Autumn in Azerbaijan: 9 Days through Baku, Sheki and Gabala
An autumn sightseeing route with four Baku nights and four Gabala nights, visiting Sheki, Kish, Oghuz and Lahij along the way.
9 days / 8 nights · Baku & Sheki & Gabala & Lahij · from 924 USD/pp
By Emin Abdulalimov · Page updated September 2026
- Duration
- 9 days / 8 nights
- Cities
- Baku · Sheki · Gabala · Lahij
- Group size
- 1–15 people
- Departures
- Dates on request
- From
- $924/ person
Your 9-day route
Day
01
BakuArrival in Baku
Airport transfer, check-in and a panoramic city introduction as arrival timing allows.
- Overnight
- Baku
Day
02
BakuBaku city sightseeing
Explore the Old City, museums and waterfront with your guide.
Photo: Derek Jones, uploaded by Jacobolus 09:16, 17 Jan 2005 (UTC), CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized, display crops applied. · BY-SA/2.0 - Meals included
- B
- Overnight
- Baku
Day
03
Baku → Sheki → Kish → GabalaSheki and Kish en route to Gabala
A long touring day connects Sheki Khan Palace and Kish church with the Gabala hotel base.
Photo: Sefer azeri, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized, display crops applied · BY-SA/4.0 - Meals included
- B
- Overnight
- Gabala
Day
04
GabalaTufandag mountain day
Take the operating Tufandag cable-car route and allow time for mountain views and rest.
Asif Masimov, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized, display crops applied · BY-SA/4.0 - Meals included
- B
- Overnight
- Gabala
Day
05
Gabala → Oghuz → GabalaOghuz and Khalkhal
Visit the Khalkhal forest and waterfall area when paths and conditions permit.
Photo: Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized, display crops applied. · BY-SA/4.0 - Meals included
- B
- Overnight
- Gabala
Day
06
GabalaNohur Lake and Gabala
Visit Nohur Lake and Gabaland. Shooting-club activities are optional and paid separately.
Photo: Nigar O.Mammadova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized, display crops applied. · BY-SA/4.0 - Meals included
- B
- Overnight
- Gabala
Day
07
Gabala → Lahij → BakuLahij and return to Baku
Stop in Lahij for craft workshops and the historic streets before returning to Baku.
Photo: Radosław Botev, CC BY 3.0 pl, via Wikimedia Commons; resized, display crops applied. · BY/3.0/PL/DEED.EN - Meals included
- B
- Overnight
- Baku
Day
08
Baku → Gobustan → Absheron → BakuGobustan and Absheron
Visit Gobustan rock art and the mud volcanoes, then Ateshgah and Yanar Dag in the guide’s confirmed operating order.
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized, display crops applied. · BY/4.0 - Meals included
- B
- Overnight
- Baku
Day
09
Baku → airportDeparture
Breakfast, check-out and airport transfer.
- Meals included
- B
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Choose your comfort level
All packages cover the same itinerary, guide, transport, and entries. Only the hotels change. Prices are per person in USD.
Econom Package
Hotels
Price per person (USD)
| Group | SNG | DBL | TRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01-03 | $1,760 | $1,209 | $1,115 |
| 04-06 | $1,266 | $1,117 | $1,069 |
| 07-10 | $1,217 | $1,058 | $1,010 |
| 11-15 | $1,122 | $973 | $924 |
SNG = single · DBL = double · TRP = triple
Deluxe Package
Hotels
Price per person (USD)
| Group | SNG | DBL | TRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01-03 | $2,264 | $1,617 | $1,508 |
| 04-06 | $1,769 | $1,525 | $1,462 |
| 07-10 | $1,710 | $1,466 | $1,403 |
| 11-15 | $1,625 | $1,381 | $1,318 |
SNG = single · DBL = double · TRP = triple
Lux Package
★ premiumHotels
Price per person (USD)
| Group | SNG | DBL | TRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01-03 | $2,910 | $2,091 | $1,984 |
| 04-06 | $2,396 | $2,009 | $1,938 |
| 07-10 | $2,326 | $1,950 | $1,879 |
| 11-15 | $2,251 | $1,765 | $1,794 |
SNG = single · DBL = double · TRP = triple
- Published source NET rates per person, by group size and room occupancy. Travel dates are arranged on request.
- Autumn weather, daylight, cable-car operation and regional access affect the daily sequence. Hotel availability and blackout-period supplements are confirmed in the quote.
- Eight hotel nights with breakfast
- Private airport and touring transfers
- English-speaking guide
- Old City, Gobustan, Absheron, Sheki and Kish visits with the source admissions
- Tufandag cable car and Gabaland, subject to operation
- Local off-road mud-volcano excursion
- One bottle of water per guest per day
- International airfare
- Travel insurance and visa fees
- Lunch and dinner unless expressly included
- Personal expenses and services not listed as included
This nine-day autumn route pairs Baku with a four-night Gabala stay. Sheki and Kish are visited on the outward journey, Oghuz is a day excursion, and Lahij is a stop on the return to Baku. The source NET rate starts at USD 924 per person, for 11–15 travellers sharing triple rooms on the Econom tier.
Planning the autumn days
Mountain weather and shorter daylight affect how much fits into a day. The Sheki transfer and the combined Gobustan–Absheron excursion are substantial sightseeing days. Bring layers and footwear suited to village paving and outdoor paths; the guide confirms the daily order around access and opening times.
Hotel options
The three tiers use Ganjali Plaza and Karvansaray, Courtyard and Gabala Garden, or Hilton and Qafqaz Riverside. These are proposed properties, confirmed for your selected dates. Prices retain the source room and group-size combinations.
For the same broad region in the summer season, see the existing nine-day summer tour.
Questions travelers ask
- Where does this tour stay overnight?
- Four nights are in Baku and four are in Gabala. Sheki and Kish are visited en route rather than used as overnight bases.
- Is autumn foliage guaranteed?
- No. Colour and weather vary with altitude and the season. The route is planned for autumn sightseeing, with activity access checked for the actual travel dates.