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3, 5 and 7 Day Culinary Tours.

🍽️ Authentic Azerbaijani Culinary Tour with Historical Dishes and Village Tastings

Explore Azerbaijani Cuisine Across Centuries | Private Food Tour with a Local Gourmet

Welcome, dear guests!
Join us on a unique culinary journey through the regions, centuries, and secrets of Azerbaijan’s rich gastronomy. Created by a passionate local gourmet and food historian, this tour is a must for foodies, culture lovers, and curious travelers looking for more than just a meal.

🌟 What Makes This Culinary Tour Unique?

• 🧭 Taste historical Azerbaijani dishes from the 16th to 20th centuries

• 🏡 Dine in local homes, not restaurants — experience true village hospitality

• 🥘 Learn the history, preparation, and health benefits of each dish

• 🌿 Includes herbal tea ceremonies, spice tastings, and traditional drinks

• 🇦🇿 Perfect for culinary travelers, cultural explorers, and authentic food enthusiasts

🕰️ Time-Travel Through Azerbaijani Cuisine: Sample Dishes by Era

🏺 Ancient & Medieval Influences:

• Dolma in quince and pistachio leaves – royal cuisine of the past

• Lamb piti – a slow-cooked stew in clay pots, simmered for 3–4 hours over fire

• Shah pilaf – rice, nuts, and saffron wrapped in a crispy golden crust, served individually

• Sherbet – a refreshing drink made from herbs, citrus, and exotic spices

🍖 Rich Kebab Culture (100+ Variations!):

• Shashlik wrapped in grape leaves

• Lula kebab with chopped vegetables and goat cheese

• Grilled mountain lamb and young veal kebabs

• Dolma in tomato, eggplant, apple, quince, onion, and pepper – not found in restaurants

🏡 Village Cuisine & Home Cooking:

• Fried village potatoes with wild mountain herbs

• Saj platter with thinly sliced meat (3 options), vegetables, and spices

• Turmeric chicken soup, roast village chicken, and more

• All dishes prepared in traditional homes, with locals explaining the process

🍵 Tea Ceremony & National Sweets:

• Authentic tea ritual with mountain herbs and jams

• Accompanied by traditional sweets like shekerbura, pakhlava, and walnut rolls

• Learn about the symbolism of tea in Azerbaijani hospitality

🫓 What About Kutabs? Of Course!

No culinary tour in Azerbaijan is complete without kutabs!
Try both city-style and mountain-style versions, including:

• Meat kutabs (veal, lamb)

• Cheese kutabs

• Pumpkin and herb kutabs

• Rare kutabs made with fillings from lamb or cow stomach

📍 Locations:

The tour takes you across Baku, Absheron villages, and mountain regions, including local markets, homes, gardens, and hidden culinary gems.

💬 What You'll Experience:

• 🍴 Daily tastings of new and rare dishes

• 🧂 Learn about Azerbaijani spices and healing ingredients

• 🧑‍🍳 Participate in cooking sessions with locals (optional)

• 📷 Visit food markets, bakeries, herb gardens, and more

• 🛍️ Opportunity to buy spices, sweets, and souvenirs directly from locals

💲 Tour Duration & Pricing:

Tours available for 1 day, 3 days, or 5+ days.
Private and group options available.
📞 Contact us for a custom itinerary and quote.

🧑‍🍳 About Your Host:

This tour is led by a local gourmet and culinary researcher who has studied Azerbaijani cuisine both academically and in its native villages. His mission: to revive and share forgotten flavors of Azerbaijan, from royal courts to peasant tables.