The From the Capital to the Mountains: Baku – Guba tour combines the vibrant capital of Azerbaijan with the breathtaking landscapes of the Greater Caucasus Mountains. This 7 day itinerary offers a perfect balance of cultural exploration, historical heritage and mountain adventure.
The journey begins in Baku with visits to the Old City, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Maiden Tower, Seaside Boulevard and Nizami Street. Travelers experience the harmony of medieval Eastern architecture and modern urban design.
The program continues with the fire symbols of Azerbaijan — Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag Burning Mountain, where natural gas flames emerge directly from the earth.
The northern part of the tour takes you to Guba, located at the foothills of the Greater Caucasus. Known for its scenic valleys and fresh mountain air, the region offers authentic cultural experiences. Khinalug village, one of the highest and oldest settlements in the Caucasus, preserves a unique language and centuries old traditions.
Highlights also include Afurdja Waterfall, the natural monument Tebii Minara, Juma Mosque of Guba and the Red Settlement, home to one of the world’s oldest Mountain Jewish communities.
The tour includes:
• Airport transfers
• Accommodation in selected hotel category in Baku
• 5 star hotel accommodation in Guba
• Daily breakfast
• Comfortable transportation during excursions
• Professional guide service
• Palace of the Shirvanshahs
• Ateshgah Fire Temple
• Yanardag Burning Mountain
• Heydar Aliyev Center
This tour is ideal for travelers who want to combine city sightseeing in Baku with mountain landscapes of the Caucasus and discover Azerbaijan’s cultural and ethnic diversity.
For the extended version, see “Baku and Quba – 8 Days.”
If you would like to include Silk Road highlights, explore “Grand Silk Road Tour – 7 Days.”
For a value focused city option, check “Budget Discover Baku – 4 Days.”
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