AZERBAIJAN : BAKU , SHEKI & GAJA 5N 6D

MORNING / AFTERNOON : Arrive at Heydar Aliyev International airport ( GYD ), Transfer to hotel , and check in
EVENING ACTIVITY : OLD CITY TOUR : Explore the UNESCO - Listed Icherisher ( Old City ), visiting the Maiden Tower and the palace of the shirvanshahs. Have dinner at a traditional Azerbaijani restaurant
OVERNIGHT STAY : Baku

Themes : Food and Drink, Museums, Sightseeing

MORNING / AFTERNOON : MODERN BAKU : Visit thr iconic , wave like Heydar Aliyev Centre . Explore the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum ( shaped like a rolled up carpet ).
EVENING ACTIVITY : ABSHERON PENINSULA TOUR : Visit the Ateshgah ( fire Temple ) and the naturally burning Yanar Dag ( burning Mountain ). Enjoy the illumination of the Flame Towers from highland Park at night.
OVERNIGHT STAY Baku

Themes : Road Trip, Monuments & Historical Places, Museums, Sightseeing

GOBUSTAN DAY TRIP : Visit the Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape ( ancient petroglyphs ) and the unique mud volcanoes nearby ( can be done as a half day tour ). Arrive in Sheki ( if by train ) check into your hotel. Explore the hidstoric Sheki Khan's Palace , famous for its exquiiste shebeke ( stained glass ) windows
In the late afternoon , take the overnight train ( recommended for comfort ) or a comfortable bus/private transfer from Baku to Sheki ( approx 6-7 hours journey )
NIGHT TRAIN/ SHEKI

Themes : Food and Drink, Forts and Palaces, Road Trip, Castles, Sightseeing

Arrive in Sheki ( if by train ) and check into your accomodation . Explore the historic Sheki khans palace , famous for its exquisite shebeke ( stained glass ) windows.
EVENING ACTIVITY : Visit the Sheki Caravanserai , a historic resting place for silk road traders . Stroll through the charming Sheki Bazaar for locakl sweets ( Sheki halwa ) and spices
OVERNIGHT STAY : Sheki

Themes : Food and Drink, Forts and Palaces, Museums, Sightseeing

Sheki to Ganja : Take a morning bus or a private transfer to Ganja ( approx. 2.5 hours )
EVENING ACTIVITY : GANJA SIGHTSEEING : Visit the impressive Shah Abbas Mosque ( Juma Mosque ), the mausoleum of the poet Nizami Ganjavi , and the peculiar Bottle House ( a house decorated with 50,000 glass bottles ). In the evening , take a comfortable speed train or overnight train back to Baku ( approx 4 hours for the speed train )
OVERNIGHT STAY : Baku

Themes : Forts and Palaces, Monuments & Historical Places, Museums

MORNING / AFTERNON : Enjoy a final morning walk along the Baku Boulevard ( national seaside park ) on the Caspian Sea . Time permitting , grab last minute souvenirs at Nizami Street ( targovi 0
EVENING ACTIVITY : Transfer from your hotel to heydar aliyev international airport ( GYD ) for your departure
OVERNIGHT STAY : N/A

Themes : Sightseeing