Breakfast – A Local Start: Enjoy a traditional Azerbaijani breakfast spread at a cozy café. Try:

• Ajika – A spicy, tangy tomato and pepper spread, adding a fiery kick to your morning bread.
• Qaymaq – Rich, thick dairy cream served with honey and lavash, a perfect combination of sweet and creamy flavors.
• Şirniyyat – A selection of sweet pastries to pair with Azerbaijani black tea, served in delicate pear-shaped glasses.

Sightseeing: Visit Flame Towers and Heydar Aliyev Center, an architectural marvel.

Lunch – Modern Azerbaijani Cuisine: Experience a contemporary twist on Azerbaijani flavours. Feast on:

• Grilled Portobello Mushrooms – Marinated in local spices and grilled to perfection, offering a smoky depth of flavour.
• Roasted Vegetables – Seasonal produce slow-roasted with olive oil, pomegranate glaze, and aromatic herbs.
• Quinoa Salad – A fresh, nutritious salad mixed with nuts, local greens, and a lemon-sumac dressing.

Evening Walk: Stroll along the scenic Baku Boulevard by the Caspian Sea.

Dinner – Home-Style Meal: Enjoy an intimate dinner at a local home, where you’ll savour authentic Azerbaijani hospitality with dishes like:

• Bozartma – A hearty vegetable stew slow-cooked with saffron and fragrant herbs, bringing out deep, comforting flavours.
• Qovurma – Pan-fried seasonal vegetables with walnuts, served with warm lavash.
• Şəkərbura – Crescent-shaped pastry filled with ground nuts and sugar, delicately designed with traditional patterns.

Drive to Sheki: Travel through scenic mountain landscapes to reach this historic Silk Road town.

Sightseeing: Visit the Sheki Khan’s Palace, adorned with stunning stained-glass windows.

Lunch – Sheki’s Signature Flavours: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant, featuring:

• Sheki-style Plov – Fragrant rice infused with saffron, served with dried apricots and chestnuts for a slightly sweet, nutty taste.
• Dolma – Stuffed tomatoes and bell peppers, packed with an herby rice filling.
• Bademjan – Roasted eggplant cooked with tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs, served with warm lavash.

Evening Exploration: Wander through Sheki’s charming bazaar, famous for its local sweets and handicrafts.

Dinner – Sheki’s Famous Sweets: Visit a local family for an authentic dining experience. Try:

• Halva – A unique Sheki-style sweet, made from caramelized nuts and sugar, offering a rich, crunchy texture.
• Şirniyyat – A platter of assorted Azerbaijani pastries, best enjoyed with tea brewed in a samovar.
• Qutab – Delicate, crispy flatbread stuffed with spinach, herbs, and cheese, lightly toasted on a griddle.

Drive to Lahij: A scenic journey through the Greater Caucasus Mountains to this ancient copper-making village.

Exploration: Stroll through cobbled streets, watching artisans at work.

Lunch – Mountain Cuisine: Savor locally made delicacies in a rustic restaurant:

• Lavash – Handmade, tandoor-baked flatbread, perfect for scooping up fresh cheese and greens.
• Qutab – Crispy, pan-fried stuffed flatbread, filled with local herbs and served with yogurt.
• Şirniyyat – Traditional sweets prepared with village-grown nuts and honey.

Dinner – A Cozy Home Meal: A heart-warming experience in a Lahij home with:

• Bozartma – A saffron-infused vegetable stew, slow-cooked to perfection with local mountain spices.
• Qovurma – A mix of sautéed vegetables and nuts, offering a rich, earthy taste.
• Şəkərbura – Buttery, sugar-dusted pastries filled with ground nuts, symbolizing festive joy in Azerbaijani culture.

Drive to Gabala: Explore this historic city surrounded by lush landscapes.

Sightseeing: Visit Nohur Lake for a peaceful retreat.

Lunch – Farm-to-Table Delights: Enjoy locally grown produce with a wholesome lunch:

• Plov – Saffron rice cooked with chestnuts and dried apricots, adding a mild sweetness to this signature dish.
• Veg Kuku – A type of herb frittata packed with greens and herbs, sometimes mixed with walnuts.
• Bademjan – A rich eggplant stew with tomatoes, garlic, and fresh coriander.

Evening Exploration: Enjoy Tufandag Mountain Resort, where you can take a scenic cable car ride.

Dinner – A Family-Style Feast: Join a local family for a meal made with love:

• Azerbaijani Lentil Soup – A delicious vegetarian dish made with lentils, carrots, onions, potatoes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for taste.
• Qutab – A warm, savoury pancake filled with herbs, potatoes, or cheese.
• Halva – A dense, nutty dessert made with caramelized sugar and walnuts, a Gabala specialty.

Overnight stay at Gabala

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel to start your day on a high note.

After breakfast, drive back to Baku: Enjoy the picturesque journey back to the capital, capturing the scenic landscapes along the way.

Cooking Class – Master Azerbaijani Flavours: In this immersive class, you'll learn to prepare iconic vegetarian dishes:

• Mangal Salad – A vibrant dish made of grilled eggplants, tomatoes, bell peppers, hot peppers, and onions, combined with minced garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs like cilantro, dill, or basil, traditionally served with bread or Motal cheese.
• Plov – A fragrant saffron-infused rice dish, known as the crown jewel of Azerbaijani cuisine.
• Qutab – Crispy, stuffed flatbread, cooked on a traditional griddle, with your choice of fresh fillings.

Sightseeing: After the cooking class, take a final walk through the lively Nizami Street for shopping and souvenirs. Explore the bustling street lined with shops and cafes.

Overnight stay at your hotel in Baku

• Enjoy a delicious breakfast of our own choice at a nearby café on your own
• After breakfast, come back to your hotel during check out time to complete the check out process and thereafter you will be transferred to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for your departure flight.