Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Baku
You'll meet your GuidedAzerbaijan representative at the airport with a welcoming sign and head to your hotel by car. They'll walk through what to expect during your tours and answer questions about the days ahead. You have round-the-clock support if anything comes up.
- Start point
- Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), Mardakan Hwy, Baku Azerbaijan (Arrival Hall)
- Day 2
Baku City Tour
Starting after breakfast, you'll check out Baku's key spots beginning at Highland Park where you can see the Flame Towers and other landmarks from above. From there, walk through Martyrs' Lane down to the 40 Stairs, then spend time strolling Baku Boulevard past the Carpet Museum and Mini Venice. Next you'll wander the Old City's Double Gates, historic structures, Juma Mosque, and Maiden Tower. The Miniature Book Museum comes next, followed by Shirvanshahs' Palace. Finish with a walk down Nizami Street checking out shops and Fountain Square.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Highland Park visit with panoramic city views
- Walk through Martyrs' Lane
- Baku Boulevard stroll with views of Carpet Museum and Mini Venice
- Old City Walking Tour including Double Gates, Chain House, Sailor House, Cat House, Bukhara Caravanserai, Multani Caravanserai, Juma Mosque, and Maiden Tower
- Miniature Book Museum visit
- Shirvanshahs' Palace visit
- Nizami Street walk
Landmarks Highland Park Flame Towers Parliament Building State TV Channel Building and Broadcast Tower Martyrs' Lane Crystal Hall National Flag Square 40 Stairs Baku Boulevard Carpet Museum Mini Venice Azneft Square Double Gates Chain House Sailor House Cat House Bukhara Caravanserai Multani Caravanserai Juma Mosque Maiden Tower Miniature Book Museum Shirvanshahs' Palace Nizami Street Fountain Square 
- Day 3
Gobustan, Mud Volcanoes, and Fire Temple
After your hotel pickup, head 56 km out to Gobustan Archaeological Monument to see the rock carvings and paintings from ancient times. You'll check out the museum first, then drive to Rock Mountain to walk through the petroglyphs. Next comes a Soviet Lada transfer to the Mud Volcanoes where you can explore for about 20 minutes and collect samples if you want. Then you'll stop at Fire Temple with its natural eternal flames from the 1700s, plus Bibiheybet Mosque and the historic 1846 oil well. End the day at Fire Mountain, where flames have burned naturally for centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Gobustan Museum visit
- Rock Mountain carvings viewing
- Mud Volcanoes exploration
- Fire Temple (Ateshgah) visit
- Bibiheybet Mosque visit
- First Industrial Oil Well viewing
- Fire Mountain visit
Optional Activities
- Mud collection from volcanoes (bring strong plastic bags)
Landmarks Gobustan Gobustan Museum Rock Mountain Mud Volcanoes Fire Temple Ateshgah Bibiheybet Mosque First Industrial Oil Well Fire Mountain - Day 4
Shamakhi and Lahij Village
Leave early after breakfast and drive toward Shamakhi City, stopping at Diri Baba Mausoleum along the way. In Shamakhi you'll tour the Juma Mosque from 743 AD and 7 Gumbez royal graveyard. Continue northwest to Lahij Village where you can see traditional copper workshops and well-kept architecture. You'll pass by Nohur Lake before reaching your hotel in Qabala.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Diri Baba Mausoleum visit
- Shamakhi Juma Mosque visit
- 7 Gumbez Mausoleum visit
- Lahij Village exploration and shopping
- Nohur Lake stop
Optional Activities
- Handmade copper product purchases in Lahij Village
Landmarks Diri Baba Mausoleum Shamakhi City Shamakhi Juma Mosque 7 Gumbez Mausoleum Lahij Village Nohur Lake 
- Day 5
Tufandagh Mountain Resort and Sheki
After breakfast and checkout, head to Tufandagh Mountain Resort for a cable car ride up 1,609 meters with clear views (paragliding available for extra cost). Continue to Sheki where you'll tour the Khans' Palace built in 1762 and explore its unique construction. Check out the old Russian prison now used by local craftspeople and visit the Upper Caravanserai. Stop by Sheki Albanian Church in Kish Village before settling in for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tufandagh Mountain Resort cable car ride up 1,609 meters
- Sheki Khans' Palace visit
- Russian prison workshop visit
- Upper Caravanserai visit
- Sheki Albanian Church visit
Optional Activities
- Paragliding services at Tufandagh Mountain Resort (extra payment required)
Landmarks Tufandagh Mountain Resort Sheki Khans' Palace Upper Caravanserai Sheki Albanian Church Kish Village 
- Day 6
Ganja and Goygol Lake
After breakfast and checkout, drive to Ganja and visit Nizami Ganjavi's Mausoleum, then continue to Goygol at 1,500 meters altitude. On the route you'll see a house made of bottles and an old German settlement. Spend time at the blue lake, then head back to Baku.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mausoleum of Nizami Ganjavi visit
- Goygol (Blue Lake) visit
Optional Activities
- House made of bottles viewing
- 19th century German settlement viewing
Landmarks Mausoleum of Nizami Ganjavi Goygol Blue Lake - Day 7
Guba and Khinalig Village
Your driver picks you up after breakfast for the Guba-Khinalig tour. First you'll visit Qadim Quba carpet factory to watch traditional weaving, then drive north to Khinalig Village at 2,350 meters where locals invite you for tea and pastries in their homes. Later you'll see the Red Village with its Jewish community, including the synagogue and traditional bathhouse. Check out Qachrash forest before heading back to Baku.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Local tea and pastries in Khinalig Village)
Included Activities
- Handmade Carpet Factory "Qadim Quba" visit
- Khinalig Village exploration
- Local tea and pastries experience in Khinalig
- Qachrash forest viewing
- Red Village visit
- Synagogue viewing
- Jewish Religious School viewing
- Religious Rainwater Bathhouse viewing
Landmarks Guba Handmade Carpet Factory Qadim Quba Khinalig Village Qachrash Forest Red Village Synagogue Jewish Religious School Religious Rainwater Bathhouse 
- Day 8
Departure from Baku
After checking out, your driver transfers you to the airport about 2.5 hours before your flight departs.
- End point
- Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), Mardakan Hwy, Baku Azerbaijan (Departure Hall)
