Arrival in the Airport

Heydar Aliyev International Airport - Arrival at the airport. From the airport to the city center takes 20-25 minutes. A representative from our company will greet guests at Baku International Airport named after Heydar Aliyev. – Relaxation time

Full day Trip Baku

Gobustan Rock Art - On the way to Gobustan, you’ll see a vast array of oil rigs that supplied the USSR with oil for over 70 years. Your first stop will be the Gobustan Museum to gain deeper insights into the area’s history. The archaeological site is located 56 km from Baku. Artifacts and rock carvings were discovered here in 1939-1940. Researchers have recorded over 3,500 human and animal paintings and various petroglyphs, and identified 20 suburban shelters. Mesolithic monuments are prominently displayed in the reserve. The area features many caves and springs, with carvings by primitive men on the walls of caves, rocks, and stone lumps.

Mud Volcanoes - The tour continues to the Mud Volcanoes, located near the Gobustan National Museum. Transportation will switch to Soviet Lada cars. Guests can bring strong plastic bags to collect some mud, which is said to be beneficial for the skin. Azerbaijan has the highest number of mud volcanoes in the world, with about 300 found on the shore, in the sea, and on islands. You’ll have the chance to see these active volcanoes up close. After spending 15 minutes around the volcanoes, you’ll be transferred back to your car.

Bibi-Heybat Mosque - The Bibi-Heybat Mosque houses the tomb of Ukeyma Khanum, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, and serves as a spiritual center for Muslims in the region. It is a major monument of Islamic architecture in Azerbaijan, locally known as “the mosque of Fatima.” Alexandre Dumas described the mosque during his visit in the 1840s. The old mosque was located in the southern part of the tomb, with a 20-meter high minaret in the west. Later, a crypt and two niches were added to the mosque. Inscriptions on the niches mention Fatali Khan, whose tombstone marble slab is now in the State Museum of History.

Ateshgah - Fire Temple - Visiting the Fire Temple will reveal why Azerbaijan is called the land of fire. The 17th-century fire temple and a hill that has been burning for four millennia are key attractions. The driver and guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive directly to the Fire Temple, located 30 km from Baku in the southeastern part of the Surakhani settlement on the Absheron peninsula. Ateshgah is a fire temple built in the 17th-18th centuries on the site of natural gas flames. The earliest building dates back to 1713, and the central temple was built in 1810 by merchant Kanchanagara. It was sanctified by Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Sikhs at different times.

Yanardag State Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve - After the Fire Temple, your last stop will be the Fire Mountain. This natural burning flame is due to natural gas emerging at the foot of the hill. The hill has been burning for approximately four millennia, even in rain and snow, with gas roots extending to the Caspian Sea. Yanardag Mountain, also known as Burning Hill, has had natural gas ablaze for hundreds of years. You’ll enjoy the view of Yanardag, the infamous burning mountain. In ancient times, natural eternal flames burned in many places on the Absheron peninsula. Yanardag was declared a State Historical-Cultural and Natural Reserve to protect this natural monument.

Shamakhi - Gabala - Sheki

Juma Mosque - On the way from Baku to Gabala, we will visit the Juma Mosque in Shamakhi, also known as the Friday Mosque, a popular tourist attraction. Unlike many mosques, non-Muslims are allowed to enter. Visitors must remove their shoes, but walking barefoot is comfortable due to the thick carpets. Women must cover their heads, and free head coverings are provided at the entrance and returned upon exit. 15 minutes, Admission is free.

Diri Baba Mausoleum - The Diri Baba Mausoleum stands on a cliff and is a two-story building. The first story has a hall with a passageway to an octahedral cupola from a small vestibule. Stairs carved into the cliff lead to the second-story hall. The spherical cupola with a pointed top features squinches decorated with plant ornaments. The mausoleum’s architecture harmonizes with the picturesque surroundings of rocks and greenery. It is a masterpiece of the Shirvan architectural school and a beautiful creation of ancient masters. The monument is government-protected.

Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum - At the foot of Gulistan Fortress lies the Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum, or “Seven Domes,” named for the seven gravestones in the crypt. This is the burial site of notable Shirvan Dynasty rulers. Today, the gravestones appear as half-destroyed stone domes emerging from the ground in a deserted graveyard, creating a mysterious atmosphere.

Nohur Lake - Nohur Lake, located near the Gabala-Ismayilli-Baku motorway, is a natural attraction visited by international and local tourists. It is 5 km east of Gabala city and about 200 km from Baku. The lake is surrounded by the Yumuru, Goydag, and Gulluburun mountains. It is 1925 meters long, 1355 meters wide, and covers an area of 240 hectares. The maximum depth is 24 meters, and the water volume is about 16 million cubic meters. The lake is situated 700 meters above sea level.

Tufandag Mountain Resort - The Tufandag Winter-Summer Tourist Complex is located 4 km from Gabala city. The resort offers various extreme sports and tourism activities in harmony with nature. Visitors can enjoy skiing in winter, cable car rides in summer, mountain climbing by ATV quad bikes, and other entertainment. The resort features a 1000-meter vertical downhill, 15 km of ski slopes, and 4 rope lines. There are green and blue slopes for beginners and moderate skiers, and red and black slopes for professionals. The resort offers ski equipment rentals and lessons from professional instructors. 3 hours, Admission not included.

