The capital of Azerbaijan is a rapidly growing metropolis, where the thousand-year past and the dynamic present are combined in an amazing way. The city on the shores of the Caspian Sea fascinates tourists with an abundance of interesting and attractive places. Ancient architectural ensembles, modern skyscrapers, numerous ancient monuments, spacious boulevards, entertaining museums, original sculptural compositions and picturesque surroundings – all this attracts travelers. Excursions in Baku in Russian will allow you to enjoy the hospitality of the South Caucasus, as well as meaningfully get acquainted with man-made and natural attractions.

Tastes and aromas of Azerbaijani cuisine

A gastronomic journey will leave vivid impressions of your stay in Baku. An omniscient guide offers tourists the opportunity to learn the foundations of the originality of Baku people through oriental cuisine. At one of the oldest colorful bazaars in the city, the guide will tell travelers about the main ingredients needed to prepare local delicacies. Here you can taste and buy a variety of spices, black Caspian caviar, dried fruits, vegetables and much more.

The expedition members will proceed to the sea coast of the Absheron Peninsula. Along the way, you will be able to visit the unique and world-famous sights of the surroundings of Baku. This is the temple of the Fire worshipers, where the flame of fire inextinguishes from the bowels of the earth, as well as the burning hill of Yanardag. Natural gas ignites on its slope. In the fish restaurant, tourists will taste sturgeon barbecue and various delicious dishes. In the evening, tourists will have a gourmet dinner at a restaurant serving national cuisine.

Rack of lamb, shakh-pilaf, fried lamb and all kinds of Azerbaijani dishes will delight even the most demanding gourmets. The price of the tour is 140 euros. Food and drinks are charged separately. The guide will take you to non-tourist establishments frequented by locals. In them, the cost of food is an order of magnitude less than in popular restaurants.

History of the Old City

A guide who loves his hometown invites visiting guests to plunge into the atmosphere of antiquity. The voyage program worth 50 euros provides for a three-hour sightseeing tour of the historical center of Baku – Icheri Sheher. Behind the impressive fortress walls there is a unique architectural complex reflecting the centuries-old rich history of Baku. Along the narrow cobbled streets there are buildings with original facades, mosques, caravanserais, hammams, souvenir and trade shops and museums.

The hallmark of the Old Town is the Maiden Tower, built in the 12th century. Its height reaches about 30 meters. The residence of the ancient rulers of the state of Shirvan, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, deserves special attention. The famous quarter of Icheri Sheher served as a backdrop for the filming of the cult comedy “The Diamond Arm”. During the expedition, the guide will entertain travelers with interesting information about the first settlements in the Old City, its famous inhabitants, traditions and way of life of the local population.

Photo walk with a guided tour

A connoisseur of Baku attractions, who is passionate about his work, conducts an informative tour of the city for tourists. An immersion in the atmosphere of the ancient and modern districts of the capital of Azerbaijan will leave an unforgettable impression. A professional photo shoot against the backdrop of the most beautiful and significant places in the city will be a nice addition. Admiring the architectural masterpieces is accompanied by the informative stories of the guide about local legends and peculiarities of the way of life of the people of Baku.

On the way, tourists will meet purple cabs, bewitching skyscrapers, medieval fortress walls and the famous Maiden Tower. Passing through the central gates of the Old City fort, the tourists will get acquainted with the center of the origin of the ancient settlement. From here the history of Baku originates. A string of labyrinths of narrow streets is covered with stone blocks.

The facades of two-story buildings are decorated with elements of oriental ornament, arches, carved balconies and forged window bars. Tourists will see the main symbol of the Old City – the palace complex of the Shirvanshahs with a tomb, a mausoleum, a mosque and baths. The walk will continue in the picturesque Governor's Garden. The park attracts visitors with its ornamental flowering shrubs, centuries-old trees, terraces, fountains and well-groomed alleys. The cost of a three-hour voyage is 63 euros.

Reveal all the colors of Baku

The program will allow tourists to get acquainted with the charming city of Baku in a short time. A guide with extensive knowledge has prepared a magnificent route for tourists, the program of which is an overview of the modern and historical architectural ensemble, as well as the most popular sights of the capital.

