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The City of Fire and History Baku Tour with Turkish Airlines, Special Semester Break 3 Nights 4 Days 2027
Day 1: Istanbul-Baku
We will meet at 05:35 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After completing our ticket and baggage procedures, we depart for Baku on Turkish Airlines flight TK 332 at 08:35. Upon arrival in Baku at 10:30 local time, we complete passport and customs formalities and begin our panoramic city tour of Baku with our private vehicle. During the city tour, we view the Haydar Aliyev Center, known for its modern architecture, panoramically, then take short photo stops at Flag Square and Baku Boulevard. After the tour, we proceed to our hotel, complete check-in procedures, and settle into our rooms. In the evening, guests who wish may join the Baku Old Town Evening Tour and Azerbaijan Night program organized by our guide as an extra activity. Overnight at our hotel.
Extra Tour: Baku Old Town Evening Tour and Azerbaijan Night – €80 per person
In the evening, we depart from our hotel and head to Icherisheher (Old Town), the historic heart of Baku. On this walking tour within this unique area listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, we have the opportunity to closely see narrow stone streets, historic caravanserais, and medieval architecture. During the tour, we view the Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs' Palace, and the historic city walls panoramically, and gain information about Baku's historical and cultural fabric alongside our guide's commentary. After photo stops, we visit Nizami (Targovi) Street, reminiscent of Istanbul's Istiklal Avenue. Targovi, one of the city's most lively and popular areas, is the center of Baku's social life with its shops, boutique stores, cafes, and restaurants. Thanks to its elegant buildings reflecting 19th-century European architecture and its vibrant atmosphere, it is an ideal spot for both shopping and pleasant walks. Alongside street artists and sparkling shop windows, we have the chance to get to know Baku's modern face up close. Later, we proceed to Dagustu Park, one of Baku's best viewpoints. After seeing Martyrs' Lane, the Turkish Cemetery, and the Flame Towers, we capture unforgettable photos while viewing the Caspian Sea, Baku Boulevard, and the city's modern silhouette panoramically. Continuing our program, we experience the Azerbaijan Night at a traditional restaurant where you can savor exquisite flavors of Azerbaijani cuisine accompanied by live music. This program, blending traditional rhythms, local flavors, and Baku's enchanting night atmosphere, will be one of the most unforgettable moments of your journey. Transfer back to our hotel at the end of the program.
Day 2: Baku
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, free time. Guests who wish may join the Absheron Peninsula Tour organized by our guide as an extra activity. After the tour, guests who desire may participate in the Caspian Sea Boat Tour. At the end of the program, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Extra Tour: Absheron Peninsula Tour – €70 per person
We begin our tour with the Absheron Peninsula. Our first stop is the Ateshgah Temple, one of the three Zoroastrian fire temples in the world. This sacred structure, historically accepted as a pilgrimage center for followers of Zoroastrianism, captivates visitors with its impressive architecture, spacious courtyard, and mystical atmosphere. Then, we visit Yanardag, one of Azerbaijan's most fascinating natural formations, which Marco Polo called the "Land of Fire." We closely observe the fires that have been burning continuously for centuries due to natural gas emerging from underground, take unique photos, and experience firsthand why Azerbaijan is called the "Land of Fire." This tour, where nature, history, and legends converge, is one of Azerbaijan's most impressive experiences.
Extra Tour: Caspian Sea Boat Tour – €50 per person
On this enjoyable boat tour on the Caspian Sea, the pearl of Azerbaijan, we explore the city's modern silhouette from the sea.
With the Flame Towers, Seaside Boulevard, modern Baku architecture, and the deep blue views of the Caspian, this excursion offers guests both a relaxing and photographically unique experience. This tour, blending with the city's lights, is one of the must-do activities during a visit to Baku.
Day 3: Baku
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, free time.
Guests who wish may join the Gobustan, Mud Volcanoes, and Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center Tour organized by our guide as an extra activity. After the tour, return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Extra Tour: Gobustan & Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center Tour – €90 per person
Our first stop is Gobustan National Park, located approximately 60 km south of Baku and listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Then, we move to the Mud Volcanoes region, one of Azerbaijan's world-famous geological riches. Since about 300 of the approximately 700 mud volcanoes in the world are located in Azerbaijan, the country is one of the geographies where this natural wonder is most concentrated. In fact, geologists working on Mars at NASA have noted that the formations in this area resemble certain areas on the Martian surface. In the area where the volcanoes are located, we closely observe hot mud outlets and gas bubbles, and receive detailed information from our guide about the formation, geological structure, and historical importance of the region. After our Gobustan visit, we turn our route to the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center, the symbol of modern Azerbaijan. Designed by the world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, this unique structure is one of Baku's most important symbols with its fluid architecture. Inside the center, there are not only cultural and art exhibitions but also a classic car collection that attracts great interest from visitors. You can closely see and photograph carefully restored Soviet classic cars ranging from the 1940s to the 1970s, rare models such as Volga, Moskvich, and Chaika from the USSR period, official state vehicles used in state protocol, and vintage cars with high collectible value. This section offers a very impressive experience for classic car enthusiasts and lovers of nostalgia.
Day 4: Baku – Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we vacate our rooms and enjoy free time until our flight time.
We transfer to Baku Airport at the time determined by our guide. We depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK 335 at 22:00. After a comfortable and relaxing flight, we arrive at Istanbul Airport at 00:15 the next day.
We bid farewell to our valued guests, wishing to see you again on your next journey, and conclude our tour.
Extra Tour Price Per Person
Baku Old Town Evening Tour and Azerbaijan Night €80
Absheron Peninsula Tour €70
Caspian Sea Boat Tour €50
Gobustan & Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center Tour €90
Total Individual Purchases €290
%10 Discount -€29
Full Extra Tour Package (%10 Discounted) €260
Important Information
• The %10 Full Package discount is valid only when all extra tours are purchased as a package.
• Extra tours can be purchased from our sales offices before the start of the tour or through our regional guides during the tour.
• Since operational planning and reservations are made in advance, cancellations, changes, or refunds cannot be processed for purchased extra tours.
• Guests not participating in extra tours may be left at a suitable rest facility, gas station, shopping mall, or a safe point determined by the guide, depending on the tour operation. They will be picked up from the same point at the end of the tour and rejoin the group.
• The order, content, and visiting hours of extra tour programs may be changed by the guide depending on operational requirements, weather conditions, or regulations applied by official authorities.
• A minimum number of participants is required for extra tours to take place. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the tour may be cancelled or an alternative program may be implemented.
What's Included
Included Services
*Round-trip economy class airline ticket on the Istanbul (IST) – Baku – Istanbul (IST) route with Turkish Airlines
*3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the selected hotel
*Panoramic Baku city tour
*Airport – hotel – airport transfers
*Professional Turkish-speaking guide service throughout the program
*Professional liability insurance
Not Included
Excluded Services
*International departure tax
*Travel health insurance
*All kinds of hotel extras and personal expenses
*All extra services received at hotels
*Hotel taxes (city tax), check point fees, local service charges, handling fee, bus entry fees, and the mandatory service fee of 50 Euro per person covering operational service expenses. This amount will be collected in cash by the guide before the tour departs.