Azerbaijan Weekend Escape: Baku, Gobustan and the Fire Sites
Duration
4 Days 3 Nights
Pickup
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Drop
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Type
International (long-haul)
Overview & Highlights
Baku packs a surprising amount into a long weekend, and this fixed-departure escape is paced so that you see the best of it without rushing. You stay three nights in the capital, walking the UNESCO-listed Old City, strolling the Caspian-shore boulevard and seeing the Flame Towers and the Heydar Aliyev Center. One full day goes to Gobustan, a short drive from the city, where ancient rock carvings and bubbling mud volcanoes sit in an open, stark landscape. The next day takes you to the Absheron peninsula for the Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag, the hillside that burns, best seen as the light fades. A trip captain travels with the group, and Indian meal options are available on request.
- Baku's UNESCO-listed Old City, Icheri Sheher
- Gobustan rock carvings and mud volcanoes
- Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag burning hillside
- Flame Towers and a photo stop at the Heydar Aliyev Center
- An evening walk on Baku Boulevard by the Caspian Sea
- Fixed weekend departures with a trip captain
Itinerary
1Day 1: Arrival in Baku | Old City and Boulevard
- Arrive early at Baku airport and meet your trip captain.
- Transfer to the hotel, check in as soon as the room is ready and freshen up.
- In the afternoon walk through the walled Old City, Icheri Sheher, with its narrow lanes and the Maiden Tower area.
- In the evening take a relaxed stroll along Baku Boulevard on the Caspian shore.
- Overnight stay in Baku.
2Day 2: Gobustan Rock Art | Heydar Aliyev Center
- After breakfast, drive south from Baku to Gobustan.
- See the ancient rock carvings in the open landscape and visit the nearby mud volcanoes.
- Return to Baku and make a photo stop at the Heydar Aliyev Center.
- The evening is free for dinner or a walk on Nizami Street.
- Overnight stay in Baku.
3Day 3: Absheron Fire Sites | Flame Towers
- After breakfast, enjoy a slower morning at leisure.
- In the afternoon drive to the Absheron peninsula to visit the Ateshgah Fire Temple.
- Continue to Yanardag, the burning hillside, which looks best as the light fades.
- Return to the city for a last view of the Flame Towers lit up after dark.
- Overnight stay in Baku.
4Day 4: Free Morning and Departure
- After breakfast, enjoy a free morning for last-minute shopping or a walk on the boulevard.
- Check out from the hotel at the time confirmed by your trip captain.
- Transfer to Baku airport for your late flight home.
Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.
Inclusions
- Three nights' hotel stay in Baku on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Airport and sightseeing transfers by private coach or van
- Sightseeing in Baku, Gobustan and the Absheron peninsula 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 or windcheater
- Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
Notes
- Weekend trips are short, so flights should arrive early on day 1 and depart late on the last day to make full use of the programme.
- Flights are not included and are not booked by us unless asked.
- 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.
- Baku can be windy and Gobustan is open and exposed, so carry a light layer and sun protection.
See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.