Upon arrival in Baku, transfer to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore the city at your own pace.

08:00 – 09:30 – Breakfast at your hotel.

10:00 – Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and begin your full-day exploration of Baku.

Your first stop will be Upland (Dagustu) Park, offering some of the most spectacular panoramic views over Baku’s skyline and the Caspian Sea. Enjoy a beautiful photo opportunity before riding the funicular down to Baku Boulevard, the city’s lively waterfront promenade.

Continue to Icheri Sheher (Old City), entering through the historic gates of Baku Fortress. Discover:

The legendary Zoroastrian Maiden Tower
The historic Multani Caravanserai
The Haji Banu Hamam
The Juma Mosque
The Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a UNESCO-listed gem and the finest example of medieval palace architecture in Azerbaijan
Visit the Museum of Miniature Books, home to rare treasures including a 17th-century Koran and the world’s three smallest books, visible only with a magnifying glass.

Lunch – Available upon request.

In the afternoon, head to the Absheron Peninsula to witness:

Yanardag (Burning Mountain) – a natural gas fire blazing continuously for centuries, earning Azerbaijan the name “Land of Fire.”
Atashgah Fire Temple – a castle-like complex once used by Hindu and Zoroastrian communities, now a fascinating open-air museum.
Conclude the day with a visit to the architectural masterpiece Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid. This flowing, futuristic landmark houses a museum, exhibition halls, and a conference center, and stands as one of Baku’s most iconic symbols.

Return to your hotel – Free time at leisure.

Dinner – Available upon request.

08:00 – 09:30 – Breakfast at your hotel.

10:00 – Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and begin your day’s exploration.

Just 60 km from Baku lies the Gobustan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its ancient rock art and unique geological features. Your visit begins at the Gobustan Museum, where exhibits showcase ancient human bones and tools dating back to the Mesolithic Period.

Continue to the open-air rock art reserve, where you’ll marvel at petroglyphs spanning from the 10th–8th millennia BC to the Middle Ages, depicting scenes of hunting, dancing, and daily life.

Next, experience the Gobustan Mud Volcanoes, an extraordinary natural wonder—Azerbaijan is home to nearly half of the world’s mud volcanoes.

14:00 – Return to Baku.

Lunch – Available upon request.

In the afternoon, enjoy a leisurely walking tour along Baku Boulevard—the second-largest seaside park in Europe and a century-old icon of the city. Pass lush gardens, elegant fountains, the charming Mini-Venice, and the towering Baku Eye Ferris wheel.

Visit the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, housed in a spectacular building shaped like a rolled carpet, designed by Austrian architect Franz Janz. Inside, discover over 10,000 exhibits including carpets, medieval ceramics, and jewelry, showcasing Azerbaijan’s 3,000-year-old weaving tradition.

Continue to Fountain Square, one of Baku’s most popular pedestrian areas. Stroll past lively cafés, admire the surrounding architecture, and soak in the vibrant city atmosphere.

Evening – Free time at your hotel.
Dinner – Available upon request.

Morning – Breakfast at your hotel.

Meet your driver in the hotel lobby for a private transfer to Baku International Airport for your return flight home.

Check-out – By 12:00.