Excursion tour in Azerbaijan “Visiting the Queen of Shamakhi”

Azerbaijan

Baku, Shaki, Shamakhi, Gabala

Discover Azerbaijan on a rich 7-day journey that blends ancient legends, a proud oil heritage, and stunning natural wonders. Stroll through the narrow streets of Icherisheher, uncover the secrets of Gobustan’s petroglyphs, and witness the burning mountains and temples of fire-worshippers. The route will take you to the historic towns of Sheki and Gabala, where history comes alive in majestic palaces, fortresses, and churches. In just one week, you will travel from bustling Baku to serene mountain villages, experiencing the true spirit of this remarkable land.

7 days / 6 nights

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Tour price includes

Accommodation in the selected room category
Daily breakfast
One bottle of water per day
All transfers and transportation according to the tour program
All excursions as per the itinerary
Professional tour guide services
Entrance tickets to museums: Gobustan, Mud Volcanoes, Ateshgah, Yanardag, Heydar Aliyev Center, Nobel Museum, Qabala, Nij

Tour price does not include
Airfare
Lunches and dinners (approx. 10–15 USD)
Tips for the driver and guide
Personal expenses
Any other services not included in the tour
Medical insurance

Child policy
Children up to 6 years old – free of charge (only 1 child per room)
Children aged 6–12 – 30% discount from the adult price

Additional information
The itinerary may change without affecting the number of nights and places visited
The tour will be held with a minimum of 3 participants
Airport–hotel–airport transfers are free of charge until 20:00
After 20:00, the transfer cost is 25 USD

Extra night in hotel
SNGL BB – 60 USD per room per night
DBL/TWIN BB – 70 USD per room per night
Rates are net

Group Dates:

Group 1: 07.03.2025 — 13.03.2025
Group 2: 30.04.2025 — 06.05.2025
Group 3: 11.06.2025 — 17.06.2025
Group 4: 22.07.2025 — 28.07.2025
Group 5: 05.09.2025 — 11.09.2025
Group 6: 13.10.2025 — 19.10.2025
Group 7: 01.11.2025 — 07.11.2025
Group 8: 03.01.2026 — 09.01.2026

Day 1 – Arrival in Baku

Arrival in Baku.
Meet & greet at the airport, transfer and hotel check-in from 14:00.
Free time.

Day 2 – Old City and Oil Boom Architecture

Breakfast at the hotel
Meet the guide in the hotel lobby
Walking tour of the Old City Icherisheher — an ancient residential quarter in the heart of Baku, surrounded by fortress walls with the famous Maiden Tower. Inside the Old City you will find dozens of historical monuments: Market Square, mosques, caravanserais, baths, residential houses, and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs — a true gem of Azerbaijani architecture
Lunch at a national cuisine restaurant (self-paid)
Discover the architectural heritage of the first oil boom, including magnificent mansions of Baku oil barons
Exterior view of the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, located in the mansion of philanthropist Taghiyev
Free time. Overnight in Baku

Day 3 – Gobustan, Mud Volcanoes & Nobel Heritage

Breakfast at the hotel
Meet the guide in the hotel lobby
Excursion to the Gobustan Reserve with its rock carvings and mud volcanoes. Around 40% of the world’s mud volcanoes are found here. On the way, enjoy the view of the famous offshore oil platforms
Return to Baku and visit the Bibi-Heybat Mosque
Lunch at a seaside fish restaurant (self-paid)
Exterior view of the Carpet Museum — an architectural masterpiece shaped like a rolled carpet
Visit Villa Petrolea, the Baku residence of the Nobel Brothers, founders of the famous Nobel Brothers Partnership
Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Baku

Day 4 – Absheron Peninsula & Modern Baku

Breakfast at the hotel
Meet the guide in the hotel lobby
Visit the local market
Tour to the Absheron Peninsula — visit the Ateshgah Fire Temple, an ancient 17th-century shrine built on natural gas outlets
Lunch (self-paid)
Visit Yanar Dag — the Burning Mountain, a unique natural wonder
Return to Baku and visit the Heydar Aliyev Center, designed by the legendary Zaha Hadid
Transfer to the hotel. Free time

Day 5 – On the Road to Sheki

Breakfast at the hotel
Check-out from the hotel
Transfer to Sheki with stops at the Diri Baba Mausoleum in Maraza and Shamakhi — former capital of the Shirvan Khanate, visit the Yeddi Gumbez Mausoleum and Juma Mosque
Arrival in Sheki — tour of the Palace of Sheki Khans, fortress walls and towers, caravanserai, Juma Mosque, and medieval baths
Evening walk in Sheki, visit souvenir shops, taste the famous Sheki halva
Overnight in Sheki

Day 6 – Ancient Christian Heritage and Qabala

Breakfast at the hotel
Check-out from the hotel
Transfer to the village of Kish, home to one of the oldest Christian churches in the Caucasus (5th century)
Drive to Gabala with a stop in Nij village to see the Udi Cathedral Church — the heritage of one of Azerbaijan’s oldest ethnic groups
Lunch in Gabala (self-paid)
Tour of the ancient city of Kabala, over 2,500 years old
Return to Baku. Hotel check-in and free time
Overnight in Baku

Day 7 – Departure

Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time and check-out by 12:00.
Transfer to the airport.