The Baku funicular will deliver vacationers to the Upland Park. From its alleys, you can see Primorsky Boulevard, a panoramic view of the bay of the Caspian Sea, the Icheri Sheher quarter, Flame Towers, pompous buildings, park complexes with enchanting landscapes and much more. The Nizami shopping street, where active life is always boiling and noisy, evokes enthusiastic sensations.

Here, a dense crowd of tourists scurries about in search of exotic souvenirs and dissolves in numerous restaurant establishments. Classical fountains, original sculptural compositions, fragrant gardens and grandiose buildings form a colorful image of the city. Oriental bazaars and branded cafeterias will offer tourists a tasting of exquisite wine drinks and traditional dishes of Azerbaijan. The price of the voyage is 44 euros.

Baku and its unusual surroundings (4 in 1)

A professional Russian-speaking guide offers tourists to see the exotic sights of Baku in one day. The cognitive route for 144 euros includes a visit to the historical and geographical reserve, oil and gas fields, as well as the ancient city. In the vicinity of Baku is the village of Gobustan, where a group of tourists will go.

This settlement has become widely known due to the unique rock paintings and preserved traces of the presence of primitive people. Also of interest are the small craters of volcanoes, spread out in the middle of the desert. They spewing a cold mud mixture under the influence of natural gas, which delights tourists.

The out-of-town voyage program will be supplemented by a visit to Mount Yanardag, the slopes of which are engulfed in bewitching flames. The miracle of nature is explained by the fact that methane comes out of the bowels of the earth. As a result, it spontaneously ignites. One of the group's stops will be the Old Town, where tourists will walk through the winding narrow quarters along the many historical buildings. These places are known for filming the comedy “The Diamond Arm”. The guide will tell you a lot of facts about the outstanding residents of Baku.

Evening date with Baku

Tourists, accompanied by a guide, can take an evening walk for 80 euros in the central quarters of Baku. The bright lights of numerous illuminations bring a special charm to the appearance of the city. The guide will share interesting information about the history and architecture of the metropolis with the group in a casual conversation style. The famous local purple taxi cab will take travelers to Upland Park. An amazing panorama of the Baku Bay and the Flame Towers opens from here.

The voyage will continue on Primorsky Boulevard, which is a favorite place for Baku residents and guests of the city. Evergreen trees and exotic plants, including unusual cacti and baobabs, are planted on the territory of the well-groomed promenade. Neatly trimmed flower beds, shady alleys with fountains and sculptures, as well as all kinds of entertainment for every taste contribute to a measured pleasant walk. Baku Venice is of particular delight.

This is an extensive network of water channels and islands, through which arched bridges are laid. The final chord of the voyage will be a visit to the area, where many restaurants, bars and drinking establishments are open around the clock.

Old Town: 22 hectares of color

One of the main attractions of Baku is the Old City – Icheri Sheher, which organically blends into the overall ensemble of the modern metropolis. Here, every centimeter of a narrow paved street is covered with legends and full of rich historical facts.

Behind the mighty fortress walls with towers and gates there is an architectural complex consisting of centuries-old buildings, mosques, shops, caravanserais, baths and other historical monuments. Wandering through the labyrinths of the lanes of the quarter, tourists will discover hospitable cozy courtyards, where native Baku residents still live.

The palace of the Shirvanshahs is of great interest. Here you can admire the skillful masonry of the facades of cubic and rounded buildings, the mausoleum, the tomb and the bathhouse. The guide will tell the group about the political decisions that were made in the residence of the rulers of the medieval state of Shirvan. The cost is 26 euros.

Soul of the Old City

The main attractions of the capital of Azerbaijan are concentrated in the Icheri-Sheher quarter. A professional guide will introduce tourists to the centuries-old history of Baku. During the hiking tour, travelers will discover numerous architectural monuments. The voyage originates in the park near the puppet theater, located next to the fortress wall that surrounds the Old Town.

The tour program covers the inspection of the Maiden Tower, the palace complex of the Shirvanshahs and numerous buildings, which are masterpieces of architecture from different eras. The organizer of the walk will lead the expedition participants along the central streets of Baku, where elegant mansions and tenement houses rise. Each building is covered with legends and extraordinary stories, which will be described in detail by the guide.

