9-Day Northern Azerbaijan Cultural Tour: From Baku to Qakh with Tasteful Sheki Cuisine
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Embark on a 9-day cultural tour of Northern Azerbaijan, from Baku to Qakh. Experience the rich history, culture, and cuisine of each city, with private transportation and accommodation included.
Duration: 9 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Arrival to the country - Transfer to your hotel and free time

Baku Boulevard - Free time at Baku city

Baku city tour

Baku Old City - History of Maiden Tower, Shirvanshah`s Palace and traditional hammams. Then we will visit ABAD handmade souvenirs shop which is a social project for supporting small family businesses.

Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center - Exhibitions and museums about the history of Azerbaijan (Entrance fees included)

Highland Park - The best view to Baku

Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum - Entrance fees included

Baku Boulevard - Boat tour on the Caspian Sea (VIP tickets included. Note: Boats are operating only in clean weather)

Qobustan + Mud Vulcano + Ateshgah Fire Temple + Yanardag Fire Mountain

Gobustan National Historical-Artistic Preserve Museum - Qobustan National Park and Museum

Mud Volcanoes - Azerbaijan also famous with its Mud Vulcanos which is very rear in the world. We will have a chance to see these Vulcanos which are near to Qobustan Museum. As the road to Mud Vulcano is so bad, we will change our car to Soviet cars with brand name Lada. It will be another Safari adventure for you. ;)

Ateshgah - Fire Temple - Is one of Azerbaijan`s most remarkable sight. According to historical sources, before the construction of the Indian Temple Of Fire in Surakhani at the end of the 17th, the local people also worshiped at this site because of the \”seven holes with burning flame\”.

Yanardag State Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve - Yanar Dag is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan (a country which itself is known as \”the Land of Fire\”). Flames jet into the air 3 metres (9.8 ft) from a thin, porous sandstone layer.

Qala Open Air Ethnographic Museum, From Waste to Art Museum, Mardakan Castle and Ramana castle

Qala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex - Qala Open Air Ethnographic Museum - In the open air museum with 1.2 hectares you will see barrows, houses and other architectural monuments belonging to 3rd-2nd millennium BC, are set as their originals in this area.

Mardakan Castle - The castle was built in the middle of the 12th century by Akhsitan I, son of the Manuchihr III. The castle was used as a shelter and observation point of feudal.

Ramana Castle - is a tower in Ramana village of Baku and dated back to the 12th century. Height of the tower is 15 meters (49 ft). The exact construction date of the tower, which is built of white stone, is not known.

Diri Baba Mausoleum - Juma Mosque in Shamakhi - Seven Beauty Waterfall - Nohurgol Lake

Diri Baba Mausoleum - A mausoleum that built 1402 for a holy person and still attracts locals as a pilgrimage place.

Juma Mosque - The oldest and largest mosque in Azerbaijan, Shamakhi Juma, according to the legend was built in the 8th century when Shamakhi was chosen as residence by an Arabian caliph. The initial Arabian inscription on the portal of the mosque said that the mosque had constructed in 743.

Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum - Mausoleums that built for the family member of the Khan of Shamakhi around 17 th centuries.

Seven Beauties Waterfall - 3 step waterfall in Qebele city.

Nohur Gol - Great Lake surrounded with forest. You can walk on the shore and you can sail a boat. We will have 1 hour time to enjoy there and there is restaurant which you can get a lunch.

Upper Caravanserai - Palace of Sheki Khans - Historical Museum - Albanian Church at Kish village

Sheki Khan’s Palace - The Palace of Shaki Khans in Shaki, Azerbaijan was a summer residence for the Shaki Khans. It was built in 1797 by Muhammed Hasan Khan.

Church of Kish - In the 1st century A.D. St. Elishe, a disciple of Thaddeus of Edessa, arrived to a place called Gis, where he built a church and recited a liturgy. The church became the \”spiritual center and the place of enlightenment of people of the East\”.

Day at Sheki - Gelersen-Gorersen fortress visit

Transfer to Qakh city - Sangar Fortress - Sumuq Fortress - Marmirli Waterfall

Transfer to Baku to Heydar Aliyev International Airport

Lahic Guest House - Village is one of the most ancient inhabited cities in Azerbaijan that located in Ismailli region. Lahij is the best example of original architecture that preserved by villagers more than centuries. Lahij Village entered to List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO because the village was one of the best handcraft and trading centers in the Caucasus. The main fame of the village comes from handmade copper products with a magnificent design that all made in the village with traditional way.

What's Included
  • Hotel in Baku and cottage or apartment in Sheki city.
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Breakfast
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Gift souvenirs about Azerbaijan
What's Not Included
  • Flight
  • Insurance
Additional Information

Experience the best of Northern Azerbaijan! iI’s an adventure you won’t want to end. Azerbaijans every city is full of history, culture, and tradition. Start from Baku and continue with Shamakhi city, get a tour at Lahij Village, then go upper to the Sheki city and try their unique cuisine. From Sheki lets go to see greener nature at Qakh.

