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Tour Overview

Itinerary

Day1

Arrival in Baku

Arrive in Azerbaijan’s captivating capital. Settle into your city hotel and stroll the stunning seaside boulevard, taking in views of the glittering Caspian and the iconic Flame Towers. Enjoy a welcome dinner at a traditional Azeri restaurant.

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Day2

Old city Exploration

Spend the day wandering Icherisheher (Old City): climb the Maiden Tower, marvel at the Shirvanshah’s Palace, and shop for carpets and copperware in winding alleys. In the evening, enjoy tea and sweets at a historic caravanserai café.

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Day3

Modern Marvels & Culture

Visit the Heydar Aliyev Center for futuristic architecture, and stop by the Upland Park for city panoramas. Explore contemporary art galleries or take a walking tour through fashionable downtown streets before dining riverside.

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Day4

Fire Temples & Mud Volcanoes

Travel to the Absheron Peninsula to visit Ateshgah Fire Temple and the burning hillside of Yanar Dag. After a picnic lunch, join a guided excursion to Gobustan National Park to see ancient rock carvings and bubbling mud volcanoes. Overnight in a cozy Gobustan guesthouse.

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Day5

Journey to Sheki

Set out on a scenic drive through forests and foothills to Sheki. Explore the UNESCO-listed Sheki Khan’s Palace, famed for its stained glass. Learn about local silk and sweet-making, then check in to a charming mountain inn.

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Day6

Sheki & Mountain Villages

Spend the day visiting historic caravanserais and the village of Kish, home to the region’s oldest church. Meet local artisans and enjoy mountain views. Taste Sheki’s famed halva and relax in the laid-back cobbled streets.

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Day7

Return to Baku & Leisure

Return to Baku with stops at picturesque villages and markets along the way. Settle in for one last night—perhaps an Azerbaijani bathhouse visit or an open-air jazz café in the heart of the city. On the next morning, transfer to the airport, filled with vivid memories of new and ancient Azerbaijan.

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