8 Days Azerbaijan Tour Package

Tour overview

Duration

8 days, 7 nights

Tour starts

Baku

Tour type

Private Tour

Tour highlights

Caucasus Mountains and Villages. Ride the Tufandag cable car, visit Goygol Lake and explore the mountain village of Khinalig.

Sheki's Silk Road Heritage. Visit the Palace of Sheki Khans, explore traditional workshops and join a local cooking class.

Gobustan and the Land of Fire. Discover ancient rock carvings, bubbling mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag.

Baku's Historic and Modern Landmarks. Explore Baku's UNESCO-listed Old City, Flame Towers, historic palaces and Caspian Sea waterfront.

1. Day 1

   Arrival in Baku – Welcome to Azerbaijan

   

   Highlights: Arrival in Baku, Airport Meet-and-Greet, Private Hotel Transfer

   • Upon arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, meet your guide or designated representative after completing immigration and baggage collection. Transfer to your hotel in Baku by private air-conditioned vehicle, covering approximately 25 km in around 30 minutes.
   • After check-in, the remainder of the day is free to rest or explore the surrounding area at your own pace.
   • Overnight in Baku.

   Meals: None

2. Day 2

   Baku City Tour – Old City, Flame Towers and Caspian Sea

   

   Highlights: Highland Park, Martyrs' Alley, Flame Towers, Icherisheher Old City, Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs' Palace, Miniature Book Museum, Nizami Street, Baku Boulevard, Caspian Sea Boat Tour

   • At approximately 10:00 AM, begin sightseeing at Highland Park, passing through Martyrs' Alley and admiring panoramic views of Baku Bay and the Flame Towers (30–45 minutes). At 11:00 AM, continue to UNESCO-listed Icherisheher Old City to explore its historic gates, fortification tower, Bukhara and Multan caravanserais, traditional mosques, bathhouses and cobblestone streets. Visit the Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs' Palace and Miniature Book Museum during the Old City exploration (approximately 2–3 hours).
   • At 1:00 PM, enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant (optional, at own expense). Continue to Nizami Street at 2:00 PM for approximately 30 minutes of exploration. At 3:00 PM, visit Baku Boulevard, followed by a 45-minute boat excursion around Baku Bay, subject to suitable wind and weather conditions.
   • Overnight in Baku.

   Meals: Breakfast

3. Day 3

   Gobustan Rock Art, Mud Volcanoes and Absheron Fire Temples

   

   Highlights: Gobustan Mud Volcanoes, Gobustan National Park, Heydar Aliyev Center Exterior, Ateshgah Fire Temple, Yanardag Fire Mountain

   • Depart Baku at approximately 9:00 AM for Gobustan, beginning with a visit to the mud volcanoes, where natural gases create unusual bubbling mud formations (30 minutes). At 11:30 AM, continue to UNESCO-listed Gobustan National Park to discover prehistoric rock carvings depicting ancient human activities (approximately 1.5 hours).
   • At 1:30 PM, stop for lunch (optional, at own expense). At 2:30 PM, make a short exterior photo stop at the Heydar Aliyev Center (10 minutes). Continue to Ateshgah Fire Temple at 3:10 PM to learn about its historic fire-worship traditions (30–45 minutes), followed by Yanardag Fire Mountain at 4:30 PM, where natural gas escaping from the hillside sustains visible flames (30 minutes).
   • Return to Baku after sightseeing, covering approximately 222 km throughout the day.
   • Overnight in Baku.

   Meals: Breakfast

4. Day 4

   Baku to Sheki via Shamakhi, Nic Village and Gabala

   

   Highlights: Diri Baba Mausoleum, Shamakhi Juma Mosque, Yeddi Gumbez Mausoleum, Nic Village, Alban-Udi Church, Tufandag Mountain Cable Car

   • Check out and depart Baku at approximately 8:30 AM, stopping at Diri Baba Mausoleum, a historic tomb built into a rocky hillside. At 10:30 AM, continue to Shamakhi to visit Juma Mosque and Yeddi Gumbez Mausoleum. The Kalakhana tombs may be visited as an optional additional stop.
   • At 1:00 PM, visit Nic village and its Alban-Udi Church to discover the cultural heritage of the Udi community. Continue to Gabala at 2:00 PM for a cable car ride at Tufandag Mountain Resort, followed by free time around the mountain complex. Lunch is optional and at your own expense during the journey.
   • Arrive in Sheki at approximately 6:00 PM for hotel check-in. The day's journey covers approximately 330 km.
   • Overnight in Sheki.

