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4 Nights Private Azerbaijan Tour from Baku to Gabala’s Highlands

5 Days Round trip from Baku Easy pace

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Multiple-day-tour-3 nights-4 days-Azerbaijan Tour-Baku Boulevard, Carpet Museum, Little Venice-Nizami Street-Fountain Square-Visit Shamakhi-Juma Mosque -The first Mosque of Azerbaijan-Drive to Gabala

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private 5-day tour across Baku and Azerbaijan’s scenic regions
02 See Baku by night from Highland Park and panoramic viewpoints
03 Explore the Old City, Baku Boulevard, and Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center
04 Visit Gobustan Museum, prehistoric petroglyphs, and mud volcanoes
05 Choose between the Shamakhi-Gabala route or the Guba-Gusar Shahdag route
06 Discover landmarks including Juma Mosque, Nohur Lake, and Seven Beauty Waterfall
07 Ride the cable car at Tufandag or Shahdag, depending on your selected route
08 Includes private transport and roundtrip airport transfers

Discover Azerbaijan on a private 5-day journey that blends Baku’s historic landmarks, modern architecture, and striking natural scenery. Begin with panoramic evening views over the capital, then explore the contrasts of the Old City, Highland Park, Baku Boulevard, and the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center before heading to Gobustan to see ancient petroglyphs and famous mud volcanoes.

Your adventure continues beyond the capital with a choice of regional day tour: travel through Shamakhi to Gabala for Juma Mosque, Seven Beauty Waterfall, Nohur Lake, and Tufandag Mountain Resort, or choose the Guba and Gusar Shahdag route for mountain landscapes, forest scenery, and Shahdag Mountain Resort. With private transport, guided touring, and airport transfers included, this itinerary offers a comfortable way to experience Azerbaijan’s culture, history, and highland beauty.

Discover Azerbaijan on a private 5-day journey that blends Baku’s historic landmarks, modern architecture, and striking natural scenery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Baku, Quba, Gobustan National Park, Qusar, Qabala, Shamakhi, Shahdag National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrive in Baku + Baku Lights Night Panoramic 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 hotelEvening Panoramic tour starts by visiting Highland Park (3 Flame Towers, Martyrs' Lane, Eternal Flame Monument). See Baku Crystal Hall, Flag Square, Baku Ferris Wheel. Drop off the hotel and overnight in Baku

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. We start from Old City and visit 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 CenterNext stop is Baku Boulevard. Guests will visit Carpet Museum and Little VeniceLast planned visit is Nizami Street, Fountain Square. Tour ends up here and drop off the hotel and overnight in Baku

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 PetroglyphsTour continues to Gobustan Mud volcanoes. We return back to the city center and give free activity choice to the guests within Baku city center area. Tour is completed and return back to drop off the hotel and overnight in Baku

Day 04

Shamakhi and Gabala Tour or Guba & Gusar Shahdag TourThe 4th day tour to regions is considered the most ideal choice for nature and history lovers. All of them have different features and activities in each season. This tour is the choice for those who love snow scenery and activities in winter and those who want greenery and cool weather in other seasons. In this day, we offer 2 choices: Shamakhi - Gabala Tour or Guba & Gusar Shahdag Tour: -Pick up from the hotel in Baku -Visit Shamakhi -Juma Mosque -The first Mosque of AzerbaijanDrive to Gabala and visit Seven Beauty Waterfall (Yeddi Gozel)Next stop is Nohur Lake in GabalaLast planned destination is  Tufandag Mountain Resort. Guests will take the Cable Car ride here. Tour ends up and return Back to Baku & Drop off the hotel. Overnight in BakuOr we offer the 2nd choice of Guba & Gusar Shahdag Tour for the 4th day of the tour instead of Shamakhi and Gabala Tour. If the 2nd option is choosen, tour itinerary will be as follows: -Pick up from the hotel in Baku -Besh Barmag Mountain -Qechresh Forest -Chenlibel Lake -Shahdag Mountain Resort -Return Back to Baku & Drop off the hotel -Overnight in Baku

Day 05

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 7 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Roundtrip Airport Transfer from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the airport
Comfortable Transportation during the tour days
English Speaking Tour Guide
A bottle of water per person per day
Accommodation - 4 nights in Baku at 4* Hotel on DBL room basis (if All Inclusive option selected)
Daily buffet breakfast at the hotels (if All Inclusive option selected)
4 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 to be ready in hotel lobby or arranged meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick up time.
Day 4 features alternative routes. After booking confirmation, the chosen experience will be planned and integrated into the program.
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, Gobustan Museum, Mud Volcanoes, Carpet Museum, Heydar Aliyev Center, Cable Car Ride in Tufandag or Shahdag and Nohurlake or Chanlibel Lake.
As part of the tour package, guests are generally picked up from and returned to the airport at the conclusion of the tour. Hotel pickups are also available upon request. Alternatively, the meeting point can be arranged at Sabir's Garden, located near the Double Gate of the Old City. A dedicated guide will be present at the designated meeting points, wearing a company badge for easy identification.