The travel package includes most of the destinations, sightseeings which you need to see if you are in Azerbaijan. You will get your private car, driver&guide, and accommodation. Accommodation is share for 2 people (double or twin rooms). Extra beds are available.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Bangalf1
Apr 28, 2024
Amazing journey! - Loved every bit of the trip. The organization by Ertunc was great. And I had a lot of strange and changing request as I'm someone who looks for weird things. Some of my requests were also very last minute. But everything worked out. If I may suggest something to potential customers: when you go to Sheki ask Ertunc to book a room in the Karavansaray. If you don't expect a five star hotel standard, staying there will be the most memorable experience. Also take a plunge in crude oil in Naftalan. Ertunc and his people will make everything happen. Can't give less than 5 out of 5 for this company.
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H4898fkjoyg
Apr 6, 2024
Very positive experience! - The tour was very well organized, the guide was very supportive and the things to visit in Azerbaijan are worth from multiple points of view: beautiful landscapes, interesting sites and museums. Definitively we suggest it! A special thanks to Artunj who greatly contributed to the success of this experience.
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289pritys
Nov 2, 2023
The best company for touring Azerbaijan - just choose this without hestitation. - I had heard of Azerbaijan as the start of the Silk Road countries and googled this company and based my trust on the reviews I had read of Ertunj who was the lead organiser of the itinerary. I had warned him that we were a vegetarian group of 4 so he provided the best places to eat and our guide, Afa, was brilliant in ensuring we saw all the sights and were taken to appropriate restaurants in the regions. Our driver Orhan was cheerful and witty with a smile to melt our hearts. Both took us on a 7 day trip to Baku, Quba, Gobustan, Absheron, Sheki, Lahic, Shamaki mosque, Gabala, Ganja, Goygol and back to Baku. We visited Candy Cane mountains, amazing mud volcanoes, a rare natural phenomena called Yanardag fire mountain, petrogylphs, tranquil lakes, mosques which resembled the architecture in Uzbekistan, an Albanian church, a cable car visit to a mountain ski resort, waterfalls, caranvenserrai, a traditional mountain village and an old fire temple used by Zoaratrians. There is so much in this tour to admire that I recommend 10 days to spend at least 4 days in the modern city of Baku. Azerbaijan is both modern and traditional with a long history of conquerors. An absolutely fascinating country where you can appreciate skilled artisan crafts, bygone hospitality of olden times, and breath-taking landscapes. Ertunj chose best hotels within the value of the package - Grand Hotel in Baku, Minali Boutique Hotel in Sheki and Vis Palm Hotel in Ganja. I recommend a visit to Ganja in Western Azerbaijan and this whole itinerary. I thank Ertunj from the bottom of my heart for making this holiday so memorable and also of good value. Highly recommend this company as they are professional and look after our needs. We were a group from the UK so needed an English speaking guide who was knowledgeable and adaptable, both which Afa was. Thank you very much Ertunj!!
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Nitin
Nov 1, 2023
Azerbaijan is part of the old silk route and a most amazing place to visit !! Should be on your bucket list 😉 - Our tour package was organised by dear friends of ours with Artunj. We had a most memorable experience of all the places we visited , amazing architecture , mesmerising landscapes, beautiful lakes and valleys, vivid historical places , lovely food and hospitality and polite and humble people !! We visited the following places : Baku Quba Qobuston Sheki Gabala Ganja Goygol Our guide was “Afag “ - she was very patient and explained in great detail the historical and cultural background of the places we visited . A throughly knowledgeable lady with great charisma !! She ensured we spent time in the best places to get a good perspective. She befriended local people wherever we went to ensure we were taken well care off. Our driver was always emasculate and dead on time with a beaming smile and always opened the door for us !! Service with a smile ! We ran over our allotted time sometimes but he never complained . Both our guide and driver worked together perfectly !! Would highly recommend them.
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Jolantab462
Oct 30, 2023
Experience Azerbaijan - A real fantastic experience - Modern Baku with its magnificent architecture and the countryside with its nature diversity and amazing landscapes are just unbelievably beautiful. I loved the rich historical and cultural heritage. People are very kind and the country is very clean. The service and assistance of Azerbaijanguide was personalized and professional. I thank them for showing me their beautiful country and people. I can only recommend them.
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Stay19322896200
Sep 21, 2023
Azerbaijan guide is a team never disappoints. - Azerbaijan guide is a team of professionals who really care for their guests. My family had a great time in Azerbaijan. Our guide Mr. Ferhad is so knowledgeable about the history and archeological collections in and around Baku. He was so kind and professional. I highly recommend this team for your individual or family holidays. Thank you team Azerbaijan guide for this incredible experience.
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32prajaktar
Aug 13, 2023
Excellent tour package- well organised. - Superb -Phenomenal well organised and hospitable tour provided by Azerbaijantourguides.az! Thank you Mr Artunj for the prompt response on every query. Fantastic tour guide-driver Ferhad. My family enjoyed the 11 days tour and had a Memorable tour.
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230nithinj
Jun 13, 2023
Nice solo trip - Excellent trip. It was very well planned and I had a great time in Baku, Shekhi and Qakh.. I want to extend my thanks for making my trip worth it
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413nitas
May 15, 2023
Beautiful experience - I came across azerbaijenguide.az when I googled about azerbaijan and when I read the reviews left in the TripAdvisor I decided to engage them. Artunj the tour operator gave a fast response to all my enquiries. All transactions with him were smooth. During my 10 days there ..Ferhad the tour guides cums driver were very accommodative.. patience ..helpful n friendly towards us. He is a young man n very knowledgeable . We had very beautiful memories in Azerbaijan. Artunj n Ferhad is a trustworthy person. We would highly recommend their service. Keep up the good work Artunj n Ferhad 👏
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Travel36746267835
Apr 30, 2023
Too Perfect Tour Operator - We had excellent trip. tour operator and his guide were very kind, knowledgeable, so accommodative, very good hospitality, patient and so on... made good arrangements of hotels, arranged separate guide for the visit where its really required. Rest all the places guided by who taken us on whole trip is perfect. They speaks English well. Over all am satisfied. Thanks to Arjtunj & Farhad (azerbaijanguide.az)
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