ITINERARY

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VIP arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport and private transfer to a Caspian-facing luxury hotel.

Afternoon at leisure along Baku Boulevard.

Evening orientation walk inside Icherisheher, the UNESCO-listed Old City.

Overnight in Baku.

  Morning guided exploration:

• Maiden Tower 
• Palace of the Shirvanshahs

Afternoon:

• Heydar Aliyev Center (Zaha Hadid’s architectural landmark) 
• Contemporary art gallery visit

Dinner  at Chinar
Sophisticated setting blending Asian influences with Azerbaijani ingredients, favored by locals and diplomats.

Overnight in Baku.

 Private excursion to the Absheron Peninsula.

Visit:

• Ateshgah Fire Temple
• Yanar Dag

Return to Baku for sunset along the Caspian.

Evening at leisure.

 Morning departure to Gobustan National Park : Prehistoric petroglyphs and museum visit.

Continue to the region’s surreal mud volcanoes (accessible by 4x4).

Return to Baku.

Evening tasting dinner featuring modern Azerbaijani cuisine reinterpretations.

 Early private transfer northwest to Sheki (scenic 4–5h drive).

Visit:

• Sheki Khan's Palace 
• Historic caravanserai

Check-in at a boutique hotel set within a restored caravanserai or mountain estate.

Dinner at a refined regional restaurant known for piti and local specialties.

Overnight in Sheki.

 Morning excursion to Kish village (ancient Albanian church site).

Optional:

• Private halva-making demonstration 
• Visit to a silk workshop

Afternoon at leisure in Sheki’s tranquil setting.

Dinner at a curated dining experience featuring seasonal Caucasus ingredients in a sophisticated yet intimate environment.

Overnight in Sheki.

Scenic return to Baku with stop in Shamakhi
Visit the historic Juma Mosque.

Optional winery stop en route (Azerbaijan has a growing boutique wine scene).

Arrival in Baku.

Dinner at  Art Club Restaurant
Artistic ambiance within the Old City, refined Azerbaijani tasting menu.

Final overnight in Baku.

Private transfer to Heydar Aliyev International Airport with VIP assistance.