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Azerbaijan · A flexible NxVoy holiday

Baku and Surrounds

3 nights from Baku, featuring the Old City, mud volcanoes, and the burning mountain of Yanar Dag
Duration
3 nights
Destination
Baku
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The journey

Arrive in Baku and explore Azerbaijan's dynamic capital, starting from its UNESCO-listed Old City. Wander the medieval streets of Icherisheher, visit the ancient Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, and enjoy panoramic vistas over the Caspian Sea alongside an evening light show at Upland Park.

Venture into the surrounding landscapes to observe bubbling mud volcanoes, the natural continuous hillside flames of Yanar Dag, and the historic Ateshgah Fire Temple. Conclude your trip with optional sightseeing toward Boyuk Zira Island before transferring back to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.

Signature Moments

What you'll remember

01

Icherisheher: wander medieval streets showcasing Persian, Ottoman, and Russian architectural heritage

02

Maiden Tower: discover an ancient monument possibly once used as a fire temple

03

Palace of the Shirvanshahs: admire fine 15th-century stone architecture in Baku's historic heart

04

Upland Park: take in panoramic city and Caspian views before the evening light show

05

Mud Volcanoes: witness rare bubbling mud pots forming surreal mini volcanic landscapes

06

Yanar Dag: watch natural gas flames burning perpetually along the hillside

Your days, your way

Your holiday, day by day

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4 days to exploreCustomisable in your draft
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Day 1 · Baku

Arrival in Baku

Land at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku. Transfer to your hotel situated near the Walled City of Baku, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend the rest of the day unwinding and wandering through the surrounding streets to soak in the mix of ancient and contemporary atmosphere. Dinner and lunch are at your own arrangement. Sleep in Baku.

Meal notes

Meals not included

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Day 2 · Baku

Baku City Tour

Have breakfast at your hotel before setting out into the Walled City of Baku, also known as Icherisheher, where Persian, Ottoman, and Russian influences meet. Visit the historic Maiden Tower, dating back to early centuries, and marvel at the 15th-century Palace of the Shirvanshahs. Walk along streets lined with museums, art galleries, and souvenir shops. Head up to Upland Park in the evening for wide views of the Caspian Sea and Baku, and remain to watch the light show at 8:30 PM. Overnight in Baku.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

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Day 3 · Baku

Mud Volcanoes and Fireland Adventure

Start the morning with breakfast at your hotel. Travel outside the city to witness the natural mud volcanoes, where bubbling mud creates miniature volcanic cones. Proceed to Yanar Dag, the Fire Mountain, where hillside flames burn continuously from underground gas reserves. Visit the Ateshgah Fire Temple, a preserved site formerly venerated by Zoroastrian and Hindu pilgrims featuring an eternal flame. Return to Baku for a relaxed evening or optional shopping in local markets. Sleep in Baku.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

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Day 4 · Baku

Departure

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. If time allows before your scheduled departure, take an optional detour towards Boyuk Zira Island to view the site known for war camps and more than twenty rusted shipwrecks along its northern shore. Conclude your holiday with a transfer to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for your onward journey.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

Day 1 of 4

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Places worth exploring

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Maiden Tower

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Maiden Tower

Explore an ancient cylindrical fortress dating back centuries with historic ties to fire worship.

Palace of the Shirvanshahs

Azerbaijan

Palace of the Shirvanshahs

Admire the 15th-century royal complex representing the pinnacle of medieval Shirvan-Absheron architecture.

Azerbaijan

Mud Volcanoes

See surreal geological formations of bubbling mud bubbling continuously from the earth.

Yanar Dag

Azerbaijan

Yanar Dag

Witness perpetual natural gas flames burning day and night along a limestone hillside.

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In this holiday plan

  • 3-star hotel accommodation for 3 nights in Baku on a CP plan (with breakfast)
  • A vehicle as per itinerary
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary

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  • −Travel to the start point by air or train. We can add flights from your city to your quote.
  • −Personal Expenses like Entry charges, Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry, etc.
  • −Any Extra Meals.
  • −Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary.
  • −Boating and other activities
  • −Any entry fees for the museum, park, Jeep Safari or anything else.
  • −Room Heater Charges.
  • −Insurance.
  • −Anything which is not included in the inclusion.
  • −Costs caused by events outside our control, such as weather, strikes, road closures or flight changes

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Good to know

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Local currencyAzerbaijani Manat (₼)
Your starting price₹2,900

per person, twin-share. Includes accommodation only. Flights and ground transfers are NOT included. TBC: sightseeing vehicle.

Local know-how
  • Sightseeing entrance fees and activity costs are not included in the package and must be paid locally.
  • The detour to Boyuk Zira Island on the final day is strictly subject to flight timing.
  • The evening light show at Upland Park takes place around 8:30 PM.
When is the best time to visit Baku?

Our travel experts advise the ideal window for Baku when you request your tailored quote.

How many days is Baku and Surrounds?

4 days and 3 nights.

What are the must-see highlights of Baku?

Maiden Tower; Palace of the Shirvanshahs; Mud Volcanoes; Yanar Dag; Ateshgah Fire Temple.

Who is Baku and Surrounds best suited to?

couples, families, friends, groups

Can this trip be customised to my dates and travellers?

Yes. Choose Customise this holiday, add your dates and travellers, and open your Shasa draft. Ask Shasa to add or remove stops, compare flights and hotels, and adjust activities before booking. Our travel experts can also help on WhatsApp.

How much does Baku and Surrounds cost?

From ₹2,900 per person, twin-share. Includes accommodation only. Flights and ground transfers are NOT included. TBC: sightseeing vehicle.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.

What's included in this 3-night itinerary?

3-star hotel accommodation for 3 nights in Baku on a CP plan (with breakfast); A vehicle as per itinerary; Sightseeing as per itinerary. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.

What is not included in Baku and Surrounds?

Travel to the start point by air or train. We can add flights from your city to your quote.; Personal Expenses like Entry charges, Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry, etc.; Any Extra Meals.; Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary.; Boating and other activities; Any entry fees for the museum, park, Jeep Safari or anything else.; Room Heater Charges.; Insurance..

How do I book Baku and Surrounds?

Choose Customise this holiday and tell Shasa your departure city, dates and travellers. Review the draft, choose your available flight and hotel options, and adjust the itinerary. Check the final price and each service's booking terms before continuing to checkout. Creating a draft does not make a booking.

Do I need a visa for Baku?

Visa requirements depend on your passport, residence and destinations. Ask a NxVoy travel expert about the documents, timing and any visa-service charges for your trip before booking.

Starting price
₹2,900
per person, twin-share. Includes accommodation only. Flights and ground transfers are NOT included. TBC: sightseeing vehicle.
Flights not included
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