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Azerbaijan: City to Silk Road

Eight nights exploring Baku, green foothills and Sheki's traditional crafts.

  1. 1Baku
  2. 2Gobustan
  3. 3Shamakhi
  4. 4Gabala
  5. 5Sheki
  6. 6Kish

From, per person~US$1,190

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Best Apr to Jun and Sep, Oct

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Explore Baku's waterfront, then spend two nights each in Gabala's green foothills and among Sheki's courtyards. Stay in comfortable hotels and travel by private car, returning to Baku for your final night before flying home.

Length
8 nights
Route
Baku, Gobustan, Baku…
Best time
Apr to Jun and Sep, Oct
Ideal for
Travellers who enjoy local culture and comfortable road trips

Why you'll love it

  1. Explore Baku's Old City with a private guide
  2. See Gobustan's rock carvings, then return to Baku
  3. Two nights to relax in Gabala
  4. Tufandag cable car ride and tea by the lake
  5. Sheki palace, craft workshops and local cooking
  6. A final night in Baku before flying home

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Baku

    Meet your driver and settle into your Baku hotel. Rest for the day, or take a short boulevard walk if you feel refreshed.

    • Stay: Central four- or five-star hotel in Baku
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 35–50 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Old City and Waterfront

    Walk through Icherisheher, Baku's Old City, with your guide and visit the Palace of the Shirvanshahs. Take a long lunch break, then explore the waterfront and see the city from Highland Park.

    • Stay: Central four- or five-star hotel in Baku
    • Getting there: Walking and private local transfers, approximately 45–75 minutes driving overall

  3. Day 3

    Rock Carvings and Free Time

    Visit Gobustan's museum and rock carvings, with time to see the surrounding landscape. Go to the mud volcano area if access allows, then return to Baku with the late afternoon free.

    • Stay: Central four- or five-star hotel in Baku
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 3–3.5 hours driving overall; local vehicle for mud volcano access

  4. Day 4

    Through Shamakhi to Gabala

    Leave Baku after breakfast and stop at Shamakhi's Juma Mosque. Take your time over lunch before continuing to Gabala and settling into your resort.

    • Stay: Four- or five-star resort in the Gabala foothills
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 4–4.5 hours driving; allow 6–7 hours with visits and lunch

  5. Day 5

    Mountain Views and Lakeside Tea

    Ride the Tufandag cable car if the weather allows, with time to enjoy the views. Have tea at Nohur Lake, then return for an afternoon at the resort.

    • Stay: Four- or five-star resort in the Gabala foothills
    • Getting there: Private local transfers, approximately 1–1.5 hours driving overall

  6. Day 6

    Drive to Sheki

    Take your time over breakfast before driving to Sheki. Check in, then take an easy walk to get to know the historic centre before a dinner of local dishes.

    • Stay: Boutique hotel with local character or four-star hotel with traditional design in Sheki
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 1.5–2 hours

  7. Day 7

    Sheki Crafts and Kish

    Visit the Khan's Palace and, if the workshop is available, meet a craftsperson making traditional shebeke glasswork. After lunch, take the short drive to Kish's historic church, then return for tea and Sheki sweets.

    • Stay: Boutique hotel with local character or four-star hotel with traditional design in Sheki
    • Getting there: Private local transfers, approximately 1–1.5 hours driving overall

  8. Day 8

    Back to Baku

    Drive back to Baku with rest stops and a full lunch break. Check into your hotel and spend the evening at a favourite restaurant or relaxing in your room.

    • Stay: Central four- or five-star hotel in Baku
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 4.5–5.5 hours driving; allow 6–7 hours with breaks

  9. Day 9

    Breakfast Before Your Flight

    Have breakfast before checking out. Your driver takes you to the airport around three hours before your international flight, allowing time for check-in and departure checks.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 35–50 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 3 nights · days 1 to 3Central four- or five-star hotel in Baku
  2. 2 nights · days 4 to 5Four- or five-star resort in the Gabala foothills
  3. 2 nights · days 6 to 7Boutique hotel with local character or four-star hotel with traditional design in Sheki
  4. 1 night · day 8Central four- or five-star hotel in Baku

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Aprgood time to go
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jungood time to go
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from Apr to Jun and Sep, Oct. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Eight nights in four- or five-star hotels and boutique hotels with local character
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private airport transfers, drives between cities and transport for planned sightseeing
  • English-speaking guides for planned cultural visits
  • Entry tickets to sites listed in the itinerary
  • One standard Tufandag cable car ride
  • Sheki craft visit and sweets tasting
  • One dinner of local dishes in Sheki

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Meals beyond those listed
  • Spa treatments and optional resort activities
  • Alcohol, tips and personal shopping
  • Indian GST and TCS, where applicable

Good to know

  • The starting price is per person, with two people sharing a room, excluding international flights; your hotels and dates affect the final price.
  • Driving times exclude visits unless stated; mountain weather can affect cable car services.
  • Request vegetarian or Jain meals in advance, especially outside Baku; check current entry requirements for your Indian passport.

Before you go to Azerbaijan

Capital:
Baku
Language:
Azerbaijani
Currency:
AZN

Questions

How many days is the Azerbaijan: City to Silk Road trip?

8 nights and 9 days: Baku, Gobustan, Baku, Shamakhi, Gabala, Sheki, Kish, Sheki, Baku.

How much does it cost?

From ₹1,12,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Apr to Jun and Sep, Oct.

What is included?

Eight nights in four- or five-star hotels and boutique hotels with local character, Daily breakfast, Private airport transfers, drives between cities and transport for planned sightseeing, English-speaking guides for planned cultural visits, Entry tickets to sites listed in the itinerary, One standard Tufandag cable car ride, Sheki craft visit and sweets tasting, One dinner of local dishes in Sheki.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees and travel insurance, Meals beyond those listed, Spa treatments and optional resort activities, Alcohol, tips and personal shopping, Indian GST and TCS, where applicable.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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