Baku & Gabala Delight: 9-Day Cultural and Adventure Tour

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 

• 5 nights accommodation in Baku 
• 3 nights accommodation in Gabala
• Daily breakfasts
• All tours and transfers on PVT basis by Sprinter
• Professional English Speaking  Guide
• Excursions as per the program
• Tickets for:  Fire Temple and Fire Mountain + Gobustan National museum + Mud volcanoes + Cable car in Gabala + Funicular Ride + Sheki Khan Palace + Baku Eye + Heydar Aliyev center (main).
• 3 days dinner in Gabala Riverside Hotel

 

DAY 1: WELCOME TO BAKU  22june

• Arrival in Baku
• Meet & Greet at the Airport by representative.
• Clients will have a rest at hotel until afternoon after tiring flight
• Higland Park tour - Highland Park, also known as the “Viewing Square”, offers an unparalleled panoramic view of Baku city from its elevated vantage point. This picturesque park, once called “Sergei Kirov Park” during the Soviet era, is a favorite spot for leisurely walks, relaxation, and enjoying the sea view. Here’s what you need to know. Highland Park provides stunning vistas of the city skyline and the Caspian Sea. It’s a must-visit for both tourists and locals. For those seeking a workout, climb the endless 40 stone stairs. While challenging, it provides a rewarding experience.

 

• Departure for evening tour - Famous Baku Boulevard tour

Baku Boulevard is established in 1909 which is also known as the National Seaside Park in Baku. The Boulevard is popular with museums, shopping malls, entertainment centers including the modern panoramic amusement ride – The Devil’s wheel, which has a beautiful view over Baku bay.. Transfer to hotel and check in, free time at hotel.

 

• Overnight in Baku

 

 DAY 2:  BAKU CITY TOUR 23june

• Breakfast at Hotel
• Transfer to famous Nizami street ( Fountain Square )

Nizami Street is a large pedestrian and shopping street with its fascinating view.  The street also accommodates the embassies of many countries. The architecture of the street reflects a harmony of old and new periodThe street’s history dates back to Baku’s town-planning project of 1864.

It runs from west to east, beginning at Abdulla Shaig Street in the mountainous part of the city and ending near a monument to Shah Ismail Khatai in the area known as the “Black City.”

Along Nizami Street, you’ll encounter a blend of historic and modern architecture. The street is adorned with elegant buildings, trendy boutiques, and inviting cafés.

 

 

 

• Transfer to Baku Old City Tour also know as “ICHERI SHEHER’’

Old City or "İçərişəhər" is the historical core of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The  Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, which is surrounded by walls were well protected. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3000 people. In December 2000, the Old City of Baku, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower, became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a World Heritage Site . Within its walls, you’ll find a maze of narrow alleys, Oriental architecture, and historical monuments.

 

 

 

• Tour continues with the visit to the charming example of modern achticture - The Heydar Aliyev Center– a 57,500 m2 building complex in Baku, Azerbaijan designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles. The center is named after Heydar Aliyev, the first secretary of Soviet Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982, and president of Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003.

 

• Overnight in Baku

 

Day 3: ABSHERON TOUR  24june

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit of Ateshgah ( Fire Temple) & Yanardag (Fire mountain).

The Temple of Eternal Fire - Ateshgah - The Baku Ateshgah also known as "Fire Temple, is a castle-like religious temple in Surakhany town, the temple was used as a Hindu, Sikh, and Zoroastrian place of worship. built during the 17th and 18th centuries.

• Yanardag – Fire Mountain -  is 116 meter hill located on the top of natural gas pocket causing continuous flame eruption. This is the nature of this burning mountain.This natural gas fire blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea 25 KM northeast of the Baku city.

 

 

• Overnight in Baku

 

DAY 4:  GOBUSTAN TOUR  25june

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visiting Gobustan National Park and Mud Volcano

Gobustan petroglyphs are exceptional testimony about the life style of ancient people: collective labor, hunting, harvest, ritual dance yalli, images of animals, food around the fire, images of women and men etc. On this territory there are many traces of primitive inhabitance of people belong to the period of the Paleolithic and Mesolithic.

