Azerbaijan · City Tours

4-Day Baku and Gobustan Tour with Old City and Fire Temple

4 Days Round trip from Baku Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover Baku's blend of modern architecture and historic Old City landmarks
02 Visit the UNESCO-listed Palace of the Shirvanshahs and the 12th-century Maiden Tower
03 Explore Gobustan's petroglyphs, museum, and dramatic mud volcanoes
04 See the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanardag Burning Mountain

Explore Azerbaijan on a 4-day journey based in Baku, discovering the capital's modern landmarks and historic Old City alongside the country's remarkable natural and cultural heritage. Visit highlights such as the Flame Towers, Little Venice, the Heydar Aliyev Center, the Carpet Museum, Maiden Tower, and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs before heading to Gobustan and Absheron. Along the way, see the mud volcanoes, petroglyphs, Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanardag, the famous Burning Mountain.

Explore Azerbaijan on a 4-day journey based in Baku, discovering the capital's modern landmarks and historic Old City alongside the country's remarkable natural and cultural heritage.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Baku, Gobustan National Park, Absheron

Languages Arabic, English, Russian, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Baku

Arrive at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

Day 02

Baku City and Old City Tour

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel at 08:00 am and start the Baku City Tour at 10:00 am, visiting the following places:
- Flame Towers - a trio of skyscrapers in the city.
- Highland Park - enjoy a panoramic view from the highest park in the city.
- Carpet Museum - displays Azerbaijani carpets and rugs.
- Little Venice - a Venice-themed national park.
- Heydar Aliyev Center - designed by the Iraqi-British architect and famous for its architecture.
- Architectural buildings of the city - visit historical buildings on Nizami Street.
- Icheri Sheher - visit the Old City in Baku.
- Maiden Tower - the monument built in the 12th century in the Old City.
- Shirvanshah's Palace - declared by UNESCO as one of the pearls of Azerbaijan.

Day 03

Gobustan and Absheron Tour

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel at 08:00 and begin the tour at 09:00, covering the following places:
- Mud Volcanoes - known to have begun their activity 25 million years ago.
- Gobustan Museum - a rock art cultural landscape.
- Gobustan National Park - home to caves with petroglyphs.
- Bibi-Heybat Mosque - built in 1990 as a recreation of a monument built in the 13th century.
- Ateshgah - the famous fire temple in the city.
- Yanardag - known as the Burning Mountain.
Head to the hotel and finish the day.

Day 04

Departure from Baku

Rise for breakfast at the hotel at 08:00 and leave from the hotel for the airport.

Where this trip takes you

Flame Towers, Maiden Tower, Mud Volcanoes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Baku 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Airport transfers
Private tours
English-speaking driver
Entrance fee to Gobustan National Park, Yanardag, and Ateshgah
Extra car to the Mud Volcanoes
0.5 l bottled water every day

What's Not Included

E-visa and flight tickets
Accommodation
Breakfast
Lunch, dinner, and beverages
Entrance fees to additional museums
Extra activities

Know before you go

Azerbaijan - 3 Nights 4 Days: Discovering the land and its people is a new and unique experience. It takes you on a different journey every time and opens the mind to see something new. When people share time with us, we reveal many mysteries. See how life can be when you let your curiosity flourish. Azerbaijan will unleash the explorer within you.
Vehicle Type:
Sedan up to 3 people.
Minivan (Mercedes Vito) - up to 6 people.
Minibus (Mercedes Sprinter) - 7 and more people.
Note:
The total price can change due to the number of guests.
The itinerary can change due to the guests' choice.
Hotels are available only on request, and the guide/driver has not included any hotels.