3 Days World Heritage Sites Azerbaijan Private Tour

From $1,184 • 3 days • Visit Land Azerbaijan • Azerbaijan, Baku, Qobustan • Meet on location or pickup • Free until 1 day before

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The 3 Days World Heritage Sites Azerbaijan Private Tour offers an immersive exploration of Azerbaijan's rich cultural and historical heritage, focusing on Baku and the ancient rock carvings of Qobustan. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking a personalized experience, as it includes a private English-speaking guide and comfortable transportation. Distinctively, the tour combines modern urban experiences in Baku with visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites, allowing participants to appreciate the contrast between contemporary architecture and ancient artifacts. Travelers will enjoy convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off, as well as access to all necessary entrance fees, making for a seamless journey through Azerbaijan's remarkable landscapes and history.

Inclusions

Pick-up from your hotel, and drop-off back to your hotel
English-speaking tour guide
Comfortable transportation
All Entrance Fees (if the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" option selected)
Accommodation - 2 nights in Baku at 4* Hotel on DBL room basis (if All Inclusive option selected)

Itinerary

Day 1 In the 1st day

Activity
Old City (Icherisheher) Tour
after greeting at the meeting point we will head to discover gems of Old City-Icherisheher by walking with the explanation of professional expert guide. House of Baku Khans, Museum of Ethnography and Archaeology, nMultani Caravanserai, Bukhara Caravanserai, Maiden Tower (Qız Qalası), St. Bartholomew Church, Juma Mosque , Muhammad Mosque, Qasim Bey Hammam, Aliagha Vahid Monument, Miniature Book Museum, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Quadrangular Tower. General tour duration here is 3-4 hours by the explanation of professional guide.

Day 2 Day 2

Activity
Gobustan Rock Art and Mud Volcanoes Tour
Activity
The 2nd 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.
Activity
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.
Activity
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.
Activity
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.

Day 3 Day 3

Activity
Sheki Tour + Transfer Baku or Georgian Border
Activity
The last day of the tour is related a rich journey into the cultural and historical heart of Azerbaijan. Set in the foothills of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, Sheki is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its Silk Road legacy, traditional architecture, and artisan crafts. Today we will take a tour to the 4 main top visited places of Sheki region. First, we will start from Sheki Khan's Palace which is It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, crown jewel of Sheki and one of the most beautiful historical landmarks in Azerbaijan. must-visit for anyone interested in Islamic architecture, Silk Road history, and traditional Azerbaijani artistry.
Activity
Second destination is Old Sheki Caravanserai built late 18th century, during the Sheki Khanate’s peak. This is one of the best-preserved examples of a Silk Road inn in the Caucasus and a highlight of any visit to Sheki. Caravanserai offers a unique glimpse into the region's commercial past.
Activity
Third visited place of the day is Sheki city center where there is a charming blend of history, local culture, and relaxed small-town atmosphere. While Sheki is best known for its Khan’s Palace and historic architecture, the city center itself is a vibrant hub where modern Azerbaijani life meets traditional heritage. Guests will experience local life in Sheki Bazaar (Market), can purchase fresh produce, dried fruits, nuts, spices, honey, Sheki halva, local crafts and souvenirs.
Activity
Last sightseeing of the day is Albanian Church in Kish Village built in the 1st century AD. The Church is a fascinating place to visit for anyone interested in the early Christian history of the Caucasus and Azerbaijan. It offers a peaceful retreat and a deep dive into the rich cultural heritage of the region. Here is an early Christian site associated with Caucasian Albania, an ancient state that existed in the region long before Azerbaijan became predominantly Muslim. The Kish Church is traditionally believed to be built on the site where St. Elisaios, an Albanian Christian missionary, lived. It’s one of the oldest Christian churches in the Caucasus region.
The general tour duration of the day will cover about 12 to 13 hours with sightseeing journey by explanation from professional guide and driving distance for round-trip transfer if transferred to Baku. But 8-9 hours if transferred to Georgian border

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Travelers are advised to review the Inclusions section in detail, as three pricing tiers are available based on the scope of services provided. The first option includes a guide and driver, with entry tickets excluded. The second option (Included Entry Tickets) comprises a guide, driver and entry tickets included. The third option, labeled "All Inclusive," encompasses all services and additional amenities offered within the tour package.
As specified in the Inclusions section, all entrance tickets are provided if either the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" package option is selected. Entry admissions cover access to the following cultural, historical, and natural sites: Shirvanshah Palace, Maiden Tower, Gobustan Museum, Mud Volcanoes, Sheki Khan Palace and Kish Albanian Church.
Meeting point can be arranged in front of the Double gate in Old City