Discover Baku, Gabala & the Beauty of the Caucasus
Azerbaijan is an excellent holiday destination for travellers looking for a combination of modern cities, mountain scenery, culture, history and unique landscapes.
From the futuristic skyline and historic Old City of Baku to the mountains and peaceful surroundings of Gabala, Azerbaijan offers a refreshing holiday experience for couples, families and honeymooners. Baku blends modern architecture with historic neighbourhoods, while destinations such as Gabala and Shaki showcase the country’s scenic and cultural side.
Azerbaijan offers a great combination of city experiences and natural beauty.
Baku is the capital and the main starting point for most Azerbaijan holidays.
Popular attractions include:
The Old City is one of Baku’s most important heritage areas, while the modern skyline gives the city a very different atmosphere from many other destinations in the region.
Gabala is a beautiful mountain destination surrounded by forests and natural scenery.
Popular experiences include:
Gabala is particularly attractive for travellers who want to combine Baku with a quieter mountain destination.
Shaki is one of Azerbaijan’s most charming historical destinations.
Popular attractions include:
Shaki has strong Silk Road heritage, and its historic centre is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Gobustan is a popular excursion from Baku and is known for its ancient rock carvings and unusual landscapes.
It can be combined with other attractions outside Baku as part of a full-day sightseeing tour.
For first-time travellers, we recommend:
Arrive at Baku International Airport.
Meet your driver and transfer to your hotel.
Check in and relax.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an evening walk along Baku Boulevard or explore Nizami Street.
After breakfast, explore the major highlights of Baku.
Suggested sightseeing includes:
Later, enjoy free time for shopping, cafés or local restaurants.
After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing excursion outside Baku.
Suggested experiences may include:
The exact combination can be customised according to sightseeing timings and your interests.
Return to Baku in the evening.
After breakfast, check out from your Baku hotel and proceed towards Gabala.
Enjoy the changing landscapes as you travel towards the mountain region.
On arrival, visit attractions such as:
Later, check in to your hotel and relax.
After breakfast, continue exploring the countryside.
Travel towards Shaki and discover its historic atmosphere.
Suggested sightseeing includes:
Return to Gabala after sightseeing.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and return to Baku.
On arrival, check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
You may explore shopping areas, cafés, Baku Boulevard or visit attractions missed earlier.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel.
Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some free time.
Later, transfer to Baku International Airport for your return journey.
Your Azerbaijan holiday concludes with wonderful memories of Baku, Gabala and Shaki.
Baku is the capital and the main starting point for most Azerbaijan holidays.
Popular attractions include:
The Old City is one of Baku’s most important heritage areas, while the modern skyline gives the city a very different atmosphere from many other destinations in the region.
Gabala is a beautiful mountain destination surrounded by forests and natural scenery.
Popular experiences include:
Gabala is particularly attractive for travellers who want to combine Baku with a quieter mountain destination.
Shaki is one of Azerbaijan’s most charming historical destinations.
Popular attractions include:
Shaki has strong Silk Road heritage, and its historic centre is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Gobustan is a popular excursion from Baku and is known for its ancient rock carvings and unusual landscapes.
It can be combined with other attractions outside Baku as part of a full-day sightseeing tour.
At Your Journey Planners, we create customised Azerbaijan holidays according to your travel preferences.
Customised Itineraries
From the modern skyline and historic streets of Baku to the mountains of Gabala and Silk Road heritage of Shaki, Azerbaijan offers an excellent combination of culture, scenery and relaxation.
Whether you are planning a family holiday, honeymoon or couple’s getaway, Your Journey Planners can create a customised Azerbaijan package according to your travel dates and budget.
Start planning your Azerbaijan holiday with Your Journey Planners today.
For first-time visitors, 6 nights and 7 days is a comfortable duration for Baku, Gabala and Shaki.
Yes. Baku sightseeing, mountain resorts, cable cars and scenic destinations make Azerbaijan suitable for families.
Yes. Couples can combine a stylish stay in Baku with relaxing mountain resorts in Gabala.
Yes. For a 6N/7D holiday, spending 1–2 nights in Gabala makes the itinerary more relaxed than visiting only as a day trip.
Yes. Hotels, sightseeing, transfers, duration and destinations can all be customised.
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