Many places in the city are associated with the life and work of outstanding poets and writers. Eminent personalities dedicated lines of their works to the amazingly beautiful capital city. Russian poets Sergei Yesenin, Anna Akhmatova, Osip Mandelstam, Velimir Khlebnikov worked on their works here. The price is 26 euros.

All of Baku and “fiery” Absheron

Professional guides have prepared an exciting program for guests of the capital of Azerbaijan. Tourists will experience a kaleidoscope of impressions from admiring the man-made and natural sights of Baku. A mandatory point of the cultural program of the route is a visit to the Old Town. Narrow cobbled streets lined with historic houses and buildings. The facades of low-rise buildings are decorated with balconies with wrought iron bars and stone carvings.

Unforgettable emotions are left by the miniature book museum, which contains more than 7,000 unique exhibits. Outside the fortress walls that frame the Old Town, tourists will visit the picturesque Governor's Garden, as well as see luxurious mansions. Most of the luxurious buildings were erected at the expense of the Baku oil magnates.

The group's journey will continue with a visit to the village of Surakhani. This place attracts with its temple with eternal fire, which was the subject of divine worship of the ancient tribes. Once again, a meeting with fire will be presented to tourists at the foot of Mount Yanardag. Beneath the hill lie natural gas deposits. When it combines with oxygen, tongues of unquenchable flame are formed, which causes genuine delight in people. The voyage will end at the observation deck of the Upland Park, from where you can admire the evening panorama of Baku.

All Baku in 4.5 hours

An introductory auto-pedestrian tour of the capital will allow tourists to see popular places in the city in 4.5 hours. The route of the group runs through historical and newly built areas, where masterpieces of architecture of the Middle Ages, the pre-revolutionary era and the present are located. Picturesque well-groomed boulevards, rare historical artifacts and sculptural compositions complete the pleasant experience.

Many magnificent buildings and structures were erected by Polish, Russian and German architects, which testifies to the versatility of the cultural heritage of the capital of Azerbaijan. During the voyage, tourists learn a lot about the development of the oil industry, which has played a special role in the urban development of Baku. The tour program includes a visit to the world's first oil well.

It will be impossible to pass by one of the visiting cards of the city – the Maiden's Tower. The majestic cylindrical structure covered with legends with an attached stone ledge is the decoration of Icheri Sheher. The height of the tower reaches thirty meters.

The modern pearl of the city is embodied by high-rise skyscrapers and an amazing cultural center named after Heydar Aliyev. The building was recognized as the best building in the world in 2014. The guide will take tourists to the areas where films such as The Diamond Arm, Amphibian Man and Tehran-43 were filmed. The expedition members will see mosques, fortress gates, museums, theaters, various mansions, caravanserais and market squares. The cost is 120 euros.

Mud volcanoes and rock paintings of Gobustan

In the vicinity of Baku there is a string of low volcanoes. They spewing a mud stream of rock onto the surface of the earth. The guide invites tourists to go to admire this unique geological phenomenon and wander through the plateau of the desert area.

A five-hour excursion begins with a visit to the historical and archaeological reserve in the village of Gobustan. This is a unique open-air museum complex where you can see ancient stones with rock art and traces of the presence of primitive man. The local colorful area is immersed in fragrant gardens. Images of people, animals and various scenes from the life of an ancient man are carved on the rocks.

Further, the participants of the tour will meet with volcanoes, which fascinate the audience with their craters. Mud mixtures constantly gurgle, boil and bubble in them. The lava flow flows out of the volcano, forming winding paths. In Baku, tourists will be brought to the rocky coast, where a masterpiece of Muslim architecture rises – the Bibi-Heybat Mosque.

Old and new Baku. Sightseeing tour

The magnificent city of Baku welcomes its guests with open arms, a walk through which will leave unforgettable impressions in the memory of tourists. A local connoisseur of sights has prepared an informative program for an overview of the capital of Azerbaijan for visiting vacationers. The walk is accompanied by interesting stories about events and facts.

A meaningful three-hour voyage for 94 euros unfolds a colorful canvas of the history of an eastern city located on the border of Europe and Asia. Tourists will see monumental architectural monuments and fashionable modern complexes.

The ancient city, framed by a fortress wall, will literally move travelers several centuries into the past. An indelible impression is left by the labyrinths of narrow streets, along which the creations of medieval architecture, craftsmen's workshops, museums, baths and souvenir shops are located.

