Cultural Tour in Azerbaijan “Visiting the Queen of Shamakhi”

Azerbaijan

Baku, Shaki, Shamakhi

Route: Baku – Gobustan – Absheron Peninsula – Maraza – Shamakhi – Sheki – Gabala – Nij

Immerse yourself in the magic of the East with an exclusive tour of Azerbaijan.
From the cobbled streets of Old Baku to the palaces of the Sheki Khans, from fire-worshipping temples to mountain gorges and ancient Christian shrines — this journey weaves together culture, nature, and history into one unforgettable experience.
Charming towns, legendary sites, vibrant markets, and traditional cuisine await you in a fairytale that becomes reality.

7 days / 6 nights

585

Start price

Includes in price

Included in the price:

Hotel accommodation in the selected category
Meals: breakfasts
1 bottle of water per day
All transfers and transportation as per itinerary
All excursions according to the program
Professional guide services
Entry tickets to:
- Gobustan, Mud Volcanoes
- Ateshgah, Yanar Dag
- Heydar Aliyev Center
- Nobel Museum
- Kabala and Nij historical sites

Not included:

International airfare
Lunches and dinners (approx. $10–15 per person)
Personal expenses
Tips for driver and guide
Travel insurance

Child Policy:

Children under 6 years – free (1 child per room)
Children 6–12 years – 30% discount from adult rate

Additional Info:

Program order may vary without changing overnight count or cities visited
Tour operates with a minimum of 3 participants
Free airport-hotel-airport transfer before 20:00
After 20:00 – transfer fee is $25

Extra night accommodation:

SNGL BB — 60 USD
DBL/TWIN BB — 70 USD (net rate per room per night)

Suggested Hotels:

📅Group Dates:

Group	Check-in	Check-out
GR 1	07.03.2025	13.03.2025
GR 2	30.04.2025	06.05.2025
GR 3	11.06.2025	17.06.2025
GR 4	22.07.2025	28.07.2025
GR 5	05.09.2025	11.09.2025
GR 6	13.10.2025	19.10.2025
GR 7	01.11.2025	07.11.2025
GR 8	03.01.2026	09.01.2026

Day 1: Arrival in Baku

Meeting at Baku International Airport
Transfer and hotel check-in after 14:00
Free time

Day 2: Historic Baku and Icheri Sheher

Breakfast at the hotel
10:00 – Meet your guide in the hotel lobby
Walking tour of Icheri Sheher (Old City):
- Maiden Tower
- Palace of the Shirvanshahs
- Caravanserais, mosques, bathhouses
- Narrow oriental streets
13:00–14:00 – Lunch at a national cuisine restaurant (at own expense)
Architectural heritage of the first oil boom (early 20th century):
- Mansions of Baku’s oil magnates
- Exterior view of the National History Museum (Tagiyev’s Mansion)
Free time
Overnight in Baku

Day 3: Gobustan and Baku’s Oil Heritage

Breakfast at the hotel
10:00 – Meet your guide
11:00–12:30 – Visit Gobustan Rock Art Reserve and Mud Volcanoes
- Unique petroglyphs and natural landscapes
- Floating oil platforms on the way
Return to Baku and visit Bibi-Heybat Mosque
13:00–14:00 – Lunch at a seaside fish restaurant (at own expense)
15:00–16:00 – Exterior view of the Carpet Museum (building shaped like a rolled carpet)
16:30–18:00 – Visit Villa Petrolea – Nobel Brothers Museum
Transfer to the hotel
Overnight in Baku

Day 4: Absheron & Heydar Aliyev Center

Breakfast at the hotel
10:00 – Meet your guide
10:20–11:00 – Visit a local market
11:30–12:30 – Excursion to the Ateshgah Fire Temple
13:00–14:00 – Lunch (at own expense)
14:30–15:00 – Visit Yanar Dag – the eternal burning mountain
16:00–17:30 – Tour of the Heydar Aliyev Center (designed by Zaha Hadid)
- Museums, exhibitions, concert halls
Return to hotel
Free time

Day 5: Maraza – Shamakhi – Sheki

Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 – Check out and depart
En route:
- Maraza: “Diri Baba” Mausoleum (14th century)
- Shamakhi: “Yeddi Gumbez” Mausoleum, Juma Mosque
16:00–20:00 – Arrival in Sheki (Ancient Nukha)
- Palace of the Sheki Khans (frescoes, stained glass)
- Fortress walls, caravanserai, mosque, old bathhouses
- Evening walk, souvenirs, Sheki halva
Overnight in Sheki

Day 6: Kish – Gabala – Nij

Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 – Check out
Visit Kish Village with one of the oldest churches in the Caucasus (5th century)
Transfer to Gabala:
- Visit Nij Village and Udi Church – one of the oldest Christian ethnicities
- 13:00–14:00 – Lunch in Gabala (at own expense)
- Excursion to ancient Kabala City (ruins and fortress walls)
16:00–20:00 – Transfer to Baku
Hotel check-in and free time
Overnight in Baku