Explore Azerbaijan with Corinthian
Azerbaijan offers a remarkable variety of landscapes, historic sites and cultural influences within a relatively compact country. From the atmospheric Old City and grand architecture of Baku to the ancient rock carvings of Gobustan, the fire temples and burning hills around the Absheron Peninsula, and the forested foothills of the Greater Caucasus, there is plenty to discover beyond the capital. Further west, the historic regions of Ganja and Sheki reveal a different side of Azerbaijan, with ancient caravan routes, ornate palaces and distinctive local traditions.
When planning a tailor-made holiday to Azerbaijan, we recommend combining Baku with the country’s cultural and scenic highlights, while allowing time to explore further into the Caucasus for a more immersive experience. Our Azerbaijan destination guides and suggested itineraries inspire and help you decide where to travel, while a one-to-one consultation lets us shape your journey around your interests.
Drawing on first-hand knowledge and extensive experience, we will create a seamless, tailor-made holiday to Azerbaijan that brings together the places and experiences that interest you most.
Juma Mosque, Old City (Icherisheher) Baku Azerbaijan
Candy Cane Mountains, Altıagac Azerbaijan
Heydar Aliyev Centre, Baku Azerbaijan
Ancient rock art, Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve Azerbaijan
Upper Caravanserai, Sheki Azerbaijan
Khinaliq (Khinalug), Quba District Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Highlights
- Wander the atmospheric lanes of Baku’s UNESCO-listed Old Town
- Marvel at the striped Candy Cane Mountains
- Admire the bold architecture of the Heydar Aliyev Centre
- Witness Yanar Dag’s eternal wall of flames
- Discover prehistoric rock art and mud volcanoes at Gobustan
- Explore Sheki’s Silk Road heritage
- Journey into the Caucasus to remote Khinaliq mountain village
Azerbaijan Journey Planner
Five days in Azerbaijan
A five-day luxury tour of Azerbaijan offers a superb introduction to the country, giving you time to enjoy both its cultural highlights and striking landscapes. Begin your journey in Baku, exploring the UNESCO-listed walled Old City, admiring the architectural brilliance of the Heydar Aliyev Centre, and venturing onto the Absheron Peninsula to witness the eternal flames of the fire temples and Yanar Dag. Continue north to Sheki, where en route caravanserais, the Sheki Palace, and artisan villages evoke the age of the Silk Road. For culinary enthusiasts, the experience can be enriched with an intimate, interactive workshop focused on regional cuisine in the village of Kish near Sheki, before crossing the border into Georgia.
A week in Azerbaijan
A luxury seven-day tour of Azerbaijan will enable you to discover the many faces of the largest state in the Caucasus, offering a rich blend of history and modernity. Begin your adventure in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, where the country’s striking contemporary architecture provides a compelling contrast to its medieval heritage. Travel north along the ancient caravan routes to the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains, exploring Sheki and Qabala for their mountain scenery and Silk Road legacy. Next, journey west to the city of Ganja, renowned as the birthplace of the great poet Nizami Ganjavi. Explore its red-brick architecture and historic sites before ascending to admire the alpine beauty of Goygol Lake.
Twelve days in Azerbaijan
A luxury twelve-day tour of Azerbaijan allows you to delve deeper into the country’s varied scenery and rich history. This option gives you additional time to discover Baku, whilst adding a journey into the dramatic north-east.
Spend four days exploring Baku and the Absheron Peninsula before travelling west to Ganja for two nights, where you will discover its red-brick streets and alpine Goygol Lake. Next, discover Sheki before continuing to Quba, with a stop en route at the remote craft village of Lahij. Quba is a superb base for exploring the ancient mountain community of Khinaliq and the Red Village – an ancient Jewish settlement with a distinct culture. Enjoy an invigorating walk through the colourful Candy Cane Mountains before concluding your journey to Baku.
