Itinerary Detail
Activities
- Arrive at Heydar Aliyev International Airport
- Meet & greet, private transfer to hotel
- Check-in and relax
- Optional evening walk along Baku Boulevard or visit Little Venice
Meals
- Dinner Tip: Try saffron rice & lamb kebabs at Firuze Restaurant
Overnight: Baku
Activities
- Visit Martyrs’ Lane, Flame Towers, Heydar Aliyev Center
- Icherisheher (Old City): Maiden Tower, Palace of Shirvanshahs
- Nizami Street for shopping & street cafés
- Optional: Gondola ride in Little Venice (₹1,000 pp)
Meals
- Lunch Tip: Azerbaijani pilaf at Dolma Restaurant
- Dinner Tip: Rooftop dining at Sky Grill, Hilton Baku
Overnight: Baku
Activities
- Ateshgah Fire Temple – Zoroastrian heritage
- Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain) – eternal flame site
- Optional: Stop at Baku Carpet Museum or Miniature Book Museum
Meals
- Lunch Tip: Try qutab (stuffed flatbread) at Qaynana Restaurant
Overnight: Baku
Activities
- En route visit to Gobustan National Park: petroglyphs & rock museum
- Mud Volcanoes (20 mins from Gobustan)
- Drive to Gabala (approx. 4 hrs)
- Check-in to hotel in Caucasus Mountains
Meals
- Dinner Tip: Mountain-view dining at Chenlibel Restaurant
Overnight: Gabala
Activities
- Tufandag Mountain Resort – cable car ride (2 lines included)
- Nohur Lake – scenic spot for photos & paddle boating
- Gabala Shooting Club – 5 bullets per person included
- Optional: Yeddi Gozel Waterfall or Gabaland Amusement Park
Meals
- Lunch Tip: Grilled trout at Qabala Chay Evi
Overnight: Gabala
Activities
- Drive to Shahdag Mountain Resort in Greater Caucasus
- Check-in to mountain hotel with welcome drink
- Light activities: scenic cable car, alpine walks, optional horseback riding
- Optional snow tubing, sauna, or mountain karting (seasonal)
- Unwind at resort lounges or cafés
Meals
- Dinner Tip: Cozy dinner at Shahdag Terrace Restaurant
Overnight: Shahdag
Activities
- Shahdag Cable Car Ride
- Shahdag Roller Coaster (included)
- Optional: Ziplining, snowmobiling, kids karting, paragliding
- Check-out and transfer to Baku Airport
- Fly home with unforgettable memories
Overnight: Flight
Trip at a Glance
Destinations Covered
BakuGabalaShahdag
Travel Style
CulturalScenicAdventureWinter-Friendly
Ideal For
CouplesFamiliesFriends
Best Season
April to June & September to December
Food Guide
| Dish | Place | Location | Special | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plov (Saffron Rice Pilaf) | Firuze Restaurant | Baku | National dish with dried fruits & lamb | |
| Qutab (Stuffed Flatbread) | Qaynana Restaurant | Baku | Filled with greens, cheese, or meat | |
| Dolma (Stuffed Vine Leaves) | Dolma Restaurant | Baku | Served with yogurt & herbs | |
| Grilled Trout | Chenlibel Restaurant | Gabala | Fresh from mountain streams | |
| Tandir Bread | Local bakeries | Gabala / Shahdag | Baked in clay ovens, served warm | |
| Dushbara (Mini Dumplings) | Local cafés | Baku | Tiny lamb dumplings in broth | |
| Pakhlava (Azeri Baklava) | Sweet shops | Baku | Nutty, syrupy dessert with layers | |
| Ayran (Yogurt Drink) | Street stalls | All cities | Cooling and refreshing |
Inclusions
- ✔️3 Nights in Baku (standard hotel with breakfast)
- ✔️2 Nights in Gabala (mountain hotel with breakfast)
- ✔️1 Night in Shahdag (resort hotel with breakfast)
- ✔️Daily breakfast + 5 lunches + 6 dinners
- ✔️All transfers and sightseeing by AC coach
- ✔️Entry tickets: Fire Temple, Burning Mountain, Gobustan Museum, Mud Volcano
- ✔️Gabala Cable Car (2 lines), Shooting Club (5 bullets pp)
- ✔️Shahdag Cable Car & Roller Coaster
- ✔️E-Visa assistance (processing time: 7–8 days)
- ✔️Travel insurance
- ✔️2 bottles of mineral water per person per day
- ✔️5% GST included
Exclusions
- ❌International airfare
- ❌Personal expenses: shopping, tips, spa, etc.
- ❌Optional activities not listed in inclusions
- ❌City tourism taxes (if applicable)
- ❌TCS (Tax Collected at Source)
- ❌Meals not mentioned above
- ❌Medical expenses or testing during tour
- ❌Porterage, gratuities, and any additional services