Baku holidays

A modern and cosmopolitan city that still proudly exhibits its past through stunning architecture and fascinating culture, Baku is the Land of Fire’s shining light. Demonstrating just how far Azerbaijan has come in recent years, the city now offers visitors an intriguing blend of old and new, that will both fascinate and delight. Whether you want to wander the old city or lose yourself among the towering skyscrapers that typify the capital’s rapid development, you can do it all on a package holiday to Baku with Qatar Airways Holidays.

• Stroll along Dənizkənarı Bulvar, the city’s seafront promenade, and pass some of the capital’s most impressive landmarks, including the Baku Eye, National Flag Square, and the Crystal Hall.
• Take a break to explore Baku’s old cafés and tea houses, sample some of the city’s famous chai. Sit back, relax, and join the locals in a game of backgammon.
• Wander through the city’s historic centre – now a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and marvel at the incredible number of landmarks and monuments packed into Baku’s beautiful old town.
• Discover the city’s historic association with fire and flame. Ride the funicular up to the stunning Flame Towers, visit the Flame Temple, and take a trip out to Yanar Dag, the naturally occurring eternal flame.