   Meals: Breakfast

5. Day 5

   Sheki Heritage Tour – Palace of Sheki Khans and Traditional Cooking

   

   Highlights: Kish Village Church, Sheki Fortress, Palace of Sheki Khans, Historical Museum, Round Temple Exterior, Traditional Craft Workshops, Shebeke Workshop, Sheki Caravanserai, Azerbaijani Cooking Masterclass and Dinner

   • At approximately 10:00 AM, begin sightseeing at Kish village and its ancient church, associated with the early Christian heritage of Caucasian Albania. At 1:00 PM, continue to Sheki's UNESCO-listed historic centre to explore the medieval fortress, Palace of Sheki Khans and Historical Museum, with an exterior view of the Round Temple.
   • Discover local craftsmanship through pottery, traditional hats, miniature caskets and musical instruments, followed by a shebeke workshop showcasing intricate stained-glass mosaics. Continue to Sheki Caravanserai, with approximately two hours of free time for shopping and exploration. Lunch is optional and at your own expense.
   • At 6:00 PM, participate in an included traditional Azerbaijani cooking masterclass at a local home, followed by dinner featuring regional dishes. The day's driving distance is approximately 25 km.
   • Overnight in Sheki.

   Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

6. Day 6

   Sheki to Baku via Mingachevir, Goygol Lake and Ganja

   

   Highlights: Mingachevir, Kura River Boat Tour, Goygol National Park, Goygol Lake, Helenendorf German Lutheran Church

   • Check out and depart Sheki at approximately 9:00 AM, travelling towards Mingachevir along the Kura River. Enjoy a boat excursion before continuing through the Ganja region towards Goygol National Park.
   • At 1:00 PM, visit Goygol Lake, situated approximately 1,500 metres above sea level and surrounded by forested mountains. At 3:00 PM, continue to Helenendorf, now known as Goygol, to visit the historic German Lutheran Church, reflecting the heritage of the former German settlement.
   • Lunch is optional and at your own expense during the journey. At 4:00 PM, begin the return drive to Baku, estimated at approximately three hours, before checking in to your hotel.
   • Overnight in Baku.

   Meals: Breakfast

7. Day 7

   Guba and Khinalig Mountain Village – Local Family Lunch Experience

   

   Highlights: Guba Region, Khinalig Mountain Village, Traditional Village Walk, Local Family-Hosted Lunch, Gachresh Forest, Chanlibel Lake

   • Depart Baku at approximately 9:00 AM for Guba, a region along the eastern Caucasus Mountains known for its traditional villages and cultural heritage. At 11:00 AM, continue towards Khinalig, an ancient mountain village where residents preserve their distinctive language, customs and stone-built architecture.
   • At 12:00 PM, explore Khinalig on foot, walking through its narrow village paths before enjoying an included lunch hosted by a local family, offering an opportunity to experience Azerbaijani hospitality and regional traditions.
   • At 2:30 PM, visit Gachresh Forest, followed by Chanlibel Lake at 3:30 PM, a peaceful natural area surrounded by greenery. Begin the return journey to Baku at approximately 5:00 PM.
   • The day's excursion covers around 424 km, and access to Khinalig depends on suitable mountain road and weather conditions.
   • Overnight in Baku.

   Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

8. Day 8

   Departure from Baku – Farewell Azerbaijan

   

   Highlights: Hotel Check-Out, Private Airport Transfer, Departure from Baku

   • After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Heydar Aliyev International Airport according to your flight departure schedule.
   • Your Azerbaijan journey concludes after eight days exploring historic cities, cultural landmarks, traditional villages and the Caucasus Mountains.
   • Thank you for choosing Fayyaz Travels. We hope you have enjoyed your Azerbaijan holiday and look forward to welcoming you on another memorable journey.

   Meals: Breakfast

What's included

• Accommodation
• Meals
• Transfers
• Sightseeing
• Tour Guide
• Entry Fees

Tour prices

Twin sharing is per person for two in one room. Single add-on is the extra per-person rate for a third guest sharing the same twin room. For other options, email us.

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