Breakfast: Start the day with a traditional Azerbaijani breakfast, including:

• Ajika (Spicy Egg Dish) – Scrambled eggs with a flavourful tomato and chili paste.
• Qaymaq (Creamy Dairy Spread) – A rich, buttery spread served with fresh bread.
• Şirniyyat (Pastries) – A selection of sweet treats to go with Azerbaijani tea.

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

Lunch: Enjoy a modern take on Azerbaijani cuisine with:

• Grilled Lamb Chops – Tender, juicy, and spiced to perfection.
• Chicken Shashlik – Skewered, marinated chicken grilled over an open flame.
• Fish Kebabs – Fresh Caspian fish marinated with herbs and lemon, grilled until crispy.

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

Dinner: Experience an intimate home-cooked meal, featuring:

• Plov – A heart-warming saffron-infused rice dish with meat.
• Dolma – A different variation, wrapped in cabbage leaves.
• Bozartma – A rich, meaty stew slow-cooked with vegetables.

Overnight stay at your hotel in Baku

Drive: Depart for Sheki, a historic city nestled in the foothills of the Greater Caucasus.

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

Lunch: Relish traditional Sheki flavours at a local restaurant:

• Plov – Cooked with chestnuts and local spices.
• Dolma – Minced meat wrapped in vine leaves, slow-cooked with garlic yogurt.
• Şaşlık – Tender meat skewers, grilled over an open flame.

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

Dinner: A delightful home-style meal featuring:

• Qutab (Stuffed Flatbread) – Filled with minced meat and herbs, then pan-fried to crispy perfection.
• Qovurma (Braised Lamb) – Tender meat simmered in its own juices with aromatic spices.
• Halva (Sweet Dessert) – A nutty, syrup-soaked pastry.
• Şirniyyat – Assorted traditional sweets with Azerbaijani Tea.

• Overnight stay at your hotel in Baku.

Drive: Travel to Lahij, an ancient mountain village known for its copper craftsmanship.

Exploration: Stroll through cobbled streets, watching artisans at work, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Lunch: Enjoy local non-vegetarian specialties:

• Kebabs – Grilled to perfection, served with lavash bread.
• Dolma – Stuffed peppers and eggplants with spiced minced meat.
• Plov – Rice infused with saffron, slow-cooked lamb, and dried apricots.

Dinner: A rustic village dinner with flavours passed down through generations:

• Bozartma – A slow-cooked lamb dish in a light broth with potatoes.
• Şaşlık – Smoky, perfectly charred skewers of marinated meat.
• Şirniyyat – Assorted traditional sweets with Azerbaijani Tea.

• Overnight stay at your hotel in Baku.

Drive: Travel to Gabala, a scenic town surrounded by lush forests and mountains.

Sightseeing: Visit Nohur Lake for a peaceful retreat, enjoy the stunning natural beauty, and unwind by the water.

Lunch: Relish hearty dishes at a countryside restaurant:

• Plov – Rich, buttery, and perfectly spiced.
• Dolma – A special Gabala-style version, featuring quince-stuffed meat rolls.
• Saj Ichi – A rustic dish where lamb or chicken is cooked with potatoes and vegetables in a saj, a type of flat metal pan.

Evening Exploration: Enjoy Tufandag Mountain Resort, where you can take a scenic cable car ride with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.

Dinner: A cozy home-cooked meal in a traditional Gabala home:

• Halva – A nutty, syrupy delight.
• Şirniyyat – Local pastries served with black tea.
• Qutab – Savory stuffed pancakes with minced lamb.

Overnight stay at your hotel in Gabala.

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel.

Drive: Return to Baku for a final day of culinary experiences and exploration.

Cooking Class: Participate in an immersive workshop where you’ll learn to prepare:

• Plov – The art of making Azerbaijan’s signature rice dish.
• Dolma – Perfecting the technique of wrapping and stuffing vegetables.
• Kebabs – Marinating and grilling the juiciest skewers.

Sightseeing: Take a final walk through the lively Nizami Street for shopping and souvenirs.

• 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 checkout process and thereafter you will be transferred to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for your departure flight.