Discover Azerbaijan: A 7-Day Luxury Journey Through History and Nature

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

1. 2 days accommodation in Guba – Arena Grand hotel 5*
2. 1 night accommodation in Baku – City Park 4*
3. 3 nights accommodation in Sheki – 4Sheki Palace 4*
4. All tours and transfers on PVT basis by Minivan

1. Professional English Speaking driver  
2. Airport Transfers
3. Baku city tour
4. Khinaliq tour
5. Entrance fees to museums as per program:  Cable car in Gabala, Sheki Khan palace, Goygol national Park

DAY 1: WELCOME TO AZERBAIJAN ( KHIZI – GUBA )

• Arrival in Baku
• Meet & Greet at the Airport by Aristokrat Travel representative. 
• Transfer to Guba
• Visit to Chanlibel Lake

The thick forest surrounding the lake is an ideal refuge from the summer heat.  Experienced guides are ready to organise walking tours for you along various routes. If you’re not a fan of active travel, then you can go fishing in seclusion on the shores of the lake, which is home to carp, pike, and perch. Here you’ll really be able to kick back and relax. Additionally, visitors have the option to stay at the nearby Macara Village Resort, a fabulous retreat that enhances the overall experience with its comfortable accommodations and charming ambiance.

• Overnight in Guba

DAY 02: GUBA DAY TOUR 

• Breakfast at hotel
• Located in the north-east of Azerbaijan, Guba is a great place to experience the Caucasus Mountains. Guba is famous with ots apple orchards, beautifulf mountain scenery, cuisine and finest carpets in the country.
• Transger to Khinalig village
• Visiting Guba Khinalig village. After reaching Guba, guests will transfer to Khinalg village   Khinalig village, with its 5,000 years of magnificent history, is located 57 km from the city of Guba, surrounded by the towering peaks of Bazarduzu, Tufandag, Shahdag and Gizilgaya, at an altitude of 2,000 metres above sea-level. Khinalig is a legendary settlement with rich ethnographic aspects. Since the mountain slopes of the village are incredibly steep, the village houses are built remarkably close to one other, with the roof of one acting as a courtyard for another located higher up. The people of Khinalig are descended from one of the tribes of ancient Caucasian Albania. Villagers and local guides diligently promote Khinalig, often inviting guests to their homes, treating them to a traditional tea table. After some delicious samovar tea, you can visit Juma Mosque at the highest point of the village. Other fascinating sites await discovery, from the mosques of Sheikh Shalbuz, Abu Muslim and Pir Jomard to the village’s Ateshgah (‘Fire Temple’)ple’). The World Heritage Site includes the village of Khinalig, the surrounding grasslands and winter pastures used by the local population, and the adjoining Köç Yolu - the historical migration route that measures around 200 kilometres. ( at 15:30 )

• Retun back to hotel
• Overnight  in Guba

DAY 3:  BAKU CITY TOUR   

• Breakfast at Hotel
• Check – out & return back to Baku
• 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 period. This unique fusion of past and present creates a visually stunning and culturally rich environment, making Nizami Street a true gem in the heart of the city.

• 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  

• Overnight in Baku

DAY 04: SHEKI DAY TOUR 

• 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

• Icheribazar complex - Qakh. While Gakh District boasts numerous natural, historical and cultural sites, the Icheribazar complex holds a special place. Dating back to the 16th century, the ruins once housed residential buildings, various art workshops, shops and a marketplace. Hence, locals still refer to the enclosed area around the ruins as "Icheribazar", which translates as ‘the inner bazaar.’ A fascinating feature that strikes you by the entrance and exit gates are details of national architectural traditions. As you enter the fortress, the beautifully crafted natural stone walls along the street create a delightful atmosphere. Inside the complex, an open-air theatre hosts concerts and entertainment programmes during the summer months. 

Moreover, the complex houses workshops of applied arts, wood carving and weaving, as well as the ironworks shop of the grandfather of renowned composer Muslim Magomayev. At the shop of applied arts, you can browse and purchase national souvenirs, wood carvings, stone engravings and pottery pieces, all crafted by local artists, as well as souvenir textiles.

