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Dive into an extraordinary 2-day journey combining Shamkir's 19th-century German heritage with the untamed beauty of Gadabay. Experience adrenaline-fueled UAZ off-road adventures to waterfalls and ancient Albanian monasteries, capped by a magical night of UNESCO-recognized live Ashiq music in an authentic village house. Your guide, Musa, is the official guardian of local historical sites, offering unparalleled expert insight and ensuring your safety as an experienced mountaineer and hunter. Travel with Musa to discover the region's soul.

The tour starts at the Maiden Tower – the symbol of Baku. During the next 2 hours, we’ll walk through the Old City and visit nearby historical places. The program includes all must-see spots in the Old City, as well as historical buildings dating from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. As a bonus to the tour, you will have a chance to see the great view of Baku from Highland Park. I will be happy to adapt the tour to suit your needs and interests. A total of 3 hours needs to make happen this tour. The tour time is elastic according to or guest needs.

In this 6 to 7 hours excursion, we will visit captivating Shamakhi's history and explore ancient city, landscapes, the first Alpaca farm of Azerbaijan to get incredible impressions of communication with cute Alpacas. After visiting Alpaca, you will discover the vineyards in the village of Meysari, known for its vine-growing and winemaking traditions. Here you will get opportunity to walk through luxury vineyards, descend into wine cellars, get acquainted with the technology and traditions of production of Azerbaijani wines and savor the uniqueness of the drinks. Take a break from the urban hustle and bustle from Baku. Spend a day discovering the beautiful nature and ancient historical places. Make unforgettable memories in nature and old culture center of Azerbaijan. Savor the first locally made organic wines in Meysari village in Shamakhi. Experience all types of wine grown in Azerbaijan

During 5 Days you will be acquainted with History, Culture, Tradition, Cuisine and breathtaking view & nature of Azerbaijan! In Baku city tour you will enjoy both modern & old Baku, and will rest near Caspian Sea Baku Boulevard. You will get information about the history of Azerbaijan, and will see the petroglyphs over the Gobustan Rocks that belongs to even stone age...You will see Yanardagh- Burning Mountain that is the unique in the world, the fire of that mountains burn in all seasons even in rainy & snowy weather, and if you heard about ancient religion- Zoroastrianism -you will the their temple that locates in Surakhani, If you are nature lovers too it is great choice for your, because Gabala is one of the beautiful regions of Azerbaijan. Forest, Waterfall, Lake, Mountain..

• Explore Baku’s blend of ancient and modern landmarks, including the Old City, Maiden Tower, Flame Towers, and Heydar Aliyev Center (photo stop). • Enjoy a boat ride through Little Venice (ticket included) and try delicious Azerbaijani cuisine. • Visit Shamakhi’s historic Juma Mosque, Seven Domes Mausoleum, and the Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory. • Head to Gabala for stunning views from Tufandag Mountain Resort, a cable car ride, and optional activities like paragliding and quad biking. • Relax at Nohur Lake with a boat ride and enjoy fun at Gabaland Amusement Park. • Experience both Shamakhi and Gabala with overnight stays for a complete nature and culture tour.

Baku, the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest commercial, cultural and scientific center in the Caucasus region, and the largest port on the Caspian Sea. Sheki is one of the most famous and ancient places of Azerbaijan. Situated 700 m (2297 ft.) above sea level like an amphitheater surrounded by the mountains and forests of oak trees, this ancient city was long famed as a silk Centre and an important stop on the Great Silk Route

This tour is for those who value time, quality, depth and want to experience the best of Azerbaijan. Discover Azerbaijan’s top highlights in just 4 days with this premium Baku-based tour featuring guided access to the city’s architectural icons, the ancient rock carvings of Gobustan, mud volcanoes, sacred fire temples and a choice of full-day excursions to either the mountain lakes and waterfalls of Gabala or the alpine scenery of Shahdag via Guba and Gusar. Ideal for travelers seeking maximum experience in minimum time.

