Pearls of Azerbaijan

Day 1: Arrival in Baku – City Orientation Tour

• Arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku

• Meet & greet with private transfer to your hotel

• Check-in and freshen up

• Evening orientation drive through Baku’s modern cityscape

• Visit Nizami Street, Fountain Square, and enjoy local cafes

• Optional: Dinner at a traditional Azeri restaurant
  Overnight in Baku

🗓 Day 2: Baku Old City & Modern Highlights

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Full-day guided tour of Icherisheher (Old City – UNESCO site):

  • Maiden Tower

  • Shirvanshah's Palace

  • Caravanserai

• Explore Baku Boulevard, Flame Towers, and Highland Park

• Visit the famous Heydar Aliyev Center (exterior and photo stop)

• Evening free to explore or optional Caspian Sea boat ride
  Overnight in Baku

🗓 Day 3: Absheron Peninsula – Fire Temple & Mud Volcanoes

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Day tour of the Absheron Peninsula:

  • Ateshgah Fire Temple

  • Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain)

  • Gala Archaeological Reserve

• Visit the mud volcanoes in Gobustan (optional 4x4 add-on)

• Return to Baku and evening at leisure
  Overnight in Baku

🗓 Day 4: Baku – Gabala (Nature & Mountains)

• Breakfast and check-out

• Transfer to Gabala (approx. 3.5 hours drive)

• En route stop at Nohur Lake for scenic photos

• Visit Tufandag Mountain Resort (optional cable car ride)

• Explore Gabala Shooting Club or relax in nature

• Check-in at Gabala hotel/resort
  Overnight in Gabala

🗓 Day 5: Gabala – Sheki Day Trip

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Day trip to the charming town of Sheki

  • Visit Sheki Khan’s Palace (stained-glass windows & intricate interiors)

  • Explore Sheki Caravanserai and local bazaar

  • Taste traditional Sheki halva (sweet)

• Return to Gabala in the evening
  Overnight in Gabala

🗓 Day 6: Gabala – Baku – Departure

• Breakfast and check-out

• Return to Baku Airport for your flight

• Optional shopping stop at Ganjlik Mall or local souvenir shop en route (time permitting)

• Departure with memories of Azerbaijan