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Itinerary · 10 days

Azerbaijan 10-Day Itinerary

The full northern loop plus Khinalug's highland village or a Nakhchivan extension

Overview

Ten days gives real breathing room — the complete Classic 7-day circuit, plus a genuine highland extension to Khinalug, one of the highest inhabited villages in Europe, or alternatively a domestic flight extension to Nakhchivan for travelers wanting to see Azerbaijan's isolated exclave. This is the length we'd recommend for anyone who wants to properly understand the country rather than skim its highlights.

Day-by-day itinerary
Days 1–2 — Baku
Old City, Heydar Aliyev Center, Flame Towers, Highland Park, and the Absheron Peninsula's fire sites — the full Baku introduction at an unhurried pace.
Day 3 — Gobustan & drive to Sheki
Gobustan's rock art and mud volcanoes in the morning, then the scenic northern route via Lahij to Sheki.
Day 4 — Sheki in full
Khan's Palace, caravanserai, Kish village, and the old bazaar — Azerbaijan's Silk Road highlight given the time it deserves.
Day 5 — Sheki to Gabala
Tufandag Mountain Resort's cable car, Nohur Lake, and mountain air.
Day 6 — Gabala to Quba
Krasnaya Sloboda's Mountain Jewish heritage and Quba's pomegranate orchards.
Day 7–8 — Khinalug extension
A 4x4 drive from Quba up to Khinalug, one of the highest permanently inhabited villages in Europe, with its own language and centuries-old stacked stone architecture. Overnight in the highlands before returning to Quba.
Day 9 — Return toward Baku
Drive back from Quba to Baku, with time for any sights missed earlier in the trip.
Day 10 — Final Baku day & departure
A relaxed final day — revisit a favourite spot, shop for souvenirs in the Old City bazaar, or simply enjoy the Caspian Boulevard before your flight.
Planning tips

For travelers who'd rather see Nakhchivan than Khinalug, we can swap Days 7–8 for a domestic flight to Nakhchivan and a day exploring Alinja Castle, the Duzdag salt caves, and the region's distinct culture. Let us know your preference when booking and we'll adjust the route accordingly — every itinerary on this page is a starting template, not a fixed product.

Group tour starting prices

Group tour rates are available for minimum . Standard group prices are shown only for fixed group departures; private tours, family tours, honeymoon tours, luxury tours and custom itineraries are quoted separately according to hotel class, travel dates and group size.

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