Timeless 8 Days Cultural Discovery from Baku to the Caucasus

8 days

Easy

This immersive 8-day journey through Azerbaijan offers a rare blend of Jewish heritage exploration, rich historical encounters, and breathtaking natural beauty. Thoughtfully designed for culturally curious travelers, this tour balances historical depth, spiritual connections, and natural exploration, creating a distinctive experience that bridges heritage with hospitality across Azerbaijan’s diverse regions.
Experience an unforgettable 8-day journey through Azerbaijan, blending Jewish heritage, rich history, and stunning landscapes. Explore Baku’s mix of ancient and modern, visit synagogues and the all-Jewish Red Settlement in Quba, and discover the ancient village of Khinalug. Journey through historic towns like Shamakhi, Lahij, Gabala, Oguz, and Sheki—home to the Sheki Khan’s Palace and Oguz synagogue. Visit the German-influenced Helenendorf and scenic Goygol National Park. End with Gobustan’s rock art and Baku’s Old City.
What's included?
    Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
    Private transportation for all excursions mentioned in the itinerary
    English-speaking guide for all tours
    24/7 in situ and remote assistance
    UAZ or Niva cars for transportation to the Khinalug Village
    Niva Lada cars or 15 seaters minivans for transportation to Lahij Village
    Accommodation - 4 nights in Baku at 4* Hotel on DBL room basis (if All Inclusive option selected)
    Accommodation- 1 night in Basqal at at 4* Hotel on DBL room basis (if All Inclusive option selected)
    Accommodation - 1 night in Sheki at at 4* Hotel on DBL room basis (if All Inclusive option selected)
    Accommodation- 1 night in Ganja at at 4* Hotel on DBL room basis (if All Inclusive option selected)
    Daily buffet breakfast at the hotels on DBL room basis (if All Inclusive option selected)
    7 dinners with mix of buffet and local restaurants (if All Inclusive option selected)
    Shirvanshah Palace (if the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" option selected)
    Maiden Tower (if the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" option selected)
    Carpet Museum (if the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" option selected)
    Art Gallery in Sheki (if the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" option selected)
    Heydar Aliyev Center (if the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" option selected)
    Ateshgah-Fire Temple (if the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" option selected)
    Yanardag-Burning Mountain (if the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" option selected)
    First Museum of Mountain Jews (if the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" option selected)
    Dir Baba Mausoleum (if the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" option selected)
    Lahij Museum of Local History (if the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" option selected)
    Sheki Khan Palace (if the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" option selected)
    Kish Albanian Church (if the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" option selected)
    Goy Gol National Park (if the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" option selected)
    Gobustan Museum (if the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" option selected)
    Mud Volcanoes (if the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" option selected)
    Cable Car Ride 2x lines in Tufandag (if the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" option selected)
    Exclusions
      Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
      Please note
      • Public transportation nearby
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Not stroller accessible
      • Not suitable for pets
      • Infants must not sit on laps
      • Infant seats unavailable
      • The final stretch to Khinalug involves off-road travel via UAZ or Niva vehicles due to rugged terrain.
      • Narrow roads to Lahij require Niva Lada cars or minibuses for access. For the journey from the main road to Lahij and back, we will use Niva Lada cars or 15 seaters minivans for transportation.
      • We offer 3 price options here according to the services. First is guide and driver, second is guide, driver and entrance fees, the third is All Inclusive. Travelers are asked to read Inclusions section carefully as we offer 3 price options.
      • As this is a 8 day tour package, we pick up the guest (s) from the Heydar Aliyev International Airport due to the arrival schedule
      What to bring