Day 1 – Arrival in Baku (Azerbaijan)
Meet and greet at Baku International Airport. Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Free time to rest after your international flight. Overnight in Baku.
Day 2 – Ancient Petroglyphs & Baku City Highlights
Begin your journey with a visit to the Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape (UNESCO), home to over 6,000 prehistoric carvings. Then explore the mud volcanoes — a rare natural wonder.
Visit the Bibi Heybat Mosque and the world’s first industrial oil well.
Afternoon Baku sightseeing:
- Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
- Mugham Center
- Little Venice & Baku Boulevard
- Highland Park with panoramic views of the Flame Towers
Continue to the Old City (UNESCO) including the Maiden Tower and Shirvanshah Palace.
Day 3 – Absheron Peninsula & Village Life
Visit the futuristic Heydar Aliyev Center, a symbol of modern Baku.
Then explore the sacred Ateshgah Fire Temple, followed by the Gala Ethnographic Museum showcasing traditional Azerbaijani life.
Stop by the eternal flames of Yanardagh and stroll through the colorful restored alleys of Balakhany Village, famous for murals and historic homes.
Day 4 – Silk Road Heritage: Shamakhi – Lahij – Sheki
Drive to Shamakhi, former capital of the Shirvanshah dynasty.
Visit:
- Diri Baba Mausoleum, carved into rock
- Yeddi Gumbaz tombs, resting place of ancient rulers
- Kelekhana Tombs, silent witnesses of medieval grandeur
Continue to Lahij Village, renowned for its copper artisans and cobblestone streets (weather permitting).
Arrive in Sheki, visit a Kelaghayi silk scarf workshop (UNESCO), a symbol of Azerbaijani culture.
Overnight in Sheki.
Day 5 – From Sheki to Georgia’s Wine Country
Visit Kish Village, home to the oldest Christian church in the Caucasus, and the elegant Sheki Khan Palace (UNESCO).
After lunch, cross the Azerbaijan–Georgia border via Lagodekhi.
In the Kakheti wine region, enjoy a tasting at the legendary Khareba Winery, built inside a mountain.
Visit Gremi Fortress and continue to Telavi, the heart of Kakheti. Overnight in Telavi.
Day 6 – Romantic Georgia: Signaghi & Tbilisi
Explore Signaghi, Georgia’s “City of Love,” with its 18th-century fortress walls and cobbled streets.
Visit Bodbe Monastery, the resting place of Saint Nino.
Later, explore the Tsinandali Estate, the former home of Georgian nobility, featuring a historic wine cellar and lush garden.
Drive to Tbilisi for overnight.
Day 7 – Capitals & Cathedrals: Tbilisi & Mtskheta
Begin the day with a Tbilisi city tour:
- Narikala Fortress
- Peace Bridge
- Sulfur Bath District
- Sameba Cathedral
In the afternoon, visit Mtskheta (UNESCO), Georgia’s ancient spiritual capital. See Jvari Monastery and the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
Return to Tbilisi for final overnight.
Day 8 – Departure
Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport for your return flight. Farewell and end of services.
Day 1 – Arrival & Baku City Tour
06:45 – Arrival at Baku International Airport
Meet and greet. Transfer to a local restaurant for breakfast.
10:00 – Full-day tour starts:
- Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape (UNESCO)
- Mud Volcanoes
- Bibi-Heybat Mosque and the First Oil Well in the world
Afternoon sightseeing tour:
- Flag Square, Carpet Museum, Mugham Center
- Little Venice, Baku Boulevard, Highland Park, Flame Towers
- Walking tour of the Old City (UNESCO): Maiden Tower, caravanserais, mosques, Shirvanshah Palace, etc.
- Tea table experience with local sweets
Overnight in Baku.
Day 2 – Fire Temples & Village Heritage
- Heydar Aliyev Center
- Ateshgah Fire Temple
- Gala Ethnographic Museum
- Yanardagh (Burning Mountain)
- Balakhany Village
Overnight in Baku.
Day 3 – Mountains & Cultural Villages
- Candy Cane Mountains photo stop
- Beshbarmag Mountain
- Visit Khinalig Village (UNESCO-listed transhumance route)
Return to Baku in the evening.
