Splendid Azerbaijan Journey – Baku, Sheki & Gabala

Arrive at Baku International Airport, where our representative will warmly greet you and assist with a comfortable transfer to your hotel. After check-in at 14:00, spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring your hotel facilities. The evening is at leisure to recover from your journey or enjoy a short walk through nearby streets. Conclude your first day with a delightful dinner at the hotel, soaking in the city’s atmosphere. Overnight stay in Baku.

After breakfast, begin your guided tour of Icheri Sheher, Baku’s historic walled city. Discover iconic landmarks such as the Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs’ Palace, and medieval caravanserais. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant around 13:00. In the afternoon, admire the elegant mansions of Baku’s oil barons and explore the National History Museum (Taghiyev Mansion). By evening, enjoy free time for shopping or leisure before returning for dinner. Overnight stay in Baku.

Depart at 09:00 for Gobustan National Reserve, where ancient petroglyphs and unique mud volcanoes showcase Azerbaijan’s prehistoric and geological heritage. Return to Baku by 13:00 for lunch, followed by a visit to the revered Bibi-Heybat Mosque. Later, explore the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, a masterpiece of modern architecture shaped like a rolled carpet, showcasing centuries of weaving traditions. Return to your hotel by evening for dinner and overnight stay in Baku.

After breakfast, set off to the Absheron Peninsula. Visit the mystical Ateshgah Fire Temple, once a pilgrimage site for Zoroastrians and Hindus. Continue to Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain), a hillside with flames burning from natural gas vents. After lunch, visit the Gala Ethnographic Reserve, offering insights into Azerbaijani village life. Back in Baku, marvel at the futuristic Heydar Aliyev Center and the historic Villa Petrolea. Dinner and overnight stay in Baku.

Check out early and drive to Sheki with fascinating stops en route. Visit the Diri Baba Mausoleum in Maraza, then continue to Shamakhi to explore the Eddie Gumbez Mausoleum and historic Juma Mosque. After lunch, head to Lagich Village, famous for its cobblestone streets, handicrafts, and copper workshops. Arrive in Sheki by evening to explore the splendid Sheki Khan’s Palace and Caravanserai. Dinner and overnight stay in Sheki.

After breakfast, visit Kish Village and its ancient Albanian Church, a historic Christian site. Continue to Nij Village, home to the unique Udiny Church of the Udi people. After lunch in Gabala, explore the Gabala Ruins, a blend of ancient and medieval heritage. Return to Baku by evening, where you will have free time for shopping or leisure before dinner. Overnight stay in Baku.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and complete your check-out formalities by noon. Depending on your flight timing, you may have time for last-minute shopping or a relaxed stroll. Later, transfer to Baku International Airport for your departure, carrying unforgettable memories of Azerbaijan’s cultural and natural beauty.