Best of Azerbaijan 3 Nights Private Tour Option 2

Arrival and Full-Day Baku City Tour

after greeting at the meeting point guests will begin their exploration of the fascinating city of Baku, a blend of historical charm and modern marvels. Firstly, you will head to discover gems of Old City-Icherisheher by walking with the explanation of professional expert guide. Guests will eplore House of Baku Khans, Museum of Ethnography and Archaeology, Multani Caravanserai, Bukhara Caravanserai, Maiden Tower (Qız Qalası), St. Bartholomew Church, Jummah Mosque, Muhammad Mosque, Qasim Bey Hammam, Aliagha Vahid Monument, Miniature Book Museum, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Quadrangular Tower and more.

Next destination is Baku Boulevard - a beautifully landscaped promenade along the Caspian Sea, stretching over 25 km and it’s the heart of modern Baku’s recreational life.

Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum - a uniquely shaped building resembling a rolled-up carpet and the largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets in the world.

The last stop opf the day will be Highland Park that is unmatched panoramic views over Baku, the Caspian Sea, Flame Towers, and Baku Boulevard. General tour duration of the tour is 5 to 6 hours by the explanation of professional guide.

Absheron Peninsula and Heydar Aliyev Center Tour

The 2nd day explore the intriguing historical sites around the Absheron Peninsula and the city center. An Absheron Peninsula Tour combined with a visit to the Heydar Aliyev Center and stop at Yashil Bazaar offers a fantastic way to experience a great mix of nature, history, culture, modern architectural wonders of Baku and local life. Today we will explore the natural and historical highlights of the Absheron Peninsula, which is a short drive from Baku. First we start from Ateshgah Fire Temple - a fascinating Zoroastrian temple that historically served as a pilgrimage site for fire worshippers. It is a temple complex, with its sacred fire still burning, and learn about the region’s Zoroastrian roots and the mystical importance of fire in Azerbaijani culture.

Next, heading to visit Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain) - a natural gas fire that blazes continuously from the hillside, creating a mesmerizing sight. Guest s will watch the eternal flames on the hill and learn about the geological phenomenon that fuels the fire. The sight is particularly striking in the late afternoon or evening, but it’s also worth visiting in the morning for a quieter experience.

drive to Heydar Aliyev Center which is one of Baku’s most stunning architectural landmarks, designed by Zaha Hadid. The center’s fluid, organic form is unlike any other building in Baku and symbolizes the country’s evolution into a modern and progressive nation. The museum features exhibitions on Azerbaijan’s history, art, and culture, as well as the legacy of Heydar Aliyev, the country's third president. The center often holds temporary exhibitions on contemporary art, design, and architecture.

After visiting the Heydar Aliyev Center, head to Yashil Bazaar, one of Baku’s most authentic and bustling markets. Guest will explore the market’s wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, most of which are grown in Azerbaijan. The general tour duration will cover about 5 to 6 hours by the explanation of professional guide

Gobustan Rock Art and Mud Volcanoes Tour

The 3rd day tour concerns the lifestyle of prehistoric people dating back to thousand years and learn the history of hand drawing petroglyphs in Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve, the bubbling Mud volcanoes. After greeting at the meeting point we drive to explore Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape. We will visit 3 main places in Gobustan.
Firstly, we start to visit Gobustan Museum offering an immersive exploration into Azerbaijan's prehistoric heritage. The museum is renowned for its extensive collection of over 6,000 rock engravings that span more than 40,000 years of human history.

Second destination is Gobustan Rock Shelters renowned for its exceptional prehistoric rock engravings and ancient rock shelters. The area contains ancient rock shelters and caves that were once inhabited by early humans. Archaeological findings suggest that these shelters were used during a wetter climatic period following the last Ice Age, from the Upper Paleolithic to the Middle Ages.

Our third visited place in Gobustan is Mud volcanoes. Gobustan is home to the largest concentration of mud volcanoes in the world, with over 50 active mud volcanoes in the area. The mud volcanoes are concentrated in the Gobustan region, which is a semi-desert area along the Caspian Sea coast.

We complete the tour in Gobustan and return back to the City Centre. Our last stop on the way back to Baku is Bibi Heybat Mosque. The Mosque is a significant religious and architectural landmark in Baku, Azerbaijan. Originally constructed in the 13th century by Shirvanshah Farrukhzad II, the mosque was destroyed in 1934 during the Soviet anti-religious campaign.
The general tour duration will cover about 5 to 6 hours by the explanation of professional guide and driving distances among the sighseeings: