Overview

Tour Name: Baku Grand Tour

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights (extendable)

Tour Type: Private

Languages: English (others on request)

Highlights:  Old City (Icheri Sheher) • Heydar Aliyev Center • Gobustan National Park • Mud Volcanoes • Bibi Heybat Mosque • Ateshgah Fire Temple • Yanardag (Burning Mountain) • Balakhani Village • Green Bazaar

Accommodation: 3* / 4* / 5* hotels — your choice

Tour Intensity: Moderate — includes daily sightseeing and walking tours (3–5 hours per day).

Prices

* Final price is calculated individually upon request.
* This tour can also be arranged without accommodation, if preferred.

Included

✓ Airport–Hotel–Airport transfers

✓ Accommodation in selected hotel

✓ English speaking guide

✓ Hotel pick-up and drop-off

✓ Private transportation for all tours

Not included

✕ International flights

✕ Meals not specified in the program

✕ Entrance tickets

✕ Travel insurance

Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrival in Baku

Arrival at the airport. Private transfer to the hotel. Check-in (from 14:00). Free time. Overnight in Baku.

Optional: Evening Baku Tour (extra charge)

Day 2:
Old City & Central Baku + Panoramic City Tour

09:30 – pick-up from the hotel.

Old City (Icherisheher) Walking Tour

Begin your day in the historical heart of Baku — a UNESCO-listed open-air museum filled with centuries-old architecture and narrow medieval streets.

You will see:

• Maiden Tower (exterior)

• Palace of the Shirvanshahs (exterior)

• Juma Mosque

• Caravanserais

• Market Square

• traditional craft shops

• charming medieval alleyways

Central Baku Walking Route

After exploring the Old City, continue your tour through the vibrant center of the capital:

• Nizami Street

• Fountains Square

• Puppet Theatre

• Baku Boulevard

• Little Venice

• Carpet Museum (exterior)

• Baku Ferris Wheel (exterior)

• Ismailiyya Building

• Mukhtarov Palace

• Governor’s Garden

• Azneft Square

This part of the tour blends modern city life with beautiful early-20th-century architecture.

Panoramic City Tour (by vehicle + short walks)

Discover the modern face of Baku and its iconic landmarks:

• The First Oil Well (historical landmark)

• Aquatic Palace (drive-by)

• Baku Boulevard

• Government House

• White City district

• Little Venice

• Carpet Museum

• Flame Towers

• Highland Park – the best panoramic view of Baku Bay

Heydar Aliyev Center (option to visit inside)

One of the most recognizable architectural masterpieces of the 21st century, designed by Zaha Hadid.

Inside, visitors can enjoy:

• museum exhibitions

• cultural displays

• photo areas

Entrance is optional and can be added upon request.

Return to the hotel. Overnight in Baku.

Day 3: Gobustan, Mud Volcanoes & Shopping Experience

09:30 – pick-up from the hotel.

Gobustan National Park (UNESCO)

• Ancient rock carvings (petroglyphs)

• Prehistoric human settlements

• Panoramic views of the Caspian coastline

Mud Volcanoes

Azerbaijan is home to the world’s largest concentration of mud volcanoes — a surreal landscape of bubbling cones and lunar terrain.

Optional upgrade: Off-road Jeep adventure through the Gobustan hills for a more thrilling experience.

Bibi-Heybat Mosque

One of Baku’s most important Islamic monuments — a spiritual and architectural symbol of the city.

Modern Shopping Experience (2 hours)

After the excursion, enjoy free time at one of Baku’s modern shopping malls (choose: Ganjlik Mall, Deniz Mall, or Port Baku Mall).

Here guests can:

• Explore international fashion brands

• Shop for perfumes, electronics, local designer items

• Relax in cafés and restaurants

• Enjoy air-conditioned comfort — ideal after an active morning

A perfect blend of sightseeing and leisure.

Return to the hotel. Overnight in Baku.

Day 4:
Absheron Peninsula — Ateshgah, Yanardag, Balakhani & Green Bazaar

09:30 – pick-up from the hotel.

Ateshgah Fire Temple

A fascinating historical sanctuary where natural gas flames once guided Zoroastrian pilgrims.

Yanardag (Burning Mountain)

A natural hillside fire that has burned continuously for centuries — a true symbol of the “Land of Fire.”

Balakhani Village

A beautifully restored historical settlement:

• Romantic cobblestone lanes

• Brightly painted traditional houses

• Ancient wells (ovdans)

• Local crafts and murals

A great place for atmospheric photos and cultural immersion.

Green Bazaar

A lively local market where visitors can shop for:

• Azerbaijani sweets

• Dried fruits and nuts

• Spices

• Local teas

• Souvenirs

Optional Extensions (if time permits):

• Mardakan Fortress (12th century)

• Gala Open-Air Museum

• Pink Lake (Masazir) — visible only when the light conditions turn the water pink

These stops can be added depending on timing and guest interest.

Return to the hotel. Overnight in Baku.

Day 5:
Departure

Breakfast at the hotel.

Check-out by 12:00 and transfer to the airport.

Your unforgettable Baku journey comes to an end — with wonderful memories and countless photos to take home!

Additional Information

Entrance fees per person:

Payable on site (at museum ticket offices):

– Gobustan National Park  –$7

– Mud Volcanoes Tourism Complex – $9

– Ateshgah Fire Temple + Yanardag (Burning Mountain) –$9

– Mardakan Fortress –$3

– Heydar Aliyev Center – $9