Baku, Azerbaijan
Six unforgettable nights discovering Baku through its food, its people and its most atmospheric rooms — personally hosted by Merci Baku by Kamila Verdiyeva.
The morning ritual
Each of the six full days begins in Baku's Old City at Merci Baku, with a private breakfast ritual created for our guests.
Seasonal Azerbaijani produce, warm breads, local cheeses, preserves, traditional tea, and a signature caviar service introduce the distinctive flavors of Baku and the Absheron Peninsula.
Rather than a conventional hotel buffet, breakfast is served as a calm, hosted experience—unhurried, beautifully presented, and personally cared for by the Merci Baku team.
Six mornings. Six elegant beginnings to a delicious Baku.
Delicious Baku
Baku's food tastes different because Baku itself is different.
On the Absheron Peninsula, the dry sun, the Caspian breeze, and distinctive local growing conditions give exceptional character to tomatoes, herbs, saffron, fruit, and vegetables. These are flavors that belong to this place—intensely fresh, fragrant, generous, and difficult to reproduce anywhere else.
Merci Baku was created to share that delicious Baku with you. Each morning begins with breakfast and caviar at our table. Each evening opens another culinary chapter at one of the city's most remarkable restaurants.
Six nights. Six extraordinary tables. One delicious Baku.
Come hungry. Leave knowing Baku.
The concept
This is not a schedule that moves guests from attraction to attraction. Each journey combines carefully selected experiences with enough freedom to enjoy Baku at your own pace.
Courtyards inside the old walls, family wine producers, and the tables locals actually book. We open the Baku most visitors never see, through people who genuinely know the city.
Six nights
Every morning begins at Merci Baku with a caviar breakfast and a personal welcome. Every evening moves into the city — six distinctive restaurants, six hosted dinners, each one its own chapter.
Six signature breakfasts, served at Merci Baku in the Old City — not at the hotel.
Caviar on all six mornings: a daily ritual rather than an occasion.
Each evening is a separate chapter — no room, kitchen or register repeats.
Kamila or the Merci Baku team is present at every one of the six dinners.
On the waterfront, walking distance from the Old City. Your base for six nights.
Selected guided experiences in central Baku, and meaningful time of your own.
Gastronomy
Food is not an addition to this journey. It is the way the city is introduced. Each day begins at Merci Baku and each evening reveals a different side of Azerbaijan's culinary culture.
Wild-caught Caspian Osetra sturgeon holds a special place at the Azerbaijani table—one of the country’s most prized delicacies, shared with warmth rather than ceremony.
The table, in detail
From vaulted halls to quiet daylit rooms—the setting changes with every evening of the week.
Your host
Merci Baku is hosted by Kamila Verdiyeva, whose personal style, knowledge of the city and instinct for hospitality shape the entire experience. Guests are not simply shown Baku—they are welcomed into it.
Accommodation
Planned five-star waterfront stay
Set along the Caspian waterfront and within easy walking distance of the Old City, our planned five-star luxury hotel provides the comfort, service and location around which the Merci Baku experience is designed.
About the stayAccommodation is planned at a major five-star luxury hotel in Baku. If it is unavailable for a selected departure, guests will be offered a comparable five-star hotel in Baku of equivalent or higher standard, with the final hotel confirmed before payment.
Departures
Each departure operates on the number of guests we can serve properly. Dates are updated as reservations are confirmed.
The Early Autumn Journey
Accepting ReservationsExperience Baku before the Formula One period, with the city's restaurants, waterfront and historic centre in their normal early-autumn rhythm.
From US$6,500 per guest
Request a ReservationThe Baku Grand Prix Edition
Limited AvailabilityA special Merci Baku journey built around the atmosphere of Formula One in Baku.
Pricing upon confirmation
Request a ReservationThe Post-Grand Prix Journey
Accepting ReservationsDiscover Baku after the Grand Prix, when the city returns to a more relaxed pace and the early-autumn atmosphere continues.
From US$6,500 per guest
Request a ReservationYour journey
Four Seasons Hotel Baku, our preferred address in the city. Caspian caviar every morning. Extraordinary local food, wine and hospitality. Six curated evenings and a delicious introduction to Baku — all arranged for you.
How will you be traveling?
$6,500per guest
Based on 2 guests sharing · $13,000 total
Two guests sharing one room. Four Seasons Hotel Baku is our preferred accommodation when available.
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Your journey
No hidden fees appear after this stage.
Full prepayment is required to confirm a reservation after availability, accommodation, total price and cancellation terms have been confirmed in writing.
