Baku City Lights
Overview
Baku, the vibrant capital of Azerbaijan, is a fascinating blend of ancient heritage and modern architecture on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Known as the “City of Eternal Flames,” Baku is famous for its striking Flame Towers, historic Old City (Icherisheher), and lively waterfront boulevard. The city offers visitors a unique mix of culture, cuisine, shopping, and nightlife, making it one of the most exciting destinations in the Caucasus region.
Tour Plan
Day 01: airport-hotel transfer
Arrival to Baku city Meet & Greet at the Airport by representative. Transfer to the hotel Check-in at the hotel Free time to enjoy the windy capital Overnight stay at Baku
Day 02: Baku city tour
Breakfast at the hotel Excursion day (pick-up at 10:00) Visiting Highland Park – enjoying panoramic view to Baku. From there guests see Milli Majlis, Flame Towers building which become an icon of Baku. Using one way funicular to go down or up (1 ticket to funicular is included) Baku Boulevard – famous with its Ferris Wheel (works only if no wind), small reproduction of Little Venice, Carpet Museum and long way strolling along the Caspian Sea Old city – Icherisheher – the ancient city with hamams, local mosques, Maiden tower and Shirvanshah’s Palace dated 12th century. Walking to Nizami Street which also the part of history and oil barons built beautiful buildings along this street. Also, guests may have shopping time in modern shops. Heydar Aliyev Centre - the unique building designed by famous architecture Zaha Hadid. Taking picture near “I Love Baku” is very popular among tourists, do not miss to take yours! Return to the hotel (Overnight stay in Baku)
Day 03: One day tour to Shahdag Mountain Resort
Day in Shahdag (pick-up at 09:00, 3 hours way) Way to Shahdag Mountain resort – here guests may use different types of activities: cable car, Zip Line, Rolling Coaster, buggy cars (All with extra cost except 1 ticket to Shahdag cable car is included) Spending day in Shahdag till 17:00 Way to Baku (around 3 hours) Reaching Baku
Day 04: Gobustan and Absheron tour
Breakfast at the hotel Excursion day (pick-up at 09:30) Gobustan tour - From prehistoric rock art to musical stones, the Azerbaijani people’s age-old past is dramatically brought to life in the UNESCO-listed Gobustan Reserve, where an astonishing collection of over 6,000 ancient petroglyphs chart ways of life dating back as far as 40,000 years. (ticket is included) Mud volcanos - The area around Baku is home to numerous mud volcanoes, considered one of the world’s most unique natural phenomenon. Known for their bubbling mud, they sometimes seem ready to erupt. Approximately 400 of them have been recorded in Azerbaijan. (mud volcanos taxi is included) Return to Baku. Lunch break (by 13:30) Absheron tour – today you will visit Fire Temple (Ateshgah) and Fire Mountain (Yanardag) Fire Temple (Ateshgah) - Ateshgah Fire Temple in the village of Surakhani has been attracting crowds of thrill seekers. Built in the 17th–18th centuries around naturally burning flames which were previously worshipped by Zoroastrians, the site was then an important place of pilgrimage for fire-worshipping Hindus until the 1880s. Today it houses a well-designed museum (combo ticket is included) Yanardag, the Burning Mountain in Mammadli village where a 10-metre wall of flames blazes day and night at the base of a hillside. These natural flames were described by Marco Polo in the 13th century and continue to mesmerize those who visit the site. Today you can learn all about them at the beautifully arranged new museum complex (combo ticket is included) Return to the hotel (Overnight stay in Baku)
Day 05: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel Check-out Transfer to Heydar Aliyev International airport (pick-up from Baku hotel 3 hours before departure)
Tour Details & Policies
Important booking, travel and cancellation information.
- Accommodation – 4 nights at chosen hotel in Baku
- Delicious continental breakfast
- Transportation from/to airport and within mentioned tours with mentioned car types
- English speaking driver (not guide) – for sedan and minivan;
- Entrances: Funicular, Fire Temple and Fire Mountain, Cable car in Shahdag (1 line), Gobustan, Taxi to mud volcanos
- Water (2 bottles per person per day)
- International and domestic flights.
- Visa
- City Tax
- Early Check-in & Late Check-out
- Lunches and dinners
- Any other entrances
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips for the tour guide and driver.
- Anything not explicitly mentioned in the 'Including' section.
- Portage (carrying luggage)
- 5% GST & 5% TCS
- Bank remittance
Ruchi Aherwar
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Himani
The entire tour was organized professionally. We didn't have to worry about anything during our vacation❤