This 6-day Azerbaijan itinerary offers a captivating journey through the country's rich history, stunning landscapes, and modern marvels. Starting in Baku, travelers will explore the UNESCO-listed Old City, vibrant Nizami Street, and the architectural wonder of the Heydar Aliyev Center. A day trip to Gabala brings adventure at the Tufandaq Winter-Summer Tourism Complex, the serene Nohur Lake, and the breathtaking Seven Beauties Waterfall. The tour continues with visits to the ancient Fire Worshippers Temple (Ateshgah) and the ever-burning Yanar Dag (Fire Mountain), highlighting Azerbaijan's deep connection with fire. A trip to Gobustan unveils prehistoric rock carvings and mesmerizing mud volcanoes. The journey concludes with a comfortable stay in Baku before departure, leaving travelers with unforgettable memories of Azerbaijan’s diverse landscapes and cultural treasures.
Arrival at Haydar Aliyev International Airport. Welcoming by our company representative. Check-in at the hotel
Overnight in Baku
Breakfast at the hotel
Proceed to Old City or Inner City is the historical core of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, which is surrounded by walls that are well protected. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3000 people. In December 2000, the Old City of Baku, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower, became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
After Old City guests will experience the happening street of Nizami Street, known for shopping. The street's history could be traced back to Baku's town-planning project of 1864. The street runs through the city's downtown from west to east. It begins from Abdulla Shaig Street, in the mountainous part of the city and ends at the railroad bed on Sabit Orujov Street, near a monument to Shah Ismail Khatai in “Black City”. Total length of the street is 3,538 m.
Fountains Square is a public square in downtown Baku, capital of Azerbaijan. The square was previously called Parapet and is often referenced to by the same name now. The name of the fountains square derives from the presence of dozens of fountains throughout the square first constructed during Soviet rule of Azerbaijan.The square is a public gathering place, especially after business hours and during the weekend.
Visit to the charming example of modern architecture - The Heydar Aliyev Center – a 57,500 m2 building complex in Baku, Azerbaijan designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles. The center is named after Heydar Aliyev, the first secretary of Soviet Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982, and president of Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003. (Photoshoot outside)
Overnight in Baku
Breakfast at the hotel
Proceed to Gabala Excursion.
Tufandaq” Winter-Summer Tourism Complex offers cable car rides at any time of the year, skiing on the ski tracks of different difficulty level, ski training and ski school, catering service (cafe and restaurants), entertainment centres for kids, hotel and other services.
Nohur Lake -It is located in Qabala, another region of Azerbaijan that one passes when travelling to Sheki. Lake is not on the way, but if you go a bit deeper towards the mountains, this beautiful view opens up in front of you
Yeddi Gozel (Seven beauties) waterfalls in Gabala, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Gabala, are located 6 kilometers from Vandam village and 3 km from the main track over Puskan. Here, water from various ravines forms a seven-step waterfall. Only two small waterfalls are visible below. To look at the other five waterfalls, you have to climb up the stairs, which requires some physical strength. However, those who are going through this difficult path await a mysterious panorama. There is also a restaurant and a tea house. The waterfall is always dark and cool because it is located in a dense forest that is not affected by the sun’s rays.
Overnight in Baku
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to Absheron tour
Proceed to Ateshgah tour (Fire Worshippers Temple) Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu and Zoroastrian place of worship. "Atash» is the Persian word for fire. The pentagonal complex , which has a courtyard surrounded by cells for monks and a tetra pillar-altar in the middle, was built during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Trip to "Fire Mountain "Yanardag- a mountain on the Absheron peninsula, 25 km north of Baku. The word "Yanardag" means "Blazing mountain". Blazing bodies of flame dance on stones and floor. 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, which itself is known as the "land of fire."
Overnight in Baku
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to Gobustan tour
Gobustan is best known for being the home to the famous rock petroglyphs. The area has been settled since the 8th millennium BC. It is known for hosting thousands of rock engravings spread over 100 square km depicting hunting scenes, people, ships, constellations, and animals. Its oldest petroglyphs date from the 12th century BC. In 2007, UNESCO included the ‘Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape’ in the World Heritage list.
Visit to Mud Volcanoes
Overnight in Baku
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out from the hotel. Transfer to the Airport
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91 or before | 10% or booking amount (whichever is higher) |
61 to 90 | 30% |
46 to 60 | 40% |
31 to 45 | 50% |
19 to 30 | 100% |
0 to 18 | 100% |
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