Baku, Gobustan, Gabala and Sheki Group Trip
Duration
7 Days 6 Nights
Pickup
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Drop
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Type
International (long-haul)
Overview & Highlights
Azerbaijan is a country of contrasts, and this fixed-departure trip shows both sides. You spend three nights in Baku, taking in the Old City, the Flame Towers, the Heydar Aliyev Center, the ancient rock carvings at Gobustan and the burning hillside of Yanardag. From there you head into the Greater Caucasus foothills, with a night at Gabala for its mountain scenery and Nohur Lake, and a night in Sheki, where the Palace of the Sheki Khans and the old caravanserai show another side of the country. A trip captain travels with the group throughout, and Indian meal options are available on request.
- Baku's UNESCO-listed Old City and the Flame Towers
- Photo stop at the Heydar Aliyev Center
- Gobustan rock carvings and mud volcanoes
- Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag burning hillside
- Mountain scenery and Nohur Lake at Gabala
- Palace of the Sheki Khans and Sheki's old caravanserai
- Travel with a trip captain and a small group
Itinerary
1Day 1: Arrival in Baku | Evening on the Boulevard
- Arrive at Baku airport and meet your trip captain.
- Transfer to the hotel and check in.
- In the evening take a relaxed walk along Baku Boulevard on the Caspian shore.
- Overnight stay in Baku.
2Day 2: Baku Old City and Modern Baku
- After breakfast, explore the walled Old City, Icheri Sheher, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and the Maiden Tower area.
- Drive past the Flame Towers and make a photo stop at the Heydar Aliyev Center.
- Enjoy free time on Nizami Street in the evening.
- Overnight stay in Baku.
3Day 3: Gobustan and the Fire Sites of Absheron
- After breakfast, drive south to Gobustan to see its ancient rock carvings.
- Return towards Baku and visit the Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag, the burning hillside.
- Overnight stay in Baku.
4Day 4: Baku to Gabala | Nohur Lake
- After breakfast, check out and drive towards Gabala with a comfort stop along the way.
- On arrival, visit Nohur Lake and enjoy the mountain scenery.
- Use the remaining time to relax or walk around the hotel.
- Overnight stay in Gabala.
5Day 5: Gabala to Sheki | Khan's Palace
- After breakfast, drive to Sheki, set among the Caucasus foothills.
- Visit the Palace of the Sheki Khans and the old caravanserai.
- Try Sheki's famous sweets in the old town.
- Overnight stay in Sheki.
6Day 6: Sheki to Baku | Free Evening
- After breakfast, check out and take the long scenic drive back to Baku.
- Arrive in the evening and check in to the hotel.
- Use the free time for last-minute shopping or a farewell dinner.
- Overnight stay in Baku.
7Day 7: Departure from Baku
- After breakfast, check out from the hotel.
- Transfer to Baku airport for your onward flight.
Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.
Inclusions
- Six nights' hotel stay on twin sharing in Baku, Gabala and Sheki
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
- Airport and inter-city transfers by private coach or van
- Sightseeing in Baku, Gobustan, Gabala and Sheki as per the itinerary
- Entry tickets for the sights listed in the itinerary, where applicable
- A trip captain accompanying the group throughout
- Indian meal options on request, subject to availability
- Assistance from our travel experts before and during the trip
Exclusions
- International and domestic airfare
- Visa fees and processing
- Travel insurance
- Meals other than daily breakfast
- Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porterage
- Optional activities and anything not listed under inclusions
- Local city or tourism taxes payable at the hotel where applicable
- GST and TCS as applicable
Other Info
Must carry
- Passport and visa copies
- Return air tickets
- Travel insurance copy
- Forex or international card
- Power adapter for European two-pin sockets (Type C/F)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light jacket for evenings and mountain areas
- Scarf or shawl for religious sites
Notes
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
- Standard hotel check-in is around 2 pm and check-out around 12 noon.
- The itinerary order may change with weather, road, flight or operational conditions without reducing the sights covered.
- This is a group departure that runs on minimum numbers; a trip captain accompanies the group.
- Rates and availability are confirmed at booking.
- Cancellation and refund are as per our Terms & Conditions.
- The drives to Gabala and Sheki are long; carry motion-sickness medication if needed.
- Dress modestly at mosques and other religious sites.
See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.