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All the colors of Azerbaijan: Baku, Gobustan and Gabala!

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Europe/Riga
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Europe/Riga
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DURATION

6 days / 4 nights

TRANSPORT

Flight Riga–Istanbul-Baku, coach transfers

GROUP SIZE

Up to 18  travelers

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DEPARTURE

01–

06 Oct  2026

Autumn journey to Azerbaijan

Ready for an unforgettable Eastern adventure?

Six days of stunning contrast — from futuristic architecture in Baku to ancient petroglyphs and majestic mountain views in Gabala.


TRANSPORT

Flight Riga-Istanbul-Baku, coach transfers

DURATION

6 days / 4 nights

GROUP SIZE

Up to 18 travelers

NEXT DEPARTURE

01–06 Oct 2026


All the colors of Azerbaijan: Baku, Gobustan and Gabala!

Discover vibrant Azerbaijan: from the futuristic streets of Baku and the ancient rock paintings of Gobustan to the breathtaking natural beauty of mountainous Gabala.

Flame Towers and Baku waterfront view

Baku

Futuristic brilliance and the spirit of the East.

A city of contrasts, where the Flame Towers skyscrapers and the ultra-modern Heydar Aliyev Center harmoniously coexist with the ancient streets of Icheri Sheher.

Gabala mountain landscape with green nature

Gobustan

Fire magic and ancient masterpieces.

A unique nature reserve with ancient rock paintings (petroglyphs), the unquenchable flame of Mount Yanardag, and the age-old secrets of the Ateshgah Temple.

Gobustan ancient rock art and petroglyphs

Gabala

Alpine nature and clean air.

One of the most beautiful corners of Azerbaijan with the emerald Lake Nokhur, the cable cars of the Tufandag resort, and cozy wine tastings.

Affordable price

Transparent rate including flights, 4* hotel stay, transfers, and rich guided excursions.



Riga → Stambul → Baku

€ 815 /  person

Group booking open · limited seats

Register
  •  Departure                                                                               01 Oct 2026
  •  Return                                                                                     06 Oct 2026
  •  Deposit                                                                      €300 (within 3 days)
  •  Full payment                                                      1 month before departur

Day by day

01

person holding passports

Oct

Departure & Arrival in Baku

  • 18:00 — meeting at Riga Airport
  • 20:00 — flight departs Riga
  • Overnight flight to Baku

The excitement starts high above the clouds. Swap the autumn chill of Riga for the legendary hospitality of the Caucasus, and get ready to wake up in a city where eastern tradition meets futuristic wonder.

02

Oct

Modern Baku city view with Flame Towers

Arrival, Central Baku & Heydar Aliyev Center

  • 05:10 — arrival in Baku, transfer to the hotel & rest
  • 12:00 — guided city tour: Highland Park, Flame Towers view, Baku Boulevard & Baku Venice
  • Visit to the iconic Heydar Aliyev Center designed by Zaha Hadid
  • 15:30 — hotel check-in & free evening in the city

Baku is a city of stunning contrasts, where modern architectural masterpieces like the Flame Towers seamlessly blend with Caspian Sea breezes and rich Caucasian heritage.

03

Oct

Old City Baku Icherisheher streets

Eternal Flames of Absheron & Old Baku

  • Breakfast, then 09:30 excursion to the Absheron Peninsula
  • Yanardag eternal fire mountain & Ateshgah Zoroastrian Fire Temple
  • Historic Balakhani village — the birthplace of Baku’s early oil boom
  • Afternoon walking tour of Old City (Icherisheher): Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs' Palace, and ancient caravanserai

Step back in time through narrow cobbled streets, ancient mosques, and centuries of Silk Road history before returning for a relaxing evening.


04

Oct

Caucasus mountain view in Gabala

Day Trip to Mountainous Gabala

  • Breakfast, then a scenic drive into the Greater Caucasus Mountains (220 km)
  • Picturesque Nohur Lake and Tufandag Mountain Resort with cable car rides
  • Local winery tour and tasting session (optional)
  • Return to Baku for a free evening

Gabala offers a refreshing change of pace with crisp mountain air, dense chestnut forests, and breathtaking alpine landscapes.

05

Oct

Gobustan reserve natural rock formations

Petroglyphs of Gobustan & Bibi-Heybat Mosque

  • Breakfast, followed by a trip to the UNESCO-listed Gobustan Reserve
  • Ancient rock art (petroglyphs), mud volcano complex museum, and Bibi-Heybat Mosque
  • 14:30 — return to hotel and free afternoon for shopping or strolling

Explore thousands of prehistoric rock carvings depicting ancient life, hunting, and rituals right on the shores of the Caspian.

06

Oct

Travelers exploring Azerbaijan with Mari Travel Agency

Return to Riga

  • Breakfast, hotel check-out
  • 08:40 — airport transfer
  • 11:30 — flight departs Baku, 19:05 arrival in Riga

A gentle wrap-up to an extraordinary journey. Take a last sip of aromatic Azerbaijani tea, pack your bags with sweet local delights, and bid farewell to the Land of Fire as you head home with a heart full of vivid memories, warm experiences, and timeless stories.

What's included

INCLUDED

  • Flights Riga - Istanbul - Baku
  • Flights Baku-Istanbul-Riga
  • 23 kg baggage + 8 kg carry-on
  • 4★ hotel accommodation (1 bed in a double room with all amenities)
  • Local guide services
  • 5 breakfasts
  • 0.5 liters of water per person per day (excluding the last day)
  • Transportation throughout the entire route
  • Airport-hotel-airport transfer
  • Group leader services
  • Entrance tickets per person to the Heydar Aliyev Center, Gobustan + Mud Volcano Museum Complex, Ateshgah, and Yanardag.

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Personal expenses
  • Medical insurance
  • Cable car entrance ticket: $2 per person (one-way)
  • Entrance ticket to the Palace of the Shirvanshahs: EUR 10
  • Wine tasting: EUR 35
  • Azerbaijan visa: $30 (e-visa required 2 weeks in advance; requires a scan of the first page of your passport; passport valid for 6 months after arrival)

Booking term

A €300 deposit is required within 3 days of a phone or in-office reservation — unpaid holds may be released after that.
Full balance is due one month before departure.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the return date


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