Baku and Ganja by Train

Welcome to Baku

23:30 — WELCOME TO BAKU! Arrive at Heydar Aliyev International Airport. After immigration & collecting your bags, meet our representative at the airport. After a warm welcome, proceed to the hotel & Check-in.

Explore Baku – City of God!

Breakfast at your hotel.

10:00 — The Old City Tour. Baku Old City, also known as Icherisheher, is a historic core that reflects the rich cultural and architectural heritage of Azerbaijan's capital, Baku. Exploring the Old City is like taking a journey back in time, as it is a UNESCO World Heritage site that has preserved its medieval charm amidst the modern developments in the surrounding areas.

12:00 — Walking Tour of Nizami Street. The second destination of the Baku City tour is Nizami Street which is a large pedestrian and shopping street in downtown Baku, Azerbaijan, named after classical poet Nizami Ganjavi. The street’s history could be traced back to Baku’s town-planning project of 1864. The street runs through the city’s downtown from west to east. It begins from Abdulla Shaiq Street, in the mountainous part of the city and ends at a railroad bed on Sabit Orujov Street. The total length of the street is 3,538 m. Nizami Street is home to various outlets, from banks to fashion stores, and is one of the most expensive streets in the world.

14:00 — Lunch at a restaurant of your choice (Direct Payment)

16:00 — The cultural Centre of Heydar Aliyev. We will have a visit to the charming example of modern architecture - The Heydar Aliyev Centre - a 57,500 m2 building complex in Baku, Azerbaijan designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles. The centre is named after Heydar Aliyev, the first secretary of Soviet Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982, and president of Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003. (Photo stop)

18:00 — Highland Park + Funicular experience. This comes with the terrific seashore. The funicular here in Highland Park was constructed around the 1940s and this beautiful funicular has been here in Azerbaijan since then. The highlight of Highland Park is the extraordinary stairway. The beautiful stairway seems like a walk every tourist should take at least once to be able to experience every beautiful moment of this splendid architecture. The tourists usually spend a lot of time trying to seep in all that the beautiful sightings of the Highland Park have to offer. The scenic beauty is something one cannot miss out on!

20:00 — Hotel or Restaurant Drop-Off.

Absheron Tour + Gobustan

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 — FIRE WORSHIPPERS’ TEMPLE. The most famous fire temple is the well-preserved temple Ateshgah ("the Fireplace") in Surakhany, the temple was built over a pocket of natural gas that fuelled a vent providing an 'eternal' fire.

12:30 — YANAR DAG “BURNING MOUNTAIN”. Trip to Yanar Dag, also known as ‘Burning Mountain’. True to its name, the mountain has been burning for as long as anyone can remember, and the fire isn’t showing signs of going out any time soon. Situated on the Absheron Peninsula, 25 kilometres northeast of the capital city of Baku, Yanar Dag is a 116-meter hill located on top of a pocket of natural gas that constantly erupts into flames.

14:00 — Lunch Time (Direct Payment)

16:00 — WALKING TOUR OF BOULEVARD. Near Boulevard your walking tour will start. You will stroll along Baku Boulevard and take in views of the Caspian Sea. As you stroll through the illuminated Baku Boulevard, your guide will share a local’s perspective on daily life in Baku, will teach you about the city’s past and present and point out the best spots and point out favourite cafés, restaurants, and galleries that many visitors miss. GOBUSTAN MUSEUM. Gobustan Museum was opened in 2012 after a thorough reconstruction. Today it is a modern interactive museum complex in the collection of over 100,000 archaeological materials. In 2013 the reserve museum became one of the winners of the contest "The Best European Museum of the Year", which is held by the European Museum Forum and is one of the most prestigious competitions in the world in this field. “MUD VOLCANO”. There are 850 mud volcanoes in the world, and over 300 of them are in Azerbaijan. Most are located in Absheron, around Baku. There are 100 near the Gobustan reserve alone. Azerbaijan is also unique because it has all kinds of mud volcanoes, making it possible to study various aspects of mud eruptions. There are active, dormant, buried and subsea volcanoes in Azerbaijan, as well as those on islands and spewing oil.

20:00 — Hotel or Restaurant Drop-Off.

Baku - Ganja by Train

Breakfast at the hotel & Check out from the hotel.

08:30 — Proceed to Ganja & Check in Hotel.

14:00 — Lunch Time (Direct Payment)

17:00 — The Baku–Ganja Imamzadeh Tomb Tour is a cultural and spiritual journey from Azerbaijan’s capital to the historic city of Ganja. The tour focuses on the Imamzadeh Mausoleum, a revered religious complex known for its blue-tiled dome and peaceful atmosphere, offering visitors insight into Islamic heritage, history, and architecture in a comfortable and well-organized trip.

20:00 — Hotel or Restaurant Drop-Off.

Ganja City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel.

08:30 — The Ganja City Tour offers a rich cultural experience in one of Azerbaijan’s oldest cities. The tour introduces visitors to Ganja’s historical landmarks, including ancient mosques, mausoleums, and architectural monuments, while also showcasing the city’s vibrant local life. Guests can explore sites connected to the great poet Nizami Ganjavi, walk through charming streets and parks, and learn about Ganja’s deep historical and cultural heritage. Comfortable transportation and professional guiding services make this tour an enjoyable and insightful way to discover the spirit of Ganja.

14:00 — Lunch Time (Direct Payment)

20:00 — Hotel or Restaurant Drop-Off.

Ganja – Baku · Leisure

Breakfast at the hotel & Check out from the hotel.

08:30 — Proceed to Baku & Check in hotel in Baku.

14:00 — Lunch Time (Direct Payment)

20:00 — Hotel or Restaurant Drop-Off.

Transfer

Breakfast at the hotel.

12:00 — Check-out formalities.

12:00 — Explore the city on your own.

20:30 — Transfer to the airport.