Azerbaijan

A Caucasus country on the Caspian shore, where Baku's old town and modern architecture complement each other and mountain towns each have their own character.

Azerbaijan lies in the eastern South Caucasus, bordered by the Caspian Sea to the east, with the Greater Caucasus mountains in the north. The old town of the capital, Baku, preserves World Heritage sites such as the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, in contrast to modern buildings such as the Flame Towers; nearby you can visit the Gobustan rock art, mud volcanoes, Yanar Dag (the burning hillside) and the Ateshgah fire temple. In the northern mountains, Sheki has the Khan's Palace and a caravanserai, ideal for experiencing traditional culture and mountain scenery. Spring and autumn have the best weather. The main gateway is Baku's Heydar Aliyev International Airport.

Destinations

• Baku
• Sheki
• Ganja
• Lankaran
• Zaqatala & Qakh
• Qabala
• Quba & Shahdag

Itineraries

• Northern & Western Azerbaijan Grand Loop – A grand loop from Baku covering Quba, Sheki, Ilisu, and Ganja, showcasing the best of northern and western Azerbaijan.
• Classic Baku, Quba & Sheki – Using Baku as a base, head north to the ancient village of Khinalug and west to the Silk Road town of Sheki, covering t…
• Caucasus Overland: Baku to Yerevan – Fly into Baku, travel overland through Sheki into Georgia, continue to Armenia, and fly out of Yerevan.
• Quba, Khinalug & Laza Mountain Villages – Head north from Baku into the Greater Caucasus, stay in ancient high-mountain villages, and see the Laza waterfalls and…
• Baku & Shahdag Skiing – Spend half a day in Baku's Old City before heading to Shahdag for three consecutive days of skiing, with a stop at the…