5-Day Unforgettable Private Tour in Azerbaijan
5-Day Unforgettable Private Tour in Azerbaijan
During 5 Days you will be acquainted with History, Culture, Tradition, Cuisine and breathtaking view & nature of Azerbaijan! In Baku city tour you will enjoy both modern & old Baku, and will rest near Caspian Sea Baku Boulevard. You will get information about the history of Azerbaijan, and will see the petroglyphs over the Gobustan Rocks that belongs to even stone age...You will see Yanardagh- Burning Mountain that is the unique in the world, the fire of that mountains burn in all seasons even in rainy & snowy weather, and if you heard about ancient religion- Zoroastrianism -you will the their temple that locates in Surakhani, If you are nature lovers too it is great choice for your, because Gabala is one of the beautiful regions of Azerbaijan.
Forest, Waterfall, Lake, Mountain..
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Day 2: Baku & Absheron Preninsula Tour
25 minutesHighland Park
The first destination of the tour will be the Highland Park which is the highest spot of the Baku. From the park, you will see the panorama of the city which you will be able to see major buildings like, Flame Towers, Parliament Building, State TV Channel Building and Broadcast Tower, Martyrs’ Lane, Chrystal Hall, National Flag Square and many more. You will be walking through the Martyrs’ Lane to the stairs called "40 Stairs" where your driver will pick you up.
30 minutesBaku Old City
The first destination of the tour will be the Highland Park which is the highest spot of the Baku. From the park, you will see the panorama of the city which you will be able to see major buildings like, Flame Towers, Parliament Building, State TV Channel Building and Broadcast Tower, Martyrs’ Lane, Chrystal Hall, National Flag Square and many more. You will be walking through the Martyrs’ Lane to the stairs called "40 Stairs" where your driver will pick you up.ou will continue to the Double Gates to start Old City Walking Tour. From Double Gates, starting the tour you will be able to see the Chain, Sailor and Cat Houses, Bukhara & Multani Caravanserais, Juma Mosque, Maiden Tower.
30 minutesMaiden Tower
You will visit the Maiden Tower previous symbol of Baku city. It was built during 2 period before & after century.1st part of the tower was build 6th BC and used as a temple by fire worshipers. But the 2nd part of the monument was built in 12th-century by Shirvanshah 2nd Akhsitan. In 2001 beside with the Shirvanshahs' Palace, Maiden added to the the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments
15 minutesMultani Caravansarai
It was established in the 14th century and is located opposite to the Bukhara Caravanserai.The caravanserai was built to house merchants from the medieval city of Multan (now in Pakistan) who frequented the region for trade, and harnessed this caravanserai as a stop. They included Zoroastrians, who are also believed to have erected the Ateshgah Temple in Surakhani.
15 minutesBukhara Caravanserai
Bukhara Caravanserai was erected in the late 15th century over a trade route passing through the Shamakhi Gates of the fortress. It is close to the Maiden Tower. The caravanserai was harnessed as a hotel, basically catering to merchants of Central Asia
15 minutesPalace of the Shirvanshahs
Next Destination in the Old City will be the Shirvanshahs’ Palace. Inside the complex you will visit the Main Building of the Palace, Palace Mosque, Divankhana, the Mausoleum of Seyid Yahya Bakuvi , Family Mausoleum,a Portal in the east, Murad's gate, a Reservoir and the remnants of a Bath House. In the 15th century the Shirvanshah dynasty, under Ibrahim I of Shirvan, transferred the capital from Shamakhi to Baku following a devastating earthquake. He committed himself to the construction of the "palace".The building is believed to be a memorial complex built around the sacred place of worship (pir) and tomb of Seyyid Yaxya Bakuvi who was a Helwati Sufi. The Shirvanshahs were patrons of the Helwati Sufiye order, and Shirvanshah Khalilullah I was buried with his family in the grounds of the palace, in Family Mausoleum
1 hourNizami Street
Then you will visit Fountain Square and the famous Nizami Street. Nizami Street is a wide pedestrian and shopping street in the city center. The street is named after the famous classical poet of Azerbaijan, Nizami Ganjavi.
20 minutesAteshgah - Fire Temple
You will proceed the program with Absheron Peninsula Tour. Guide will explain the mysterious history behind the Baku Boulevard and its connection to the Oil Barons alongside the Boulevard. The Fire Temple is located in the south-eastern part of the Surakhani settlement of the Absheron Peninsula, 30 km away from Baku.
35 minutesYanar Dag
Day 3: Gabala Tour
30 minutesDiri Baba Mausoleum
The mausoleum was described in diaries of K. de Bryuin and A.Oleariy, and also in a work of B.Dorn. The mausoleum stands in a square located on a glyptic cliff. The building is two-storeyed. The first store has a hall covered with an ogive, which has a passageway to an octahedral cupola from a small vestibule. Stairs leading to the hall of the second store have been carved on the cliff. A spherical cupola with a pointed top has squinches decorated with plant ornaments.
10 minutesJuma Mosque
The construction date of the mosque is dated from the governance period of Caliphate’s vicar in the Caucasus and Dagestan, Arabic commander Maslam ibn Abd-al Melik, brother of Umayyad caliph Valil I (705-715), by whom Shamakhi was chosen as the residence. In these years Arab governors, strengthening towers of this ancient city with the rich cultural heritage, began the construction of new structures in its territory. Arabs attached the great importance to Shamakhi, which is visible from the great architectural appearance of Juma Mosque.
15 minutesNohur Lake
We will visit fascinating Nohur Lake locates near the village of Nohurqishlag. The quiet atmosphere and bird sounds will create an ideal relaxation environment.
40 minutesYeddi Gozel Waterfall
We will go to “Eddi Gozal Waterfall” Seven Beautiful Waterfall, locates Vandam Village of Gabala.
1 hourTufandağ
Day 4: Gobustan
1 hourGobustan Rock Art
On the way to Gobustan, you will see whole jungle of oil rigs, which provided the USSR with black gold for more than 70 years. First you will visit the Gobustan Museum to get the better insights to the history of the area.The Archeological monument is located in 56 km from the capital city, Baku. The artifacts and rock carvings were discovered in 1939 – 1940 years. As a result of the researchers, more than 3,500 human and animal paintings and various markings – petroglyphs were recorded and 20 suburban shelters have been identified in this place. Mesolithic monuments (medieval stone) are mostly exhibited in the reserve. There are many caves, springs, carved by primitive men on walls of caves, rocks, and stony lumps.
1 hourMud Volcano
Later on the tour will continue to the Mud Volcanoes which is not far from Gobustan National Museum. Azerbaijan keeps the first place in the world for the number of mud volcanoes. About 300 mud volcanoes are to be found in Azerbaijan – at the shore, in the sea and on islands. During this trip you will get a great chance to see these amazing active volcanoes from very close distance.Spending 15 minutes around Volcanoes you will be transferred back to your car.
20 minutesBibi-Heybat Mosque
Day 5: Departure
15 minutesHeydar Aliyev International Airport
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- English Speaking Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Experienced professional driver
- Taxi Fee to Mud Volcano
- Tour & Excursions
- Hotel Pick up& Drop off
- Airport Transfers (Arrival & Departure)
- Entry Ticket ( The Shirvanshahs` Palace, Gobustan Rock Reserve & 3D Museum, Yanardagh, Ateshgah)
- Daily 1 bottle water
- Entry/Admission - Ateshgah - Fire Temple
- Entry/Admission - Gobustan Rock Art
- Entry/Admission - Palace of the Shirvanshahs
Not Included
- Any Meal
- Accommodation
- things not marked on includes
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.