Glorious Baku, Pearl of the Caspian Tour, 3 Nights with Turkish Airlines (Spring 2026 Season)

Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures terminal 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure to Baku at 06.45 with Turkish Airlines flight TK332. Upon arrival in Baku at 10.40 local time, our city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, located on the shores of the Caspian Sea, and the city is notable for its rich history, impressive architecture, and modern structures. Our city tour will begin with Upland Park (Upper Park), which offers magnificent views of Baku Bay, Primorsky Boulevard, the old city, Maiden Tower, and Shirvanshahs Palace. Here, we will also visit the monument to the Turkish soldiers who lost their lives in the battles fought for Baku's liberation from the occupiers, and we will have the opportunity to take photos with the famous Flame Towers in the background. Our next stop on the tour, Baku Boulevard, is considered an iconic landmark and a favorite place for walking among both locals and visitors to the city. Afterwards, we will see the impressive Azerbaijan Government House and the elegant Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall, visit Governor's Garden and Nizami Street, one of Baku's busiest pedestrian streets, full of stylish boutiques, charming cafes, and historic architecture. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and after a short break, guests who wish may join the extra Magnificent Old City (Icheri Sheher) Tour. (30 USD). In this tour, where we will explore Icheri Sheher, the historical heart of Baku and located on a hill overlooking the Caspian Sea, we will have the opportunity to see the Shirvanshahs Palace, the iconic Maiden Tower (from outside), enchanting caravanserais, mosques, traditional baths, and remarkable architectural treasures.  After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Guests who wish may join the extra Magnificent Azerbaijan Night Tour. (75 USD) We are spending an unforgettable evening accompanied by Azerbaijani local music. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the extra Magnificent Modern Baku Tour. (40 USD). We will start the day with a panoramic drive through modern Baku by visiting White City. We will see modern architecture and experience the atmosphere of new Baku. Our next stop will be Military Trophy Park, where military trophies are displayed outdoors, dedicated to the country’s historical and patriotic spirit. After the boulevard, during the free time to be given at one of Baku's best shopping malls, where you can find local designer stores as well as international brands, we will have the opportunity to shop.  After free time, we will take a photo break at the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center, which stands out with its modern and impressive architecture designed by the famous architect Zaha Hadid. The building was constructed to honor Haydar Aliyev's life, political career, and role in Azerbaijan's history. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 

After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the extra Magnificent Gobustan Tour. ( 60 USD). Located 64 kilometers southeast of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, Gobustan is a historical region listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.  This archaeological site, home to more than 6000 petroglyphs (rock carvings), numerous ancient human settlements, dwellings, cemeteries, caves, and artifacts from various historical periods, has great cultural significance.  After our tour, on the way back, we will visit the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, built in 1267, and also have the opportunity to see the world's first mechanically drilled oil well, established in 1846 in the Bibi-Heybat settlement. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 

After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the extra Fire Temple Ateshgah Tour. (55 USD) Ateshgah is one of the 3 Zoroastrian temples in the world, regarded as sacred for centuries by different belief groups such as Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, and Sikhism. The construction date of the complex is traced back to 1713. The temple, however, has existed since earlier periods and has survived to the present day by preserving its original structure. In Ateshgah, where there is a fire burning continuously over a natural gas source in the center representing the eternal flame, this fire is maintained artificially today.  After the tour, transfer to the airport at the time determined by the guide. After baggage and ticket procedures, departure to Istanbul at 16.55 with Turkish Airlines flight TK341. Arrival in Istanbul at 19.10 local time and end of our tour.