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Baku
Where old streets meet a modern skyline
Explore the contrast between the stone lanes of Icherisheher, elegant oil-era architecture and the city’s contemporary silhouette.
Explore destinationAzerbaijan · 15 days
Discover Azerbaijan
15 days. 14 nights. Discover the many sides of Azerbaijan.
From Baku’s Caspian waterfront to mountain villages, ancient rock art and the craftsmanship of Lahij and Sheki.
15 days · 14 nights · €1,999 per person
Illustrative montage of the journey
The idea
Fifteen days between the Caspian shore and the Caucasus foothills.
One route, travelled slowly: the walled heart of Baku, the rock art and grey volcanoes of Gobustan, the orchards of Ismayilli, the mountains above Gabala, the caravanserais of Sheki.
Four nights in the capital, then three in Ismayilli, three in Gabala and four in Sheki. Small groups, a guide who speaks English, and enough time in each place to stop looking and start noticing.
- 15
- days · 14 nights
- €1,999
- per paying traveller
- 16
- paying travellers per departure
Selected stories
Eight chapters, one route
Open a destination for its full gallery and the longer story. Every photograph was taken on this journey.
All destinations
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Gobustan
Stories written in stone
Gobustan’s rock engravings offer glimpses of prehistoric life through human figures, animals and scenes preserved on the rocks.
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Mud volcanoes
A landscape that surprises
Gas rising from underground brings mud to the surface, creating small craters and unusual formations across this striking landscape.
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Yanar Dag
Fire fed by the earth
Natural gas reaching the surface feeds the flames of Yanar Dag—an encounter with the landscape behind Azerbaijan’s association with fire.
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Ismayilli & Lahij
Mountain roads. Copper traditions.
Discover Lahij’s stone streets and copperworking heritage, framed by the mountain scenery of the Ismayilli region.
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Gabala
Make room for a different pace
Lake views at Nohur and mountain scenery around Tufandag reveal another side of the journey beyond the city.
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Sheki
A trading past, a colorful legacy
Caravanserai courtyards, decorated palace interiors and intricate shebeke windows bring Sheki’s history and craftsmanship into focus.
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Qax & Ilisu
Village life beneath the mountains
Explore a quieter part of the route, where village streets and mountain landscapes invite you to look a little closer.
Explore destinationOne journey. Many sides of Azerbaijan.
City streets, village traditions, mountain scenery and remarkable natural places—all within one thoughtfully planned itinerary.
The journey
The shape of the fifteen days
Fifteen calendar days, fourteen nights, four bases. The order below is confirmed; daily timings are arranged with the guide and are not fixed in advance.
- 01
4nights
Baku
- 02
3nights
Ismayilli
- 03
3nights
Gabala
- 04
4nights
Sheki
What is included
See what your 15-day journey includes.
- 14 nights of accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Transport for the itinerary
- English-speaking guide
- Admission to Sheki Khan’s Palace, Gobustan, Yanar Dag and the mud volcanoes
The guide speaks English. The website is available in five languages; the guiding language is English.
Not included
- Flights
- Lunches and dinners
- Other paid attractions and activities
Tufandag cable-car tickets, spa treatments and mud bathing are not included.
Price and departures
€1,999 per paying traveller
Fourteen nights, daily breakfast, transport along the route, an English-speaking guide and the admissions listed below. Departures leave on the first Tuesday of every month through 2027.
See dates and pricesDepartures leave on the first Tuesday of each month, January to December 2027.
per paying traveller€1,999
- Pay in full
- €1,999
- Or pay 50% now, 50% twenty days before departure
- €999.50 + €999.50
- Guaranteed private room, whole tour
- +€299
Solo travellers share with another traveller as standard.
Standard capacity is 16 paying travellers. We never publish seat counts.
Before you book
What the walking is like
The itinerary includes walking, cobbled streets, steps, uneven surfaces and journeys between cities. Some parts of the tour may therefore be tiring for children under four and travellers who have difficulty walking. Using a stroller may also make getting around some locations more challenging for parents.
If you are travelling with a young child or a stroller, or need additional support when getting around, please contact us before booking. Together, we can discuss whether the itinerary suits your needs.
Contact
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