Travelling Pants

Grand Azerbaijan: 10N/11D

Duration
10N/11D
Places
Baku 4N/Gabala 2N/Sheki 2N/Ganja 1N/Quba 1N
Package Includes
Hotel
Sightseeing
Transfer
Meal

Day Wise Itinerary

Arrival in Baku
  • Arrive at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in central Baku. After check-in and rest, proceed for a relaxed evening walk along Baku Boulevard, stretching along the Caspian Sea.
  • Enjoy views of the skyline, cafes, and fountains. Continue towards Nizami Street, the main shopping and pedestrian avenue filled with boutiques, local shops, and restaurants. Overnight stay in Baku.
Baku City Tour – Old & Modern
  • After breakfast, begin a full-day city tour of Baku. Start with Icherisheher (Old City), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Maiden Tower (entrance approx. 15 AZN), an ancient mysterious structure offering panoramic city views, followed by the Palace of the Shirvanshahs (entrance approx. 15 AZN), a royal complex showcasing medieval Azerbaijani architecture.
  • Explore old mosques, caravanserais, and narrow stone streets. Continue to the modern part of the city with a visit to the iconic Heydar Aliyev Center, a masterpiece of contemporary architecture (museum entrance varies by exhibition). In the evening, visit Martyrs’ Alley and enjoy a scenic view of the Flame Towers illuminated at night. Overnight stay in Baku.
Gobustan & Absheron Peninsula
  • After breakfast, drive to Gobustan National Park, home to prehistoric rock carvings dating back over 40,000 years (museum & site entrance approx. 10–15 AZN).
  • Continue to the nearby Mud Volcanoes, a rare natural phenomenon unique to Azerbaijan. Later, proceed towards the Absheron Peninsula to visit Ateshgah Fire Temple, an ancient Zoroastrian–Hindu fire worship site (entrance approx. 15 AZN), followed by Yanardag (Burning Mountain) where natural gas flames burn continuously (entrance approx. 9 AZN).
  • Return to Baku in the evening. Overnight stay in Baku.
Baku to Gabala (Mountain Region)
  • After breakfast, check out and proceed by road to Gabala, one of Azerbaijan’s most scenic mountain destinations (approx. 3–4 hours drive).
  • Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. Later visit Nohur Lake, surrounded by forests and mountains, perfect for photography and leisure.
  • Evening at free disposal to enjoy the cool mountain climate. Overnight stay in Gabala.
Gabala Sightseeing
  • After breakfast, proceed for a full-day Gabala sightseeing tour. Visit Tufandag Mountain Resort and enjoy a cable car ride offering breathtaking panoramic views (cable car ticket payable directly).
  • Later, visit the Yeddi Gozel (Seven Beauties) Waterfall, reached by a short walk through forested paths (entrance approx. 5 AZN).
  • Optional visit to Gabaland Theme Park for families. Return to hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Gabala.
Gabala to Sheki
  • After breakfast, check out and drive to the historic town of Sheki (approx. 1.5 hours). On arrival, visit the magnificent Sheki Khan’s Palace, famous for its hand-made stained glass and frescoes (entrance approx. 9 AZN).
  • Explore the historic Upper and Lower Caravanserais, once important Silk Road inns. Walk through the old town streets and local markets.
  • Check in to your hotel and enjoy a peaceful evening. Overnight stay in Sheki.
Sheki & Kish Village
  • After breakfast, continue sightseeing in and around Sheki. Visit the Kish Albanian Church, one of the oldest Christian churches in the Caucasus region (entrance approx. 9 AZN).
  • Later, visit the Sheki History Museum to understand the region’s cultural heritage. Enjoy free time for shopping local sweets and handicrafts. Overnight stay in Sheki.
Sheki to Ganja
  • After breakfast, check out and drive to Ganja, Azerbaijan’s second-largest city (approx. 3–4 hours). On arrival, visit the Nizami Mausoleum, dedicated to the famous poet Nizami Ganjavi.
  • Continue to the Heydar Aliyev Park Complex, one of the largest urban parks in the country. Visit the unique Bottle House, decorated entirely with glass bottles. Check in to hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Ganja.
Ganja to Baku
  • After breakfast, check out and return to Baku by road (approx. 4–5 hours).
  • Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. Evening free for shopping, leisure, or optional visits to the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum or Museum of Modern Art (entrance payable directly). Overnight stay in Baku.
Baku to Quba (Optional Extension)
  • After breakfast, drive north to Quba (approx. 2–2.5 hours). Visit the scenic countryside, apple orchards, and local markets. Continue by mountain road to Khinalug Village, one of the oldest continuously inhabited mountain villages in the world, offering dramatic landscapes and unique culture. Return to Quba and check in to hotel. Overnight stay in Quba.
Quba to Baku & Departure
  • After breakfast, drive back to Baku. Depending on flight timing, enjoy last-minute shopping or leisure before transfer to the airport for departure.

Inclusions

  • Private tour for you and your group.
  • 14 nights accommodation at a hotel or similar
  • Tours as per above mentioned itinerary [PVT / SIC]
  • Daily breakfast
  • English-speaking driver
  • Entry fees as per itinerary

Exclusions

  • International Flight (Return)
  • GST & TCS
  • Visa and Insurance
  • Tipping and Personal Expenses
  • Meals (lunch, dinner): $ 10 - 15 / meal (without transfer)
  • Guide
  • Luggage van (if needed)
  • Extra hour transport at $ 20 - 40 / hour
  • Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions

General Question

Your passport is essential for all international travel. Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality, your destination country, the purpose of your visit (tourism, work, study), and the length of your stay. Always check the official government travel website of your destination country well in advance of your trip.

Pack all essentials and valuables: passport, wallet/money, electronics, prescription medications, a change of clothes (in case of checked luggage delay), and any necessary chargers. This ensures you have what you need even if your checked bag is lost or delayed. Remember to follow airline restrictions on liquids.