Overnight in Baku.
Day 4 – Shamakhi, Lahij & Udi Village – Transfer to Sheki
After breakfast, depart for Shamakhi:
- Visit Diri Baba Mausoleum, Yeddi Gumbaz Tombs, Kelekhana Tombs, and the Juma Mosque
Continue to Lahij Village (weather and road condition permitting) for copper craftsmanship experience.
Visit Nij Udi Village, home of the Caucasian Albanian Christian community.
Drive to Sheki and visit a Kelaghayi Silk Scarf Workshop (UNESCO Intangible Heritage).
Overnight in Sheki Marxal Hotel 5★.
Day 5 – Sheki Highlights & Return to Baku
Morning visit to:
- Kish Village and the Old Albanian Church
- Sheki Khan Palace (UNESCO)
- Shebeke glass workshop
- Sheki Halva tasting experience
Return to Baku in the afternoon. Overnight in Baku.
Day 6 – Departure
Transfer to Baku International Airport for departure.
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Day 1 – Arrival & Baku City Wonders
06:45 – Arrival at Baku International Airport.
Meet and greet by your guide. Transfer to a local restaurant for breakfast.
10:00 – Start full-day tour:
- Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape (UNESCO)
- Mud Volcanoes
- Bibi-Heybat Mosque and the first industrial oil well in the world
Afternoon sightseeing tour:
- Flag Square, Carpet Museum, Mugham Center
- Little Venice, Baku Boulevard, Highland Park, Flame Towers
- Walking tour of the Old City (UNESCO): Maiden Tower, caravanserais, mosques, Shirvanshah Palace, and more
- Enjoy a traditional tea table with local sweets
Overnight in Baku.
Day 2 – Fire Temples & Ethnographic Discoveries
- Visit the iconic Heydar Aliyev Center
- Continue to the Ateshgah Fire Temple
- Explore the Gala Ethnographic Museum
- Witness the natural flames at Yanardagh (Burning Mountain)
- End the day walking through the historic Balakhany Village, with its colorful murals and restored buildings
Overnight in Baku.
Day 3 – Mountains, Villages & UNESCO Landscapes
After breakfast, depart Baku for a scenic mountain day:
- Stop at the colorful Candy Cane Mountains for photos
- Drive past Beshbarmag Mountain, a spiritual pilgrimage site
- Visit the remote highland village of Khinalig, part of the UNESCO-listed Cultural Landscape of Khinalig and the Transhumance Route
- Walk through this ancient mountain community and enjoy panoramic views of the Greater Caucasus
Return to Baku in the evening. Overnight in Baku.
Day 4 – Departure
Transfer to Baku International Airport for your return flight.
Day 1 – Arrival & Baku City Wonders
06:45 – Arrival at Baku International Airport.
Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to a local restaurant for breakfast.
At 10:00, begin your full-day guided tour:
Morning Program:
- Visit the Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape (UNESCO)
- Explore the unique Mud Volcanoes
- Visit the historic Bibi-Heybat Mosque and the site of the world’s first industrial oil well
Afternoon Baku Sightseeing Tour:
- Flag Square – symbol of national pride
- Azerbaijan Carpet Museum – modern building shaped like a rolled carpet
- Mugham Center, Little Venice, and Baku Boulevard
- Highland Park with panoramic views of the Flame Towers
Old City Tour (UNESCO-listed Icherisheher):
- Maiden Tower, Shirvanshah Palace, mosques, caravanserais, and hidden alleys of medieval Baku
- End with a traditional tea table with local sweets (pakhlava, shekerbura)
Return to hotel for overnight stay in Baku.
Day 2 – Fire Temples & Village Heritage
Visit the Heydar Aliyev Center, an architectural icon of modern Azerbaijan.
Continue to explore the Absheron Peninsula:
- Ateshgah Fire Temple, a sacred site of ancient fire worship
- Gala Ethnographic Museum, showcasing Azerbaijani village life, crafts, and heritage
- Yanardagh (Burning Mountain) – a natural gas fire blazing from the hillside
- Balakhany Village – walk through restored cobbled streets and colorful murals of Baku’s oldest oil village
Return to Baku for overnight stay.
Day 3 – Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Baku International Airport for your departure flight.
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