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3 Days World Heritage Sites Azerbaijan Private Tour

By VLA_tourism
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $826 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

This exclusive tour is designed for travellers seeking profound engagement with Azerbaijan’s richest historical and cultural landmarks. Begin with an in-depth visit to Baku’s Old City, featuring the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, the enigmatic Maiden Tower, ancient mosques, caravanserais and unique cultural museums. On day two, witness the prehistoric significance of Gobustan’s UNESCO-listed petroglyphs, the world’s largest concentration of active mud volcanoes, and the iconic Bibi Heybat Mosque. Conclude with a journey to Sheki, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its exceptional Khan’s Palace, authentic Silk Road caravanserai, bustling local market, and the early Christian Kish Church. This tour is ideal for those who demand an unparalleled cultural journey through time, unmatched by any other itinerary.

Activity location

  • Baku Old City
    • Neftchilar Ave,
    • 1000, Baku, Azerbaijan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Icherisheher Tourism Information Center
    • Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan

Check availability

Excluded Entry Tickets

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 A.M.
Price details
CA $825.96 x 2 AdultsCA $1,651.92
Total
Price is CA $1,651.92
Until Wed, Jun 10

Included Entry Tickets

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Saloon car, Minivan, Mini bus
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 A.M.
Price details
CA $1,114.76 x 2 AdultsCA $2,229.52
Total
Price is CA $2,229.52
Until Wed, Jun 10

All-inclusive

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

2 nights in Baku: at 4* Hotel on DBL room basis
Saloon, Minivan and Minibus
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 A.M.
Price details
CA $1,704.93 x 2 AdultsCA $3,409.86
Total
Price is CA $3,409.86
Until Wed, Jun 10

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Comfortable transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up from your hotel, and drop-off back to your hotel
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Accommodation - 2 nights in Baku at 4* Hotel on DBL room basis (if All-inclusive option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All Entrance Fees (if the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All-inclusive" option selected)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travellers are advised to review the Inclusions section in detail, as three pricing tiers are available based on the scope of services provided. The first option includes a guide and driver, with entry tickets excluded. The second option (Included Entry Tickets) comprises a guide, driver and entry tickets included. The third option, labelled "All-inclusive," encompasses all services and additional amenities offered within the tour package.
  • As specified in the Inclusions section, all entrance tickets are provided if either the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All-inclusive" package option is selected. Entry admissions cover access to the following cultural, historical, and natural sites: Shirvanshah Palace, Maiden Tower, Gobustan Museum, Mud Volcanoes, Sheki Khan Palace and Kish Albanian Church.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: A Deep Dive into Baku’s Old City and Historic Landmarks

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Baku Old City

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket not included
In the 1st day, after greeting at the meeting point we will head to discover gems of Old City-Icherisheher by walking with the explanation of professional expert guide. House of Baku Khans, Museum of Ethnography and Archaeology, nMultani Caravanserai, Bukhara Caravanserai, Maiden Tower (Qız Qalası), St. Bartholomew Church, Juma Mosque , Muhammad Mosque, Qasim Bey Hammam, Aliagha Vahid Monument, Miniature Book Museum, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Quadrangular Tower. General tour duration here is 3-4 hours by the explanation of professional guide.

Day 2: A Journey into Gobustan’s Ancient Rock Art and Natural Phenomena

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Gobustan National Park Museum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The 2nd day tour concerns the lifestyle of prehistoric people dating back to thousand years and learn the history of hand drawing petroglyphs in Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve, the bubbling Mud volcanoes. after greeting at the meeting point we drive to explore Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape. We will visit 3 main places in Gobustan. Firstly, we start to visit Gobustan Museum offering an immersive exploration into Azerbaijan's prehistoric heritage. The museum is renowned for its extensive collection of over 6,000 rock engravings that span more than 40,000 years of human history.

Gobustan Rock Art

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Second destination is Gobustan Rock Shelters renowned for its exceptional prehistoric rock engravings and ancient rock shelters. The area contains ancient rock shelters and caves that were once inhabited by early humans. Archaeological findings suggest that these shelters were used during a wetter climatic period following the last Ice Age, from the Upper Palaeolithic to the Middle Ages.

Mud Volcanoes

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Our third visited place in Gobustan is Mud volcanoes. Gobustan is home to the largest concentration of mud volcanoes in the world, with over 50 active mud volcanoes in the area. The mud volcanoes are concentrated in the Gobustan region, which is a semi-desert area along the Caspian Sea coast.

Bibi-Heybat Mosque

  • 20m
We complete the tour in Gobustan and return back to the City Centre. Our last stop on the way back to Baku is Bibi Heybat Mosque. The Mosque is a significant religious and architectural landmark in Baku, Azerbaijan. Originally constructed in the 13th century by Shirvanshah Farrukhzad II, the mosque was destroyed in 1934 during the Soviet anti-religious campaign. The general tour duration will cover about 5 to 6 hours by the explanation of professional guide and driving distances among the sightseeings.

Day 3: Cultural Passage to Sheki’s Architectural Masterpieces and Spiritual Heritage + Transfer to Baku or Georgian Border

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Sheki Khan's Palace

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The last day of the tour is related a rich journey into the cultural and historical heart of Azerbaijan. Set in the foothills of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, Sheki is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its Silk Road legacy, traditional architecture, and artisan crafts. Today we will take a tour to the 4 main top visited places of Sheki region. First, we will start from Sheki Khan's Palace which is It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, crown jewel of Sheki and one of the most beautiful historical landmarks in Azerbaijan. must-visit for anyone interested in Islamic architecture, Silk Road history, and traditional Azerbaijani artistry.

Sheki Karvansaray

  • 30m
Second destination is Old Sheki Caravanserai built late 18th century, during the Sheki Khanate’s peak. This is one of the best-preserved examples of a Silk Road inn in the Caucasus and a highlight of any visit to Sheki. Caravanserai offers a unique glimpse into the region's commercial past.

Sheki

  • 1h
Third visited place of the day is Sheki city centre where there is a charming blend of history, local culture, and relaxed small-town atmosphere. While Sheki is best known for its Khan’s Palace and historic architecture, the city centre itself is a vibrant hub where modern Azerbaijani life meets traditional heritage. Guests will experience local life in Sheki Bazaar (Market), can purchase fresh produce, dried fruits, nuts, spices, honey, Sheki halva, local crafts and souvenirs.

Church of Kish

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Last sightseeing of the day is Albanian Church in Kish Village built in the 1st century AD. The Church is a fascinating place to visit for anyone interested in the early Christian history of the Caucasus and Azerbaijan. It offers a peaceful retreat and a deep dive into the rich cultural heritage of the region. Here is an early Christian site associated with Caucasian Albania, an ancient state that existed in the region long before Azerbaijan became predominantly Muslim. The Kish Church is traditionally believed to be built on the site where St. Elisaios, an Albanian Christian missionary, lived. It’s one of the oldest Christian churches in the Caucasus region. The general tour duration of the day will cover about 12 to 13 hours with sightseeing journey by explanation from professional guide and driving distance for return transfer if transferred to Baku. But 8-9 hours if transferred to Georgian border.

Location

Activity location

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    Baku Old City
    • Neftchilar Ave,
    • 1000, Baku, Azerbaijan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Icherisheher Tourism Information Center
    • Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan

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