Azerbaijan Baku Tour Departing from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen – 2026
Departing from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen • 4 Days 3 Nights • 4-Star Hotel with Breakfast • 20–25 Person Private Group • Turkish-Speaking Guide • Baku • Gobustan • Absheron Peninsula
The Baku tour is an ideal option for exploring the capital of Azerbaijan—located right between the Middle East and Eastern Europe—along with its oil history, UNESCO heritage sites, contemporary architecture, and the fascinating coastlines of the Caspian Sea in a short yet intensive program. Embark on a four-day adventure with a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Azerbaijan's capital, Baku.
Our 2026 Baku tour program brings together the city's iconic Flame Towers, the Baku Boulevard along the Caspian Sea coast, the UNESCO-listed Gobustan rock carvings, mud volcanoes (among the world's most interesting natural formations), the Ateshgah Fire Temple, and the Zaha Hadid-designed Heydar Aliyev Center. You can reach out to our travel consultants for all details, prices, and reservations regarding the Azerbaijan tour.
Tour Prices and Departure Dates
The table below details per-person tour rates according to 2026 departure dates. Prices include round-trip flight tickets between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Baku, 3 nights 4-star hotel accommodation with breakfast, and all tours specified in the program.
Date | Per Person in Double Room | Single Room | Extra Bed | Child (Ages 4–12) | Infant (Ages 0–3) |
23.07.2026 | 640 $ | 815 $\vert{} 640$ | 640 $\vert{} 250$ | ||
28.08.2026 | 640 $ | 815 $\vert{} 640$ | 640 $\vert{} 250$ | ||
11.09.2026 | 640 $ | 815 $\vert{} 640$ | 640 $\vert{} 250$ | ||
25.09.2026 | 640 $ | 815 $\vert{} 640$ | 250 $\vert{} 250$ | ||
09.10.2026 | 640 $ | 815 $\vert{} 640$ | 640 $\vert{} 250$ | ||
23.10.2026 | 640 $ | 815 $\vert{} 640$ | 640 $\vert{} 250$ | ||
13.11.2026 | 640 $ | 815 $\vert{} 640$ | 640 $\vert{} 250$ |
- Shirvanshah Gala Night (Optional for all dates, extra): 75 USD
Accommodation
Accommodation during our tour is provided at Congress Hotel, Graff Hotel, Ganjali Plaza Hotel, or equivalent 4-star hotels. All hotels are located in Baku city center and offer bed & breakfast service. Depending on availability, the specified hotels or an alternative hotel of the same category and comfort level may be used.
Baku – Oil City, Modernity, and History Entwined
Established on the shores of the Caspian Sea, Baku is a unique city that developed along historical trade routes between Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Dominating the city skyline, the Flame Towers (Alev Kuleleri) symbolize Baku's contemporary architecture, visible from every corner of the city with their evening light shows.
The Inner City (Icherisheher) is a historical district surrounded by medieval walls listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The long seaside promenade of Baku Boulevard along the Caspian Sea, the vibrant shopping atmosphere of Nizami Street, and the grandeur of Fountains Square are among the city's top highlights.
Gobustan – A Stone Age UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gobustan National Park is an extraordinary open-air museum listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, housing prehistoric rock art dating back approximately 40,000 years. Stone Age hunting scenes, dancing figures, animal depictions, and ship drawings reveal Azerbaijan's earliest traces of human activity. Toured alongside its museum, the Gobustan region offers a distinct experience for history enthusiasts, photography lovers, and nature seekers alike.
Mud Volcanoes – One of the World's Most Interesting Natural Wonders
Azerbaijan is home to more than half of the world's total mud volcanoes. Instead of real lava, the Gobustan mud volcanoes spew cold mud and gas, creating a landscape akin to another planet. This unique natural formation offers both a scientifically fascinating and photogenically breathtaking experience. No other point in the world hosts such a dense concentration of mud volcanoes.
Ateshgah Fire Temple – The Eternal Flame
Built on the Absheron Peninsula at a site where underground natural gas has burned continuously, the Ateshgah Fire Temple served for centuries as a pilgrimage site for Zoroastrian, Hindu, and Sikh pilgrims. Carrying a deep meaning alongside the name "Azerbaijan" (meaning "Land of Fire"), this structure deeply affects visitors with both its historical and mystical dimensions. The flame rising from the central hearth has remained lit for thousands of years.
Heydar Aliyev Center – Zaha Hadid's Masterpiece
Designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, the Heydar Aliyev Center stands as one of the boldest and most authentic examples of contemporary architecture. Tracing a single flowing curve with its undulating white facade, the building is among those rare structures where architecture meets art, whether viewed from inside or outside. Housing exhibition halls, concert spaces, and cultural venues, the center is the strongest symbol of Baku's modern identity.
Shirvanshah Gala Night – An Unforgettable Evening Among Historical Artifacts
Shirvanshah Museum Restaurant is one of Baku's most prestigious and authentic dinner venues. In this unique atmosphere where historical artifacts worth millions of dollars are displayed, a special gala night is hosted, complete with live music, traditional Azerbaijani dance shows, and a regional ambience. Offered as an optional event for guests who wish to closely experience Azerbaijani culture and create the tour's most memorable moment, this evening requires advance reservation. Price: 75 USD per person.
