Timeless 8 Days Cultural Discovery from Baku to the Caucasus
Description
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.
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.
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)
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)
Excluded
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
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Supplier:
Visit Land Azerbaijan (VLA_tourism)