Azerbaijan Grand Tour: Baku, Gabala, Shahdag and Guba Adventure

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Overview

2 guests

7 days

6 nights

Free cancellation available

Embark on the ultimate Azerbaijani adventure with the "Azerbaijan Grand Tour: Baku, Gabala, Shahdag & Guba Adventure." This 7-day tour takes you through the heart of Azerbaijan, combining vibrant cities, stunning natural landscapes, and cultural gems in one unforgettable journey.

Start your exploration with a city tour of Baku, where modernity meets history. Then, travel through the picturesque countryside, with a stop in Shamakhi, before arriving in Gabala to witness the beauty of Yeddi Gozel Waterfall and the tranquility of Nohur Lake. Discover the thrill of the Tufandag resort and explore the rich natural beauty that Gabala offers.

The adventure continues with a scenic transfer to Shahdag, where you’ll spend a day in the serene mountain resort. On your return to Baku, enjoy a tour of Guba, known for its captivating landscapes and cultural richness.

Complete your journey with a final airport transfer, reflecting on the incredible mix of culture, nature, and adventure that Azerbaijan has to offer.

Tour Includes

Accommodation
Accommodation – 4 nights in Baku at chosen hotel/1 night in Gabala/1 night Shahdag
Breakfast
Delicious continental breakfast
Transfer
Transportation from/to airport and within mentioned tours with mentioned car types
Entrances
Entrances: Funicular, boat at Little Venice, Cable car in Tufandag (2 lines), Cable car in Shahdag
Water
Water (2 bottles per person per day)
English speaking driver
English speaking driver (not guide)

Tour excludes

Air tickets and insurance
Airfare and insurance
Food
Lunches and dinners
Visas
Visas – 35 USD per person
Early check-in/late check-out
Early check-in/late check-out at the hotel
Entrances
Any other entrances

Itinerary

Arrival to Baku city
Meet & Greet at the Airport by representative.
Transfer to the hotel
Check-in at the hotel
Free time to enjoy the windy capital (Overnight stay in Baku)

Breakfast at the hotel
Excursion day (pick-up at 10:00)
Visiting Highland park – enjoying panoramic view to Baku. From there guests see Milli Majlis, Flame Towers building which become an icon of Baku. Using one way funicular to go down or up (1 ticket to funicular is included)
Baku Boulevard – famous with its Ferris Wheel (works only if no wind), small reproduction of Little Venice (boat ride is included), Carpet museum and long way strolling along the Caspian sea
Old city – Icherisheher – the ancient city with hamams, local mosques, Maiden tower and Shirvanshah’s Palace dated 12th century.
Walking to Nizami Street which also the part of history and oil barons built beautiful buildings along this street. Also, guests may have shopping time in modern shops.
Heydar Aliyev Centre - the unique building designed by famous architecture Zaha Hadid. Taking picture near “I Love Baku” is very popular among tourists, do not miss to take yours!
Return to the hotel (Overnight stay in Baku)

Breakfast at the hotel
Check-out from hotel. Transfer to Gabala (pick-up at 08:30, 4 hours way)
On the way guests will pass Shamakhi Juma Mosque, which is one of the oldest mosques in Caucasus, it fundament is from 9th century.
If guests would like to try local wine guests may stop at Meysari Winery, obtain information on wine traditions at the region and try 3 types of wine with snacks (extra cost for tour and degustaion)
If guests would like guests may visit very interesting farm where fluffy animals – alpacas – are living. Brought from South America this friendly animals fill themselves very comfortable in Shamakhi area (extra cost for entrance)
Reaching Gabala
Visiting Yeddi Gozel Waterfall - this mountain waterfall is beautiful places to see, is situated in the Vandam village of Gabala. The name of the Seven Beauties (Yeddi Gozel) Waterfall comes from the name of the 7 mountain roads that should lead to the waterfall.
Check-in to the hotel
Free time (Overnight stay in Gabala)

Breakfast at the hotel
Check-out from hotel.
Excursion program (pick-up at 10:00)
Nohur Lake is one of the most fabulous locations in Gabala, with a spectacular look to the Caucasus mountains. The tourists are overwhelmed by Lake Nohur’s majesty. The peaceful weather and sounds of birds provide an ideal environment for relaxing to avoid the noise.
Tufandag Mountain Resort provides its guests with a natural setting with incomparable beauty and harmony. Built like a jewel in the crown of the surrounding mountains, Tufandag Mountain Resort is a must-see spot for nature lovers and sports enthusiasts alike. (2 line cable car ticket is included)
Way to Baku (departing from Gabala at 16:00)
Reaching Baku
Check-in to the hotel (Overnight stay in Baku)

Breakfast at the hotel
Check-out from Baku by 09:00. Way to Shahdag (around 3 hours way)
Reaching Shahdag Mountain resort – here guests may use different types of activities: cable car, Zip Line, Rolling Coaster, buggy cars (All with extra cost except 1 ticket to Shahdag cable car is included)
Spending day in Shahdag.
Check-in to the hotel (Overnight stay in Shahdag)

Breakfast at the hotel
Check-out from Shahdag by 12:00
Way to Guba
Guba district is considered a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to the capital, a combination of a very good climate, the vicinity of a forest zone
Guba is the north centre of carpentry of Azerbaijan with its famous carpet type – Pirabadil carpets. Guests will be able to visit local carpet manufactory where carpets are woven manually with using long term saved traditions of Azerbaijan carpet history.
Spending time in Qechresh forest - the area is covered with forest on all sides. Qechresh is famous for its natural springs and plants. The wild walnuts, hazelnuts, cranberry, hawthorn, hips, apples, pears, and pine trees grew there.
Way to Baku at 17:00
Reaching Baku by 19:00
Check-in to the hotel (Overnight stay in Baku)