We promise you an unforgettable 5-day, 4-night summer tour experience in Azerbaijan, tailored for families, couples, and travelers eager to discover new places, delve into history, and immerse themselves in nature's wonders. Upon your arrival in Baku, our dedicated guide will warmly welcome you and provide comfortable transportation to your hotel. Throughout your journey, you'll explore diverse and captivating regions such as Gabala, Absheron, and Gobustan. These destinations offer rich historical sites, breathtaking landscapes, and opportunities to connect with Azerbaijan's cultural heritage. Whether you're exploring ancient rock carvings in Gobustan, enjoying the serene beauty of Gabala's forests and lakes, or discovering the unique mud volcanoes of Absheron, each day promises a blend of discovery and relaxation. This tour is crafted to ensure that every moment is filled with wonder and that your experience in Azerbaijan is truly exceptional.

Discover the rich history and culture of Azerbaijan, where ancient traditions meet timeless landmarks. With a guide leading the way, you’ll visit three incredible sites that showcase the region’s heritage. Marvel at ancient artifacts at the Gala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex and explore the towering fortifications of the Mardakan Castle. Finally, experience the unique natural wonder of Yanar Dag, the mesmerizing “burning mountain” that has captivated visitors for centuries.

Discover the best that Azerbaijan has to offer when you embark on this 9-day tour that begins in Baku and ends in Tbilisi, Georgia. With a private guide, visit several highlights including Shamakhi, Qabala, and Shekhi in Azerbaijan and Sighnagi and Tbilisi in Georgia. With accommodation, entrance fees, and guided tours included, all you have to do is sit back and relax.

Sheki city has a rich history the real atmosphere of authentic Azerbaijani town can be discovered here. Despite the many historical and architectural attractions, tourists here also enjoy strolling along the narrow streets with tiny houses famous for their red tile and carved wooden gates. Numerous historical monuments of medieval architecture that have reached us from the depth of the history remained in the vicinity of Sheki. They include fortresses, watch towers, churches and ruins of monasteries dated to the period of Caucasian Albania.

Sheki has always played a significant role in in the art and architecture of Azerbaijan. Numerous historical monuments of medieval architecture that have reached us from the depth of the history remained in the vicinity of Sheki. They include fortresses, watch towers, churches and ruins of monasteries dated to the period of Caucasian Albania. Sheki was a significant center of silk production of the whole Caucasus.

A structured 5-day program covering Azerbaijan’s key cultural, historical, and natural zones. Includes private airport transfers, upscale accommodation, and professionally guided excursions across multiple regions. Begin with panoramic views from Highland Park, then explore Baku’s Old City with the Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs’ Palace, and historic mosques. Visit the Heydar Aliyev Center, National Carpet Museum, Baku Boulevard, and Nizami Street for modern city life. Day three explores Gobustan’s UNESCO-listed petroglyphs, mud volcanoes, and fire heritage sites including Ateshgah Temple and Yanar Dag. Day four offers a choice of routes: Gabala for lakes, waterfalls, and alpine cable cars; or Guba–Shahdag for forest scenery, mountain lakes, and a year-round resort. The tour ends with a private airport transfer, offering efficient pacing across city, heritage, and mountain landscapes in a premium-format itinerary.

In the State Historical-Artistic Reserve Gobustan, one can also see the sites of the first people, remnants of a large prehistoric cromlech and other testimonies about the inhabitants of the region of the Stone Age and subsequent periods. Mud volcanoes are closely associated with hydrocarbon and petrochemical stores underground, hence the gas trying to escape to the surface.

Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape is a hill and mountain site occupying the southeast end of the Big Caucasian Ridge in Azerbaijan.Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape consists in more than 6000 petroglyphs, shelters, ancient settlements, burial sites and sacred sites. Gobustan has outstanding universal value for the quality and density of its rock art engravings. The show how humans lived in this area by developing cultural and physiological behaviour adapted to the harsh climate, their vestiges date back to several hundreds of thousands of years.

Travel along the shores of the Caspian Sea to the volcanic desert of Gobustan, where rocks showcasing more than 4,000 rock drawings left by artists of the Neolithic period stand amid the mountains. Explore the Absheron Peninsula, home to Yanardag (Flaming Mountain) and Ateshgah - Fire Temple of the fire worshippers.