Walk along the route “Formula 1”

One of the stages of the Formula 1 World Championship was held in Baku. Tourists have a wonderful opportunity to take a pleasant walk along the entire route of the race together with an erudite guide. The voyage starts from the famous central Azadlyg square, where the Government House is located. The architecture of the monumental building combines elements of baroque and elements of oriental motifs. Particularly stand out are the rows of openwork arcade galleries that adorn the facades of the corner towers of the majestic structure.

Then the group will go to Primorsky Boulevard. This favorite place of rest for Baku residents and guests of the city impresses with its magnificence. A spacious shady avenue attracts attention with exotic ornamental plants and an abundance of entertainment for every taste. On the boulevard you can see a musical fountain, as well as visit an amusement park and museum complexes. The true adornment of the Seaside Park are the water channels, reminiscent of Venice. Graceful gondolas float under arched bridges past green islands.

The next point of view will be the Old City – Icheri Sheher. Travelers will delve into the labyrinths of narrow streets and see the ancient architectural ensemble. On the way, the guide will tell the group interesting legends that fill the quarters of Icheri Sheher. The price of the tour is 68 euros.

City of winds and fire – first meeting

An erudite guide will help tourists get their first pleasant impressions of the city of winds and fire. In four hours, guests of the capital of Azerbaijan will discover the ancient and modern quarters, full of interesting sights. A powerful fortress wall surrounds the Old Town, which is covered with a centuries-old history. Labyrinths of numerous streets intrigue with secrets and legends. There are many interesting old low-rise buildings, mosques, artisan shops and baths.

The Flaming Towers are the symbol of modern Baku. These three skyscrapers, outwardly resembling flames, are visible from anywhere in the city. Tourists will enjoy a walk along the embankment, immersed in overseas exotic plants. The city is literally crammed with incomparable fantastic buildings, many of which amaze the imagination. Park complexes with picturesque alleys, fountains, original sculptures will leave pleasant memories for many years to come.

Travelers will be imbued with oriental romance. The guide will tell you about the art of calligraphy and artistic carpet weaving, about the features of hammams and about the principles of teaching in the madrasah. A four-hour voyage will cost the participants of the expedition 113 euros.

Journey to Gobustan Park and Mud Volcanoes

A trip to the Absheron Peninsula will add variety to the cultural program of viewing Baku. Tourists will meet with the unique natural and archaeological sights of Azerbaijan. Sixty kilometers south of Baku is the village of Gobustan, where a group of vacationers will go. This place is famous for the national reserve with marvelous rock paintings of primitive people.

More than six thousand uncomplicated petroglyphs are presented here, giving an idea of the life of an ancient person. Genuine curiosity arouses low volcanoes that erupt streams of thick cold gray mass. Tourists will be able to see how the mud lava boils, rages and flows out of the crater. The price of the expedition will be 36 euros.

The charm of night Baku

The central avenues and old quarters of Baku are especially colorfully transformed in the evening. Numerous bright illumination lights illuminate the monumental architectural ensembles. Possessing deep knowledge, the Russian-speaking guide offers travelers a fresh look at the popular sights of the metropolis. The guide will tell you a lot of information about the history of Baku.

The old city will open before its visitors cobbled narrow streets, fanned by the eastern medieval era. In the historical quarter there are old low-rise houses with colorful courtyards, caravanserais, baths, as well as the Shirvanshahs' palace and the Maiden's Tower. The era of New Baku is represented by luxurious mansions built at the beginning of the 20th century at the expense of oil magnates. The best panoramic view of the city opens from the top of Nagorny Park. Here, all the charm of Baku under the cover of night is especially felt.

Modern objects, which are architectural masterpieces with beautiful illumination, are located on Heydar Aliyev Avenue. The participants of the walk will see the Gymnastics Arena, the Olympic Stadium, the residential high-rise building of the Olympic Village and also the grandiose skyscraper (209 meters) Socar Tower. The cost of an evening walk in Baku is 57 euros.

Along the stone streets of the Old Town

To feel the unique appearance of the Old Quarter of Baku, tourists can order an individual entertaining three-hour tour for 75 euros. A professional guide will take the participants of the expedition through the historical quarter, where the spirit of the Middle Ages is blowing. The route program includes a visit to the Old City – Icheri Sheher.

