Ancient cities tour
Each place is a living chronicle reflecting the diversity of cultural influences and historical events that have become an integral part of the heritage of Azerbaijan.
Immersing yourself in the history and culture of Azerbaijan through an excursion program to the ancient cities of this amazing country is a unique opportunity to touch centuries-old traditions and architectural masterpieces. You will explore ancient fortresses, temples and mosques, which have preserved the atmosphere of old times, walk through narrow streets of Baku and Sheki, discover the mysterious reserves of Gobustan and Yanardag.
Immersing yourself in the history and culture of Azerbaijan through an excursion program to the ancient cities of this amazing country is a unique opportunity to touch centuries-old traditions and architectural masterpieces. You will explore ancient fortresses, temples and mosques, which have preserved the atmosphere of old times, walk through narrow streets of Baku and Sheki, discover the mysterious reserves of Gobustan and Yanardag.
Tour program
Day 1. Baku
16:00
Arrival in Baku. Meeting at the airport by Mercedes Vito minibus and professional guide.
16:30
Transfer to the hotel.
17:10
Check in at the hotel. Rest at the hotel before dinner.
19:00
Welcome dinner at the restaurant.
20:30
Excursion “Lights of Baku”: drive along the central streets and squares, enjoy the panorama of the evening city from the observation deck.
1. Presidential Office
2. Philharmonic
3. Governor's Garden
4. Venice of Baku
5. Carpet Museum
6. Boulevard
22:00
Return to the hotel.
Arrival in Baku. Meeting at the airport by Mercedes Vito minibus and professional guide.
16:30
Transfer to the hotel.
17:10
Check in at the hotel. Rest at the hotel before dinner.
19:00
Welcome dinner at the restaurant.
20:30
Excursion “Lights of Baku”: drive along the central streets and squares, enjoy the panorama of the evening city from the observation deck.
1. Presidential Office
2. Philharmonic
3. Governor's Garden
4. Venice of Baku
5. Carpet Museum
6. Boulevard
22:00
Return to the hotel.
Day 2. Baku-Absheron Peninsula
09:00
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00-13:00
Sightseeing in Icheri Sheher (Inner City)
1. The Maiden Tower - the oldest surviving structure in Baku.
2. Shirvanshahs Palace
3. Caravanserais
4. Market square
5. Mohammed Mosque
6. Shemakha Gate
7. Juma Mosque
8. Workshop of Ali Shamsi
9. Museum of Miniature Books
10. Monument to Aliagha Vahid
11. "Cats in Love" monument
12. Inspection of the facade of the house of the sculptor Mirteimur
13. Locations from the filming of the movie "The Diamond Arm" ("Damn it" and "Tsigel tsigel" moments)
13:00-14:00
Lunch at a restaurant in the Old Town.
14:30
Excursion to the sights of the Absheron Peninsula "Land of Fire":
- Temple of fire worshipers "Ateshgah" in the village of Surakhany (XVII century),
- Review of the oldest oil fields Balakhany (XIX-XX centuries)
18:00
Return to the hotel. Rest at the hotel.
19:30
Dinner at a national restaurant.
21:00
Return to the hotel. Free time
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00-13:00
Sightseeing in Icheri Sheher (Inner City)
1. The Maiden Tower - the oldest surviving structure in Baku.
2. Shirvanshahs Palace
3. Caravanserais
4. Market square
5. Mohammed Mosque
6. Shemakha Gate
7. Juma Mosque
8. Workshop of Ali Shamsi
9. Museum of Miniature Books
10. Monument to Aliagha Vahid
11. "Cats in Love" monument
12. Inspection of the facade of the house of the sculptor Mirteimur
13. Locations from the filming of the movie "The Diamond Arm" ("Damn it" and "Tsigel tsigel" moments)
13:00-14:00
Lunch at a restaurant in the Old Town.
14:30
Excursion to the sights of the Absheron Peninsula "Land of Fire":
- Temple of fire worshipers "Ateshgah" in the village of Surakhany (XVII century),
- Review of the oldest oil fields Balakhany (XIX-XX centuries)
18:00
Return to the hotel. Rest at the hotel.
19:30
Dinner at a national restaurant.
21:00
Return to the hotel. Free time
Day 3. Baku-Shemakha-Laghich-Sheki
08:00
Breakfast at the hotel, check out from the room.
09:00-14:00
Departure to Shemakha (about 120 km from Baku). On the way, a stop to see the rock mausoleum "Diri Baba" (15th century) in the village of Marazy. In the city of Shemakha you will see the "Juma Mosque" (10th century) and the mausoleum complex
"Yeddi Kumbez" (Seven Domes of the 17th-18th centuries).
14:00
Lunch at the national restaurant.
17:30
Departure to the city of Sheki.
19:30
Accommodation at the hotel. Rest
20:00
Dinner at the hotel restaurant. Overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel, check out from the room.
09:00-14:00
Departure to Shemakha (about 120 km from Baku). On the way, a stop to see the rock mausoleum "Diri Baba" (15th century) in the village of Marazy. In the city of Shemakha you will see the "Juma Mosque" (10th century) and the mausoleum complex
"Yeddi Kumbez" (Seven Domes of the 17th-18th centuries).
14:00
Lunch at the national restaurant.
