostre esigenze. Così è stato abbiamo fatto il tour di 6 giorni e poi siamo rimasti ulteriori 6 giorni da soli a Baku. Il Sig.Artunj si è sempre reso disponibile a supportarci ad ogni nostra esigenza, sia durante il Tour, che contattandoci privatamente, durante il nostro soggiorno da soli.Ringrazio il Sig.Artunj e i suoi collaboratori della AzerbaijanGuide.az, soprattutto lo splendido e preparatissimo Farhad, che ci ha fatto da guida durante il tour...consiglio a chiunque abbia intenzione di visitare questo splendido paese, di contattare il Sig. Artunj. Wee Chieh T21/04/2025Verified Best experience ever with Azerbaijan guide Super responsive agent by answering all your question and stick to itinerary as per agree with no hidden cost!Before tour, Artunc super responsive with all the questions I asked and even guide us how to apply the visa.The arrangement of the tour is super organised and always check in with us on our needs. Love the hospitality of Azerbaijan and Georgia people. The cooperation between both country tour agent are superb and perfect. everything under control and in smooth transition.Will definitely book with them again if I plan another visit! Azerbaijan and Georgia absolutely stunning! Love the beauty of both countries ❤️ 948viktor17/04/2025Verified Very well organized, very varied! The tour offers a good first impression of Azerbaijan. Especially the trip via Lahic in the mountains to Sheki is good, because you see a completely different side of Azerbaijan. There is always enough time to make your own explorations in the afternoon or evening, or to rest. On your own, Baku is a good place to go at night. All super safe. The hotels were good and the breakfast and WiFi great. Our guide Farhad was a very good driver and took us safely from place to place despite rain and wind. The tip with the wine tasting in Lahic was great and is definitely recommended! The agency can be fully recommended. Mona Mathieson09/04/2025Verified Wonderful tour of a fascinating city Wow, Baku totally took me by surprise. Farhad was an amazing guide who showed me such a wonderful tour of the city. Great tour and to be recommended! anna k01/04/2025Verified Join the tour with guide in Nakhichevan is wonderful! Joining this tour, we can visit all attractive places and enjoy cuisine in Nakhichevan.This company can communicate in English and the response is promptly.Our guide sama, and driver are very kind and explain about Nakhichevan very politely and sincerely.I think visiting Nakhichevan for foreigner, you need nice guide. Subramanian V30/03/2025Verified So much life and beauty in Baku!! My wife and I did the trip. We did the night tour of Baku which included a fantastic walk through the old city, we did Shahdag and Quba on a separate day (the goldola at Shahdag was awesome), and on another day we did the fire temple and several lovely spots in Baku like Little Venice, Heydar Aliyev Center and so on. Baku has so much to offer in and around. Artenj, our tour operator, was super efficient, and our driver/guide on 2 days was Farhad who was polite and knowledgeable, and on another day was Mubariz who was also just the same. Great team! Loved every moment of our stay here and we’re looking forward to coming back again. Saliya J P17/02/2025Verified Enjoyable Baku tour . Two tours. Private Baku tour .Second was Baku outside site seeing. Mr. Ali and Mr Ferhad both were excellent guides. Very knowledgeable and attentive and polite.We enjoyed beautiful Baku and Viatar service. Fenil27/01/2025Verified Airport to Shah Palace Hotel Dirver arrived well in advance and she communicated very nicely.She was at exit gate with my name card placing. Car was in good condition and her driving was also good.She dropped us near to Our hotel which was in Old city, MARCO S31/12/2024Verified A country to discover A wonderful country to discover and we discovered it thanks to this tour operator. Everything was exceptional: perfect organization, excellent choice of hotels not to mention the professionalism of the Italian speaking guide and the driver who accompanied us these days. 5-star assistance 24h. We could not ask for more 💪🥰Azerbaijan we will see you soon 🔜 Jyoti R26/12/2024Verified Exceptional Service and Expert Guidance – Highly Recommended! I had a fantastic experience with this travel company. They were highly professional and promptly addressed all my questions, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. My tour guide, Ferhad, was incredibly knowledgeable, provided great insights, and offered excellent suggestions that enhanced my trip. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a well-organized and enjoyable travel experience!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more