Azerbaijan - 6 Nights
Azerbaijan, Baku
Sky City
Introduction
Explore the enchanting beauty of Azerbaijan with our exclusive holiday package. Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Baku, the capital city, where modernity meets tradition. Wander through the ancient streets of the Old City, visit the iconic Flame Towers, and indulge in the local cuisine. Experience the breathtaking landscapes of the Caucasus Mountains, the serene shores of the Caspian Sea, and the stunning Gobustan National Park. Our package ensures a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion, making your trip to Azerbaijan truly unforgettable.
Tour Plan
- Arrival at the airport.
- Transfer from the airport to the hotel.
- Accommodation in the hotel. Free time.
- Assembly in the lobby. Start the tour. Visit Highland Park - Alley of Martyrs, The National Assembly (also transliterated as Milli Majlis), Flame Towers - the tallest skyscraper in Baku.
- Return to the hotel.
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Our tour program starts with the Old City or Inner City, the historical core of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, surrounded by well-protected walls. 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 (walking tour).
- The tour continues with a visit to the charming example of modern architecture - 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 the Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003. (Photoshoot outside)
- Walking through Baku Boulevard, which stretches along a south-facing bay on the Caspian Sea. It traditionally starts at Freedom Square, continuing west to the Old City and beyond. Since 2012, the Yeni Bulvar (New Boulevard) has virtually doubled the length to 3.75 km.
- Return to the hotel.
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- The tour starts with Ateshgah (Fire Worshippers Temple). Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu and Zoroastrian place of worship. "Atash" is the Persian word for fire. The pentagonal complex, which has a courtyard surrounded by cells for monks and a tetra pillar-altar in the middle, was built during the 17th and 18th centuries.
- Trip to "Fire Mountain" - "Yanardag" – a mountain on the Absheron Peninsula, 25 km north of Baku. Literally, the word "Yanardag" means "Blazing Mountain." Blazing bodies of flame dance on stones and the floor. Yanardag is a natural gas fire that 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."
- Start shopping tour with Ganjlik Mall: located 10 minutes from the city center by taxi. Ganjlik Mall is the biggest mall in Baku and contains over 80 stores, large bowling halls, the biggest movie halls, 3D cinema, playground for children, Bravo supermarket, VIP restaurants, and food courts.
- Return to the hotel.
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Departure to Guba.
- Guba city tour, visit the oldest parts of the city, old mosques, hammams, etc., and the bazaar of the city. We will also visit the local carpet shop where they make handmade carpets.
- Guba tours will open up one of the most beautiful cities and the carpet weaving center of Azerbaijan. Here you will enjoy not only authentic Guba carpets but also many historical sights: old mosques, the palace (house) of the Guba Khan, medieval baths, and a fortress. Tourists usually choose the Gyachresh area for their rest, where you can relax in the shady woods.
- Overnight in Guba.
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Departure to Shahdag.
- Enjoy Shahdag activities. The Shahdag Mountain Resort Complex opened to the public in 2012. Located in Azerbaijan's Greater Caucasus range, the site is near Shahdag National Park, known for its intact ecological system and untouched flora and fauna. It is the first and largest ski resort in Azerbaijan. Plans for the project include 4-5 star hotels, golf clubs, 160-180 cottages, and other facilities in the complex. The winter season in Shahdag begins in the second half of December and finishes at the beginning of April, depending on snow conditions.
- Overnight in Shahdag.
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Tour starts with Qobustan, best known for its famous rock petroglyphs. The area has been settled since the 8th millennium BC and hosts thousands of rock engravings spread over 100 square km, depicting hunting scenes, people, ships, constellations, and animals. Its oldest petroglyphs date from the 12th century BC. In 2007, UNESCO included the 'Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape' in the World Heritage list.
- Visit the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, a historical mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan. The existing structure, built in the 1990s, is a recreation of the original 13th-century mosque built by Shirvanshah Farrukhzad II Ibn Ahsitan II, which was destroyed by the Bolsheviks in 1936. The Bibi-Heybat Mosque includes the tomb of Ukeyma Khanum (a descendant of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad) and is a spiritual center for the Muslims of the region and a major monument of Islamic architecture in Azerbaijan.
- Start shopping in Park Boulevard, a multi-story shopping mall located on Baku Boulevard in downtown Baku, Azerbaijan. The mall is located a 5-minute walk from Sahil Metro station of Baku Subway and the Government House of Baku. The building features architectural attributes of the East and modern art of the West. It consists of six floors, including two underground floors, and has a general area of 17,000 square meters, with a parking lot for 550 automobiles.
- Back to the hotel.
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Departure to the airport for return flight.
Included/Excluded
Accommodation in Hotel including breakfast (4nights in Baku, 1 Night in Guba, 1 Night in Shahdag)
Sightseeing in districts (Baku, Absheron, Guba, Shahdag, Gobustan)
English speaking driver
Entrance fee for Flame temple, Fire mountain, Gobustan, Shahdag cable car (1 line)
2 Bottles of water per person per day
All transfers according to program including airport transfers:Viano
Visa (standard)
Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Porter service
Hard drinks
Meals
Charges in hotels for additional services & penalties
Any additional persons joining the group at the destination or any of the services will need to pay