Online card payment is being introduced. Until it is available, confirmed reservations are settled by bank transfer against a formal invoice.
US$0 is charged today. Full prepayment is made by bank transfer once availability and your total are confirmed in writing.
All prices are in U.S. dollars. There is no additional card-processing surcharge, and US$0 is charged on this website.
How reservations work
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Request your preferred journey
Choose your departure and party size and send your request. Nothing is charged and no card details are collected.
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We personally verify availability
A member of our reservations team checks the departure, the accommodation and your requirements, usually within one business day.
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Receive your written confirmation and invoice
You receive the departure, party size, room arrangement, hotel, total price, currency and cancellation terms in writing, together with a formal invoice.
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Complete payment by bank transfer
Full prepayment is made by bank transfer against that invoice. A receipt is issued for every payment received.
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Your journey is confirmed
Your place is confirmed and your final itinerary, hotel details and on-the-ground contacts follow before departure.
Online card payment is being introduced. Until it is available, confirmed reservations are settled by bank transfer against a formal invoice.
Your accommodation
Four Seasons Hotel Baku is our preferred accommodation when available. The exact hotel for each departure is confirmed with you before payment.
Arriving a day early?
The Merci Baku journey is six nights. If your flights suit an earlier arrival, you may request an additional arrival night. Availability and any applicable price adjustment are confirmed individually before payment.
Included in your journey
Four Seasons Hotel Baku is our preferred accommodation when available. The exact hotel for each departure is confirmed with you before payment.
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53 traveler reviews
Merci Baku By Kamila Verdiyeva received the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2025 award.
Last verified: August 2026
Independent Tripadvisor reviews
Every full day of the Merci Baku journey begins at a restaurant already loved by international travelers for its breakfast, traditional flavors, thoughtful presentation, Old City atmosphere, and warm hospitality.
“Best breakfast in Baku. Such an amazing place, we all love it.”
Cris described the meal as one of the family’s best in Baku. The review praised the freshness and flavor of the food, the attractive presentation of every plate, and the kindness and attentiveness of the waiter, who helped the family feel comfortable throughout their visit.
Cris Argu
Muscat, Oman
Approximately 90 Tripadvisor contributions at the time reviewed
Best breakfast in Baku
Family · February 2025
Published: February 15, 2025
Independent Tripadvisor restaurant review
“Went to Merci Baku 4 times for breakfast. The menemen was just brilliant.”
William and his wife returned four times during their stay. He considered the menemen the best he had tasted in either Baku or Istanbul and also praised the freshly baked bread, orange juice, cappuccino, avocado, poached egg, smoked salmon, and the friendly and respectful service.
William E
Bathgate, United Kingdom
84 Tripadvisor contributions
The best menemen ever
Couple · September 2024
Published: September 28, 2024
Independent Tripadvisor restaurant review
“I wanted to have breakfast there every day… traditional omelet with tomatoes is love!”
Hanna highlighted the tomato omelet, kyukyu, Baku tomato salad, preserves, traditional tea, and the distinctive honey-and-nut sweet served with tea. She also described the waiters as courteous, comfortable, and unobtrusive.
Translated from the reviewer’s original language by Tripadvisor
Hanna M
10 Tripadvisor contributions
Ideal place in the old town for traditional breakfast and tea
Couple · March 2025
Published: March 31, 2025
Independent Tripadvisor restaurant review
“We tried breakfast, everything is tasty and fresh… Bread was freshly made.”
Ulyana praised the selection of breakfast dishes and local cuisine. Her breakfast included eggs with tomatoes, fresh vegetables, cream cheese, sour cheese, and freshly prepared bread. She also mentioned the desserts and described the staff as friendly and cheerful.
Ulyana
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Approximately 6,000 Tripadvisor contributions
Nice spot in the old city
Couple · April 2024
Published: April 6, 2024
Independent Tripadvisor restaurant review
“Ambience and location was great situated in the old town. The food was excellent.”
The reviewer praised the salads, soup, shah plov, and traditional tea served with homemade nut sweets. The review also gave full marks for value, service, food, and atmosphere, and specifically recognized Azar for outstanding service.
Journeythrulife
Geneva, Switzerland
8 Tripadvisor contributions
Excellent restaurant in the old town of Baku
Couple · June 2024
Published: June 28, 2024
Independent Tripadvisor restaurant review
The Tripadvisor rating, award, and review excerpts relate to Merci Baku By Kamila Verdiyeva restaurant, which hosts the journey’s signature breakfasts. They are not reviews of the six-night Merci Baku travel program.
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