Shahdag highland villages (2 days)
Uncover Shahdag's highland villages: Elikh and Yergi Kek at 2370m, and Ghker at 1900m. Rooted in Lezgi ethnicity, these historic settlements echo stories of resilience. Descend to Kuzun village at 1300m along Gusarchay river valley, home to around 100 Lezgi-inhabited houses, each carrying a historical legacy. This journey through Shahdag's heights immerses you in Azerbaijan's cultural tapestry, revealing the enduring traditions and historical depth of the Lezgi people in this mountainous terrain.
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2 days
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Hotel in Baku
Transfer to and from the Heydar Aliyev International airport (Baku)
Visa to Azerbaijan
Optional
From €249 p.p.
DAY 1
08.00 Pick up from your hotel
11.00 Arrive to Kuzun village
12.00 Lunch
13.30 Hike to Yergi Kek village
18.00 Arrive to Yergi Kek village
19.00 Dinner in Yergi Kek village
21.00 Staying overnight in Yergi Kek village
DAY 2
05.00 Hike to watch sunrise
08.30 Breakfast
09.00 Hike to Elikh village
10.30 Break at Elikh village
11.00 Descend to Ghkher village
12.30 Lunch in Ghkher village
14.30 Descend to Kuzun village
17.00 Dinner in Kuzun village
19.00 Drive back to Baku
✔ Transportation to and from your hotel in Baku
✔ Professional English-speaking tour guide
✔ Accommodation in Yergi Kek village
✔ Breakfast, Lunch (x2), Dinner (x2)
✔ Snacks, tea breaks
✗ Airplane tickets
✗ Visa to Azerbaijan
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Airport transfer
✗ Hotel in Baku
✗ Hiking equipment
