Arrival. Welcome to Baku + Transfer to Gabala

Qabala - On the first day, after a warm welcome at the airport, guests will be transported to Gabala:

• Pickup from Heydar Aliyev International Airport
• Transfer to Gabala and check-in process
• Drop off at the hotel and overnight stay in Gabala

Gabala Tour

Nohur Gol - The tours on the second and third days are perfect for nature and history enthusiasts visiting the Gabala and Sheki regions. Each season offers unique features and activities. This tour is ideal for those who enjoy winter snow scenes and activities, as well as those who prefer greenery and cool weather in other seasons. On the second day, you will visit key landmarks such as Nohur Gol Lake, the Tufandag cable car, and the Seven Beauties Waterfall in Gabala:

• Pickup from the hotel
• Nohur Lake
  Nohur Lake is one of the most popular natural attractions in Gabala, Azerbaijan. Visitors can take boat and catamaran rides or enjoy a walk along the lake’s shores.

Yeddi Gozel Waterfall - The next stop is the Seven Beauties Waterfall (Yeddi Gozel), a breathtaking natural paradise that offers a mix of adventure and beauty.

Tufandag Mountain Resort - The final destination is Tufandag Mountain Resort, where you can enjoy various adrenaline-filled activities and experience the unique spirit and dynamic terrain in the heart of nature. The tour concludes here, and guests are dropped off at the hotel for an overnight stay in Gabala.

Sheki Tour & Transfer to Baku

Sheki Khan’s Palace - The third day focuses on the history and nature of Azerbaijan in the old Sheki region, including the Palace of Sheki Khans, Old Sheki Caravanserai, and the Albanian Church in Kish village. You will also see beautiful mosques, palaces, caravanserais, and bazaars, listen to your guide’s explanations, and even try regional cuisine. After the tour, you will be transferred to Baku.

• Check out and pickup from the hotel in Baku
• Stop at the Palace of Sheki Khans
  The Khan’s Palace in Sheki is a historical and architectural monument of global significance. Built in the 18th century, it is located in the northeastern part of the city, surrounded by fortress walls, and is a must-see during the Sheki tour.

Sheki Karvansaray - The next destination is the Old Caravanserai, built in the 18th-19th centuries in the form of castles with one gate. This historical complex in Sheki includes two magnificent caravanserais, traditionally named “Yukhary” (Upper) and “Ashaghy” (Lower) Caravanserai.

Church of Kish - The tour continues to the Albanian Church in Kish village, where guests will visit the beautifully renovated round-towered church, now a well-presented trilingual museum. After the tour, we proceed with a walking tour in Sheki city center and do some shopping. The tour ends here, and we drive back to Baku, dropping off guests at their hotel for an overnight stay in Baku.

Baku City Tour

Baku Old City - On the fourth day, the tour explores the past, present, and future of Baku. This guided city tour takes guests to Azerbaijan’s most fascinating locations, such as Old City (Icherisheher), Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, Highland Park, and Baku Boulevard, to learn about the city’s evolution from the 5th century through the Soviet era to independence. The tour starts from Old City and visits the House of Baku Khans, Multani Caravansarai, Maiden Tower, St. Bartholomew Church, Juma Mosque, Muhammad Mosque, Aga Mikayil Bath House, Miniature Books Museum, and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs.

Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center - Guests will explore the extensive art collections and exhibitions at the Heydar Aliyev Centre, learn about the life of the past president, see items that belonged to him, and visit various monthly exhibitions.

Baku Boulevard - Heading to Baku Boulevard, visit the Carpet Museum and Little Venice. Baku Boulevard is the main place where locals and visitors can enjoy seaside walks, boat tours with great views of Baku Bay, entertainment attractions, dining at restaurants, or renting a boat for a dinner in the middle of the sea. The Carpet Museum, located on Baku’s Seaside Boulevard, houses the world’s largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets, including over 10,000 items of ceramics, metal works from the 14th century, jewelry from the Bronze Age, carpets and carpet items from the 17th-20th centuries, national garments, embroidery, and applied art works of the Modern Age.

