Author's gastro tour
Welcome to a country where every meal turns into a real cooking adventure!
Our author’s gastronomic tour will offer you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Azerbaijani cuisine, rich in centuries-old traditions and taste discoveries. You will have a unique opportunity to try dishes that are rarely served outside the country. Our concierge service in Azerbaijan organizes tours not only for popular dishes, but also to the most unique places of Azerbaijan.
Our author’s gastronomic tour will offer you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Azerbaijani cuisine, rich in centuries-old traditions and taste discoveries. You will have a unique opportunity to try dishes that are rarely served outside the country. Our concierge service in Azerbaijan organizes tours not only for popular dishes, but also to the most unique places of Azerbaijan.
Tour program 3 days/2 nights
Day 1. Baku
14:50
Arrival in Baku. Meeting at the Airport.
15:30
Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. Rest at the hotel before dinner.
17:00
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)
19:00
Welcome dinner at the restaurant.
21:30
Excursion “Lights of Baku”: drive along the central streets and squares, enjoy the panorama of the evening city from the observation deck.
22:00
Return to the hotel.
Arrival in Baku. Meeting at the Airport.
15:30
Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. Rest at the hotel before dinner.
17:00
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)
19:00
Welcome dinner at the restaurant.
21:30
Excursion “Lights of Baku”: drive along the central streets and squares, enjoy the panorama of the evening city from the observation deck.
22:00
Return to the hotel.
Day 2. Baku-Shamakhi
08:00
Breakfast at the hotel, check out from the room.
09:00-13:00
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).
13:00
Lunch at the national restaurant " Abgora "
Wine tasting at Meysari Winery (Shemakha)
16:00
Moving to the city of Baku.
19:30
Return to the hotel. Free time.
Breakfast at the hotel, check out from the room.
09:00-13:00
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).
13:00
Lunch at the national restaurant " Abgora "
Wine tasting at Meysari Winery (Shemakha)
16:00
Moving to the city of Baku.
19:30
Return to the hotel. Free time.
Day 3. Departure
12:00 - Checking out from the hotel.
15:00 - Transfer to the airport.
15:00 - Transfer to the airport.
Tour program 4 days/3 nights
Day 1. Baku
14:50
Arrival in Baku. Meeting at the Airport.
15:30
Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. Rest at the hotel before dinner.
19:00
Welcome dinner at the restaurant.
22:00
Return to the hotel.
Arrival in Baku. Meeting at the Airport.
15:30
Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. Rest at the hotel before dinner.
19:00
Welcome dinner at the restaurant.
22:00
Return to the hotel.
Day 2. Baku
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.
15:00
Excursion to the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center
18:00
Return to the hotel. Rest at the hotel.
19:30
Dinner at a national restaurant.
21:00
Excursion “Lights of Baku”: drive along the central streets and squares, enjoy the panorama of the evening city from the observation deck.
21:30
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.
15:00
Excursion to the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center
18:00
Return to the hotel. Rest at the hotel.
19:30
Dinner at a national restaurant.
21:00
Excursion “Lights of Baku”: drive along the central streets and squares, enjoy the panorama of the evening city from the observation deck.
21:30
Return to the hotel. Free time.
Day 3 . Baku-Shemakha
08:00
Breakfast at the hotel, check out from the room.
09:00-13:00
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).
13:00
Lunch at the national restaurant " Abgora "
Appetizers: Kuku , cheese plate, fresh vegetables, greens, lavash, tendir, bread .
Main course: Veal tenderloin marinated in a special sauce
Main course: Young lamb saj with vegetables is a very tasty and juicy dish that is prepared in a special way. The classic recipe involves using a special stand with the same name. Using vegetables during cooking, the most delicious juice soaks the meat and potatoes.
Drinks: water, compotes, tea with Azerbaijani jam after meals.
Wine tasting at Meysari Winery (Shemakha)
The Shirvan Wines company, which sells its products under the Meysari brand
(named after the village where its main production facility is located), is one of the youngest wineries in Azerbaijan. It was the first in the country to receive an EU certificate as an organic producer. The first 40 hectares of vineyards were planted in 2014, the first harvest was processed in 2015, and production is rapidly developing. The area of vineyards has already reached 160 hectares, high-quality equipment from the French company Pera-Pellenc has been installed in the new production facilities, and a restaurant, guest house and museum have been built to receive tourists and conduct tours.
16:00
Moving to the city of Baku.
19:30
Accommodation at the hotel. Rest
21:30
Return to the hotel. Free time
Breakfast at the hotel, check out from the room.
09:00-13:00
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).
13:00
Lunch at the national restaurant " Abgora "
Appetizers: Kuku , cheese plate, fresh vegetables, greens, lavash, tendir, bread .
Main course: Veal tenderloin marinated in a special sauce
Main course: Young lamb saj with vegetables is a very tasty and juicy dish that is prepared in a special way. The classic recipe involves using a special stand with the same name. Using vegetables during cooking, the most delicious juice soaks the meat and potatoes.
