This popular day trip explores the otherworldly landscapes and ancient heritage around Baku. At Gobustan, a UNESCO-listed reserve, a guide points out thousands of prehistoric rock carvings before visitors reach the surreal bubbling mud volcanoes nearby. The tour continues on the Absheron peninsula to the Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanar Dag, the ever-burning hillside that gives Azerbaijan its name as the Land of Fire. With transport, entries and lunch included, it packs the region’s highlights into one memorable day.