In Azerbaijan, every region has its own uniqueness. Explore Azerbaijan with this magnificent tour to have unforgettable positive lifetime memories that will stay with you forever. Our tour will take you to the west part of the country. On our way we will visit most touristic attractions and sights, exploring Azerbaijan from east to west. We will have one night stay in Shaki city, in 4 star hotel.

We will pickup you from hotel at the early morning and will take you to Quba region, Krasnaya Sloboda Village, 165 km away from Baku with driver and professional guide. This tour is unique, because you will learn how Azeri people are tolerant to all nations and religions. Thus, a settlement of a large numbers of Jewish citizens was organized without fear of discrimination, retribution, or clashes with neighboring towns and states. Today, seven synagogues have been preserved. They are all built of bricks, and the larger ones are decorated with onion domes.

Minimum two persons. Included: Stay three days in The King Hotel Baku 5* Personal Driver(Mercedes Vito) Guide Baku City Tour Absheron Peninsula Tour

Day 1: -Transfer from Baku to Sheki On the way we will visit: -Diri Baba Mausoleum - a mausoleum that built 1402 for a holy person and still attracts locals as a pilgrimage place. -Juma Mosque Shamakhi - The oldest and largest mosque in Azerbaijan, Shamakhi Juma, according to the legend was built in the 8th century when Shamakhi was chosen as residence by an Arabian caliph. The initial Arabian inscription on the portal of the mosque said that the mosque had constructed in 743 -Lunch at Nohurgol Lake -Arrival to Sheki city -Sheki Khans Palace tour -Having dinner at local cuisine restaurant in Sheki -Try national sweet of Sheki - Sheki Pakhlava -Drop off to the wooden cottage hotel at the forest of Sheki Day 2: -Have breakfast at beautiful nature with the music of birds -Visit Albanian Church at Kish village -Transfer to Qax city -Visit Sumuq Qala fortress -Visit Mamirli Waterfall -Visit Organic Garden in Sheki -Transfer back to Baku city

Spend fascinating days discovering the wonders of Baku! Embarking daily from your hotel in Baku, this 4-day tour takes you to the best places that the city has to offer. Experience the capital’s diversity and learn about local history and culture through must-do excursions to popular attractions and museums. Also, don’t miss the opportunity to taste Azerbaijan’s traditional cuisine and its rich variety.

5 Nights 6 Days in Azerbaijan unveil a journey where history, culture and nature converge in a single immersive experience. Explore the modern elegance of Baku with its iconic Flame Towers, Martyrs’ Lane and panoramic cityscapes along Highland Park and Baku Boulevard. Witness the living heritage of the Old City with ancient mosques, majestic palaces and the intricate artistry of the Carpet Museum. Venture beyond the capital to Gabala’s serene lakes, cascading waterfalls and the thrill of Tufandag Mountain Cable Car or choose the northern landscapes of Guba and Shahdag with forested trails, mountain peaks and crystal-clear lakes. Encounter the timeless mystique of Gobustan’s petroglyphs, steaming mud volcanoes and the fiery allure of Ateshgah-Fire Temple and Yanardag Burning Mountain. Every transfer and excursion is guided with precision, maximizing comfort and insight across Azerbaijan’s most celebrated landmarks.

Old City Walking tour will help you to discover The Old City of Baku and to get as a lot of information about its history and buildings inside. Settlement in Icheri Sheher, which has been in the forefront of the Caspian for centuries, began during the Bronze Age. It is believed that people have been attracted to the area by its natural oil and salt reserves, as well as its favorable location along the coast.

Experience the wonders of Gobustan and Atesha in just one day during this Yanara tour. Explore the captivating Gobustan Rock Art at the Gobustan Preserve in Azerbaijan, and discover over 6,000 ancient petroglyphs dating back 40,000 years, depicting scenes of life and rituals from prehistoric times. Uncover the rich history of this region just a short drive away from Baku.