7 Days Muslim-Friendly Azerbaijan Tour Package
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- 7 days, 6 nights
- Starts in Baku
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Planned by a dedicated travel specialist
- 24/7 emergency support while you travel
Tour overview
- Duration
- 7 days, 6 nights
- Tour starts
- Baku
- Tour type
- Private Tour
Discover Azerbaijan's Islamic heritage, historic landmarks and natural wonders on this 7 Days Muslim-Friendly Azerbaijan Tour Package from Singapore. Explore Baku's UNESCO-listed Old City, historic mosques and modern architecture before discovering Gobustan's ancient rock carvings, mud volcanoes and the natural flames of the Absheron Peninsula. Continue to Nakhchivan, a region known for its sacred sites, historic mausoleums and distinctive cultural traditions.
This six-night journey includes five nights in Baku and one night in Nakhchivan, with return domestic flights, dedicated transportation, English-speaking guide services and scheduled attraction entrance fees. Visit Duzdag Salt Mountain, explore Ashabi Kahf Cave and discover traditional craftsmanship in Lahij. Experience Azerbaijani hospitality through an included cooking master class and dinner with a local family in Baku. Daily hotel breakfasts are provided, while ordinary lunches and dinners at local restaurants are excluded.
Tour highlights
Lahij Mountain Village. Walk through traditional cobbled streets and discover centuries-old copper craftsmanship.
Nakhchivan's Sacred Heritage. Visit historic Islamic monuments, the Duzdag salt caves and the sacred Ashabi Kahf complex.
Gobustan & Fire Mountain. Discover prehistoric rock carvings, bubbling mud volcanoes and natural hillside flames.
Baku's Historic Heritage. Explore UNESCO-listed landmarks, historic mosques and the vibrant Caspian waterfront.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Baku – Welcome to Azerbaijan
Highlights: Arrival in Baku, airport transfer
- Upon arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, complete immigration and baggage collection before meeting your guide or local representative. Transfer to your hotel in the city, approximately 25 km away, with an estimated driving time of 30 minutes.
- Check in and settle into your accommodation. The remainder of the day is available for rest after your journey.
- Overnight in Baku.
Meals: None
Day 2
Baku City Tour – Old City, Waterfront & Local Cooking Experience
Highlights: Highland Park, Old City, Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs' Palace, Nizami Street, Baku Boulevard, cooking master class and local family dinner
- At approximately 10:00 AM, begin sightseeing at Highland Park, offering panoramic views of Baku and Baku Bay. Pass through Martyrs' Alley, visit the Alley of Martyrs Sunni Mosque and admire the nearby Flame Towers. Allow approximately 30–45 minutes for this stop.
- At 11:00 AM, continue to the UNESCO-listed Old City, known as Icherisheher. Explore its historic entrance gates, fortification towers, Bukhara and Multan Caravanserais, old mosques, traditional bathhouses and narrow cobbled streets. Discover the Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs' Palace and Miniature Book Museum, with approximately two to three hours allocated for the historic district.
- At 1:00 PM, enjoy free time for lunch at your own expense. Continue at 2:00 PM to Nizami Street, one of Baku's main shopping streets, for approximately 30 minutes.
- At 3:00 PM, enjoy around 1.5 hours along Baku Boulevard, with free time around Mini Venice, the Baku Ferris Wheel, Daniz Mall and Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum. The Ferris Wheel ride is optional and payable locally.
- In the evening, participate in a cooking master class and dinner with a local family. Discover traditional Azerbaijani home cooking, learn about local food preparation and enjoy a home-hosted dinner as part of this cultural experience. The exact timing and arrangements will be confirmed before travel.
- Overnight in Baku. Approximate scheduled sightseeing driving distance: 20 km, excluding any additional transfer required for the cooking experience.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3
Gobustan, Mud Volcanoes & Absheron Peninsula
Highlights: Mud Volcanoes, Gobustan National Park, Heydar Aliyev Center exterior, Ateshgah Fire Temple, Yanardag
- Depart at approximately 9:00 AM for a one-hour journey towards the mud volcanoes near Gobustan. Spend around 30 minutes observing these unusual geological formations, where mud, water and natural gases emerge from beneath the earth's surface.
- At 11:30 AM, visit UNESCO-listed Gobustan National Park, renowned for its ancient rock carvings depicting prehistoric life, hunting and daily activities. More than 6,000 rock engravings have been recorded in the area. Allow approximately 1.5 hours for exploration.
- At 1:30 PM, enjoy free time for lunch at your own expense, with the possibility of dining at a local restaurant serving fresh Caspian Sea fish.
- At 2:30 PM, continue towards the Absheron Peninsula, stopping for approximately 10 minutes outside the Heydar Aliyev Center, designed by architect Zaha Hadid, for photographs of its distinctive architecture.
- At 4:00 PM, visit Ateshgah Fire Temple, historically associated with fire worship and natural gas flames. Spend approximately 30–45 minutes exploring the complex.