 

 

 

• There are over 300 mud volcanoes in Azerbaijan. 100 of them are located near the Gobustan reserve alone. There are giant volcanoes, such as Toragay and Great Kanizdag in Gobustan, with a total elevation of 400 metres. The Goturdag volcano in Gobustan is the world’s only continuously erupting volcano; mud squeezing as the specialists put it, has been observed there for many years
• Overnight in Baku
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DAY 5: GABALA  TOUR  26june

• Breakfast at hotel
• Post breakfast departure to Gabala city
• Yeddi Gozel Waterfall, also known as the Seven Beauties Waterfall, is a captivating natural wonder located in Gabala, Azerbaijan. The waterfall is situated approximately 6 kilometers from Vandam village and 3 kilometers from the main track over Puskan. Water from various ravines converges to create this stunning seven-step waterfall. Although only two small waterfalls are visible from below, the entire cascade is a sight to behold.

 

 

 

 

During winter, the waterfall freezes completely, making it challenging to access. However, in spring and summer, it comes alive with rushing water.

• Visit to Nohurgol lake

The Nohur Lake (Nohurgöl) is one of the most picturesque places of Gabala that have magnificent view to Caucasus Mountains and surrounding villages with fresh air and water where you can take a boat and catamaran ride to enjoy the surrounding landscape

 

• Transfer to Tufandag mountain resort
• Tufandag, just 4 kilometers from Gabala city center, offers 12 kilometers of slopes, with a mix of challenging reds and blacks for experts and easy options for beginners. Guests can also take advantage of snowmobile, sledges, quad bike tours. In summer visitors can enjoy plenty of outdoor adventures, from hiking and cycling to paragliding and jeep tours. There is also a Cable Car which lets you go up to the higher picks and explore the beauty of the mountains and nature from up.

• Overnight in Gabala

 

DAY 6: GABALA TOUR   DAY AT LEASURE  27june

• Breakfast at hotel

• Free day in Gabala
• Overnight in Gabala

 

 

DAY 7: SHEKI DAY TOUR   28 june

• Breakfast in Hotel
• Post breakfast departure to Sheki city
• Visit to SHEKI KHAN`S PALACE

It was built in 1752-1762 as the summer residence of Hussein-khan Mushtad, grandson of the great Gadzhi Chelebi. The local rulers clearly had an eye for detail: the palace is laden with intricate details both inside and out, from sprawling frescoes to geometrically patterned tiles. The palace’s windows are also the best place to see one of Sheki’s signature crafts – shebeke, a technique of filling wooden lattices with thousands of pieces of coloured glass fitted together without glue or nails.

 

 

• Sheki Caravanserai - The Sheki Caravanserai dates back to the 18th–19th centuries AD. It consists of two magnificent caravanserais: the Upper Caravanserai (Yukhary) and the Lower Caravanserai (Ashaghy). These names signify their relative positions—upper and lower—within the complex1. Caravanserais were crucial for trade along the Silk Road. They provided shelter, accommodation, and safety for travelers and merchants. Sheki, being a hub for traders, had several caravanserais to house those passing through2.

 

 

Upper Caravanserai: This part of the complex is where you’ll find the Sheki Karvansaray Hotel. It’s an authentic and impressive caravanserai, with an interior courtyard that reflects its historical significance.  Lower Caravanserai: The rectangular-shaped lower caravanserai features a large inner courtyard with a central pool. It contains 242 rooms. Historically, it housed merchant shops, storage rooms, and guest quarters. The rooms had holes connected to the ground floor for monitoring goods’ security1.

• Bio Garden is not only a favourite spot for those interested in agritourism, but also for anyone seeking tranquillity in nature’s embrace. Here, you will come across fruits, vegetables and berries, cultivated using organic methods from various regions of Azerbaijan and various countries around the world. Visitors can even enjoy farm-to-table experiences with natural, pesticide-free fruits and learn about cultivation techniques. The area is truly magnificent, with everything from fruit orchards to a small fish farm and recreational huts. The vast fruit orchards, which cultivate lemons, kiwis, grapefruits, oranges and tangerines, captivate people from a distance with their lush greenery. Once you arrive, you will not want to leave the verdure and tranquillity that permeate every corner. You can also spot colourful birds imported from the Netherlands, Canada and Australia, which add a special touch to the farm's ambiance.
• Overnight in Gabala

 

 

DAY 8: SHOPPING TOUR   29june

• Breakfast at hotel
• Clients will visit some shopping malls
• Deniz Mall/Genclik Mall - with its unique architectural concept, hosts popular and well-known restaurant and shop brands over 70 along such as Starbucks, Nike, Swarovski, Pandora, Paul, Go Sport, Alma Store, LVOV Handmade Chocolate, CinemaPlus. Mall also contains bowling hall, Flash Card karting, Kinderland, Skypark and Laser Tag entertainment centers.
• Overnight in Baku

 

 

 

DAY 9: DEPARTURE   30june

• Breakfast at Hotel
• Check – out and transfer to airport