Logo
nxVoy
Home
logo

Building your Baku Gabala and Shahdag itinerary…

20 years of travel expertise
Azerbaijan · A flexible NxVoy holiday

Baku, Gabala and Shahdag

5 nights from Baku, taking in Old Baku, Gabala, Shahdag, and Gobustan
Duration
5 nights
Destination
Baku · Gabala · Baku
Designed for
Groups
Best time
Ask about your dates
OverviewDay by dayPlaces to exploreMake it yoursWhat to budget forGood to know
Shasa
A ready-made idea. A holiday you can change.

Choose your dates, compare live flights and hotels, then add or remove stops and experiences in your draft.

The journey

Discover the varied landscapes and landmarks of Azerbaijan on this six day trip starting and ending in Baku. Begin with the contrasting architecture of the capital, from medieval palaces and stone watchtowers in the walled Old City to modern icons like the Flame Towers and the flowing Heydar Aliyev Center. You will also experience a funicular ride, scenic promenades along Baku Boulevard, and views across the Caspian Sea.

Venture into the countryside to explore the natural and historical highlights of the region. Ascend into the mountains at Gabala and Shahdag, visit tranquil lakes and waterfalls, and take an alpine coaster ride. Complete your circuit with natural gas flames on the Absheron Peninsula, ancient petroglyphs at Gobustan, and an adventurous four-wheel drive to bubbling mud volcanoes.

Signature Moments

What you'll remember

01

Heydar Aliyev Center: fluid modern architecture designed by Zaha Hadid

02

Icheri Sheher: narrow stone streets leading to the historic Maiden Tower and Palace of Shirvanshah

03

Tufandag Mountain Range: sweeping highland views accessed by the Gabala cable car

04

Ateshgah and Yanardag: ancient eternal flames fed by natural gas seepage across the Absheron Peninsula

05

Shahdag Mountain Range: scenic alpine slopes featuring an exhilarating roller coaster descent

06

Gobustan: prehistoric rock carvings and a rugged ride to bubbling mud volcanoes

Your days, your way

Your holiday, day by day

Start with this itinerary. In your draft, change the stops, stays and activities to suit your holiday.

6 days to exploreCustomisable in your draft
BakuBaku

Day 1 · Baku

Arrival in Baku

Arrive at Heydar Aliyev International Airport where you meet your representative. Transfer directly to your hotel in Baku and complete check in after 3:00 PM. Take the rest of the day to unwind and settle into your room before the tours commence tomorrow. Overnight in Baku.

Meal notes

Meals not included

BakuBaku

Day 2 · Baku

Baku City Tour: Modern Landmarks and Old City

Enjoy breakfast before starting your city sightseeing at 10:00 AM. Stop at the Flame Towers, ride the funicular at Highland Park, and take in Caspian Sea vistas from the Alley of Martyrs. Stroll down Nizami Street and Baku Boulevard, where you can ride an e-bike. See the Crystal Hall, Carpet Museum, and Little Venice canals, followed by the Heydar Aliyev Center. In the afternoon, explore historic Icheri Sheher, visiting the Museum of Miniature Books, the 12th century Maiden Tower, and the Palace of Shirvanshah. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Baku.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

GabalaGabala

Day 3 · Gabala

Baku to Gabala via Nohur Lake and Tufandag

Have breakfast at your hotel before setting off at 10:00 AM on the scenic drive to Gabala. On arrival, visit the lush surrounds of Yeddi Gozel Waterfall, followed by a stop along the calm waters of Nohur Lake. Head towards the Tufandag Mountain Range and board the Gabala Cable Car for panoramic alpine vistas. After completing the tour, transfer to your hotel in Gabala to check in and rest. Overnight in Gabala.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

BakuBaku

Day 4 · Baku

Gabala to Baku via Absheron Peninsula

Following breakfast, depart Gabala at 10:00 AM to journey back towards Baku. Along the way, explore the Absheron Peninsula and its natural flame sites. Visit the Ateshgah Fire Temple, a historic place of worship where subterranean gas has fuelled eternal flames for centuries. Continue to Yanardag, the burning mountain, to watch hillside gas fires that burn constantly. Arrive back in Baku, check in at your hotel, and relax for the evening. Overnight in Baku.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