Narrow picturesque streets meander to the top of the hill crowned with the palace complex of the Shirvanshahs. The quarter is surrounded by a powerful old fortress wall. Many ancient buildings, mosques, caravanserais, bathhouses and trading shops have been preserved here. The author will share interesting information about the Great Silk Road with the group.

Welcome to Baku

Russian-speaking connoisseurs of Baku attractions organize a fascinating tour for 45 euros for tourists who want to get acquainted with the charm of the Old City, architectural monuments and the appearance of a modern metropolis. Contemplating colorful buildings and listening to interesting stories, guests of the capital of Azerbaijan will make a historical journey from the ancient eastern civilization to the era of the development of the oil industry.

The voyage is a walk along the fortress walls through narrow authentic quarters with unique centuries-old buildings. The palace of the Shirvanshahs, an outstanding monument of Azerbaijani architecture of the 15th century, deserves special attention. This is the former residence of the medieval rulers of the Shirvan region. The ensemble of the palace includes a mosque and a tomb.

Then the group will go to admire the areas where luxurious mansions of oil industrialists of the 19th-20th centuries and pompous architectural objects rise. Picturesque shady alleys, cozy green squares, fragrant gardens, fountains and sculptures form a single ensemble of the modern city. The tour will end on Primorsky Boulevard. There is everything for a meaningful holiday. Exotic parklands are harmoniously combined with entertainment complexes, museums, business centers and conference halls.

Get to know the city in 3 hours

A walking tour led by a native Bakuvian will leave indelible impressions in the memory of visiting vacationers. During the three-hour trip, the guests of Baku will visit the most key locations of the city filled with cultural treasures. You can feel the atmosphere of the ancient, modern and romantic city for 58 euros. Tourists will take a walk along the ancient streets, picturesque boulevards and spacious squares of the metropolis. They will meet with ancient buildings, caravanserais, bazaars, mosques and baths.

The guide will reveal the secrets of the monumental Maiden Tower and show the palace of the Shirvanshahs. The group will look into the Governor's Garden with manicured lawns, sprawling trees, a magnificent fountain and a monumental colonnade. The most beautiful Istiglaliyyat Street, which was called Nikolaevskaya and Communist Street in different eras, will amaze its visitors with pompous mansions of Baku millionaires.

“Gala” – the life and history of ancient Azerbaijan

In the vicinity of Baku on the Absheron Peninsula, there is a famous open-air ethnographic museum called “Gala”. On its territory there are exhibits that characterize the life and culture of the inhabitants of ancient Azerbaijan. Travelers can expand their horizons of knowledge for 79 euros.

During a guided walk through the Gala complex, tourists will see the huts of nomadic shepherds, ancient dwellings, burial mounds, various excavations, as well as pottery, baking, carpet and blacksmith workshops. Museum visitors will have the opportunity to enter the courtyard of a wealthy peasant and see the interiors of the house.

A separate part of the museum complex is dedicated to ancient household and labor items. The pavilions exhibit dishes, weapons, jewelry, copper and silver items, samovars, irons, oil lamps, coins and much more. The modern glass building, where original art objects are exhibited, deserves attention. The creative material for creating works of art is household waste. These are light bulbs, disks, wires, boxes, bottles and other unnecessary things.

Baku and Baku people

An erudite guide invites tourists to look at Baku from the spiritual side. Fascinating and touching stories about Baku people will not leave anyone indifferent. The background for the stories will be the mysterious alleys of the Old City, the mansions of the era of the rise of the oil industry, Primorsky Boulevard and striking modern architectural masterpieces.

The voyage originates from the origins of the future metropolis. Icheri Sheher hid behind the imposing walls of an ancient fortress. Houses with original balconies, windows and doors lined the winding lanes. The path runs through the Maiden Tower and the palace of the Shirvanshahs. Tourists will get to know some of the locals who have lived in this historic quarter for generations.

Further, the guide will lead the group to admire the examples of Baku architecture of the 19th-20th centuries. Luxurious mansions with magnificent facades will appear before the eyes of tourists. Also noteworthy are the building of the Museum of Independence of Azerbaijan, the House of the City Hall and the State Philharmonic. The audience will be especially impressed by the building, which now houses the Presidium of the Academy of Sciences. The building was erected in the Venetian Gothic style by a Polish architect. The facade is decorated with bas-reliefs, mosaics, openwork rose windows, lancet arches and ornamental elements.

