Itinerary
- Day 1
Baku
Baku- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sands of Time Apart Hotel)
Landmarks Palace of The Shirvanshahs Maiden Tower Azerbaijan Carpet Museum 
- Day 2
Baku
Baku- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sands of Time Apart Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Muhammad Mosque - Explore this 11th-century mosque with its historically damaged minaret in the old city's charming alleys
- Juma Mosque - Visit this Shiite Islamic mosque with 12th-century foundations and 15th-century minaret
- Maiden Tower - Admire this 12th-century UNESCO World Heritage site with foundations dating to 5th-6th centuries
- Baku Boulevard - Stroll along the nearly 4-kilometer-long promenade established in 1909, offering city views and pier walks
- Nizami Ganjavi Museum of Azerbaijan Literature - Explore exhibits in this museum founded in 1939, housing over 30,000 artifacts in an oriental-style building
Landmarks Muhammad Mosque Juma Mosque Maiden Tower Baku Boulevard Nizami Ganjavi Museum of Azerbaijan Literature 
- Day 3
Baku to Besh Barmag
Baku to Besh Barmag- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Arena Grand Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Besh Barmag Mountain - Take a short walk to the summit of this sacred mountain and historical Silk Road landmark, with tea and pastries available from local vendors
Landmarks Besh Barmag Mountain - Day 4
Khinalig
Khinalig- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Arena Grand Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Khinalig Village Exploration - Discover stone houses with slate roofs and narrow streets in this ancient settlement
- Panoramic Views of the Caucasus - Ascend the hill above the village for dramatic vistas of the Greater Caucasus and surrounding grazing pastures
- Khinalig Memorial Mosque - Visit this historic high-mountain mosque with traditional stone walls and simple interior
- Khinalig History and Ethnography Museum - Explore exhibits of folk costumes, tools, pottery, and everyday items documenting mountain inhabitants' lives
- Another Khinalig Viewpoint - Enjoy panoramic views from a different vantage point showcasing stone houses and the rugged Caucasus landscape
Landmarks Khinalig Village Khinalig Memorial Mosque Khinalig History and Ethnography Museum 
- Day 5
Khinalig to Laza
Khinalig to Laza- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Arena Grand Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Guba City Exploration - Stop in this historically rich city known for its Jewish community heritage, picturesque streets, and traditional markets
- Juma Mosque in Guba - Visit this historic Friday mosque with its distinctive faceted cylindrical shape and large dome
- Nizami Park in Guba - Relax in this park named after the Azerbaijani poet Nizami Ganjavi, rumored to have been built by German prisoners in 1946
- Arch Bridge - Walk across this historic stone bridge built in 1894 by Alexander III over the Qudalçay River
- Guba Genocide Memorial Complex - Pay respects at this memorial commemorating the 1918 massacre of Azerbaijani civilians
Landmarks Juma Mosque in Guba Nizami Park in Guba Arch Bridge Guba Genocide Memorial Complex 
- Day 6
Baku
Baku- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Arena Grand Hotel)
- Day 7
Laza to Lahic
Laza to Lahic- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal Sapphire Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Lahic Village - Wander through this historic village renowned for copper work and carpet making traditions, and observe the ancient drainage system
- Lahic Local History Museum - Discover exhibits of traditional crafts, copper products, folk costumes, and daily life items
- Zavaro Mosque - Visit this mosque dating back to 1805, rebuilt multiple times throughout history
- Ghirdiman River View - Cross the Ghirdiman River to enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the village
Landmarks Lahic Village Lahic Local History Museum Zavaro Mosque - Day 8
Lahic to Ganja
Lahic to Ganja- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Old City Ganja)
Optional Activities
- Gobustan National Historical-Artistic Preserve - Discover thousands of ancient rock carvings and petroglyphs dating back 5,000 to 20,000 years across 537 hectares, including the Mud Volcanoes tourist complex and Petroglyph Museum
- Imamzadeh Complex in Ganja - Visit this historic religious site with mausoleum, mosques, and serene gardens
- Ganja City Exploration - Explore Ganja's historical center with its mosques, mausoleums, and ancient monuments including the Mausoleum of Nizami Ganjavi
Landmarks Gobustan National Historical-Artistic Preserve Imamzadeh Complex in Ganja Mausoleum of Nizami Ganjavi 
- Day 9
Ganja to Sheki
Ganja to Sheki- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ruma Qala Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Goygol Village (Helenendorf) - Ask for a guide to show you a typical German house and learn about this village's history as a 19th-century German settlement
- St. John's Church in Goygol - Discover this elegant 19th-century church with rich architecture and exhibitions on the German community's history
- Nizami Ganjavi Museum and Mausoleum - Visit the museum and mausoleum dedicated to the eminent Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi born in Ganja
- Sheki City - Immerse yourself in the rich culture and craft traditions of this historical city at approximately 500m elevation at the foot of the Greater Caucasus
Landmarks Goygol Village St. John's Church in Goygol Nizami Ganjavi Museum and Mausoleum 
- Day 10
Sheki
Sheki- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ruma Qala Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Upper Caravanserai - Explore this impressive stone structure with spacious courtyard and wide corridors, once a bustling hub for caravans and traders
- Winter Palace - House of the Khans - Admire this magnificent palace with richly decorated interiors and stained-glass windows typical of 18th-century Caucasian architecture
- Khan's Palace - Visit this historical palace famous for its splendid stained-glass windows and elaborate ornamental decoration with frescoes and detailed paintings
- Orthodox Church in Sheki - Visit this Orthodox church near Khan's Palace named after the three Cappadocian Fathers
- Kish Albanian Temple - Explore this Georgian Orthodox structure likely from the 10th-12th centuries where Thor Heyerdahl initiated archaeological excavations
Landmarks Upper Caravanserai Winter Palace - House of the Khans Khan's Palace Orthodox Church in Sheki Kish Albanian Temple 
- Day 11
Sheki to Zaqatala
Sheki to Zaqatala- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ruma Qala Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Galacha Tower (Shamil-Gala) - Ascend this historic defensive stone tower to enjoy panoramic views of surrounding mountains and valleys
- Qum Basilica - Visit this impressive triple-nave domed Georgian church from the 6th-7th centuries located in Qum village
- Zaqatala Temple - Visit this church built in 1830 in the city center that served as a place of worship until 1953
- Qaladuzu Wall - Explore the ruins of this fortress built by Russian forces in the 1830s during the Caucasian War
Landmarks Galacha Tower Qum Basilica Zaqatala Temple Qaladuzu Wall - Day 12
Zaqatala to Baku
Zaqatala to Baku- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Basqal Resort & SPA)
Optional Activities
- Heydar Aliyev Center - Marvel at this modern cultural and conference complex with fluid, futuristic shapes and interiors blending art, technology, and public space
- Yashıl Bazar - Experience the lively atmosphere of this traditional green market where locals sell fresh vegetables, fruits, spices, and local products
Landmarks Heydar Aliyev Center Yashıl Bazar 
- Day 13
Baku
Baku- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sands of Time Apart Hotel)
- Day 14
Candy Cane Mountains
Candy Cane Mountains- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ruma Qala Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Candy Cane Mountains - Explore this unique landscape of shale mountains with captivating red, white, and pink colored layers, stopping at various points to walk among them
Landmarks Candy Cane Mountains 
