Family holidays

Baku, 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.

Trip at a glance

Duration7 days / 6 nights
Starts inBaku
RouteBaku · Gabala · Sheki
Places3 destinations
CountryAzerbaijan
Ideal forFamily holidays, Cultural holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-VOFB8Y

Best time to visit: April to June; September to October

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Nohur Lake – Gabala

Trip overview

Baku's old city and Caspian boulevard, the Tufandag cable cars and Nohur Lake in Gabala, and the painted Palace of the Shaki Khans.

The route spends 3 nights in Baku, 2 nights in Gabala and 1 night in Sheki, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits family holidays and cultural holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Icherisheher (Old City)Maiden TowerPalace of the ShirvanshahsTufandag Mountain ResortNohur LakeYeddi Gozel waterfallPalace of the Shaki KhansUpper CaravanseraiKish Albanian Church

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Baku

Arrive via Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Funicular to Highland Park

Day 2Baku: Icherisheher (Old City) and Maiden Tower

Icherisheher (Old City): Walled old town, UNESCO-listed
Maiden Tower: 12th-century tower with sea views

Day 3Baku: Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Flame Towers

Palace of the Shirvanshahs: 15th-century royal complex
Flame Towers: Skyline towers lit with LED flames at night

Day 4Baku to Gabala

Travel from Baku to Gabala by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Gabala hotel
Nohur Lake: Lake at the foot of the mountains

Day 5Gabala: Cable car rides at Tufandag and Boating on Nohur Lake

Cable car rides at Tufandag
Boating on Nohur Lake

Day 6Gabala to Sheki

Travel from Gabala to Sheki by private vehicle
Check in at your Sheki hotel
Palace of the Shaki Khans: Painted palace with shebeke windows

Day 7Depart from Sheki

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Road from Baku for your journey home

How this version is planned

Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote
One active day followed by a slower morning
Child-friendly sights and meals noted for each stop
Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Baku: Visit Yanar Dag and the Flame Towers after dark; Baku is at its best at night.
Gabala: Pair Gabala with Sheki on the same mountain loop from Baku.
Sheki: Sheki lies on the way to Georgia; it makes a natural stop on a Baku–Tbilisi road trip.

At a glance

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Route: Baku, Gabala, Sheki
Ideal for: Family holidays, Cultural holidays
Best time: April to June; September to October; May to October; December to March for snow; May to October
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-VOFB8Y

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 6 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Baku: April to June; September to October. Gabala: May to October; December to March for snow. Sheki: May to October.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Baku (Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), with direct flights from Delhi). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.