The walk will continue along the Primorskaya embankment, where you can visit the Carpet Museum, see Little Venice and many exotic plants. The walk will end in the Upland Park, from where you can enjoy an amazing view of the Baku Bay.

Agate mountains of Khizi

Travelers who are satisfied with the splendor of antiquity and the beauty of Baku's quarters are advised to go to see the amazingly beautiful natural landscape – the Agate Mountains of Khizi. The trip is organized by a professional guide for 80 euros. A hundred kilometers from Baku, multi-colored hills rise, which fascinate with their yellow-green and crimson-red contours. The magical space previously served as a transshipment base for the legendary caravan route.

These lands have preserved ancient fortresses and places of worship of ancient tribes. In addition to the enchanting natural landscapes, tourists will see the expressive rock Beshbarmag, resembling a palm with five fingers. During the eight-hour tour, the group will be introduced to the beautiful legends and curious facts of the history of the Khizi region.

Prehistoric Azerbaijan: Gobustan, Ateshgah and Yanardag

An interesting program awaits tourists who want to see the origins of the “Land of Fire and Winds”. A busy route will lead the group to volcanoes, the site of ancient tribes, the temple of the Zoroastrians and the burning hill. The cost of an eight-hour voyage is 64 euros per person. The first stop of travelers will be the Gobustan archaeological reserve.

On its territory there are numerous ancient rock paintings, through which you can trace the lifestyle of primitive man. The age of petroglyphs is about five thousand years. Further, the voyage path runs through low volcanoes, spewing a mixture of mud and oil. Curiosity is caused by the unique temple of Ateshgah. Behind the walls of a stone structure, a fiery flame inextinguishably breaks out from the bowels of the earth.

The next object of inspection is Mount Yanardag. The slopes of the hill are fueled by natural gas, causing the surface of the earth to ignite. Primordial flames reach ten meters in width and rise to one meter in height. Especially this natural phenomenon looks spectacular with the onset of twilight.

Main mosques: 3 eras of the city

Among the monumental sights of Baku, sacred masterpieces of Muslim architecture deserve special attention. The guide invites tourists to make acquaintance with the magnificent mosques that embody the foundations of the Islamic faith. Religious buildings suffered a different fate – some perished and were restored from the ashes, others remained in oblivion for a long time. The guide will tell stories about the most famous mosques in the city. The cost is 20 euros per person.

On the shore of the Baku Bay rises the Bibi-Heybat mosque, erected at the end of the 20th century on the site of a blown-up temple in the 30s. The facade of the majestic shrine with high lancet windows and fine stone carvings is crowned with two minarets and three domes. Emerald colors predominate in the interior decoration of the walls and vaults.

The Tezepir Mosque impresses with its graceful forms of oriental architecture. The dome and minarets are covered with natural gold, which gives this religious building a special luxury. Also, golden tones are present in the decoration of the interior walls and ceilings of the mosque.

The culmination of the walk will be an inspection of the modern and monumental Heydar Mosque, built in 2014. The building is the highest shrine in Transcaucasia. The height of the minarets reaches 100 meters. The main dome rushes up to 55 meters. The beige stone facade is decorated with unique openwork ornaments and carvings.

Azerbaijani cuisine: culinary master class

An integral part of the original centuries-old culture of Azerbaijan is its national cuisine. A varied menu will satisfy the taste preferences of even the most demanding gourmets. Tourists will have the opportunity to take part in the preparation of a traditional local dish. The master class is given by a professional Baku culinary specialist.

A gastronomic journey begins with a visit to a colorful oriental bazaar. A wide range of vegetables, fruits, dried fruits, spices, fish, sturgeon caviar will awaken a healthy appetite. In the markets of Baku, it is allowed to taste products for free and it is customary to bargain, which guarantees a charge of positive mood.

After the selected ingredients, the participants of the culinary voyage will be welcomed by a skilled chef. Under his strict guidance, tourists will start cooking one of the traditional Azerbaijani dishes. The cost is 125 euros.

