Date: Monday 25 May 2026

Price: 25 CHF / person

Description:

The tour of the Heydar Aliyev Center offers a captivating journey through one of the world’s most innovative and iconic pieces of modern architecture, combined with a deep dive into Azerbaijani culture, history, and art.

The center houses several significant permanent collections that cover different facets of Azerbaijan:

Heydar Aliyev Museum: This museum is dedicated to the life and legacy of Heydar Aliyev, the former president of Azerbaijan. It uses interactive, multimedia displays, personal artifacts (including cars, uniforms, and gifts from world leaders), and documents to chronicle his life and key milestones in Azerbaijan’s 20th-century history.

“Mini Azerbaijan” Exhibition: Visitors can marvel at miniature models of the country’s most significant architectural and historical landmarks, offering a comprehensive overview of Azerbaijan’s heritage in one hall.

“Pearls of Azerbaijan” Exhibition: This collection is an excellent introduction to the country’s rich culture. It showcases national treasures such as traditional musical instruments, national costumes (like the Kelaghayi silk headscarf), traditional crafts (such as carpet weaving and copper craft), and samples of the country’s traditional cuisine (like Dolma and Lavash).

Classic Car Exhibition: For car enthusiasts, this unique gallery displays a collection of rare, vintage cars manufactured in various countries, with some models dating back to the late 19th century.

Date: Tuesday 26 May 2026

Price: 32 CHF / person

Description:

Fuad is a renowned historian, orientalist, and leading expert on the history and architecture of Baku. A graduate of Baku State University, Harvard, and the University of Toronto, his passion for the city’s storied past turned what started as a hobby into captivating tours and a popular historical TV series, ‘Baku’s Secrets’.

Fuad’s tours are not just walks; they are a lively, interactive story-telling performance. He is celebrated for his unique ability to bring history to life, sharing fascinating human-interest stories and revealing the secrets of our city’s past through a wealth of rare, archival photographs.

Date: Wednesday 27 May 2026

Price: 6 CHF / person

Description:

A tour of the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum in Baku is a rich cultural experience that goes far beyond just looking at carpets. It is a journey into the history, art, and traditions of Azerbaijan, all housed within a stunning architectural marvel.

World’s Largest Collection: The museum houses the world’s largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets, with over 10,000 items in its total collection.

Regional Schools: The main exhibit is organized to showcase the evolution of Azerbaijani carpet weaving and its seven major regional schools (such as Guba, Shirvan, Ganja, Gazakh, and Karabakh). You will see how each region developed its own unique style, distinguished by patterns, colors, and materials.

Diverse Types: The collection includes examples of both:

• Pile Carpets: The intricate, knotted carpets that are often centuries old.
• Flat-Woven Carpets: Including beautiful Kilims, Sumakhs, and Palas, which showcase different weaving techniques.

Symbolism and Meaning: A key part of the tour is learning the profound meaning behind the motifs and colors, such as the buta (fire or fertility symbol), cross patterns, and the “Tree of Life,” which reflect local culture and ancient beliefs. Audio guides are often available to explain these fascinating details.

Date: Thursday 28 May 2026

Price: 28 CHF / person

Description:

“Chaykhana” in the Old City: A Traditional Azerbaijani Tea Ceremony & Sweet Tasting

Step into the timeless atmosphere of Baku’s Old City (Icherisheher) for an authentic Azerbaijani tea ceremony, a profound symbol of hospitality and community.

Experience the ritual of being served freshly brewed, strong black tea, often enhanced with local spices like cardamom or cinnamon. The tea is traditionally poured from a samovar into elegant, pear-shaped glasses called armudu, designed to keep the tea hot.

Your tea will be presented with a lavish spread of classic Azerbaijani sweets. Indulge in local favorites such as Pakhlava, Shekerbura, and rich fruit jams (murebbe) like fig or walnut. This is more than a refreshment; it’s a centuries-old tradition that fosters conversation and warmth.

Date: Friday or Saturday Post SportAccord. Starts at 9:00am.

Duration: Half-day tour (4-5 hours)

Price: 37 CHF

Description:

Embark on a fascinating journey to Azerbaijan’s most unique natural and historical wonders on a half-day excursion. This tour is the perfect blend of ancient human history and surreal geological phenomena, taking you to a UNESCO World Heritage site and the planet’s largest concentration of mud volcanoes.

• Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• The World’s Mud Volcanoes
• Bibi-Heybat Mosque (Optional Stop)

Gobustan is located about 60-70 km southwest of Baku, and the drive each way takes approximately 1 hour.

Dress Code: Closed-toe walking shoes or sturdy sneakers with non-slip soles. Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

Guided Tour.

Date: Starts at 8:00am

Duration: Full-day tour (6-9 hours)

Price: 72 CHF

Description:

Embark on an enriching and sensory journey at Meysari Winery, Azerbaijan’s first EU-certified organic wine producer, nestled in the picturesque village of Meysari in the Shamakhi region. This tour offers a comprehensive look at the art and science of organic winemaking, from the vine to the bottle.

• Scenic Vineyard Walk
• Winery Production Facility Visit
• Descent into the Cellars
• Exclusive Wine Tasting
• Local lunch at the on-site Abgora Restaurant

Travel time from Baku: Approximately 2 hours by car or tour bus (about 120 km).

Date: departure at 8:00am

Duration: 2-days tour 

Price: 214 CHF

Description:

Naftalan, often called Azerbaijan’s “Black Gold”, is a world-renowned health tourism destination famous for its unique therapeutic Naftalan oil.

Experience the signature therapeutic procedure: a warm Naftalan oil bath. This unique “black gold” is famous for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, used to treat conditions like arthritis and skin ailments. (The bath duration is typically short, about 8-10 minutes, followed by a post-bath relaxation period).

Visit the Naftalan History Museum to learn about the history and curative properties of the oil.

Naftalan is located about 4 hours’ drive from Baku.

Stay in Garabag Hotel that offer all-inclusive stays combining accommodation, full-board meals, medical supervision, and a treatment plan.

Sanatorium (health resort) will instruct you to remove your clothing entirely or wear minimal, disposable cover (like very old or dark underwear) for the oil bath.

Guided tour.