Best of Baku
Best for
Couples, Culture Seekers
Duration
4N/5D
Season
April–June, September–October
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Cultural, Heritage
A Tibro Journey
Four nights in the land of fire. The walled old city under the Flame Towers, Yanardag's burning hillside at dusk, and the petroglyphs above the mud volcanoes at Gobustan.
Best of Baku is a 4N/5D heritage & culture journey through Azerbaijan. Highlights include Old City UNESCO walking tour, Flame Tour Ateshgah & Yanardag, Gobustan petroglyphs.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Old City UNESCO walking tour
Old City UNESCO walking tour
No. 02
Flame Tour Ateshgah & Yanardag
Flame Tour Ateshgah & Yanardag
No. 03
Gobustan petroglyphs
Gobustan petroglyphs
No. 01
Old City UNESCO walking tour
Old City UNESCO walking tour
No. 02
Flame Tour Ateshgah & Yanardag
Flame Tour Ateshgah & Yanardag
No. 03
Gobustan petroglyphs
Gobustan petroglyphs
Day by Day
4N/5D, in order
Day 1
Arrive Baku
Upon arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed to Baku, famously known as the Land of Fire. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel, where you’ll check in and settle down. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Relax or head out to explore the vibrant city at your own pace. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2
Baku City Tour
After having breakfast at the hotel, today proceed for Old city tour. 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 by UNESCO (walking tour). Take a walk by Baku Boulevard which stretches along a south-facing bay on the Caspian Sea. It traditionally starts at Freedom Square continuing west to the Old City and beyond. Tour continues with the visit to the charming example of modern architecture - 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. (PHOTO SHOOT OUTSIDE) Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3
Flame Tour – Ateshgah & Yanardag
After having breakfast proceed to see the land of fire. Tour starts with Ateshgah (Fire Worshippers Temple) Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions; the temple was used as a Hindu and Zoroastrian place of worship. “Atash» is the Persian word for fire. After that proceed for trip to Fire Mountain “Yanardag” –a mountain on Absheron peninsula, 25 km from north of Baku. In the afternoon proceed for Gobustan Tour. The area has been settled since the 8th millennium BC. It is known for hosting thousands of rock engravings spread over 100 square km depicting hunting scenes, people, ships, constellations and animals. Its oldest petroglyphs date from the 12th century BC. Visit the Bibi-Heybat Mosque which includes tomb of Ukeyma Khanum (a descendant of The Islamic Prophet Muhammad), and today is the spiritual center for the Muslims of the region. In the evening start shopping at the Park Boulevard which is a multi-story shopping mall located on Baku Boulevard, downtown Baku, Azerbaijan. The mall is located 5 minutes of walking distance from Sahil Metro station of Baku Subway. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4
Gobustan Tour
After having breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel and proceed for Gobustan Tour. Gobustan, located approximately 64 kilometers southwest of Baku, Azerbaijan, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its ancient rock art and archaeological significance. Dating back over 40,000 years, the site features thousands of petroglyphs carved into the rock faces, depicting scenes of daily life, hunting, dancing, and ritualistic ceremonies of prehistoric societies. Additionally, Gobustan is home to mud volcanoes, unique geological formations that add to its allure. Visitors to Gobustan can explore the open-air museum, learn about Azerbaijan's rich history and culture, and marvel at the fascinating rock carvings that offer insight into the lives of early human civilizations in the region. Proceed back to baku and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 5
Departure
After having breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Take flight back to home with amazing memories of baku. ***END OF TOUR***
Where You'll Stay
Hand-Picked Hotels
Ramada by Wyndham
or City Park Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham
or City Park Hotel
Honestly
Things most travel sites won't tell you.
On-the-ground details your designer wishes every guest knew before they landed.
Things to Look Out For
The e-visa, and the other stamp
Indian passport holders get the ASAN e-visa online in three working days. Straightforward. The catch is older: if your passport carries an Armenian stamp, expect hard questions at Baku immigration. Azerbaijan and Armenia are not on speaking terms, so don't try to combine the two on one trip unless your operator has routed it carefully.
Two Bakus in one skyline
The walled Icherisheher. The old city, with the Maiden Tower and the Shirvanshahs' palace. Sits a five-minute walk below the three Flame Towers that light up the ridge at night. Do the old city in the morning before the heat, and ride up to the Highland Park terrace after dark for the flame-light show across the bay.
The land of fire is literal
Azerbaijan sits on so much gas that the ground itself burns. Yanardag is a hillside that has been alight for centuries; Ateshgah is a fire-temple where Zoroastrian and Hindu pilgrims once tended an eternal flame fed from below. Go to Yanardag at dusk. The flames read as orange daylight and as a wall of fire after dark.
- №1
The e-visa, and the other stamp
Indian passport holders get the ASAN e-visa online in three working days. Straightforward. The catch is older: if your passport carries an Armenian stamp, expect hard questions at Baku immigration. Azerbaijan and Armenia are not on speaking terms, so don't try to combine the two on one trip unless your operator has routed it carefully.
- №2
Two Bakus in one skyline
The walled Icherisheher. The old city, with the Maiden Tower and the Shirvanshahs' palace. Sits a five-minute walk below the three Flame Towers that light up the ridge at night. Do the old city in the morning before the heat, and ride up to the Highland Park terrace after dark for the flame-light show across the bay.
- №3
The land of fire is literal
Azerbaijan sits on so much gas that the ground itself burns. Yanardag is a hillside that has been alight for centuries; Ateshgah is a fire-temple where Zoroastrian and Hindu pilgrims once tended an eternal flame fed from below. Go to Yanardag at dusk. The flames read as orange daylight and as a wall of fire after dark.
The Details
What's Included
Included
- Accommodation in Hotel including breakfast (4 nights in Baku)
- Sightseeing in districts (Baku, Absheron, Gobustan)
- English speaking driver
- Entrance fee for: Fire temple, Flame mountain, Gobustan, Mud volcanos, Baku shooting center (10 real bullets)
- 2 Bottles of water per person per day
Not Included
- 5% Government Service Tax is applicable additional on total invoice.
- 5% / 20%Tax Collected at Source ( TCS ) - claimable
- Airfare and Airport Taxes
Plan Your Timing
When to Go
Baku sits on a windy spit in the Caspian, and its weather is milder than the latitude suggests. The sweet spots are spring, April to June, when the Absheron is green and the Caspian breeze is soft, and autumn, September to October, warm and dry. July and August are hot and humid in the city, though Shahdag and the Caucasus stay cool. Winter is grey and wet at sea level but it's the season for the snow resorts up north.
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