Day-by-Day Tour Program
Day 1 | Istanbul -> Baku · Baku City Tour
- Departure: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
- Arrival: Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Check-in procedures at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Departure for Baku. Greeting at the airport and transfer to the city center.
Baku City Tour: Panoramic views of Highland Park and Martyrs' Lane, Flame Towers, Baku Boulevard and Caspian Sea coastal walk, Nizami Street, and Fountains Square. Hotel check-in following the tour.
- Accommodation: Baku 4-Star Hotel
Day 2 | Gobustan National Park · Mud Volcanoes
- Route: Baku – Gobustan Region · Full-Day Itinerary · Return to Baku
Departure for the Gobustan region after breakfast.
Gobustan National Park Visit: UNESCO-listed rock carvings dating back approximately 40,000 years, open-air museum, and traces of prehistoric life. Afterward, visit the Mud Volcanoes—one of the world's most intriguing natural phenomena—featuring cold mud and gas spouts creating an otherworldly landscape. Photo stops. Return to Baku and free time.
- Board: Breakfast Included
- Accommodation: Baku 4-Star Hotel
Day 3 | Absheron Peninsula · Shirvanshah Gala Night (Extra)
- Route: Baku – Absheron Peninsula · Full-Day Itinerary · Return to Baku
Departure for the Absheron Peninsula after breakfast.
Sights Visited:
- Ateshgah Fire Temple: The eternal flame that has burned for thousands of years and a Zoroastrian-Hindu-Sikh pilgrimage site.
- Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain): A unique natural phenomenon where natural gas continuously burns on the hillside.
- Heydar Aliyev Center: Zaha Hadid's architectural masterpiece featuring a sweeping white facade.
- Yashil Bazar (Green Market): Azerbaijan's most colorful and vibrant traditional market.
Return to Baku city center and free time.
Optional: Gala Night at Shirvanshah Museum Restaurant—featuring live music, traditional dance, and Azerbaijani flavors among historical artifacts.
- Board: Breakfast Included
- Accommodation: Baku 4-Star Hotel
- Optional Event: Shirvanshah Gala Night (75 USD)
Day 4 | Baku -> Istanbul
- Route: Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport · Baku – Istanbul Flight
Following breakfast and room check-out, transfer to the airport at the designated time. Return flight from Baku to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Arrival at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport and end of our tour.
- Board: Breakfast Included
Services Included and Excluded in the Tour Price
Included Services
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen – Baku round-trip flight ticket, 3 nights bed & breakfast accommodation at Congress Hotel / Graff Hotel / Ganjali Plaza Hotel or equivalent 4-star hotel, airport greeting and round-trip transfers, all city and surrounding tours specified in the program, transportation via air-conditioned Isuzu tour bus, professional Turkish-speaking guiding service, entrance fee to Ateshgah Fire Temple, entrance fee to Gobustan Museum, entrance fee to Mud Volcanoes, entrance fee to Heydar Aliyev Center.
Excluded Services
Lunches and dinners, personal expenses, hotel extras, Outbound Travel Tax (Departure Tax from Turkey), travel and health insurance, Shirvanshah Gala Night (optional, 75 USD), any other services not specified in the program.
Baku Tour with the Assurance of Gezgin Durağı
Organized by Gezgin Durağı, this Azerbaijan Baku tour departs from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport with professional Turkish-speaking guiding services and the comfort of 4-star accommodation. Baku's modern architecture, historical city walls, natural wonders, and rich cultural atmosphere are fully explored over 4 days.
Managed by Zeyvona Travel, Gezgin Durağı operates international tour organizations with a professional service approach. With its secure reservation system, experienced operations team, and customer-satisfaction-oriented approach, a comfortable and safe travel experience is provided for the 2026 Baku Tour.
If you wish to walk beneath the lights of the Flame Towers along the Caspian Sea, explore Stone Age remnants at Gobustan, and stand before the eternal flame of Ateshgah, contact our reservation consultants immediately. Quotas for our 2026 departure dates are limited.
Reservation & Contact
- Central Call Center: 0850 840 50 01
- Consultant Merve: +90 554 504 01 50 | merve@gezginduragi.com
- Consultant Semiha: +90 554 240 01 50 | semiha@gezginduragi.com
- Consultant Belinay: +90 554 241 01 50 | belinay@gezginduragi.com
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- Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen – Ankara – Baku / Baku – Ankara – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen economy class flight tickets
- 3 nights bed & breakfast accommodation in elite 4-star hotels in Baku
- Airport greeting and round-trip transfers
- All city and surrounding tours specified in the program
- Transportation via air-conditioned tourism vehicles
- Professional Turkish-speaking guiding service
- Entrance fee to Ateshgah Fire Temple
- Entrance fee to Gobustan National Park and Museum
- Entrance fee to Mud Volcanoes
- Entrance fee to Heydar Aliyev Center
- Mandatory travel health insurance
- All hotel and city taxes
Accommodation (or Similar)
- Congress Hotel
- Graff Hotel
- Ganjali Plaza Hotel
- Or similar 4-star hotels of the same standard
Lunches and dinners
Personal expenses
Hotel extras
Outbound Travel Tax (Departure Tax)
Travel and health insurance
Shirvanshah Gala Night (optional, 75 USD)
Other services not specified in the program