* VISA-FREE * - * TOURS INCLUDED * - AZERBAIJAN'S RICH HERITAGE BAKU TOUR - THY - 2026
Tour details
DAY 1 ISTANBUL – BAKU
After baggage and check-in procedures at Istanbul Airport International Departures terminal, depart at 12:05 to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, with Turkish Airlines flight TK340. Arrival in Baku at 15:50 local time. After our arrival, we begin our Baku panoramic city tour with our private bus waiting for us at the airport, where we will have our first introduction to the city. We will panoramically discover important points such as the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center, dazzling with its modern architecture, Venetian Park with its peaceful atmosphere, Baku Boulevard stretching along the coast, the impressive Flame Towers, the meaningful Turkish Martyrs' Cemetery, the Carpet Museum, and the National Assembly Square. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. After settling into our rooms, free time. Overnight at our hotel.
After baggage and check-in procedures at Istanbul Airport International Departures terminal, depart at 12:05 to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, with Turkish Airlines flight TK340. Arrival in Baku at 15:50 local time. After our arrival, we begin our Baku panoramic city tour with our private bus waiting for us at the airport, where we will have our first introduction to the city. We will panoramically discover important points such as the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center, dazzling with its modern architecture, Venetian Park with its peaceful atmosphere, Baku Boulevard stretching along the coast, the impressive Flame Towers, the meaningful Turkish Martyrs' Cemetery, the Carpet Museum, and the National Assembly Square. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. After settling into our rooms, free time. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 2 BAKU
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. We meet in the lobby at the time to be announced by our guide. After meeting, we set out to carry out the lunch-included “Absheron Peninsula & Fire Temple & Burning Mountain & Shopping Tour.” Our first stop is the Fire Temple, considered one of the sacred centers of Zoroastrian belief. Known for the legend of the “Never-Extinguishing Fire,” this special place still preserves the mystical atmosphere of the past. Then we visit Burning Mountain, one of nature’s extraordinary miracles. This area, where the natural gas coming from underground catches fire and has never gone out for centuries, is one of the symbols of Azerbaijan, which Marco Polo described as the “Land of Fire.” After our return to Baku and having lunch at the restaurant we have selected, we head to Port Baku/Cresent Mall, the address of shopping, for the final part of the day. Shops of world-famous brands, modern restaurants, and a pleasant atmosphere await you. Here we will have free time for shopping and relaxation. Return to the hotel after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. We meet in the lobby at the time to be announced by our guide. After meeting, we set out to carry out the lunch-included “Absheron Peninsula & Fire Temple & Burning Mountain & Shopping Tour.” Our first stop is the Fire Temple, considered one of the sacred centers of Zoroastrian belief. Known for the legend of the “Never-Extinguishing Fire,” this special place still preserves the mystical atmosphere of the past. Then we visit Burning Mountain, one of nature’s extraordinary miracles. This area, where the natural gas coming from underground catches fire and has never gone out for centuries, is one of the symbols of Azerbaijan, which Marco Polo described as the “Land of Fire.” After our return to Baku and having lunch at the restaurant we have selected, we head to Port Baku/Cresent Mall, the address of shopping, for the final part of the day. Shops of world-famous brands, modern restaurants, and a pleasant atmosphere await you. Here we will have free time for shopping and relaxation. Return to the hotel after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 3 BAKU
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. We meet in the lobby at the time to be announced by our guide. After the meeting, we will carry out the “Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes and Haydar Aliyev Museum Tour.” Our first stop on the tour is Gobustan, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and bears traces of prehistoric times. This open-air museum-like area on the Caspian Sea coast sheds light on thousands of years ago with its rock carvings and painted stones. Then, we closely observe the Mud Volcanoes, which are found only in certain regions of the world and are intensely present in Azerbaijan. Active geological movements will fascinate you with this unique natural phenomenon. In the afternoon, we return to Baku and visit the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center, the architectural masterpiece of modern Azerbaijan. Brought to life with the design of world-famous designer Zaha Hadid, this iconic structure attracts attention with both its exterior and the exhibitions inside. Inside the cultural center, there are personal belongings of Haydar Aliyev as well as ethnographic and archaeological collections. Return to the hotel after the tour.