- Continue at 5:20 PM to Yanardag, also known as Fire Mountain, where natural gas feeds flames along a hillside. Allow approximately 30 minutes before returning to Baku.
- Overnight in Baku. Approximate total driving distance: 150 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Baku to Nakhchivan – Salt Mountain & Historic City
Highlights: Domestic flight to Nakhchivan, Duzdag Salt Mountain, Noah's Tomb, Momina Khatun Tomb, Central Mosque, Khan's Palace
- Following breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport. The indicative schedule shows an 8:00 AM airport departure for an approximately one-hour domestic flight to Nakhchivan. Actual flight timings will be reconfirmed.
- The itinerary indicates arrival arrangements in Nakhchivan at approximately 12:00 PM, where you will meet your local guide or representative. At 1:00 PM, enjoy free time for lunch at your own expense.
- At 2:00 PM, visit Duzdag, a salt mountain complex known for its underground salt chambers and specialised respiratory treatment facilities. Learn about the site's history and its use for salt-based therapeutic programmes. This is a sightseeing visit rather than a medical treatment programme.
- At 3:00 PM, explore Nakhchivan's historic landmarks, including the Old Town, Carpet Museum, Noah's Tomb, Momina Khatun Tomb, Central Mosque and Khan's Palace. These sites reflect the region's architectural, religious and cultural heritage.
- Transfer to the hotel for check-in and overnight accommodation in Nakhchivan.
- Approximate total driving distance: 27 km, excluding the domestic flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Nakhchivan – Julfa, Ordubad & Ashabi Kahf Cave – Baku
Highlights: Julfa, Daridag Thermal Springs, Ordubad Old Town, Ashabi Kahf Cave Complex, return flight to Baku
- After breakfast and hotel check-out, depart at approximately 9:00 AM towards Julfa, an ancient settlement near the border with Iran. Continue to the Daridag thermal springs, known for their mineral-rich waters. Around one hour is allocated for this stop, with the opportunity to use the thermal bathing facilities at additional cost, subject to local availability.
- At 11:30 AM, travel to Ordubad, a historic town characterised by narrow alleys, traditional mud-brick walls and old mansions. Enjoy a short walking tour through its traditional neighbourhoods.
- At 1:00 PM, enjoy free time for lunch at your own expense before continuing at 2:00 PM to Ashabi Kahf Cave Complex, an important religious site associated locally with the story of the Companions of the Cave, referenced in Surah Al-Kahf of the Quran. Allow approximately 1.5 hours to explore the complex and learn about its spiritual significance.
- Later, transfer to Nakhchivan International Airport for the approximately one-hour return flight to Baku. The departure time remains subject to flight confirmation.
- Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for overnight accommodation.
- Overnight in Baku. Approximate total driving distance in Nakhchivan: 188 km.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
Shamakhi, Diri Baba Mausoleum & Lahij Village
Highlights: Diri Baba Mausoleum, Shamakhi Juma Mosque, Girdimanchay River Canyon, Lahij Village, traditional craft workshops
- Depart Baku at approximately 8:30 AM for a full-day excursion towards Shamakhi. Along the way, stop at Diri Baba Mausoleum in Maraza, an unusual historic monument built into a rocky hillside.
- At 11:00 AM, continue to Shamakhi and visit Juma Mosque, recognised as one of the earliest mosques in the Caucasus region. Spend approximately 20 minutes appreciating its religious and architectural significance.
- At 12:00 PM, travel through the Girdimanchay River Canyon in the Greater Caucasus Mountains towards Lahij, a historic mountain settlement associated with the ancient Silk Road.
- Explore Lahij's cobbled streets and traditional craft workshops, including copperworking, blacksmithing, pottery and carpet weaving. The village is particularly known for its long-established copper craftsmanship and the cultural traditions of its Tat community.
- Lunch is at your own expense, with the timing coordinated around the sightseeing programme.
- At approximately 4:00 PM, begin the return journey to Baku.
- Overnight in Baku. Approximate total driving distance: 356 km.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Departure from Baku
Highlights: Hotel check-out, departure airport transfer
- After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Heydar Aliyev International Airport according to your departure flight schedule.
- Your seven-day Azerbaijan journey comes to an end, bringing together the historic streets of Baku, the Islamic heritage of Nakhchivan and the traditional mountain communities of Lahij.
- Thank you for travelling with Fayyaz Travels. We look forward to welcoming you on another memorable journey
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Transfers
- Sightseeing
- Entry Fees
Included
- 5 nights hotel accommodation in Baku
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Nakhchivan
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
- 1 cooking master class and dinner with a local family in Baku
- Return domestic flight tickets between Baku and Nakhchivan
- Airport arrival and departure transfers in Baku
- Airport transfers in Nakhchivan
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation for scheduled sightseeing and transfers
- Local transportation for the Gobustan mud volcanoes excursion
- Local transportation for the Lahij village excursion
- Professional English-speaking guide services during the scheduled sightseeing programme
- Entrance fees for scheduled sightseeing attractions
- 1 bottle of drinking water per person per day
- 24-hour phone support throughout the tour
Not included
- International flights (Reach out to us separately if you would like to add flights)
- Visa, if applicable (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance regarding visa arrangements)
- Travel insurance (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance with travel insurance options.)
