Azerbaijan · City Tours

5-Day Baku and Shahdag Tour with Gobustan and Absheron

5 Days Round trip from Baku Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Highland Park for panoramic views of Baku and the iconic Flame Towers
  • 02 Discover Old City (Icherisheher), home to the Maiden Tower and Shirvanshah's Palace
  • 03 Enjoy a funicular ride and stroll along scenic Baku Boulevard by the Caspian Sea
  • 04 Visit Little Venice for a boat ride and explore the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
  • 05 Walk through Nizami Street, where historic architecture meets modern shopping
  • 06 See the UNESCO-listed Gobustan Reserve with its ancient petroglyphs and musical stones

Experience the essence of Azerbaijan on this immersive 5-day tour, blending culture, nature, and adventure. Explore Baku's ancient Old City, iconic Flame Towers, and the modern architectural marvel of the Heydar Aliyev Centre, then stroll along the Caspian Sea promenade and enjoy a boat ride in Little Venice. Venture into the Caucasus Mountains for a full-day excursion to Shahdag Mountain Resort, where fresh mountain air and outdoor activities await. Discover the ancient petroglyphs of Gobustan, witness bubbling mud volcanoes, and marvel at the eternal flames of Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag.

Depart at 09:30 AM for the Gobustan Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 6,000 ancient petroglyphs and musical stones (ticket included).

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Baku, Gobustan National Park, Absheron, Shahdag National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Baku

  • Arrive at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku.
  • Meet and greet with the local representative at the airport.

  • Transfer to your hotel in Baku and check in.

  • Enjoy free time to relax or explore the vibrant capital city at your own pace.

Spend the night at your hotel in Baku.

2
Day 02

Baku City Highlights Tour

  • Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Begin the city tour at 10:00 AM with a visit to Highland Park, offering panoramic views of the city and the Caspian Sea.

  • See key landmarks such as Milli Majlis and the iconic Flame Towers.

  • Use a one-way ticket for the funicular ride to or from the park.

  • Explore Baku Boulevard, including the Ferris Wheel (operates weather permitting), Little Venice (boat ride included), and the Carpet Museum.

  • Discover the Old City (Icherisheher), home to the Maiden Tower, Shirvanshah's Palace, traditional hammams, and historic mosques.

  • Walk along Nizami Street, famous for its historical buildings and modern shopping options.

  • Visit the Heydar Aliyev Centre, designed by architect Zaha Hadid, and take a photo near the iconic "I Love Baku" sign.

  • Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Baku.

3
Day 03

Shahdag Mountain Resort Excursion

  • Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Depart for Shahdag Mountain Resort at 09:00 AM (approximately a 3-hour drive).

  • Arrive at the resort and enjoy a variety of optional activities such as zip-lining, the rolling coaster, buggy rides, and more.

  • Use the included ticket for one ride on the Shahdag cable car.

  • Spend the day in the fresh mountain air until 17:00.

  • Return to Baku in the evening and check in to your hotel.

Spend the night at your hotel in Baku.

4
Day 04

Gobustan and Absheron Peninsula Discovery

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
  • Depart at 09:30 AM for the Gobustan Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 6,000 ancient petroglyphs and musical stones (ticket included).

  • Visit the nearby mud volcanoes, known for their bubbling surface and otherworldly appearance (mud volcano taxi included).

  • Return to Baku for a lunch break by 13:30.

  • Begin the Absheron Peninsula Tour, visiting the Ateshgah Fire Temple in Surakhani (combo ticket included), a former Hindu and Zoroastrian place of worship.

  • Continue to Yanardag (Burning Mountain), where natural flames blaze from the hillside (combo ticket included).

  • Learn more at the on-site museum complex.

  • Return to your hotel in Baku for your final overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Departure from Baku

  • Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Check out from your hotel.

  • Transfer to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, scheduled three hours before your flight departure.

End of tour.

Old City (Icherisheher), Flame Towers, Heydar Aliyev Center, Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve

Where this trip takes you

Old City (Icherisheher), Flame Towers, Heydar Aliyev Center, Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Baku 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation - 4 nights at the chosen hotel in Baku
  • Delicious continental breakfast
  • Transportation to/from the airport and during the mentioned tours with the mentioned car types
  • English-speaking driver (not a guide) for sedan and minivan
  • Entrance fees: funicular, boat ride at Little Venice, Fire Temple and Fire Mountain, cable car in Shahdag, Gobustan, and taxi to the mud volcanoes
  • Water (2 bottles per person per day)

What's Not Included

  • Lunches and dinners (supplement cost is mentioned below)
  • Any other entrance fees
  • Visas - 35 USD per person
  • Insurance
  • Early check-in/late check-out
  • Air tickets
  • Separate guide during tour days

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Baku.

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