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Azerbaijan in 15 Days — Complete Coverage

Baku · Sheki · Gabala · Quba · Khinalug · Nakhchivan · Lankaran Private guided tour 15+ group travelers English · Arabic · Russian
15
Days
14
Nights
7
Destinations
5.0
Rating

Tour overview

Fifteen days takes everything in our 12-day Nakhchivan itinerary and adds proper depth to the parts that usually get a single rushed day. The headline addition is Khinalug — the highest continuously inhabited village in the Caucasus at 2,350 metres, occupied for over 5,000 years, and home to a language so isolated it forms its own branch unrelated to Azerbaijani or any neighbouring tongue. The drive up requires a 4WD vehicle and several hours through dramatic mountain terrain; most shorter itineraries simply don’t have room for it.

The second addition is a proper stay in Lankaran and Hirkan National Park — not a quick detour but two genuine days in Azerbaijan’s subtropical south, walking the ancient forest and visiting working tea plantations.

Khinalug expeditionNakhchivanSubtropical southGrand coverage
Day-by-day itinerary
1–3
Days 1–3
Baku — full introduction
Old City, modern landmarks, and the combined Gobustan-Absheron day trip.
Maiden TowerGobustan
4–6
Days 4–6
Lahij, Sheki & Quba region
Lahij village, two nights in Sheki, then on to the Quba region — pomegranate orchards and Krasnaya Sloboda’s Mountain Jewish community.
Khan’s PalaceKrasnaya Sloboda
7–8
Days 7–8
Khinalug expedition
4WD ascent to Khinalug, the highest village in the Caucasus. Overnight in the village itself — basic but unforgettable — with time to walk the stone-built settlement.
Khinalug village4WD mountain ascent
9–10
Days 9–10
Gabala
Descend from the highlands to Gabala — Tufandag cable car, Lake Nohur, and recovery time after the Khinalug expedition.
Tufandag cable carLake Nohur
11–12
Days 11–12
Fly to Nakhchivan
Domestic flight to Nakhchivan. Alinja Castle, the Duzdag salt caves, and the Momine Khatun mausoleum.
Alinja CastleDuzdag salt caves
13–14
Days 13–14
Fly back & on to Lankaran
Return flight to Baku, then south to Lankaran for tea plantations and a walk through Hirkan National Park’s ancient forest.
Tea plantationsHirkan National Park
15
Day 15
Return to Baku & departure
Final drive back to Baku, farewell dinner, and your departure transfer.
Return to Baku
What’s included
14 nights hotel accommodation
Daily breakfast
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed English-speaking guide
All attraction entrance fees
Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
24/7 local support
International flights
Azerbaijan visa fee
Travel insurance
Frequently asked questions
Is the Khinalug accommodation comfortable?
It’s genuinely basic — a guesthouse rather than a hotel — but clean, warm, and run by a local family. We’re upfront about this in advance; it’s part of what makes the experience real rather than a polished detour.
Is this trip physically demanding?
The Khinalug ascent involves several hours on rough mountain roads in a 4WD vehicle, plus altitude that some travelers notice. Otherwise the pace is comfortable — this isn’t a hiking-focused itinerary, just a thorough one.
Can this be done at a more relaxed pace?
Yes — our 21-day tour covers the same ground with several additional rest days and longer stays at each stop.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure. 50% refund between 15–30 days. No refund within 14 days.
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$2,490
per person · based on 2 travelers sharing
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Farid Aliyev
Senior guide · 12 years experience

Baku-based Azerbaijan trip planning and coordination Senior guide with mountain expedition experience — Khinalug ascents and high-altitude logistics.

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