Azerbaijan · Archaeology

3 Nights Private Heritage Tour from Baku to Gobustan’s Origins

4 Days Round trip from Baku Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private 4-day heritage journey through Baku and Gobustan
  • 02 Explore Baku’s Old City, including the Maiden Tower and Palace of the Shirvanshahs
  • 03 See modern landmarks such as the Heydar Aliyev Center and Flame Towers
  • 04 Enjoy panoramic city views from Highland Park
  • 05 Visit Baku Boulevard, the Carpet Museum, Little Venice, Nizami Street, and Fountain Square
  • 06 Discover prehistoric petroglyphs at Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve
  • 07 Experience Gobustan Museum and the area’s bubbling mud volcanoes
  • 08 Includes airport transfers and private transportation throughout the itinerary

Discover Azerbaijan’s capital on a private 4-day journey that blends Baku’s historic heart with its striking modern skyline. Explore the Old City, waterfront landmarks, cultural icons, and panoramic viewpoints, then head beyond the capital to Gobustan to experience prehistoric rock art, museum exhibits, and the region’s famous mud volcanoes.

With guided sightseeing, private transportation, and airport transfers included, this itinerary is designed for a smooth and well-paced stay. Depending on the option selected, the tour can also include accommodation, breakfasts, dinners, and entrance fees for key attractions.

Discover Azerbaijan’s capital on a private 4-day journey that blends Baku’s historic heart with its striking modern skyline.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Baku, Gobustan National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival + Panoramic Evening TourIn the 1st day, after greeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel, guests will discover the special beauty of Baku in the evening from different view and see panoramic perspectives of Baku from Highland Park and the main attractions such as Heydar Aliyev Cultural center, Baku Conference center, Boulevard, Little Venice, Carpet Museum, Flame Towers: -Pick up from Heydar Aliyev International Airport -Transfer to the hotel and check in process -Free time at the hotelAfter having a rest at the hotel, we start our night tour and Vvsit Highland Park (3 Flame Towers, Martyrs' Lane, Eternal Flame Monument), See Baku Crystal Hall, Flag Square, Baku Ferris Wheel. Tour ends and drop off guests to the hotel and overnight in Baku

2
Day 02

Baku City tourThe 2nd day covers past, present, and future of Baku. This guided city tour will take the guests to Azerbaijan’s most fascinating locations such as Old City (Icherisheher), Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, Highland Park and Baku Boulevard to learn about the evolution of the city from the 5th century through the Soviet era and on to independence: -Start from Old City -House of Baku Khans, Multani Caravansarai, Maiden Tower, St. Bartholomew Church, Juma Mosque, Muhammad Mosque, Aga Mikayil Bath House, Miniature Books Museum, Palace of the Shirvanshahs etc.Tour continues to Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center.Heading to Baku Boulevard and visit Carpet Museum & Little VeniceOur last point for this day is Nizami Street, Fountain Square and drop off the guests to the hotel and overnight in Baku

3
Day 03

Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes TourThe 3rd day tour concerns the lifestyle of prehistoric people dating back to thousand years and learn the history of hand drawing petroglyphs in Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve, the bubbling Mud volcanoes: -Pick up from the hotel -Gobustan Museum -Gobustan Petroglyphs -Mud volcanoes -Free activity choice within Baku city center area -Return Back & Drop off the hotel

General Tour duration is 6-8 hours for this day together with driving distance visiting sightseiings

4
Day 04

Transfer to the AirportCheck-out from the hotel Pickup from hotel and transfer to airport

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Baku 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Roundtrip transfer from the Airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the Airport
  • Comfortable Transportation during the 4 days tour itinerary
  • English Speaking Tour Guide
  • A bottle of water per day per person
  • Accommodation - 3 nights in Baku at 4* Hotel on DBL room basis (if All Inclusive option selected)
  • Daily buffet breakfast at the hotels on DBL room basis (if All Inclusive option selected)
  • 3 dinners with mix of buffet and local restaurants (if All Inclusive option selected)
  • All Entrance Fees (if the 'Included Entry Tickets' or 'All Inclusive' option selected)

What's Not Included

Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Guests must be ready in hotel lobby or arranged meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick up time.
  • Travelers are advised to review the Inclusions section in detail, as three pricing tiers are available based on the scope of services provided. The first option includes a guide and driver, with entry tickets excluded. The second option (Included Entry Tickets) comprises a guide, driver and entry tickets included. The third option, labeled 'All Inclusive,' encompasses all services and additional amenities offered within the tour package.
  • As specified in the Inclusions section, all entrance tickets are provided if either the 'Included Entry Tickets' or 'All Inclusive' package option is selected. Entry admissions cover access to the following cultural, historical, and natural sites: Shirvanshah Palace, Maiden Tower, Carpet Museum, Heydar Aliyev Center, Gobustan Museum and Mud Volcanoes.
  • As this is a Multi day tour package and tour starts with picking up from the Airport, The trip includes round way Airport to Hotel Transfer in Baku (Pick-up from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport -GYD and Drop-off to Any accommodations in Baku) and Hotel to Airport Transfer in Baku (Pick-up from Any accommodations in Baku and Drop-off to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport –GYD)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Baku, AZ
Tour start
Baku, AZ
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Baku.

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