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Azerbaijan — UAE National Day Getaway: 3 Nights 4 Days

Azerbaijan — UAE National Day Getaway: 3 Nights 4 Days — Azerbaijan

3 nights / 4 days · from AED 3,899 per person · Caucasus · Qafqaz Baku City Hotel & Residences 4* · Air Arabia

Baku, Gabala, Absheron & Gobustan — fire temples, mountains and Caspian views

This Azerbaijan tour package from Dubai and the UAE is built around the National Day holidays, taking you from Baku's Flame Towers and Highland Park to the alpine scenery of Gabala, the ancient Ateshgah Fire Temple, Yanardag's burning mountain, and the petroglyphs and mud volcanoes of Gobustan. With group transfers, a 4-star Baku hotel, daily breakfast and an English-speaking guide throughout, it suits couples, families and first-time visitors wanting a short, well-organised escape.

Departures

Highlights

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Baku Panoramic Tour

Arrive at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) on flight G9300 (13:05 SHJ → 16:00 GYD). Clear immigration and customs, collect your baggage, and meet your guide in the arrivals hall. Transfer to Qafqaz Baku City Hotel & Residences 4* and receive assistance with check-in. Later, enjoy a funicular ride up to Highland Park for a panoramic view of the Caspian Sea and Baku skyline, and admire the iconic Flame Towers illuminated against the evening sky. Overnight in Baku.

Day 2: Gabala Day Trip

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for a full-day excursion to Gabala. Visit the serene Nohur Lake surrounded by forested mountains, and marvel at the cascading Yeddi Gozel Waterfall (Seven Beauties). Continue to Tufandag Mountain Resort and ascend via cable car on two lines for breathtaking alpine vistas. Return to Baku for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Absheron & Gobustan Mud Volcanoes

Breakfast at the hotel. Explore the Ateshgah Fire Temple, the historic place of fire worship, then witness the natural eternal flames of Yanardag (Burning Mountain). Continue to Gobustan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for ancient rock petroglyphs dating back 12,000 years, and experience the otherworldly Mud Volcanoes with a local taxi transfer. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 4: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel, then check out and transfer to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for your return flight G9306 (11:45 GYD → 14:35 SHJ), departing Baku with memories of the Caucasus.

What's included

Not included

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Azerbaijan?

Most nationalities need an e-visa or visa-on-arrival for Azerbaijan, but requirements vary by passport, so please confirm before booking. Visa fees and processing are not included in the package price.

What is included in the package price?

The price covers return Air Arabia flights from Sharjah to Baku, 3 nights at the 4-star Qafqaz Baku Hotel with daily breakfast, an English-speaking guide, all transfers and sightseeing on a shared coach, and entry tickets for the main attractions like the Fire Temple, Fire Mountain, Gobustan Rock Museum and Shahdag Cable Car. You also get 20 kg checked baggage plus 7 kg hand-carry and bottled water each day.

What is not included?

Visa fees, lunch and dinner, personal expenses, tips, alcoholic beverages, early check-in or late checkout, and entrance to the Zip Line and Coaster are all excluded. Zip Line and Coaster tickets would need to be arranged and paid for separately if you'd like to try them.

Is the price per person?

Yes, the package price is per person, based on the Standard Room at Midway Baku Hotel with shared coach transfers and sightseeing.

What is the hotel like?

You'll stay 3 nights at the Midway Baku Hotel, a 4-star property, in a Standard Room with daily breakfast included.

When is the best time to travel on this package?

This trip is designed around the UAE National Day break in late November to early December, when Baku has cool, crisp weather that's great for sightseeing and the Shahdag mountain excursion. Pack warm layers as it can get chilly, especially up in the mountains.

What can I expect to see and do at Shahdag?

At the Shahdag Winter Summer Complex you'll ride the cable car and can try adventure activities in the mountains; the cable car ride is included, though the Zip Line and Coaster cost extra.

How do I confirm my booking?

To confirm your spot, you'll need to complete the booking with the required payment; since this is a group tour timed around the National Day break, it's best to book early as seats and rooms are limited.

Can I change my travel dates after booking?

Please reach out to us directly to check date change options, as this depends on flight and hotel availability closer to the travel period. We recommend confirming your dates early since this is a fixed group departure.

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