Baku Highlights Tour

The Baku Highlights Tour is an ideal choice for travelers who want to discover the best of Azerbaijan’s capital and its fascinating surroundings in just a few days. This 3-night tour package combines Baku’s historic charm and modern architecture with the unique cultural and natural attractions of the Absheron Peninsula.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Old City, admire Baku’s iconic landmarks, visit the ancient Ateshgah Fire Temple and the famous Burning Mountain of Yanardag, and discover the historic fortresses of Mardakan. Your journey also includes Gobustan’s prehistoric rock carvings and Azerbaijan’s extraordinary mud volcanoes.

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN BAKU

Arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, where your private driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Check in and enjoy some free time to relax after your journey.

For your first evening in Baku, we recommend a leisurely walk along the Caspian Sea Boulevard or dinner at a traditional Azerbaijani restaurant.

After breakfast, set off on a full-day tour exploring the highlights of Baku and the Absheron Peninsula.

Modern Baku – Panoramic City Tour
Discover the modern side of Azerbaijan’s capital on a scenic driving tour. Along the way, you’ll see the iconic Heydar Aliyev Center, the impressive Flame Towers, Highland Park, Baku Boulevard, the city’s historic oil districts, and its elegant avenues.

Enjoy panoramic viewpoints and photo stops showcasing Baku’s striking combination of contemporary architecture and historic landmarks.

Baku Old City (Icherisheher)
Continue with a walking tour through the UNESCO-listed Old City, the historic heart of Baku.

Explore its narrow cobblestone streets and discover remarkable landmarks, including the Maiden Tower, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Juma Mosque, ancient caravanserais, and the historic Market Square.

Stroll past traditional workshops and souvenir shops while experiencing the atmosphere of this centuries-old walled city.

Free time for lunch.

Absheron Peninsula
In the afternoon, travel beyond the city center to explore the fascinating heritage of the Absheron Peninsula.

Visit the Ateshgah Fire Temple, a historic place of worship associated with ancient fire-worshipping traditions, and discover Yanardag, the famous Burning Mountain, where natural gas flames emerge from the hillside.

Continue to the historic fortresses of Mardakan and discover the region’s traditional defensive architecture and ancient mosques.

Return to your hotel in Baku.

After breakfast, embark on a fascinating journey to some of Azerbaijan’s most remarkable archaeological and natural attractions.

Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gobustan, famous for its prehistoric rock carvings and ancient human settlements.

Discover fascinating petroglyphs depicting scenes of hunting, dancing, daily life, and animals, offering a glimpse into the lives of people who inhabited this region thousands of years ago.

Mud Volcanoes
Continue to Azerbaijan’s extraordinary mud volcanoes, one of the country’s most unusual natural attractions.

Witness bubbling mud craters and otherworldly landscapes that make this area one of the most fascinating geological destinations near Baku.

Bibi-Heybat Mosque
On the return journey, stop at the beautiful Bibi-Heybat Mosque, an important religious landmark overlooking the Caspian Sea.

Return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out (by 12:00 PM).

Your private driver will transfer you to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for your departure flight.