Azerbaijan Tour Packages
Azerbaijan, the 'land of fire', sits where the Caspian Sea meets the Caucasus.
Azerbaijan at a glance
- RegionCentral Asia & the Caucasus
- CapitalBaku
- Time zone1 hour 30 minutes behind India
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+994
- CurrencyAzerbaijani manat (AZN)
- LanguagesAzerbaijani, Russian
- Power plugsTypes C and F · 220 V
Best time to visit: April to June; September to October
Top Azerbaijan travel packages
A few of our Azerbaijan itineraries in different travel styles. Every one is private and can be changed to suit you.
Essential tips for travelling to Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani manat (AZN). Carry some local currency for markets, small shops and tips, and ask your bank about international card charges before you travel.
Around 10% where no service charge is included.
Drink bottled or filtered water; it is cheap and easy to find.
Types C and F · 220 V. Indian two-pin plugs usually fit; carry an adapter for three-pin chargers.
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Languages spoken: Azerbaijani, Russian.
Baku is the base for day trips to Gobustan and the Absheron peninsula; Gabala and Sheki are three to five hours away by road.
We work with our own tied-up partner company in Azerbaijan, so your guides, drivers, hotels and transfers are arranged by people who live there, with local support throughout your trip.
Azerbaijan offers an online e-visa that most Indian travellers receive within a few days.
The Ateshgah fire temple near Baku was built by Indian traders and has inscriptions in Sanskrit and Punjabi.
General guidance. Local rules and services change; we confirm details for your dates.
Where is Azerbaijan?
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Everything you need to know about Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan, the 'land of fire', sits where the Caspian Sea meets the Caucasus. Baku mixes a walled old city and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs with the glass Flame Towers and the Heydar Aliyev Centre, while Gabala and Sheki offer cable cars, forests and silk-road caravanserais in the mountains.
We plan trips to 3 destinations in Azerbaijan: Baku, Gabala and Sheki. Highlights include Icherisheher (Old City), Tufandag Mountain Resort and Palace of the Shaki Khans. Local food worth trying: Plov with saffron, Dolma, Qutab (stuffed flatbread) and Pakhlava. Our Azerbaijan itineraries run from 5 to 8 days and every one can be changed to suit you.
When to go
April to June; September to October. Mild, sunny days; Baku is windy year-round and summers are hot.
Getting around
Baku is the base for day trips to Gobustan and the Absheron peninsula; Gabala and Sheki are three to five hours away by road.
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Private, customisable itineraries with prices quoted for your dates, hotel category and group size.
5D / 4NBakuBaku City Break
The walled old city, Maiden Tower and Flame Towers, a day at Gobustan and the mud volcanoes, and Yanar Dag's burning hillside at dusk.
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7D / 6NBaku · Gabala · ShekiBaku, Gabala & Sheki
Baku's old city and Caspian boulevard, the Tufandag cable cars and Nohur Lake in Gabala, and the painted Palace of the Shaki Khans.
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8D / 7NBaku · Sheki · TbilisiAzerbaijan & Georgia
Baku's old city and Flame Towers, the silk-road town of Sheki, then across the border to Tbilisi's balconies, baths and wine bars.
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Places to visit in Azerbaijan
AzerbaijanBaku
Baku, Azerbaijan's capital on the Caspian Sea, sets a UNESCO-listed walled old city beside dazzling modern architecture.
AzerbaijanGabala
Gabala is Azerbaijan's mountain resort, three hours from Baku in the forested foothills of the Greater Caucasus.
AzerbaijanSheki
Sheki is a silk-road town in the Caucasus foothills, famous for the Palace of the Shaki Khans, whose stained-glass shebeke windows are made without a single nail or drop of glue.
Top attractions in Azerbaijan
Nature and landscapes of Azerbaijan
Cultural experiences in Azerbaijan
Heritage and landmarks
Experiences
- Shebeke stained-glass workshop
- Halva tasting
On the menuFood to try
- Plov with saffron
- Dolma
- Qutab (stuffed flatbread)
- Pakhlava
- Piti (lamb stew)
- Fresh orchard fruit and jams
- Gutab
- Sheki halva
- Piti stew
- Sheki sweets
Outdoor activities in Azerbaijan
Many activities are seasonal. Best time for Azerbaijan: April to June; September to October. We check operating seasons for your dates.
Azerbaijan travel tips
Visa and entry
Entry rules for Indian passport holders change, including visa-free, visa-on-arrival and e-visa schemes, so confirm the current rules on the official government or embassy website for Azerbaijan before booking flights. Most countries require a passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date. We check the current requirements when we prepare your quote; we cannot guarantee visa approval.
Health and safety
Buy travel insurance that covers medical treatment and evacuation; healthcare abroad can be expensive. Carry prescription medicines in their original packaging with a copy of the prescription. Some places here are at high altitude: rest on arrival, drink plenty of water and ascend gradually. For current safety advice, check the travel advisories published by the Government of India and the embassy in Azerbaijan.
Currency and tipping
The currency is the Azerbaijani manat (AZN). Around 10% where no service charge is included.
Best time to visit
April to June; September to October. Mild, sunny days; Baku is windy year-round and summers are hot.
Getting around
Baku is the base for day trips to Gobustan and the Absheron peninsula; Gabala and Sheki are three to five hours away by road.
Local etiquette
- Dress modestly at temples, churches and mosques, and remove footwear where asked.
- Ask before photographing people, and follow photography rules at religious sites and museums.
What to pack
Pack warm layers, a down jacket and gloves, modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees for religious sites and comfortable walking shoes.
Phone and internet
Indian mobile operators sell international roaming packs, or you can buy a local SIM or eSIM on arrival with your passport. Check that your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM before you travel.
Budget
We don't publish fixed prices because the season, hotel category, flights and group size change the cost. Your written quote lists exactly what is included, so you can compare like for like.
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