Azerbaijan
Baku's Flame Towers and the Caucasus Silk Road

Baku & the Caucasus Silk Road

7 daysClassic CulturalBaku · Gabala · Sheki · Shusha

The best-selling loop, old and modern Baku, then a climb into the Caucasus for craft-towns, mountain nature and Karabakh heritage.

Sample day by day

Your journey, step by step

A suggested flow for Baku & the Caucasus Silk Road. Every day is flexible, we build the final routing, pace and hotels around you.

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Baku
Day 1

Baku

Your journey begins in Baku. Arrive in Baku and take an evening walk along the Caspian Boulevard. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.

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Baku
Day 2

Baku

On to Baku. Explore the walled Icherisheher Old City, the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.

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Baku
Day 3

Baku

Today brings you to Baku. Modern Baku at the Flame Towers and the Heydar Aliyev Center, with an excursion to Gobustan's rock art and mud volcanoes. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.

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Gabala
Day 4

Gabala

Today brings you to Gabala. Drive into the Caucasus foothills to Gabala for mountain nature and the Tufandag cable-car. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.

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Sheki
Day 5

Sheki

Today brings you to Sheki. Continue to Sheki for the Khan's Palace with its shebeke windows, the caravanserai and the Kish church. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.

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Shusha
Day 6

Shusha

Today brings you to Shusha. Journey to highland Karabakh and the heritage town of Shusha with its fortress and mosques. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.

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Baku
Day 7

Baku

A final day around Baku. Return to Baku for the departure transfer. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.

What's included

Typically featured

This is a sample inclusion list. Final inclusions, hotel tiers and routing are confirmed when we tailor the trip to your dates, group and budget. Pricing is quoted per enquiry, we never sell fixed packages.

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Where you'll travel in Azerbaijan

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Optional experiences to add

Suggested ways to make Azerbaijan your own. Add any of these to your trip, we'll fold them into your tailored plan.

Gobustan & mud volcanoes

Ancient rock art and bubbling mud fields.

Old Baku walking tour

The walled Icherisheher with a local guide.

Sheki caravanserai stay

A night on the old Silk Road route.

Azerbaijani tea & cuisine evening

Plov and sweets the traditional way.

These are sample suggestions. Availability and details are confirmed when we tailor your itinerary.

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