- Lunches and dinners at local restaurants, except the specifically included cooking master class and local family dinner
- Alcoholic beverages and wine tasting
- Optional boat tours and Baku Ferris Wheel rides
- Optional thermal bathing at Daridag
- Mountain cable car rides and other optional activities not specified as included
- Gala dinners or cultural shows not specifically included in the programme
- Personal expenses, shopping and additional food or beverages outside the included meals
- Camera or photography charges at museums and attractions, where applicable
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and other service personnel
- Early check-in and late check-out, unless otherwise confirmed
- Price is quoted base on 2 people travelling sharing a twin room
- Package price is not valid during Christmas, New Year, Novruz holiday and F1 event. Please reach out for the updated price during this period
- Any applicable hotel surcharges during peak travel periods, if advised upon booking
- Costs due to traffic delays, strikes, bad weather, aircraft or mechanical failures, flight cancellations or schedule changes, and force majeure events
- Any other services or expenses not specifically mentioned in the package inclusions
- The cooking master class and local family dinner are planned for Day 2 in Baku. The exact evening timing, venue and arrangements remain subject to confirmation
- The package includes return domestic flights between Baku and Nakhchivan. Flight timings are indicative and will be reconfirmed upon booking
- The Daridag thermal bath is optional and payable locally. Its availability and suitability for participation are subject to local conditions
- The programme includes visits to historic mosques and religious sites. Appropriate clothing and respectful behaviour are expected when visiting these locations
- The Lahij excursion involves a long driving day and walking through traditional cobbled streets. Access and routing may be affected by local road or weather conditions
- Sightseeing sequences may be adjusted according to actual circumstances without affecting the agreed service standard
- No bookings have been made for this package. Availability, hotel confirmation and pricing are subject to change until the time of booking
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Frequently asked questions
What is included?
- 5 nights hotel accommodation in Baku
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Nakhchivan
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
- 1 cooking master class and dinner with a local family in Baku
- Return domestic flight tickets between Baku and Nakhchivan
- Airport arrival and departure transfers in Baku
- Airport transfers in Nakhchivan
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation for scheduled sightseeing and transfers
- Local transportation for the Gobustan mud volcanoes excursion
- Local transportation for the Lahij village excursion
- Professional English-speaking guide services during the scheduled sightseeing programme
- Entrance fees for scheduled sightseeing attractions
- 1 bottle of drinking water per person per day
- 24-hour phone support throughout the tour
What is not included?
- International flights (Reach out to us separately if you would like to add flights)
- Visa, if applicable (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance regarding visa arrangements)
- Travel insurance (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance with travel insurance options.)
- Lunches and dinners at local restaurants, except the specifically included cooking master class and local family dinner
- Alcoholic beverages and wine tasting
- Optional boat tours and Baku Ferris Wheel rides
- Optional thermal bathing at Daridag
- Mountain cable car rides and other optional activities not specified as included
- Gala dinners or cultural shows not specifically included in the programme
- Personal expenses, shopping and additional food or beverages outside the included meals
- Camera or photography charges at museums and attractions, where applicable
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and other service personnel
- Early check-in and late check-out, unless otherwise confirmed
- Price is quoted base on 2 people travelling sharing a twin room
- Package price is not valid during Christmas, New Year, Novruz holiday and F1 event. Please reach out for the updated price during this period
- Any applicable hotel surcharges during peak travel periods, if advised upon booking
- Costs due to traffic delays, strikes, bad weather, aircraft or mechanical failures, flight cancellations or schedule changes, and force majeure events
- Any other services or expenses not specifically mentioned in the package inclusions
- The cooking master class and local family dinner are planned for Day 2 in Baku. The exact evening timing, venue and arrangements remain subject to confirmation
- The package includes return domestic flights between Baku and Nakhchivan. Flight timings are indicative and will be reconfirmed upon booking
- The Daridag thermal bath is optional and payable locally. Its availability and suitability for participation are subject to local conditions
- The programme includes visits to historic mosques and religious sites. Appropriate clothing and respectful behaviour are expected when visiting these locations
- The Lahij excursion involves a long driving day and walking through traditional cobbled streets. Access and routing may be affected by local road or weather conditions
- Sightseeing sequences may be adjusted according to actual circumstances without affecting the agreed service standard
- No bookings have been made for this package. Availability, hotel confirmation and pricing are subject to change until the time of booking
How long is the tour?
7D | 6N
Where does the tour start?
Baku
How many days is the itinerary?
7 days
How do prices work?
Package prices are per person and vary by hotel and room type. For specific inquiries or customized packages, please contact our team.
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