Drinks: water, compotes, tea with Azerbaijani jam after meals.
Wine tasting at Meysari Winery (Shemakha)
The Shirvan Wines company, which sells its products under the Meysari brand
(named after the village where its main production facility is located), is one of the youngest wineries in Azerbaijan. It was the first in the country to receive an EU certificate as an organic producer. The first 40 hectares of vineyards were planted in 2014, the first harvest was processed in 2015, and production is rapidly developing. The area of vineyards has already reached 160 hectares, high-quality equipment from the French company Pera-Pellenc has been installed in the new production facilities, and a restaurant, guest house and museum have been built to receive tourists and conduct tours.
16:00
Moving to the city of Baku.
19:30
Accommodation at the hotel. Rest
21:30
Return to the hotel. Free time
Day 4. Departure
12:00
Transfer to the airport.
Transfer to the airport.
Tour program 5 days/4 nights
Day 1. Baku
14:50
Arrival in Baku. Meeting at the Airport.
15:30
Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. Rest at the hotel before dinner.
19:00
Welcome dinner at the restaurant.
20:00
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.
15:30
Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. Rest at the hotel before dinner.
19:00
Welcome dinner at the restaurant.
20:00
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)
Wine tasting at the Absheron Sharab tasting center in the Old City.
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)
Wine tasting at the Absheron Sharab tasting center in the Old City.
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-Sheki
08:00
Breakfast at the hotel, check out from the room.
09:00-13:00
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).
13:00
Lunch at the national restaurant " Abgora "
Wine tasting at Meysari Winery (Shemakha)
16:00
Departure to the city Sheki
19:30
Accommodation at the hotel. Rest
20:00
Dinner at a national restaurant in Sheki.
21:30
Return to the hotel. Free time
Breakfast at the hotel, check out from the room.
09:00-13:00
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).
13:00
Lunch at the national restaurant " Abgora "
Wine tasting at Meysari Winery (Shemakha)
16:00
Departure to the city Sheki
19:30
Accommodation at the hotel. Rest
20:00
Dinner at a national restaurant in Sheki.
21:30
Return to the hotel. Free time
Day 4. Sheki-Baku
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 in Sheki.
14:30-19:30
Transfer to Baku (about 5 hours). Arrival in Baku.
20:00
Dinner at the hotel restaurant if desired. Overnight at 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 in Sheki.
14:30-19:30
Transfer to Baku (about 5 hours). Arrival in Baku.
20:00
Dinner at the hotel restaurant if desired. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5. Baku - Gobustan - Airport
09:00
Завтрак в отеле
10:00
Экскурсия в «Гобустан». (65 км. от Баку).
Посещение Историко-художественного заповедника «Гобустан». Знакомство с образом жизни людей эпохи «каменного века». Осмотр петроглифов и наскальных рисунков, выполненных в эпоху неолита (от 6 до 12 тыс. лет до новой эры). Осмотр музея-заповедника «Гобустан» (состоит в списке Всемирного культурного наследия UNESCO).
13:30 - Обед в рыбном ресторане на берегу Каспия.
15:30 - Экскурсия в культурный центр Гейдара Алиева.
17:30 - Трансфер в аэропорт.
Завтрак в отеле
10:00
Экскурсия в «Гобустан». (65 км. от Баку).
Посещение Историко-художественного заповедника «Гобустан». Знакомство с образом жизни людей эпохи «каменного века». Осмотр петроглифов и наскальных рисунков, выполненных в эпоху неолита (от 6 до 12 тыс. лет до новой эры). Осмотр музея-заповедника «Гобустан» (состоит в списке Всемирного культурного наследия UNESCO).
13:30 - Обед в рыбном ресторане на берегу Каспия.
15:30 - Экскурсия в культурный центр Гейдара Алиева.
17:30 - Трансфер в аэропорт.
Excursions according to the program:
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Maiden Tower - Heydar Aliyev Center
- Lights of Baku
- "Diri Baba"
- The lights of baku menu
Excursions according to the program:
- Maiden Tower
- Heydar Aliyev Center
- Lights of Baku
- "Diri Baba" in the village of Marazy
- The Shirvanshahs Palace Complex
- Fire-worshipping temple "Ateshgah"
- Nature Reserve: "Yanardag"
- Mud volcanoes
- Museums in Sheki
- "Palace of the Sheki Khans"
- Historical and Artistic Reserve "Gobustan"
The tour price includes:
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Hotel 4* in BakuThe tour price includes a 4-star hotel in Baku for two nights. -
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 tour price also includes the services of an experienced guide for 2 days. -
Degustation*Wine tasting at the Meysari Winery (Shemakha). Not included in the tour price!
The tour price includes:
- Hotel 4* in BakuThe tour price includes a 4-star hotel in Baku for three nights.
- Hotel 4* in ShekiThe tour price includes a 4-star hotel in Sheki for one night.
- 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 tour price also includes the services of an experienced guide for 2 days.
- Degustation*Wine tasting at the Meysari Winery (Shemakha). Not included in the tour price!
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