The Diamond-tier Azerbaijan Heritage Route: Baku, Shamakhi, Lahij, Sheki and Gabala over 6 days in hand-picked 5-star and boutique hotels, with a private guide and driver, a wine-and-tea tasting in Sheki and a welcome dinner in Baku.
Your selected departure: 12 Oct · 6 seats left
Day01Arrival in Baku & the Old City Baku
Day02Gobustan to Shamakhi Shamakhi
Day03Lahij Coppersmiths & the Road to Sheki Sheki
Day04Sheki Khan's Palace & Old Town Sheki
Day05Kish Church & Gabala Gabala
Day06Return to Baku & Departure
Departure dates
12 Oct6 seats left
2 Nov
30 NovSelling fast
Price
USD 1,590 /pax
Deposit USD 320 per person
Indicative per-person price based on twin sharing in 5-star and boutique hotels. Final rates are confirmed for your dates.
What is included
Return flights from Baku (if flying in from abroad) or private transport throughout
5-star and boutique hotel accommodation, 5 nights, with daily breakfast
Private luxury vehicle and personal guide for the whole route
Welcome dinner in Baku and a wine-and-tea tasting in Sheki
All entrance fees per itinerary
Airport meet & greet and transfers
Not included
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Remaining lunches & dinners
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Day by day
Your itinerary
Day01
Arrival in Baku & the Old City
Overnight in Baku
Arrive in Baku and walk the seafront boulevard beneath the Flame Towers, then enter the walled Icheri Sheher to see the Maiden Tower, with a private guide and driver from the first evening with a wine-and-tea tasting in Sheki and a welcome dinner in Baku.
Baku BoulevardFlame TowersIcheri SheherMaiden Tower
Day02
Gobustan to Shamakhi
Overnight in Shamakhi
Head west via the rock art of Gobustan, the cliff-side Diri Baba Mausoleum and the Juma Mosque of Shamakhi, an old capital of the Shirvan region.
Gobustan National ParkDiri Baba MausoleumJuma Mosque of ShamakhiYeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum
Day03
Lahij Coppersmiths & the Road to Sheki
Overnight in Sheki
Visit the mountain village of Lahij, famed for its coppersmiths, and the silk-weaving village of Basgal, then continue through Ismayilli to Sheki.
The highlight of the route: the painted stained-glass Palace of the Shaki Khans, the Upper Caravanserai and a tasting of Sheki halva.
Shaki, AzerbaijanPalace of Shaki KhansShaki fortressKiş, Shaki
Day05
Kish Church & Gabala
Overnight in Gabala
Visit the ancient Albanian church at Kish, then drive to Gabala to walk beside Lake Nohur and ride the Tufandag cable car, staying at hand-picked 5-star and boutique hotels.
Church of KishNohur LakeQabala DistrictTufandağ
Day06
Return to Baku & Departure
Drive back to Baku via the Absheron coast, visit the Heydar Aliyev Center and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Heydar Aliyev CenterAzerbaijan Carpet MuseumHeydar Aliyev International Airport
Good to know
Questions, answered
Is this countries safe to travel?
Yes, these are perfect places to travel and enjoy. The police here is also tourist friendly and they listen to the tourist. So no need to worry about that.
Do we need a Negative Covid-19 PCR Result to Travel?
No, you do not need to get a negative PCR. If you are fully vaccinated, you are free to travel in the region.
What is the religion of people in Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan is a multi-ethnic country where representatives of all religions live in peace and harmony. Although various religious confessions function in Azerbaijan, Islam has the dominating position.
What is the language spoken in Azerbaijan?
The official language is Azerbaijani; also Russian, English, and Turkish are widely used.
Why is Azerbaijan is called the land of fire?
The official language is Azerbaijani; also Russian, English, and Turkish are widely used. Azerbaijan is a geographical name. On the one hand, this name is linked with the population, which lived in this region for thousands of years before our era, and who were mostly fire-worshippers. The local population considered that fire was their God and so they worshipped the fire. “Azer” means fire.
What are the living expenses in Azerbaijan?
The city center’s monthly price is approximately 800 manat (AZN).
Can you drink alcohol in Azerbaijan?
In Baku (capital city) it is allowed in most places, except places of religious purposes, such as mosques
What is Azerbaijan most famous for?
Fire Temple, Fire Mountain, Mud Volcanoes, Gobustan, and many other cities that You will fall in love
Ready to make it yours?
Tell us your dates and travellers and our team will confirm availability and tailor every detail — hotels, pace and extras — to you.
The programme, prices and availability are subject to change; the latest version is always on the tour page. Prices are per person unless stated. Generated on September 22, 2026.
Photo credits
Baku Boulevard — Khortan · CC BY-SA 3.0
Flame Towers — Xoncha · CC BY-SA 4.0
Icheri Sheher — Matti Blume · CC BY-SA 4.0
Maiden Tower — Fariz Abasov · CC BY-SA 3.0
Gobustan National Park — Rəcəb Yaxşı · CC BY-SA 4.0
Diri Baba Mausoleum — Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
Juma Mosque of Shamakhi — Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum — Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
Lahıc, Ismailli — Radosław Botev · CC BY 3.0 pl
Basqal — Rəcəb Həsənbəyov · CC BY-SA 4.0
Ismayilli District — ChanisCaucasi · CC BY 4.0
Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory — Interfase · CC BY-SA 4.0
Shaki, Azerbaijan — Bernard Gagnon · CC BY 4.0
Palace of Shaki Khans — Sefer azeri · CC BY-SA 4.0
Shaki fortress — Urek Meniashvili · CC BY-SA 3.0
Kiş, Shaki — Franzfoto · CC BY-SA 3.0
Church of Kish — Matti Blume · CC BY-SA 4.0
Nohur Lake — Yuli asad · CC BY-SA 4.0
Qabala District — Telman Ibrahimov · CC0
Tufandağ — Khanlar Mammadov · CC BY-SA 4.0
Heydar Aliyev Center — lumoplank · CC0
Azerbaijan Carpet Museum — Presidential Press and Information Office · CC BY 4.0
Heydar Aliyev International Airport — Anar Aliyev (PR at Azerbaijan Airlines) · CC BY-SA 4.0