Gabala: Journey to Azerbaijani Switzerland

Guests of Baku can make a trip to one of the most picturesque corners of Azerbaijan – Gabala. This is a small Switzerland among the Caucasus mountains. The cozy resort region attracts tourists from all over the world with its amazing mountain scenery, deep gorges, dense forests, waterfall valleys and crystal clear lakes. The cost of a meaningful trip for the whole day with a guide is 152 euros for two people.

The route runs through a mountain pass and a fabulous forest, where you can stop to admire the enchanting natural landscapes. Climbing the steep stairs, tourists will reach the top of the cascade of waterfalls “Seven Beauties”. The murmur of water, sprawling trees and clean air will give travelers peace of mind. Then the group heads to the Gabaland amusement park, where there are many attractions for every taste and age.

Lake Nokhur, surrounded by mountains with wooded slopes, causes delight. Here you can rent a catamaran to ride on the amazing water surface or take a horseback ride along the coast. After dark, tourists will head back to the city.

Shopping, Bibi-Heybat mosque and fish restaurant

A Russian-speaking connoisseur of Baku attractions, who is passionate about his work, invites tourists to combine three pleasures at once in the program of one voyage. This is to visit the huge market of the South Caucasus, admire the masterpiece of Islamic architecture and taste a traditional dish in a fish restaurant. The price for two people will be 68 euros.

In addition to historical and architectural heritage, Baku is famous for its profitable shopping. In the suburbs is the Sederek market. The labyrinths of pavilions accommodate more than 10,000 retail and wholesale facilities. Here you can find clothes, equipment, furs, carpets and other goods at affordable prices. One of the significant shrines of Azerbaijan is the Bibi-Heybat Mosque. The guide will tell the story of the tragic fate of the Muslim temple in the 30s of the XX century and tell about its miraculous revival.

Tourists are allowed to go inside the structure to see the mesmerizing interior decoration. Next, the participants of the tour will have lunch at a fish restaurant located on the Caspian coast. The voyage will end with a walk along Primorsky Boulevard. Tourists can ride the famous Ferris wheel and see the whole of Baku from a bird's eye view.

Shashlik-mashlik tur

An excursion into the history of Azerbaijani cuisine will diversify the cultural and educational walk around Baku. The voyage program guarantees tourists an untiring and tasty pastime for 135 euros. A native Bakuvian who is in love with his work will acquaint vacationers with stories, the spirit of which imbues the old nooks and new quarters of the multifaceted city. The pedestrian part of the trip consists of viewing medieval buildings with amazing carved balconies, luxurious mansions, art objects, museum complexes and outstanding architectural structures.

After an exciting and meaningful walk, it's time to taste the delicious dishes of traditional local cuisine. The guide will take tourists to one of the cozy restaurants, where they will teach you how to navigate the diverse menu. Lyulya-kebab, kutaby, dushpara, levengi, jiz-byz – these intricate names of dishes will become a gastronomic reality.

Sailing on the Caspian Sea

Guests of the capital of Azerbaijan can enjoy the charm of this region by going on a cruise on a sailing yacht in the Caspian Sea. Tourists will be offered a varied range of entertainment: fishing, diving, snorkeling and spearfishing. The cost of the tour is 194 euros for three people. The route of the voyage runs along rocky uninhabited islands and picturesque coasts of the Absheron Peninsula.

The expedition members will admire the expanses of the South Caspian, the villas of the Shuvelyan village and the complex of buildings of the northern power plant. The guide and the skipper will share sea tales, as well as tell you about the peculiarities of the local winds and fishing. After an active holiday, lamb and eggplant barbecue will be cooked on board the yacht.

Mystical mountain and castle ruins

One of the most mysterious natural sights of Azerbaijan, Beshbarmag Mountain, is located 120 kilometers from Baku. She attracts the attention of travelers with her appearance. The rock formation resembles the silhouette of a hand with spread fingers. A Russian-speaking guide will take tourists to this popular place. The cost is 77 euros per person.

The famous mountain range is covered with numerous legends, myths and legends, which will be described in detail by a professional guide. Pilgrims still flock here, who believe in the magical power of Beshbarmag. Here, people place their hope in healing from illnesses and help in resolving their personal problems.

The next object of study for tourists are the ruins of the medieval fortress of Chirag. The fort with imposing walls about two meters thick rises on top of a high mountain surrounded by forest. Throughout its centuries-old history, the castle remained unconquered by enemy troops.