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. We meet in the lobby at the time to be announced by our guide. After the meeting, we will carry out the “Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes and Haydar Aliyev Museum Tour.” Our first stop on the tour is Gobustan, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and bears traces of prehistoric times. This open-air museum-like area on the Caspian Sea coast sheds light on thousands of years ago with its rock carvings and painted stones. Then, we closely observe the Mud Volcanoes, which are found only in certain regions of the world and are intensely present in Azerbaijan. Active geological movements will fascinate you with this unique natural phenomenon. In the afternoon, we return to Baku and visit the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center, the architectural masterpiece of modern Azerbaijan. Brought to life with the design of world-famous designer Zaha Hadid, this iconic structure attracts attention with both its exterior and the exhibitions inside. Inside the cultural center, there are personal belongings of Haydar Aliyev as well as ethnographic and archaeological collections. Return to the hotel after the tour.
Extra: In the evening, for those who wish, an “Azerbaijan Night with Dinner” (80 EUR, per person), organized as an extra by our guide, will be arranged. This enjoyable night, where we will experience local flavors and Azerbaijani culture accompanied by traditional music, will remain as an unforgettable memory from your trip. Return to the hotel after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 4 BAKU – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel, we empty our rooms and complete the check-out procedures. We meet in the lobby at the time to be announced by our guide and then begin our “Baku Old Town & Surahani Ship Museum tour. On this tour, we will first visit the Surahani tanker, which played an important role in Azerbaijan's history of maritime oil transportation and was transformed into a museum with extensive maintenance and renovation in 2017. Innovative solutions were implemented in the halls of the Surakhani tanker museum, which is 123.5 meters long and weighs 4696 tons. Here we learn about the history of the Caspian Sea, oil production in Absheron, the development of maritime trade, ships considered among the world's first, sea giants, navigation facilities that are an integral part of seafaring, maritime knots with a history of approximately 5000 years, and the equipment used to operate ships. After our museum visit, we take a journey through the stone streets in the historic Inner City (İçəri Şəhər) area, and see important structures up close such as the Maiden Tower, the Shirvanshahs' Palace, the Miniature Book Museum, and historic baths. Finally, free time on Nizami Street, formerly known as Targovi, one of Baku's liveliest spots and reminiscent of Istanbul's Istiklal Street.
After breakfast at the hotel, we empty our rooms and complete the check-out procedures. We meet in the lobby at the time to be announced by our guide and then begin our “Baku Old Town & Surahani Ship Museum tour. On this tour, we will first visit the Surahani tanker, which played an important role in Azerbaijan's history of maritime oil transportation and was transformed into a museum with extensive maintenance and renovation in 2017. Innovative solutions were implemented in the halls of the Surakhani tanker museum, which is 123.5 meters long and weighs 4696 tons. Here we learn about the history of the Caspian Sea, oil production in Absheron, the development of maritime trade, ships considered among the world's first, sea giants, navigation facilities that are an integral part of seafaring, maritime knots with a history of approximately 5000 years, and the equipment used to operate ships. After our museum visit, we take a journey through the stone streets in the historic Inner City (İçəri Şəhər) area, and see important structures up close such as the Maiden Tower, the Shirvanshahs' Palace, the Miniature Book Museum, and historic baths. Finally, free time on Nizami Street, formerly known as Targovi, one of Baku's liveliest spots and reminiscent of Istanbul's Istiklal Street.
After free time, we meet at the time to be announced by our guide and head to Baku Haydar Aliyev Airport. Upon arrival at the airport, we complete passport and baggage procedures and depart for Istanbul at 20:50 with Turkish Airlines flight TK335. Arrival in Istanbul at 23:05 local time and the end of our tour.
What's included
- Economy class Istanbul (IST) – Baku (GYD) - Istanbul (IST) flight on a scheduled Turkish Airlines service
- 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in a 4* hotel
- Baku panoramic city tour
- Absheron Peninsula & Fire Temple & Yanardag tour
- Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes tour
- Visit to the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center
- Surahani Ship Museum & Old City tour
- Experienced Turkish-speaking guiding service
- Airport - hotel - airport transfers
- Airport taxes
- City taxes
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees specified in the program
- Mandatory travel insurance (Professional liability insurance)
Not included
- “Azerbaijan Night with Dinner” specified as extra in the program (80 EUR, per person)
- Personal expenses and hotel extras
- All lunch and dinner meals not specified in the program
- Beverages on the tours with meals specified in the program
- Outbound departure tax (It can be paid to the relevant banks or to the finance cashier at the airport).
- Domestic connecting flights
- Travel insurance package