BakuBaku

Day 5 · Baku

Shahdag Day Tour

Have breakfast at the hotel before departing at 10:00 AM for the Shahdag Mountain Range. Drive through the scenic region of Guba to reach the alpine landscapes of Shahdag. Here, ride the exciting Shahdag roller coaster as it winds down through the mountain scenery. After spending time in the highland resort, drive back to Baku. Return to your hotel to refresh and spend the evening at leisure. Overnight in Baku.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

BakuBaku

Day 6 · Baku

Gobustan Tour and Airport Departure

Eat breakfast and check out of your hotel by 11:00 AM, with morning touring starting at 10:00 AM. Travel south to Gobustan and take a four-wheel-drive ride to observe bubbling mud volcanoes. Visit the Gobustan Museum to see the ancient rock art and petroglyphs of this UNESCO-listed area. After completing the tour, transfer directly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for your onward departure flight.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

Day 1 of 6

This is your starting plan. Available flights, hotels and activity options are checked when you build your draft.

Find your kind of holiday

Places worth exploring

The well-known sights and a few quieter discoveries. Explore photos and reviews, then shape your days in the draft.

Heydar Aliyev Center

Azerbaijan

Heydar Aliyev Center

Admire the celebrated flowing architecture designed by Zaha Hadid and explore its indoor exhibits.

Azerbaijan

Ateshgah Fire Temple

Witness the historic site of continuous natural flame worship on the Absheron Peninsula.

Azerbaijan

Shahdag Roller Coaster

Glide down alpine mountain tracks while enjoying panoramic views of the Caucasus ranges.

Gobustan Mud Volcanoes

Azerbaijan

Gobustan Mud Volcanoes

Ride in a 4x4 vehicle across rugged desert terrain to bubbling geothermal mud cones.

These are ideas for your trip. Entry, tickets and opening times need checking; only services in your final booking are included.

This is your NxVoy holiday

Love the idea. Make it yours.

Pick your dates and who is travelling. Shasa turns this route into a draft with live options for you to compare and customise.

Make the route yours

Ask Shasa to add or remove stops and decide how long you want to stay.

Choose your stays

Compare live hotel and room options that suit your budget.

Find flights that fit

Review flight choices from your home city for your travel dates.

Build your kind of day

Add experiences, swap plans or leave time to explore on your own.

Shasa AI
From inspiration to your own holiday

Review what is available and the full price before checkout. Building a draft does not make a booking.

Plan with the full picture

What to budget for

What this sample holiday is built around. Your selected flights, stays and activities determine the final price and inclusions in the draft.

In this holiday plan

  • Fixed airport transfers: Pick-up and drop from Baku Airport with assistance of local representative
  • Accommodation: 5 nights (4 nights in Baku, 1 night in Gabala) with daily breakfast
  • Sightseeing entry tickets: Heydar Aliyev Center, Highland Park Funicular, E-Bike ride at Boulevard/Nizami Street, Tufandag Cable Car (Round Trip), Ateshgah and Yanardag, Roller Coaster at Shahdag, Gobustan Museum, and Lada (4x4) car ride to Mud Volcano
  • English-speaking guide during tours
  • 24/7 on-ground assistance

Plan for these extras

  • −Travel to the start point by air or train. We can add flights from your city to your quote.
  • −Visa & Travel Insurance: E-Visa, Travel Insurance
  • −Early Check-in / Late Check-out: Before 3 PM and after 11 AM
  • −Any Personal Expenses: Tips, portage, laundry, phone, etc.
  • −Costs caused by events outside our control, such as weather, strikes, road closures or flight changes
  • −Any Meal/Beverage/Transfer/Sightseeing Not Mentioned in the Inclusions

A little preparation goes a long way

Good to know

Useful details to help you decide, with the finer points confirmed for your own trip.

When to goAsk us about your dates
Local currencyAzerbaijani Manat (₼)
Your starting price₹5,800

per person, twin-share. Includes accommodation only. Flights and ground transfers are NOT included. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits, other listed services.

