Best Of Azerbaijan

( 5 Star )

Visit: Baku - Gobustan - Absheron - Gabala - Sheki

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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.

Arrival Meeting by our representative at the airport Transfer to the hotel. Check In Overnight.

Breakfast. Visit Icheri Sheher (Old City, UNESCO site). The “Baku Acropolis”, “Old Town”, “Inner Town” – these are the names for this unique historical ensemble located right in the center of Baku. “Icheri Sheher” is the heart of the city. It was the place, on the hill by the very sea, where ancient Baku was originated. The territory of Icheri Sheher was inhabited with people as early as in the Bronze Age and by the VIII-XI centuries it had been completely populated. Visiting Maiden tower (IX century), Shirvanshakhs Palace (XV century), Karvansarai Multani and Bukhara (XV century), places where Soviet movie “Brilliant hand” was filmed, Amphibian Man, Tehran 43 and so on. Visiting Shirvanshah’s Palace. Shirvan Dynasty Palace Complex is a jewel in the crown of Azerbaijani architecture. It was erected there in the XV century. Free time activity. City tour in Guba. Visiting Highland Park. Overnight

Breakfast. Transfer to Gobustan. Visiting the Museum of Petroglyphs Visiting mud volcanoes. Transfer to Baku. Visiting Ateshgah. "Fire Temple of Baku" is a castle-like religious temple based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the Zoroastrian place of worship. Although the site was originally a place of worship for Zoroastrians, the fortified complex you see today was built by XVIII-century Indian Shiva devotees. Proceed with visiting Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain). Burning Mountain is considered as “eternal fire” and fulfills the trip with unique and interesting experience. In the XIII century Marco Polo mentioned numerous natural-gas flames spurting spontaneously from the Absheron Peninsula. Overnight.

Breakfast. Transfer to Gabala. Visiting Diri Baba Mausoleum in Maraza. Visiting Juma Mosque in Shemakha. Visiting Nohur Lake. Overnight.

Breakfast. Visiting Chukhur excavation. Visiting Yeddi Gozel Waterfall. Walking in cable cars in Tufandag. City tour. Overnight.

Breakfast. Visiting Albanian church in the village Nidj. Transfer to Sheki. Visiting the Palace of Sheki Khans. Visiting Caravanserai. Visiting Aliahmeds sweet shop. Overnight

Breakfast. Visiting Albanian church in the village Kish. Transfer to Baku. Visiting Heydar Aliyev’s Center (outside view) Overnight.

Breakfast. Check out. Transfer to airport

Inclusion

Accommodation in mentioned or similar hotel: Breakfast Transfer: airport-hotel-airport Transport service according to program Excursion as per program Entrance tickets to museums Guide Sim card Water

Exclusion

International airfares Optional activities Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program Personal equipment Travel insurance Gratuities Voluntary tips for guides or drivers Travel and medical insurance Any items not mentioned as included

Note

Group Rates Available on Request 3* Hotel: BAKU: ALL STAR HOTEL, RIVA, SAFRAN HOTEL or similar. GABALA: KASPIA YEDDI GOZEL or similar. SHEKI: SHEKI OLYMPIC HOTEL or similar. 4*Hotel: BAKU: GANJALI PLAZA HOTEL; ADMIRAL HOTEL; BOULEVARD SIDE HOTEL or similar. GABALA: QAFQAZ CARAVANSERAI HOTEL or similar. SHEKI: SHEKI PALACE or similar. 5* Hotel: BAKU: BOULEVARD HOTEL AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION or similar. GABALA: QAFQAZ RESORT or similar. SHEKI: MARXAL RESORT or similar.