South Caucasus & Turkey

Below are just a few examples of the signature experiences that MIR can arrange for you in Azerbaijan. Let them be a source of inspiration, then get in touch with one of our Private Tour Designers to craft an itinerary that’s uniquely suited to your travel goals, budget, and style.

• Take a private tour of Baku’s graceful neighborhood Villa Petrolea, developed by the Nobel Brothers petroleum company to house its employees; sample black caviar and Azeri sparking wine at the centerpiece mansion, now the Nobel Brothers Museum
• Be welcomed into a local home in the countryside to learn the techniques that go into making distinctive Azeri yogurt and butter
• Take an enhanced tour of the amazing, UNESCO-listed Gobustan prehistoric rock carvings led by an expert archaeologist from the National Academy of Sciences
• Visit a Sheki workshop of a local artist who creates shebeke, vivid stained glass windows made in a traditional method that doesn’t require glue

And if you don’t feel that a fully-customized trip is what you seek, we’ve got the perfect solution. Whether you’re looking for a compact trip that hits the highlights or something more in depth, MIR offers suggested private tours that can be adapted to your choice of dates. Our itinerary, your dates – it’s a great option whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or in a small group.

Explore suggested private tours: Essential Azerbaijan, Essential Caucasus

Need a bit more encouragement? Or want a better lay of the land? Read more about how to design your own trip.

Also keep in mind that you can customize and tweak any of our small group tours to match your preferred dates of travel. Get in touch, we’re here to help.