What to Expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Airport transfer, hotel check-in & night walking tour
Stop At: Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Bakı şəhərindən 20 km, Şimal, Azerbaijan
Airport transfer to hotel in Baku (air conditioned car)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Baku, Baku, Absheron Region
Night time walking tour in Baku. Guests will visit Highland park, have nice city views from highland areas and can use this chance for excellent night time photography. At the end of the tour guests will have a ride on funicular. Good option to spend evening time.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Historic tours in Baku
Stop At: Ateshgah - Fire Temple, Сураханский район, Baku Azerbaijan
Visit to Zoroastrian fire temple Ateshgah, located in Surakhani village near Baku. Guests will visit ancient temple, learn it's history and history of Zoroastrianism in Azerbaijan, see settings describing lifestyle and day-to-day activities of Zoroastrian pilgrims in Ateshgah temple.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Baku Old City, Neftchilar Ave, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
Walking tour in Old City (Icheri Sheher). Old City is historic part of Baku, with narrow streeds, old buildings, small shops and lots of historic landmarks. This place is considered as open air museum by many travellers. Guests will also visit Maiden Tower, Shirvanshah's Palace & Museum of Miniature books. Tour guide will tell about history of Baku & historic buildings. Upon requests, guests can have tea break in old café and listen live music on national music instrument.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Zamkovskaya Side-street, 76 Icherisheher, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
Walking tour in Old City (Icheri Sheher). Guests will also visit Shirvanshah's Palace.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Maiden Tower, Downtown Baku Old City, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
Walking tour in Old City (Icheri Sheher). Guests will visit Maiden Tower.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Lahij village tour
Stop At: Lahic, Lahic
During the tour guests will travel to Lahij, one of the oldest villages of Azerbaijan. In the village guests will walk down old narrow village streets, visit old blacksmiths and workshops of other masters. Here they can buy hand made souvenirs. Village lays among mountains and has excellent nature view. The road to the village is also exciting and thrilling.
Duration: 12 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Sheki tour
Stop At: Sheki, Sheki, Shaki-Zaqatala Region
Guests will travel to Sheki, one of oldest cities of Azerbaijan. Sheki has both excellent natural views and nice historic architecture to see. Also Sheki has its own tasty cuisine. During the tour guests will visit:
- Sheki Khan's Palace
- Sheki Kervansarai
- Kish Alban church and ancient village of Kish
- Markhal Resort (nice place to walk and entertainment facilities for children and adults)
Duration: 12 minutes
Stop At: Sheki Khan's Palace, Sheki 0055 Azerbaijan
Guest will visit Sheki Khan's palace built in 19th century. This marvel of architecture is recognized as UNESCO's heritage site.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Karvansaray, 185 Mirzə Fətəli Axundzadə, Şəki 5500, Azerbaijan
Built in 18th - 19th century, this historic landmark was used as a stop point for karvans, the merchant's transports back in dates. Today the part of the building is used as hotel as well.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Church of Kish, Sheki Azerbaijan
One of the oldest Alban churches, located in Azerbaijan. The church is located in Kish village and is well preserved. The village itself is also interesting place to see and visit.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Gakh tour
Stop At: Ilisu, Ilisu
Guests will take 40 min. driving to North of Sheki, region called Gakh. Passing through beautiful city of Gakh, guests will reach one of remote and ancient villates in Azerbaijan - Ilisu. Beside it's beautiful nature, the village is also known for Ilisu waterfall. Guests will take an offroad 4x4 ride to the waterfall. Exciting and trilling short trip will end in reaching very beautifull and high waterfall of Ilisu. After having nice time in village and having a meal break, the guests will return back.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Gabala tour
Stop At: Gebele, Azerbaijan
Gabala is one of main visitet tourism spots. Located on north of Azerbaijan, among mountains, Gabala can offer both natural views, forest and mountains, as well as entertainment facilities. During the tour guests will visit:
- "7 beauties" waterfall (beautiful place to have rest)
- "Nohurgyol" lake. Riding catamaran.
- "Gabaland" entertainment center
- Riding cable car
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Yeddi Gozel Waterfall, Qabala Azerbaijan
One of the most beautiful and admired waterfalls of Azerbaijan. This is actually 7 waterfalls, laying one on each other. Climbing each one becomes harder and harder. But guests do not have to climb. They can have a rest between the rocks, have tea break, feel the chilling air even in hot summer days.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gabaland, Kh. Gasymov St. 1, Qabala 3600 Azerbaijan
Entertainment complex both for children and adults. Lots of attractions, carting cars, climbing and skying... All at service of guests.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 7: Baku museum tours & Boulevard tour
Stop At: Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, Heydar Aliyev Avenue, 1/1, Baku 1033 Azerbaijan
Retro Cars Exhibition located in Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center: see many classic cars in their original appearance (guests can take mobile photos).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, Mikayil Useynov, 28 The Seaside Boulevard, Baku 1001 Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum. Over 100 units of Azerbaijan and Middle East carpets are presented for visitors.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museum of Modern Art, 5 Yusuph Safarov, Baku Azerbaijan
Museum of Modern Art: nice place for guests who value modern art, where they can see pieces of art of local and foreign artists.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Baku Boulevard, Neftchilar avenue, Baku Azerbaijan
Walking tour in Baku Boulevard. This is one of the most visited places by locals in Baku. Tour includes boat sailing in Baku Bay, visit of "Baku Venice" and ride on gondolas, visit to Carpet Museum, having a tea break.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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