Overview
Azerbaijan, the nation and former Soviet republic, is bounded by the Caspian Sea and Caucasus Mountains, which span Asia and Europe. Its capital, Baku, is famed for its medieval walled Inner City. Within the Inner City lies the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a royal retreat dating to the 15th century, and the centuries-old stone Maiden Tower, which dominates the city skyline
Inclusions
- Economy class Air ticket by Gulf Air
- Accommodation in Hotel 4 nights in Baku including breakfast – West Shine Hotel 4* or similar
- Sightseeing In districts (Baku, Absheron, Gabala)
- All transfers according to program including airport transfers – sedan
- Basic English?Speaking Driver
- Entrance fee for Fire Temple & Fire Mountain
- Daily Water (2 bottles per person per day)
Exclusions
- Visa
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
- Porter service.
- Charges in hotels for additional services & penalties.
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Welcome to Baku
Arrival at Airport Transfer from Airport to Hotel. ?heck inn Hotel. Free Time at hotel / On request with extra payment we can add some tours or activities.
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City Tour
Breakfast in the Hotel Old City or Inner City is the historical core of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, which is surrounded by walls were well protected. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3000 people. In December 2000, the Old City of Baku, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower, became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Nizami Street known for shopping. The street's history could be traced back to Baku's town?planning project of 1864. The street runs through the city's downtown from west to east. It begins from Abdulla Shaig Street, in mountainous part of the city and ends at railroad bed on Sabit Orujov Street, near a monument to Shah Ismail Khatai in “Black City”. Total length of the street is 3,538 m. Fountains Square is a public square in downtown Baku, capital of Azerbaijan. The square was previously called Parapet and is often referenced to by the same name now. The name of the fountains square derives from the presence of dozens of fountains throughout the square first constructed during Soviet rule of Azerbaijan. The square is a public gathering place, especially after business hours and during the weekend Drive to Azerbaijan Carpet Museum displays Azerbaijani carpets and rug items of various weaving techniques and materials from various periods.n It has the largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets in the world. It moved to a new building on the Baku's seafront park during 2014 from its former location on Neftchiler Avenue. The museum has become a research?training and cultural?educational center where many events, such as exhibitions, international symposiums, and conferences, are held. During its 50 years of existence, the museum has organized more than 30 exhibitions in different countries throughout the world Visit to Little Venice in Baku Boulevard which is a small town built in 1960. The town has two large and several small islands. Boats are provided for 4 people: one is designed for guide and the rest ? for passengers BACK TO HOTEL. FREE TIME BY OWN
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Gabala Tour
Breakfast in Hotel At 08:30 depart from hotel and start drive to Gabala. You will visit Gabala. In Gabala, you will enjoy the view from Teleferik – Tufandag Winter summer tourism complex. You will also be Nohoor lake, one of the best natural lakes in Azerbaijan. During the second half of the day, you will be visiting Gabaland Entertainment Centre and Gabala Shooting Club. Waterfall. After this, the driver will take you back to the hotel in Baku. The tour will be from 11AM until 9PM
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Land of Fire Tour
Breakfast in Hotel Drive to FIRE WORSHIPPERS’ TEMPLE? The most famous fire temple is the well?preserved temple Ateshgah ("the Fire Place") in Surakhany, the temple was built over a pocket of natural gas that fuelled a vent providing an 'eternal' fire. Trip to "FIRE MOUNTAIN "?"Yanardag" ?a mountain on Absheron peninsula, 25 km from north of aku.Literally, word "Yanardag" means "Blazing mountain". Blazing bodies of flame dance on stones and floor. Yanar dag is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, which itself is known as the "land of fire." Tour continues with the visit to the charming example of modern achticture – The Heydar Aliyev Center ? a 57, 500 m2 building complex in Baku,Azerbaijan designed by Iraqi?British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles. The center is named after Heydar Aliyev, the first secretary of Soviet Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982, and president of Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003. (Photo shoot outside) Continue with BAKU FERRIS WHEEL, (depends on weather conditions) al so known as the Baku Eye ? is a Ferris wheel on Baku Boulevard in the Seaside National Park of Baku, capital of Azerbaijan Shopping Tour (Ganjlik or 28 Mall)
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Departure
Breakfast in Hotel. Check out Hotel. Transfer to Airport for return flight
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