Baku Short Break: Culture & Fire Landscapes
4 Days / 3 Nights | Private & Small Group Travel
This short itinerary offers a focused introduction to Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, combining the city’s historic core, contemporary architecture, and Azerbaijan’s distinctive fire-related heritage.
The program is designed to provide a well-paced and comfortable experience, balancing guided visits with time at leisure.
Tour itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Baku | Panoramic Evening Tour
Arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Private transfer to the hotel and time to rest after your journey.
In the evening, enjoy a panoramic introduction to the city. Visit Highland Park and the Alley of Martyrs, offering wide views over the Caspian Sea and the city skyline. Continue past the National Assembly and the iconic Flame Towers, which define the modern silhouette of Baku.
Return to the hotel.
Day 2 — Baku | Old City & Modern Architecture
Breakfast at the hotel.
Explore Icherisheher, the historic centre of Baku and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through its walled streets and visit key landmarks, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and the Maiden Tower.
Continue to the Heydar Aliyev Center, designed by Zaha Hadid, known for its distinctive, fluid architectural style (external visit).
Later, walk along Baku Boulevard along the Caspian coastline, offering a relaxed contrast between the city’s historic and modern identity.
Return to the hotel.
Day 3 — Absheron Peninsula | Fire & Heritage
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the Ateshgah Fire Temple, historically associated with fire worship and linked to Zoroastrian and Hindu traditions.
Continue to Yanar Dag, a natural gas fire that burns continuously on a hillside — one of the defining natural features of Azerbaijan.
Later, enjoy free time at Ganjlik Mall.
Return to the hotel.
Day 4 — Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport for departure.
End of services.
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