Nizami str. /Tarqovi - The last destination is Nizami Street, Fountain Square, one of the most famous shopping streets in Baku. This bustling pedestrianized avenue offers a rich variety of shops, including small outlets, souvenir stores, and supermarkets. The main shopping area begins at Fountain Square, a hotspot for clothes, especially in high-end shops. The tour ends here, and guests are dropped off at their hotel for an overnight stay in Baku.

Gobustan and Mud volcanoes Tour + Panoramic Evening Baku Tour

Gobustan Rock Art - On the fifth day, the tour delves into the lifestyle of prehistoric people, dating back thousands of years, and explores the history of hand-drawn petroglyphs and Mud Volcanoes in Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve. The tour also offers a special view of Baku in the evening from different perspectives, including panoramic views from Highland Park:

• Pickup from the hotel
• Stop at Gobustan Museum
• Stop at Gobustan Petroglyphs
  Guests will learn about the lifestyle of prehistoric people and the history of hand-drawn petroglyphs.

Mud Volcanoes - The next stop is Gobustan Mud Volcanoes, where visitors can admire the bubbling mud volcanoes, often referred to as Modern Mars in Azerbaijan.

Highland Park - The tour continues with a Panoramic Baku Evening Tour, visiting Highland Park (3 Flame Towers, Martyrs’ Lane, Eternal Flame Monument) and seeing Baku Crystal Hall, Flag Square, and Baku Ferris Wheel. The tour ends here, and guests are returned to their hotel for an overnight stay in Baku.

Ateshgah-Fire Temple, Yanar Dag-Burning Mountain Fire Worshippers’ Legacy Tour

Ateshgah - Fire Temple - On the sixth day, the tour explores Absheron’s treasures, such as the Ateshgah castle-like religious Fire Temple, used as a Hindu, Sikh, and Zoroastrian place of worship, and Yanardag - Burning Mountain on the Absheron peninsula, where a natural gas fire blazes continuously on a hillside:

• Pickup from the hotel in Baku
• Ateshgah-Fire Temple
  The Ateshgah of Baku, often called the “Fire Temple of Baku”, is a castle-like religious temple based on Iranian and Indian inscriptions. The temple was used as a Hindu, Sikh, and Zoroastrian place of worship and was a pilgrimage and philosophical center for Zoroastrians from the Northwestern Indian subcontinent, who traded with the Caspian area via the famous “Grand Trunk Road”. The four holy elements of their belief were: ateshi (fire), badi (air), abi (water), and heki (earth). The temple ceased to be a place of worship after 1883 with the installation of petroleum plants in Surakhany.

Yanardag State Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve - Proceeding to Yanar Dag - Fire Mountain. Yanardag is located in the village of Mammadli on the Absheron Peninsula, around 27 km from Baku. The main attraction of Yanardag, which literally means “burning mountain”, is a spectacular hill with a constantly burning wall of flames. Flames jet into the air 3 meters (9.8 ft) from a thin, porous sandstone layer. Unlike mud volcanoes, the Yanar Dagh flame burns fairly steadily, as it involves a steady seep of gas from the subsurface. We return to the city center and give guests free activity choices within the Baku city center area. The tour concludes here, and guests are dropped off at their hotel for an overnight stay in Baku.

Transfer to the Airport

Heydar Aliyev International Airport - Check-out from the hotel
Pickup from the hotel and transfer to the airport

• Roundtrip Airport Transfer
• Comfortable Transportation for all transfers according to the itinerary
• A bottle of water per person per day
• English Speaking Tour Guide

• Accommodation
• Food, soft and alcohol drinks
• Entry / Admission to the Tufandag Mountain Cable Car 2x lines (Est. price is 11 $ per person)
• Entry / Admission to the Palace of Sheki Khans (Est. price is 6 $ per person)
• Entry / Admission to the Kish Albanian Church (Est. price is 6 $ per person)
• Entry / Admission to the Palace of the Shirvanshahs (Est. price is 9 $ per person)
• Entry / Admission to the Maiden Tower (Est. price is 9 $ per person)
• Entry / Admission to the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center (Est. price is 9 $ per person)
• Entry / Admission to the Carpet Museum (Est. price is 6 $ per person)
• Entry / Admission to the Gobustan Museum & Gobustan Petroglyphs (Est. price is 6 $ per person)
• Entry / Admission to the Ateshgah & Fire Mountain (Est. price is 9 $ per person for combo tickets)
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions