Cultural Immersion: Baku – Gabala – Sheki in 5 Nights

Day 1 – Arrival in Baku

• Transfer: Airport to hotel
• Meals: Lunch, dinner
• Evening Walk in Baku
  • Excursion: Baku Nights
  • Stroll through the beautiful Park Boulevard, Highland Park, and the ancient Old City (Icheri Sheher)

Day 2 – Exploring Baku

• Meals: Lunch, dinner
• Excursions:
  • Heydar Aliyev Center: A stunning architectural marvel symbolizing innovation and progress.
  • Maiden’s Tower: A historic landmark and icon of Baku.
  • Old City (Icheri Sheher): Walk through the narrow streets of Baku’s ancient heart with a visit to the Shirvanshahs’ Palace.
• Excursion: Ancient Fire Worshippers
  • Journey to Surakhani village to visit the Temple of Fire Worshippers Ateshgah, an ancient complex with natural gas flames.
  • Visit forts in Nardaran, Shagan, Ramana, and Mardakan.
• Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum
  • Discover one of the world’s largest carpet museums, representing Azerbaijan’s rich cultural heritage. The collection spans 7 categories, from carpets to applied arts and jewelry.

Day 3 – Journey to Gabala

• Meals: Lunch, dinner
• Attractions:
  • Nohurgol Lake: Pristine nature with picturesque views.
  • Seven Beauties Waterfall: Beautiful waterfalls surrounded by lush forests and mountains.
• Region Description:
  Gabala is a unique region with the Demiraparan River, chestnut groves, and mineral springs. Nearby are the ruins of ancient Kabalaka, the capital of Caucasian Albania for 600 years. Historical sites include the Albanian temple from the 4th-7th centuries, ancient towers, and mausoleums.
• Free Time: Relax at the hotel

Day 4 – Journey to Sheki

• Meals: Lunch, dinner
• Excursions in Sheki:
  • Palace of the Sheki Khans: A summer residence built in 1797 with elegant architecture and stained glass windows.
  • Village of Kish: Visit an ancient Albanian temple, one of the oldest Christian sites in the Caucasus, founded by Apostle Eliseus in the 1st century AD.
• Free Time: Relax at the hotel

Day 5 – Return to Baku

• Meals: Lunch, dinner
• Return to Baku: Depart from Sheki back to Baku after breakfast

Day 6 – Tour Conclusion

• Transfer: Hotel to airport for departure

This tour is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the cultural richness and natural beauty of Azerbaijan.