Seven Beauties Waterfall - This mountainous waterfall flows from the highest peaks of the Caucasus Mountains and is located in Vandam village of Gabala. The name “Seven Beauties” (Yeddi Gozal) comes from the seven mountain roads leading to the waterfall. The waterfall is completely frozen in winter, making access difficult, but in spring and summer, tea houses are available on every mountain road. Guests can enjoy tea with traditional Gabala jam. At the highest point of the waterfall, there is a tea house with a special wooden mattress where you can drink tea with the pleasant sound and scenery of the waterfall in the background. The tea water is sourced from the waterfall, giving it a unique taste.

Sheki City Tour - Baku

Church of Kish - On the way to Sheki, visit the first Albanian church in the Caucasus, dating back to the 1st century AD. The Kish Albanian Church has been beautifully renovated and converted into a trilingual museum. It is the best place to learn about the mysterious Caucasian Albania, the Christian nation that once covered most of northern Azerbaijan.

Sheki Khan’s Palace - After breakfast, the tour will start with a car picking you up from your hotel for the Sheki city tour. The first destination is Sheki Khans Palace, built in 1762 as a summer residence for the Khan of Sheki. The construction used no nails or glue. The palace’s interior walls are covered with paintings, each with its own philosophical meaning.

Sheki Karvansaray - The “Caravanserai” historical complex in Sheki consists of two magnificent caravanserais, “Yukhari” and “Ashaghi,” meaning “Upper” and “Lower” in Azerbaijani. These caravanserais date back to the 18th-19th centuries. The “Lower” caravanserai has a rectangular shape with a large inner yard and a pool in the center. The total area is 8000 square meters, with dimensions of 55x85 meters. Four entries lead to the yard from all four corners of the building. There are 242 rooms in the lower caravanserai. The first floor was intended for guests, while merchant stores and storage rooms were on the ground floor. Each room had a manhole connected to the ground floor, allowing merchants to check on their goods at any time.

Free Day in Baku

Baku - Breakfast at the hotel. No transportation service & no guide. On your free day, you can explore the shopping malls, restaurants, and famous streets of Baku city or spend your time as you wish.

Old City Tour - Baku

Gosha Gala Tower - The Old City tour starts at the main entrance, the Double Gates (Gosha Gala). During the tour, you’ll see the Chain, Sailor, and Cat Houses, Bukhara and Multani Caravanserais, Juma Mosque, and Maiden Tower. Our guide will explain the history of the Old City, Maiden Tower, and ancient buildings.

Palace of the Shirvanshahs - The next stop is the Shirvanshahs Palace, the pearl of Azerbaijan’s architectural heritage and the former residence of the rulers of Shirvan. The complex includes the Divan-Khan courtyard, tomb, mosque (built in 1441), bathhouse, and the mausoleum of court scholar Seyid Yahya Bakuvi.

Bukhara Caravanserai - The Bukhara caravanserai, built in the late 15th century, is located on the trade highway of Icherisheher in Baku. The caravanserai has a quadratic shape with a salient portal and an octagonal yard surrounded by balconies and chapels. The yard was a gathering place for travelers and merchants. Restoration work in 1964 revealed the caravanserai’s large-scale structure.

Maiden Tower - The Maiden Tower is Baku’s equivalent of the Eiffel Tower. Built in the 12th century, it served as a fortress for the Shirvanshahs. The tower’s walls are extraordinarily thick at the base, gradually narrowing towards the top. Today, the interior features old photographs and a souvenir shop, but the highlight is the rooftop viewpoint offering a panoramic view of Baku Bay and the Old City.

Miniature Books - In the Old City, we will also visit the Museum of Miniature Books (if open), located within Icheri Sheher. The museum is included in the Guinness Book of Records for having the largest collection of miniature books. The museum’s creator, Zarifa Salahova, has collected over 5,600 books from 66 countries over the past 30 years. The museum opened on April 2, 2002.

Free day in Baku

Baku - Breakfast at the hotel. No transportation service & no guide. On your free day, you can explore the shopping malls, restaurants, and famous streets of Baku city or spend your time as you wish.

Guba and Khinaliq Tour

Qecresh Bag - Qechresh is one of the largest villages in the Guba region, surrounded by forest.

State Historical, Architectural and Ethnographic Reserve Khinalig - Khinalig village is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world, located at an altitude of 2335 meters above sea level with a history spanning over 5,000 years. You will visit the world’s highest village, Khinalig.

MestDergah - On the way, we will stop to rest at the popular MesterGah waterfall.

The Guba Genocide Memorial Complex - This Memorial Complex is the first of its kind in Azerbaijan. The design is impressive, and the architecture is symbolic, carrying deep meaning. The exhibits reveal our history.

Free day in Baku

Baku - Breakfast at the hotel. No transportation service & no guide. On your free day, you can explore the shopping malls, restaurants, and famous streets of Baku city or spend your time as you wish.

Departure day.

• Entry Fees to key historical sites
• Transportation to Mud Volcano & Kish Temple
• Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
• Professional Driver & English Speaking Guide included
• Visits to Touristic Destinations Mentioned

• Personal Expenses
• Any meals
• Accommodations
• Things not marked on inclusions