17:30
Departure to the city of Sheki.
19:30
Accommodation at the hotel. Rest
20:00
Dinner at the hotel restaurant. Overnight stay.
Day 4. Sheki
09:00
Breakfast at the hotel
09:00-14:00
Excursion program in the city of Sheki :
Inspection of the historical and architectural complex "Yukhary Karavansaray"
(XVIII-XIX centuries), acquaintance with the work of local artisans and craftsmen, enjoying panorama of the city from the mountainous part, inspection of the Omar Efendi Mosque (XIX century), the fortress wall and tower of the medieval city (XVIII-XIX centuries), the Palace of the Sheki Khans (XVIII century), the Round Albanian Christian Church with a museum of folk art (IX-XVI centuries), acquaintance with the exposition of the local history museum.
Sights of Sheki and its surroundings
1. Palace of Sheki Khans
2. Shebeke workshop
3. The Round Church
4. Former barracks
5. House-museum of M.F. Akhundov (Akhund-zade)
6. Caravanserais of Yukhari-Bash
7. House of Shekihanovs
8. Khan's Mosque
9. Omar Efendi Mosque
10. Juma Mosque
11. Village Kish
14:00
Lunch at a national restaurant.
15:30
Return to the hotel. Free time to buy sweets and souvenirs.
19:00
Dinner at a national restaurant.
21:00
Return to the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel
09:00-14:00
Excursion program in the city of Sheki :
Inspection of the historical and architectural complex "Yukhary Karavansaray"
(XVIII-XIX centuries), acquaintance with the work of local artisans and craftsmen, enjoying panorama of the city from the mountainous part, inspection of the Omar Efendi Mosque (XIX century), the fortress wall and tower of the medieval city (XVIII-XIX centuries), the Palace of the Sheki Khans (XVIII century), the Round Albanian Christian Church with a museum of folk art (IX-XVI centuries), acquaintance with the exposition of the local history museum.
Sights of Sheki and its surroundings
1. Palace of Sheki Khans
2. Shebeke workshop
3. The Round Church
4. Former barracks
5. House-museum of M.F. Akhundov (Akhund-zade)
6. Caravanserais of Yukhari-Bash
7. House of Shekihanovs
8. Khan's Mosque
9. Omar Efendi Mosque
10. Juma Mosque
11. Village Kish
14:00
Lunch at a national restaurant.
15:30
Return to the hotel. Free time to buy sweets and souvenirs.
19:00
Dinner at a national restaurant.
21:00
Return to the hotel.
Day 5. Sheki-Naftalan - Baku
09:00
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00
A visit to the "Eastern Bazaar" and departure to the Sheki-Naftalan route (about 100 km).
12:00
Arrival at the Naftalan resort. Excursion with an introduction to the history of the resort and the methods of using preparations from naftalan oil for medicinal purposes.
13:30
Lunch at a national restaurant.
14:30-19:30
Transfer to Baku (about 5 hours). Arrival in Baku.
20:00
Accommodation at the hotel. Rest. Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
22:00
Rest.
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00
A visit to the "Eastern Bazaar" and departure to the Sheki-Naftalan route (about 100 km).
12:00
Arrival at the Naftalan resort. Excursion with an introduction to the history of the resort and the methods of using preparations from naftalan oil for medicinal purposes.
13:30
Lunch at a national restaurant.
14:30-19:30
Transfer to Baku (about 5 hours). Arrival in Baku.
20:00
Accommodation at the hotel. Rest. Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
22:00
Rest.
Day 6. Baku - Gobustan
09:00
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion to Gobustan. (65 km from Baku).
13:30
Lunch at a Fish Restaurant on the Caspian Sea.
15:30
Excursion to the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center
18:30
Return to the hotel. Rest before dinner.
20:00
Farewell dinner at a national restaurant.
22:00
Return to the hotel. Free time.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion to Gobustan. (65 km from Baku).
13:30
Lunch at a Fish Restaurant on the Caspian Sea.
15:30
Excursion to the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center
18:30
Return to the hotel. Rest before dinner.
20:00
Farewell dinner at a national restaurant.
22:00
Return to the hotel. Free time.
Day 7. Baku. Departure.
12:00
Transfer to the airport.
Before departure, visit the Eastern Bazaar to buy sweets, fruits, spices, caviar and souvenirs
Transfer to the airport.
Before departure, visit the Eastern Bazaar to buy sweets, fruits, spices, caviar and souvenirs
Excursions according to the program:
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Maiden Tower - Lights of Baku
- The Shirvanshahs Palace Complex
- Heydar Aliyev Center
- Fire-worshipping temple "Ateshgah"
- Nature Reserve: "Yanardag"
- Historical and Artistic Reserve "Gobustan"
- Mud volcanoes
- "Diri Baba" (15th century) in the village of Marazy
- "Juma Mosque" (10th century)
- "Yeddy Kumbez"
- "Palace of the Sheki Khans"
- Naftalan Resort
- Курорт Нафталан
The tour price includes
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ExcursionsThe tour price already includes all entrance fees to museums and other excursion sites. -
TransportThe tour price includes all transportation, travel within the city, between cities, transfer from the airport to the hotel and back. -
Guide servicesThe price also includes the services of an experienced guide throughout the tour.
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