The journey begins at Heydar Aliyev International Airport where precision meets hospitality. Each arriving traveler is received with assured coordination and smooth transition to the heart of Baku. Hotel check-in unfolds efficiently, giving space for rest before the evening reveals the city’s illuminated persona.

Highland Park

As twilight deepens, the first exploration begins across Highland Park, where panoramic terraces frame the Flame Towers rising in harmony with the Caspian skyline. The Martyrs’ Lane and Eternal Flame Monument stand as silent beacons of pride and remembrance, connecting modern architecture with national spirit. The route continues along the glittering coast, passing Baku Crystal Hall and Flag Square, symbols of dynamic progress before reaching the city’s Ferris Wheel whose arc of light reflects across the bay. Every vista introduces a new layer of Baku’s design identity, merging innovation, memory and rhythm into one visual sequence. By the end of the evening, travelers return to their hotel surrounded by the glow of the city and the calm assurance that the experience ahead will match the precision and poise of its opening night. The overall journey, including airport reception, guided sightseeing and driving intervals, spans approximately four hours.

Baku Old City

The day unfolds within the walled embrace of the Old City, where every stone narrates centuries of transformation. Travelers step through time surrounded by landmarks such as the House of Baku Khans, Multani Caravanserai and the timeless Maiden Tower, each revealing the architectural rhythm of past dynasties and Silk Road legacies. Spiritual and cultural layers emerge at St. Bartholomew Church, Juma Mosque and Muhammad Mosque, while the Aga Mikayil Bath House and Miniature Books Museum bring texture to the city’s living heritage. The Palace of the Shirvanshahs crowns this journey with its regal balance of history and design mastery.

Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center

The exploration continues through Baku’s modern skyline at the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, a masterpiece that defines the city’s futuristic character.

Baku Boulevard

Along Baku Boulevard, the air carries the Caspian breeze as travelers encounter the Carpet Museum and the tranquil charm of Little Venice.

Nizami Street

The day concludes with the lively atmosphere of Nizami Street and Fountain Square where tradition meets cosmopolitan flair. Each moment connects Baku’s preserved essence with its modern rhythm, creating a complete portrait of its cultural identity. The total duration of this immersive city experience, including guided explanations and transfers between sites, extends across 6 to 7 hours.

Ateshgah - Fire Temple

The day begins with a smooth departure from the hotel, leading travelers toward the heart of Azerbaijan’s ancient fire heritage on the Absheron Peninsula. The first destination, the Ateshgah Fire Temple, stands as one of the most powerful testaments to the region’s spiritual history. Built upon a natural gas vent that has burned for centuries, this pentagonal complex was once a pilgrimage site for Zoroastrians, Hindus and Sikhs who regarded fire as the purest element of creation. Walking through its stone corridors and inner sanctums, travelers witness the eternal flame that continues to flicker, a living echo of faith, trade and cultural convergence that once defined the Silk Road. The sacred calm of this place reveals a timeless intersection between devotion and the elemental force of nature.

Yanar Dag

The journey continues to Yanardag, the legendary “Burning Mountain” where fire leaps endlessly from the earth’s surface, painting the landscape in gold and crimson hues. This natural phenomenon, driven by subterranean gas emissions, has fascinated explorers and poets for centuries and remains one of Azerbaijan’s most symbolic sites. Watching the flames shimmer against the Caspian wind evokes a sense of both wonder and serenity where nature performs its own eternal ritual. After exploring these two iconic landmarks, travelers return to the city center for a period of leisure, allowing time to absorb the contrasts of ancient spirituality and Baku’s modern rhythm. The day concludes with a comfortable return to the hotel, ensuring a smooth transition from elemental exploration to rest. The full experience, including guided narration and transfers, lasts approximately 4 to 5 hours.

Juma Mosque

This day presents two extraordinary journeys, each revealing a different dimension of Azerbaijan’s natural grandeur and cultural soul. Travelers may venture westward toward Shamakhi and Gabala, a route where heritage and mountain serenity blend into a seamless narrative of beauty and history. The morning begins in Shamakhi, one of the oldest settlements in the South Caucasus where the Juma Mosque, the first mosque in Azerbaijan, stands as a monument of resilience and devotion. Its ancient arches and detailed stonework reflect the evolution of Islamic art through centuries of restoration and preservation, offering an atmosphere of calm reverence surrounded by rolling green hills.

As the route ascends toward Gabala, the journey transforms into a landscape of breathtaking tranquility. The winding roads reveal endless panoramas of forested slopes, alpine meadows and mist-kissed peaks. The first stop, Nohur Lake, enchants travelers with its still turquoise surface mirroring the untouched beauty of the surrounding mountains. The air here is crisp and pure, carrying the quiet rhythm of the Caucasus - an atmosphere that invites contemplation and peaceful immersion in nature.

Tufandag Mountain Resort

Further ahead, the road leads to Tufandag Mountain Resort, one of the country’s premier highland destinations. Rising dramatically above the valley, the resort offers an unforgettable experience with its panoramic cable car rides stretching across mountain ridges and deep ravines. Guests are treated to sweeping views that capture the raw majesty of the Caucasus, where clouds drift close enough to touch. Whether admired from a mountaintop terrace or a quiet observation point, the landscape evokes a sense of timeless freedom and vastness.

Yeddi Gozel Waterfall

The journey concludes with a visit to the Seven Beauty Waterfall, a natural wonder nestled within dense forest greenery. The cascading waters, flowing through seven distinct drops, create a spectacle of sound and motion, blending perfectly with the scent of pine and mountain mist. The scene encapsulates Gabala’s purest essence unspoiled, elegant and deeply alive. As evening falls, travelers return to Baku, carrying impressions of heritage, nature and serenity that define Azerbaijan’s highland identity. The full-day experience, guided and inclusive of travel intervals, extends across 10 to 11 hours.

Our second choice is Guba & Gusar Shahdag Tour. If the guests choose this option instead of the Shamakhi and Gabala Tour, tour itinerary will be as follows:

The final morning begins with a smooth check-out from the hotel, marking the close of a journey filled with discovery, culture and unforgettable moments. Travelers are met by their driver for a comfortable and punctual transfer to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. The drive offers a final glimpse of Baku’s elegant skyline, modern architecture and the Caspian horizon that has shaped the city’s identity for centuries. As the route unfolds through the city’s well-structured avenues, it reflects the calm efficiency and sophistication that define Azerbaijan’s hospitality. The journey from the city center to the airport covers a distance of approximately 30 minutes, allowing travelers to depart with ease and comfort carrying with them refined impressions of a country where history, nature and innovation coexist in harmony.