Azerbaijan 5 days Family Tours
Day 01. Arrival Airport Transfer
On arrival, welcome the group and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02. Baku City Tour
Tour Program
Pick up from hotel
The tour starts in the morning (at agreed time). First, a driver meets the guests in the lobby of the hotel. Driver accompanies tourists to the memorial places in Baku City.
Tour in Old City Baku (Icherisheher)
The guests will be taken to the Old City – Historical monument of Baku. The Old City of Baku is protected with the Preservation walls that have remained since the 6th century. The guide (if guest booked guide) introduces the Old City’s history to the guests while they are travelling. The historical places, such as Karvansaray, Maiden Tower, old labyrinth streets, mosques, and small souvenir shops are shown by the guide during the Old city tour.
Shirvanshah Palace
Here the guests visit Azerbaijani historical museum Shirvanshah Palace which is among the monuments within the Old City. In the mentioned museum tourists will enter the throne room, shah’s burial place, mosque, tomb, and shah’s bathroom.
Miniature Book Museum
The Baku Museum of Miniature Books is the only museum of miniature books in the world, settled in the old part of Baku, called Inner City. The museum started its operation on April 2, 2002. In 2015 the Museum of Miniature Books was presented the Certificate of the Guinness Book of Records as the largest private museum of miniature books.
Maiden Tower
The Maiden Tower (Azerbaijani: Qız qalası) is a 12th-century monument in the Old City, Baku, Azerbaijan. Along with the Shirvanshahs' Palace, dated to the 15th century, it forms a group of historic monuments listed in 2001 under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments as cultural property, Category III. It is one of Azerbaijan's most distinctive national emblems, and is thus featured on Azerbaijani currency notes and official letterheads.
The Maiden Tower houses a museum, which presents the story of the historic evolution of Baku city. It also has a gift shop. The view from the roof takes in the alleys and minarets of the Old City, the Baku Boulevard, the house of Isa bek Hajinski and a wide vista of the Baku Bay.
The Tower is covered by cloud of mysteries and legends which are rooted to the history and culture of Azerbaijan. Indeed, some epics became a subject for scenario for ballets and theatre's plays. The Maiden Tower (ballet) is a world-class Azerbaijani ballet created by Afrasiyab Badalbeyli in 1940 and ballet's remake was performed in 1999.
Consequent to the receding of the sea shoreline of the Caspian Sea, a strip of land emerged. This land was developed between the 9th and 15th centuries, when the walls of the old city, the palace including the huge bastion of the Maiden Tower were built.
Nizami Street, also known as Torgovaya, is one of the most famous shopping and pedestrian streets in Baku, Azerbaijan. Lined with elegant architecture from the 19th and 20th centuries, it offers a mix of international brands, local boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely walk, shop for souvenirs, or relax at one of the stylish outdoor terraces. The street is especially lively in the evenings, with street performers and a vibrant atmosphere. It’s a perfect spot for both shopping and soaking up the local culture. A visit to Nizami Street is a must for anyone exploring central Baku.
Drop off to the hotel / back to city centre. After sightseeing all above the driver will drive them back to city center or will drop them off to the hotel if wanted.
Day 03. Absheron Half Day, Half Day City Tour
Tour Program
Pick up from hotel
The tour starts in the morning(at agreed time). First, a driver meets the guests in the lobby of the hotel. Driver accompany tourists to the memorial places in Absheron Peninsula.
Fire temple – Ateshgah
Ateshgah (Azerbaijani: Atəşgah), often called the “Fire Temple of Baku” is a castle-like religious temple in Surakhani town(in Suraxanı raion) a suburb in Baku, Azerbaijan. Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu, Sikh, and Zoroastrian place of worship. “Atash” (آتش) is the Persian word for fire the pentagonal complex, which has a courtyard surrounded by cells for monks and a tetra pillar-altar in the middle, was built during the 17th and 18th centuries. It was abandoned in the late 19th century, probably due to the dwindling of the Indian population in the area.
Burning mountain - Yanar Dag
Yanar Dag (Azerbaijani: Yanar Dağ, meaning “burning mountain”) is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan (a country which itself is known as “the Land of Fire “). Flames jet into the air 3 meters (9.8 ft) from a thin, porous sandstone layer.
After sightseeing all above the driver will drive them back to city center or will drop them off to the hotel if wanted.
Highland Park, Alley of Martyrs
The Highland Park Baku is the highest point of the capital of Azerbaijan, from where a beautiful panorama of the city and the bay opens. People from Baku and tourists often come here to see Baku from a bird’s eye view, as well as just take a walk.
Name Highland Park received due to its location. The territory of the park zone is located on a hill, so from the observation platforms, a magnificent view of the nearby attractions opens Baku Boulevard, Baku Bay, the Shirvanshahs Palace, Old City of Baku and the Maiden’s Tower. The place called by local people as “Dagustu park” which means Upland Park. Have funicular ride.
Baku Ferris Wheel, also known as the Baku Eyeand Devil's Wheel (Azerbaijani: Şeytan çarxı), is a ferris wheel on Baku Boulevard in the Seaside National Park of Baku, capital of Azerbaijan.
Day 04. Overday Shahdag Tour
Pick up from hotel
The tour starts in the morning(at agreed time). First, a driver meets the guests in the lobby of the hotel. Transfers from Baku to Shahdag, a stunning mountain resort in Azerbaijan.
On the way to Shahdag, we can make a delightful stop to visit Candy Cane. This charming spot is perfect for capturing beautiful memories and enjoying a sweet treat before continuing our journey to the stunning mountain resort.
Enroute to the mountain resort. Shahdag offers a variety of activities such as skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and etc. Enjoy Cable car and Coaster activities. It's the perfect destination for both adventure and relaxation, surrounded by beautiful landscapes and fresh mountain air.
Day 05. Shopping Tour, Departure transfer to the airport.
Tour Program
Pick up from hotel
The tour starts in the morning (at agreed time). First, a driver meets the guests in the lobby of the hotel. Start Shopping tour in Baku.
Visit one of Baku’s vibrant shopping malls and enjoy some free time exploring the center.
For those who wish to continue their shopping adventure, an optional visit to the local market, Yasil Bazar. After their leisure time at the shopping center, guests will be transferred to the airport for their departure.