Exploring Azerbaijan

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Visit: Baku - Absheron - Guba - Gobustan

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Baku, the capital and commercial hub of Azerbaijan, is a low-lying city with coastline along the Caspian Sea. It's famed for its medieval walled old city, which contains the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a vast royal complex, and the iconic stone Maiden Tower. Contemporary landmarks include the Zaha Hadid–designed Heydar Aliyev Center, and the Flame Towers, 3 pointed skyscrapers covered with LED screens.

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. Visiting Heydar Aliyev’s center (outside view) 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 forti¬fied 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 Guba. Visiting Khinalug. Tour in Khinalug. Visiting the old mosque. Visiting Historical ethnographic museum. Overnight.

Breakfast. Guba city center. Visiting Chukhur Hamam. Visiting sweet shop. Transfer to Baku. Free time activity. Overnight

Breakfast. Transfer to Gobustan. Visiting the Museum of Petroglyphs Visiting mud volcanoes. Transfer to Baku. Visiting the Museum of Carpets Visiting Little Venice Visiting Baku Boulevard Visiting Fountain Square. Visiting Nizami’s street. Overnight.

Breakfast. Check out. Transfer to airport

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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

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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