Direct flight from Delhi to Baku (Heydar Aliyev International Airport) — flight time ~4 hours; book an early flight to maximize your first day in Baku.
Private car transfer to your 5-star hotel in central Baku; recommended: Fairmont Baku, Four Seasons Baku, or JW Marriott Absheron for true 5-star service.
Stroll the atmospheric cobbled lanes of Baku's UNESCO Old City and see Maiden Tower from outside; interior museum hours are typically 10:00–18:00 so an evening walk is ideal for photos.
Dine at one of Baku's best upscale restaurants — Chinar (modern, fusion) or Mugham Club (traditional Azerbaijani with live music) for a refined local-first dinner.
Visit the Gobustan National Park to see prehistoric rock petroglyphs and nearby mud volcanoes; the open-air museum typically operates ~10:00–18:00, guided transfers take ~1h each way from Baku.
Carpet Museum (typically 10:00–18:00) showcases intricate weaving and tapestries; follow with a relaxed walk along Baku Boulevard and the Caspian promenade.
Check into a high-comfort property in Sheki — recommended: Sheki Palace Hotel or Sheki Saray (boutique and historically styled; many properties are high-quality heritage hotels though not always internationally rated 5-star).
The ornate Sheki Khan's Palace is a masterful display of 18th-century art and stained-glass windows; museum hours are typically 10:00–18:00 — late afternoon is great for photos of the exterior and nearby caravanserai.
Take the Tufandag cable car for panoramic mountain views or enjoy skiing (winter season operations typically run 9:00–16:00, but hours can vary with weather) — great mountain scenery and fresh air.
Stay at Qafqaz Resort & Spa (a full-service 5-star resort) offering pools, spa treatments and easy access to Gabala attractions — ideal for a luxury mountain stay.
Private transfer back to Baku (approx. 3–4 hours depending on traffic and weather) for your return flight to Delhi; plan to arrive at least 3 hours before departure.