4 nights 5 days Baku Tour
Highlights
- Explore a mix of old and new, getting an in-depth introduction to both modern and traditional sides of the city
- Explore the Flame Towers all lit-up, and visit seaside-facing Flag Square, one of the tallest flagpoles in the world
- Explore the centuries-old historic walled center, Shirvanshah’s Palace, Maiden Tower and more attractions
- See the prehistoric petroglyphs at Gobustan National Park, learn about the mud volcanoes and their healing properties
Overview
Experience the culture and nature of the “Land of Fire” by visiting the Old City of Baku. The most popular places such as Mud Volcanoes, Fire Temple and more will be visited. Real Caucasian traditions and gastronomy will make You remember this trip forever.
- Day 1 - Baku Lights night tour
Cover the highlights of Baku on this after-hours evening tour, which shows you the glittering lights of the city after dark. Explore a mix of old and new, getting an in-depth introduction to both modern and traditional sides of the city. Highlights include a look at Flame Towers all lit-up, and a visit to seaside-facing Flag Square, one of the tallest flagpoles in the world.
Tour Program:Pickup from hotel
National Gymnastic Arena
Baku Olympic Stadium
Heydar Aliyev Center
National Boulevard Baku
Flag Square
Crystal Hall
Highland Park
Alley of Martyrs
Flame Towers
Drop-off to hotel - Day 2 - Baku City Tour (Walking)
Tour to Old City Baku and around: The ideal introduction to Baku, this action-packed tour takes you to the many of Azerbaijan’s most fascinating locations in Baku centrum. Explore the centuries-old historic walled center, Shirvanshah’s Palace, Maiden Tower, marvel at a city-wide panorama from Highland Park, and get a peek at tiny manuscripts at the Miniature Books Museum.
Tour Program:
Tour in Old City Baku (Icherisheher)
Shirvanshah Palace
Miniature Book Museum
Maiden Tower
Highland Park, Alley of Martyrs - Day 3 - Day Trip Baku GROUP Tour
Discover all that Baku and its surroundings have to offer on this full-day tour. See the prehistoric petroglyphs at Gobustan National Park, learn about the mud volcanoes and their healing properties, visit the Zoroastrian fire temple of Ateshgah, explore the fire mountain of Yanardag, and admire the architecture of Baku's modern city center. This tour includes a tour guide and transportation to all of the sights from your hotel.
Tour Program:
Pickup from hotel
Mud Volcanoes: a whole family of ‘geologically flatulent’ little conical mounds that erupt with thick, cold, grey mud
Gobustan National Park: Cave Paintings exploring the history of times up to 40.000 years.
Lunch: Local restaurant serving traditional food
Ateshgah: “Fire Temple of Baku”. A castle-like religious temple based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the Zoroastrian place of worship
Yanardagh “Burning Mountain”
Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center: Has an amazing design, and one of the symbols of Baku City
Drop-off to hotel - Day 4 - Gabala & Shamakhi GROUP Tour
Azerbaijan’s top provincial holiday centre, Gabala is a string of flashy new hotels and a burgeoning ski resort spread up into the foothills of some glorious forested mountains.
Tour Program:
Pickup from hotel
Visit to Shamakhi
Juma Mosque. The first mosque in all Caucasus and in Azerbaijan
Maraza village. Visit to Sufi Dervish Mousaleum “Diri Baba” (Optional)
Lunch (forest restaurant serving traditional food)
Nohurgol Lake: The lake is surrounded by a forest. You can walk around or sail on a boat*
Yeddi Gozel Waterfall “Seven Beauties Waterfall”. Located 4 km away from the center of Gabala city, in the village of Vandam
Tufandag: one of the longest teleferic of the world. Whether for skiing or just for memorable summer views of the Alpine scenery behind Gabala, jump aboard the Tufandag network of four cable cars
Drive back to Baku. Drop-off to hotel - Day 5 - Departure
Check-out from the hotel. Pickup from hotel, and transfer to Heydar Aliyev airport (GYD).
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- All entrance fees
- Tour guide
- Transportation service according to the program
- Transportation to Azerbaijan (Flight or Bus ticket)
- Hotel accommodation
- Catering