Baku Trip Overview
This tour package can be considered a good option for those who will have a short visit to Azerbaijan but still want to see both Baku city and countryside. Tour package includes tours to many historic landmarks, museums, walking tours in Baku. Also, the guests will visit Southern region of Azerbaijan – Lankaran, famous with beautiful nature, excellent seaside beaches, forests and rivers. By visiting Khanbulan water reservoir guests will witness excellent lake views and can have a tea break on the shore of the reservoir.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Baku, Azerbaijan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
Explore Baku Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Baku, Absheron Region, Azerbaijan
This tour package can be considered a good option for those who will have a short visit to Azerbaijan but still want to see both Baku city and countryside. Tour package includes tours to many historic landmarks, museums, walking tours in Baku. Also, the guests will visit Southern region of Azerbaijan – Lankaran, famous with beautiful nature, excellent seaside beaches, forests and rivers. By visiting Khanbulan water reservoir guests will witness excellent lake views and can have a tea break on the shore of the reservoir.
Itinerary
Day 1: Airport transfer, hotel check-in & night walking tour
Stop At: Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Bakı şəhərindən 20 km, Şimal, Azerbaijan
Airport transfer to any hotel in Baku with air conditioned car (sedan/minivan/bus).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Baku, Baku, Absheron Region
Night time walking tour in Baku. Guests will visit Highland park, have nice city views from highland areas and can use this chance for excellent night time photography. At the end of the tour guests will have a ride on funicular. Good option to spend evening time.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Ateshgah & Old City tours
Stop At: Ateshgah – Fire Temple, Сураханский район, Baku Azerbaijan
Visit to Zoroastrian fire temple Ateshgah, located in Surakhani village near Baku. Guests will visit ancient temple, learn it’s history and history of Zoroastrianism in Azerbaijan, see settings describing lifestyle and day-to-day activities of Zoroastrian pilgrims in Ateshgah temple.
[Duration: 2 hrs / Tour guide: Included]
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Baku Old City, Neftchilar Ave, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
Walking tour in Old City (Icheri Sheher). Old City is historic part of Baku, with narrow streets, old buildings, small shops and lots of historic landmarks. This place is considered as open air museum by many travelers. Guests will also visit Maiden Tower, Shirvanshah’s Palace & Museum of Miniature books. Tour guide will tell about history of Baku & historic buildings. Upon requests, guests can have tea break in old cafe and listen live music on national music instrument.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Lankaran trip
Stop At: Lankaran, Lankaran, Lankaran Region
Tour to Lankaran region in South of Azerbaijan. Tour will include visit to Lankaran city, seaside and forest area near the city. During the tour guests will:
– Have lunch at restaurant in forest near the river
– Visit to Khanbulan water reservoir. Tea break at the site.
– Swim in Caspian Sea at sea side beach of Lankaran (only for summer season)
– Healing bath at Istisu springs (for cold seasons)
– Dinner at city center restaurant.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Tours in Baku
Stop At: Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, Mikayil Useynov, 28 The Seaside Boulevard, Baku 1001 Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum. Over 100 units of Azerbaijan and Middle East carpets are presented for visitors.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museum of Modern Art, 5 Yusuph Safarov, Baku Azerbaijan
Museum of Modern Art: nice place for guests who value modern art, where they can see pieces of art of local and foreign artists.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, Heydar Aliyev Avenue, 1/1, Baku 1033 Azerbaijan
Retro Cars Exhibition located in Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center: guests will see many classic cars in their original appearance (mobile photos can be taken).
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Baku Boulevard, Neftchilar avenue, Baku Azerbaijan
Walking tour in Baku Boulevard. This is one of the most visited places by locals in Baku. Tour includes boat sailing in Baku Bay, visit of “Baku Venice” and ride on gondolas, visit to Carpet Museum, having a tea break.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
