Azerbaijan Explorer – Baku & Gabala Nature Escape
Destination Covered
03 Nights in Baku, 02 Nights in Gabala
| 6 Days | 5 Nights |
Inclusions
- Hotel accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Airport transfers
- Baku city tour
- Gabala tour
- Tufandag cable car ticket
- Gobustan entry tickets
- Mud volcano taxi
- Absheron tour
- Fire Temple & Yanardag tickets
- Funicular ticket
- Professional guide
Exclusions
- International flights
- Visa
- Lunch & dinner
- Optional activities (wine tasting, alpaca farm)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Distance Chart
- Day 1–2: Baku
- Day 3–4: Gabala
- Day 5: Baku
- Day 6: Departure
Important Notes
- Mountain weather may vary in Gabala
- Cable car subject to operation
- Long travel distances between cities
- Comfortable footwear recommended
- Hotels subject to availability
- Prices vary by season
Overview
Discover the diverse beauty of Azerbaijan with this 6-day journey covering the vibrant capital Baku and the scenic mountain region of Gabala. Experience historic landmarks, modern architecture, and unique natural wonders like Gobustan’s ancient rock carvings and mud volcanoes. Explore the lush landscapes of Gabala, including waterfalls, lakes, and mountain resorts, making this itinerary a perfect blend of culture, adventure, and nature.
🗓️ Day-wise Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival – Baku
- Arrival in Baku
- Meet & greet at airport
- Transfer to hotel & check-in
- Free time
- Overnight stay in Baku
Day 2: Baku City Tour
- Breakfast
- Visit Highland Park
- View Flame Towers & Parliament area
- Funicular ride (included)
- Visit:
- Baku Boulevard
- Little Venice
- Carpet Museum
- Explore Old City (Icherisheher)
- Walk at Nizami Street
- Visit Heydar Aliyev Center
- Overnight stay in Baku
Day 3: Baku to Gabala via Shamakhi
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Gabala (~4 hrs drive)
- Enroute visit Shamakhi Juma Mosque
- Optional:
- Wine tasting at Meysari Winery (extra cost)
- Alpaca farm visit (extra cost)
- Visit Nohur Lake (scenic mountain lake)
- Check-in hotel
- Overnight stay in Gabala
Day 4: Gabala Tour & Return to Baku
- Breakfast
- Visit Yeddi Gozel Waterfall
- Visit Tufandag Mountain Resort
- Cable car ride (included)
- Return to Baku (~4 hrs)
- Check-in hotel
- Overnight stay in Baku
Day 5: Gobustan & Absheron Tour
- Breakfast
- Visit Gobustan National Park
- Ancient petroglyphs
- Visit Mud Volcanoes
- Lunch break
- Visit Absheron Peninsula:
- Ateshgah Fire Temple
- Yanardag (Burning Mountain)
- Return to hotel
- Overnight stay in Baku
Day 6: Departure
- Breakfast
- Check-out
- Transfer to airport
- Departure
🔥 Highlights
- Baku city & Old City
- Gabala mountain landscapes
- Nohur Lake & waterfalls
- Tufandag cable car
- Gobustan UNESCO site
- Mud volcanoes
- Fire Temple & Burning Mountain