• Retrun and Overnight in Sheki

DAY 05:  GANJA TOUR – LAKE GOYGOL  

• Breakfast in Hotel
• Post breakfast departure to Ganja city
• Lying 1,500 metres above sea level and surrounded by pristine forests, Goygol is one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in the country.

It also has interesting origins: it formed as a result of a huge earthquake in 1139 that sent rocks tumbling down from the peak of Mount Kapaz, blocking the Akhsu river below. Mount Kapaz still stands proudly beyond the lake, adding drama to the awe-inspiring scenery. Thanks to that, Goygol has been a source of inspiration for Azerbaijani artists, musicians and writers for centuries – including the legendary Nizami Ganjavi, who resided in nearby Ganja in the 12th century.

In addition to admiring Lake Goygol, visitors to the Goygol National Park can explore a number of ecotourism trails leading to local beauty spots.

• Visit of Bottle house. The two-story bottle house was built between 1966 and 1967 by a Ganja resident named Ibrahim Jafarov. The construction material? Glass bottles of various shapes and sizes, along with colorful stones imported from Sochi. A staggering 48,000 bottles were used in its creation. The house holds a poignant purpose—it is a tribute to Ibrahim Jafarov’s brother, who went missing during World War II. The entire structure stands as a testament to love, memory, and creativity.

 On the front porch, the construction year of the house is inscribed. Beneath the roof’s overhang, a large portrait of the missing brother, Yusif Jafarov, is drawn. The walls of the house are adorned with notes related to the 1980s Olympic Games held in the USSR, as well as the name and portrait of the owner.

• Return and Overnight in Sheki

DAY 06: ISMAYILLI DAY TOUR

• Breakfast at hotel
• Ismayilli is located on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus, surrounded by forests and mountains immersed. Region is part of the historical region of Shirvan. The territory of the region was part of Caucasian Albania. A large number of ancient monuments from different periods have been preserved here. In 2018, in the village of Khanagah, Ismayilli district, a local resident made a 4.63-meter long bar of soap, which was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest in the world.

• Departure to Lahidj sttlement – inclusive tour of Lahij State Historical and Cultural Reserve
• (Azerbaijani Lahıc) is an urban-type settlement located in the Ismayilli region of Azerbaijan. Lagich is located on the southeastern slopes of the Caucasus, in the mountains of the Nial Range, almost at the very source of the Girdymanchay River. This small town in the mountains is one of the most interesting centers of handicraft in Azerbaijan. Lahij since ancient times is famous for weapons and dishes that are made of copper. Local craftsmen still continue the work of their ancestors: they are braziers, leather masters, potters, blacksmiths, hatters, wood cutters. Carpets, souvenirs and traditional clothes are also woven here.
• Return and Overnight in Gabala

   

DAY 06: ISMAYILLI DAY TOUR

• Breakfast at hotel
• Ismayilli is located on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus, surrounded by forests and mountains immersed. Region is part of the historical region of Shirvan. The territory of the region was part of Caucasian Albania. A large number of ancient monuments from different periods have been preserved here. In 2018, in the village of Khanagah, Ismayilli district, a local resident made a 4.63-meter long bar of soap, which was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest in the world
• Departure to Lahidj sttlement – inclusive tour of Lahij State Historical and Cultural Reserve

• (Azerbaijani Lahıc) is an urban-type settlement located in the Ismayilli region of Azerbaijan. Lagich is located on the southeastern slopes of the Caucasus, in the mountains of the Nial Range, almost at the very source of the Girdymanchay River. This small town in the mountains is one of the most interesting centers of handicraft in Azerbaijan. Lahij since ancient times is famous for weapons and dishes that are made of copper. Local craftsmen still continue the work of their ancestors: they are braziers, leather masters, potters, blacksmiths, hatters, wood cutters. Carpets, souvenirs and traditional clothes are also woven here.

• Return and Overnight in Gabala

DAY 07: DEPARTURE

• Breakfast at hotel
• Check – out from Hotel 
• Free time by own
• Transfer to Airport