Local know-how
  • Standard hotel check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM.
  • Daily sightseeing excursions generally start at 10:00 AM.
  • Entry tickets for Old City sights like Maiden Tower and Palace of Shirvanshah are not included and can be bought on the spot.
  • Visas, travel insurance, and flight tickets must be arranged separately.
When is the best time to visit Baku, Gabala, Baku?

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

How many days is Baku, Gabala and Shahdag?

6 days and 5 nights, across 3 destinations.

Which places does Baku, Gabala and Shahdag cover?

Baku, Gabala, Baku. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.

What are the must-see highlights of Baku, Gabala, Baku?

Heydar Aliyev Center; Ateshgah Fire Temple; Shahdag Roller Coaster; Gobustan Mud Volcanoes.

Who is Baku, Gabala and Shahdag best suited to?

families, friends, couples

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, Gabala and Shahdag cost?

From ₹5,800 per person, twin-share. Includes accommodation only. Flights and ground transfers are NOT included. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits, other listed services.. 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 5-night itinerary?

Fixed airport transfers: Pick-up and drop from Baku Airport with assistance of local representative; Accommodation: 5 nights (4 nights in Baku, 1 night in Gabala) with daily breakfast; Sightseeing entry tickets: Heydar Aliyev Center, Highland Park Funicular, E-Bike ride at Boulevard/Nizami Street, Tufandag Cable Car (Round Trip), Ateshgah and Yanardag, Roller Coaster at Shahdag, Gobustan Museum, and Lada (4x4) car ride to Mud Volcano; English-speaking guide during tours; 24/7 on-ground assistance. 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, Gabala and Shahdag?

Travel to the start point by air or train. We can add flights from your city to your quote.; Visa & Travel Insurance: E-Visa, Travel Insurance; Early Check-in / Late Check-out: Before 3 PM and after 11 AM; Any Personal Expenses: Tips, portage, laundry, phone, etc.; Costs caused by events outside our control, such as weather, strikes, road closures or flight changes; Any Meal/Beverage/Transfer/Sightseeing Not Mentioned in the Inclusions.

How do I book Baku, Gabala and Shahdag?

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, Gabala, 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
₹5,800
per person, twin-share. Includes accommodation only. Flights and ground transfers are NOT included. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits, other listed services.
Flights not included
Talk to a travel expert
Choose your dates and travellers. Compare live options in your draft, then review the total before checkout.
Shasa
Plan with Shasa
Your NxVoy travel expert · here when you need help
  • Your route, your pace — add or remove stops
  • Compare flights, stays & activities
  • Review before checkout, you choose what to book
  • Cancellation terms shown for each live option
Powered by NxVoy Shasa AIIATA-accreditedDPIIT approvedTTHA member
Trusted & Accredited

Backed by 20+ years and the industry's leading bodies

Every NxVoy journey is delivered in partnership with Maanas Sarover Tours & Travels, an IATA-accredited house with two decades of on-the-ground expertise and membership across India's foremost travel and tourism bodies.

IATAIATA
Incredible IndiaIncredible India
TAFITAFI
ADTOIADTOI
ATOAIATOAI
ATTOIATTOI
ABTOABTO
TOAITOAI
GTAAGTAA
FOTOFOTO
IATTEIATTE
ETAAETAA
Tamil Nadu TourismTamil Nadu Tourism
Gujarat TourismGujarat Tourism
Haryana TourismHaryana Tourism
Telangana TourismTelangana Tourism
Karnataka TourismKarnataka Tourism
IATAIATA
Incredible IndiaIncredible India
TAFITAFI
ADTOIADTOI
ATOAIATOAI
ATTOIATTOI
ABTOABTO
TOAITOAI
GTAAGTAA
FOTOFOTO
IATTEIATTE
ETAAETAA
Tamil Nadu TourismTamil Nadu Tourism
Gujarat TourismGujarat Tourism
Haryana TourismHaryana Tourism
Telangana TourismTelangana Tourism
Karnataka TourismKarnataka Tourism

Ready to make it yours?

Choose your dates and who is travelling. Shasa builds your draft with live flight and hotel options. Make it yours, then book when you are ready.

Prefer a hand? Talk to a travel expert →
NxVoy · Your holiday, your way. Review your itinerary, live prices and each service's terms before booking.
From, per person₹5,800Excludes flights