Looking for a family vacation that blends adventure, culture, and unforgettable memories? Baku, the vibrant capital of Azerbaijan, is the perfect destination for families seeking something beyond the ordinary. Nestled on the shores of the Caspian Sea, Baku offers a unique mix of ancient charm and modern marvels that will capture the hearts of both children and adults. Explore the winding streets of the UNESCO-listed Old City, where centuries-old architecture stands alongside cozy cafés and local artisans. Kids will love the novelty of Mini-Venice’s gondola rides, the panoramic thrills of the Baku Ferris Wheel, and the interactive fun at the Heydar Aliyev Center’s futuristic exhibits. For the more adventurous, day trips to the bubbling mud volcanoes or the ever-burning flames of Yanar Dag (Fire Mountain) turn nature into a thrilling playground. Along the scenic Baku Boulevard, families can bike, stroll, or simply relax with an ice cream in hand as the sun sets over the Caspian Sea. And when it’s time to eat, Azerbaijani cuisine offers flavorful yet mild dishes like qutab and pilaf that even picky eaters will enjoy. With its safe streets, welcoming locals, and a variety of family-friendly accommodations, Baku is a destination that promises joy, connection, and discovery at every turn. Whether you’re planning a short getaway or an extended holiday, Baku invites your family to make memories that will last a lifetime.
DAY 1) ARRIVAL BAKU
- Arrival to Baku at Heydar Aliyev International airport.
- Meet & Greet.
- Check into the hotel.
DAY 2) BAKU CITY AND OLD CITY TOUR
- Breakfast at hotel
- Departure the Old city excursion which includes the monuments such as Maiden Tower XII, Shirvanshah Palace XVI, Karvansarays XVII The “Baku Acropolis”, “Old Town”, “Inner Town” – these are the names for this unique historical ensemble located right in the center of Baku. “Icheri Shekher” is the heart of the city. It was the place, on the hill by the very sea, where ancient Baku originated. Icheri Shekher is the oldest living quarter in Baku. It was declared a historical and cultural reserve in 1977, and was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000. Sometimes, Icheri Shekher is referred to as a fortress, because its area of 221 km2 is fully surrounded with a well-preserved vallum. The territory of Icheri Shekher was inhabited with people as early as in the Bronze Age and by the VIII-XI centuries it had been completely populated.
- Visit to Miniatur book museum
- Visit Juma mosque
- Walking at narrow and ancient streets old Inner city
- Shirvanshahlar Palace-The Palace of the Shirvanshahs (Azerbaijani: Şirvanşahlar Sarayı, Persian: ک اخ شروان شاهان ) is a 15th-century palace built by the Shirvanshahs and described by UNESCO as “one of the pearls of Azerbaijan’s architecture”. It is located in the Inner City of Baku,[1]Azerbaijan and, together with the Maiden Tower, forms an ensemble of historic monuments inscribed under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments.[2] The complex contains the main building of the palace, Divanhane, the burial-vaults, the shah’s mosque with a minaret, Seyid Yahya Bakuvi’s mausoleum (the so-called “mausoleum of the dervish”), south of the palace, a portal in the east, Murad’s gate, a reservoir and the remnants of a bath house.[3] Earlier, there was an ancient mosque, next to the mausoleum. There are still ruins of the bath and the lamb, belonging to the west of the tomb.
- National Seaside Boulevard area Walk on the Nizami street, observe the houses of oil boom period magnates.
- Back to the hotel
DAY 3) ABSHRON | FLAME TOUR
- Breakfast in the Hotel
- Tour starts with Ateshgah (Fire Worshippers Temple) Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu and Zoroastrian place of worship. “Atash» is the Persian word for fire. The pentagonal complex , which has a courtyard surrounded by cells for monks and a tetra pillar-altar in the middle, was built during the 17 th and 18 th centuries.
- Trip to “Fire Mountain “-“Yanardag” –a mountain on Absheron peninsula , 25 km from north of Baku.Literally, the word “Yanardag” means “Blazing mountain”. Blazing bodies of flame dance on stones and floor. Yanar dag is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, which itself is known as the “land of fire.
- Back to Hotel
DAY 4) BAKU – GABALA TOUR & STAY
- Breakfast in a Hotel.
- Check out from the hotel
- Proceed to Departure to Gabala in the north-west of Azerbaijan The distance up to Baku 225 km (3hours)
- Tour In Gabala
- Excursion in: Tufandaq”Winter-Summer Tourism Complex offers cable car rides at any time of the year, skiing on the ski tracks of different difficulty level, ski training and ski school, catering service (cafe and restaurants), entertainment centres for kids, hotel and other services.
- * Nohur Lake -It is located in Qabala, another region of Azerbaijan that one passes when travelling to Sheki. Lake is not on the way but if you go a bit deeper towards the mountains this beautiful view opens up in front of you.
- Transfer to the hotel. Check in
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 5) GABALA – BAKU
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Check out from the hotel
- Back to the city
- Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 6) GOBUSTAN TOUR – Mud Volcano
- Breakfast in the Hotel
- Tour starts with Qobustan which is best known for being the home to the famous rock petroglyphs .The area has been settled since the 8 th millennium BC. It is known for hosting thousands of rock engravings spread over 100 square km depicting hunting scenes, people, ships, constellations, and animals. Its oldest petroglyphs date from the 12 th century BC. In 2007, UNESCO included the ‘Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape’ in the World Heritage list.
- Azerbaijan has the most mud volcanoes of any country, spread broadly across the country. 350 of the 700 volcanoes of the world are in the Azerbaijani Republic. [1] Local people call them “yanardagh” (burning mountain), “pilpila” (terrace), “gaynacha” (boiling water) and “bozdag” (grey mountain) alongside its geographical name – mud volcanoes.
- Back to Hotel
DAY 7) SHOPPING TOUR + DEPARTURE
- Breakfast in a Hotel.
- Check out of the hotel
- Start Shopping tour with Local Sweet Shop, Azerbaijan Brand: Aliahmad’S.
- Continue with “Xurcun” dry fruits and sweets shop.
- Continue with Deniz mall: Located on land reclaimed from the Caspian Sea, Deniz Mall is a 120,000m² entertainment, leisure and dining destination over five floors. With its unique architectural concept, it will host brands such as Casa Culinary Art School of Azerbaijan, Beverly Hills and Chill Box, Big Chef, TGI Friday, Dine Hall, Kinderland for the first time in Azerbaijan, along with several well-known brands such as Starbucks, Nike, Swarovski, Pandora, Paul, Go Sport, Alma Store, LVIV Handmade Chocolate, Cinema Plus.
- Departure to Airport for return flight.
- Flight Back to India
