DAY 1 Arrival to Baku, transfer to the hotel
Arrival to Baku, meeting with your personal driver and transfer to the hotel of chosen category, free evening.
DAY 2 Baku city tour and excursion to Ateshgah
Breakfast in the hotel, meeting with guide, city tour of Baku:
Today you’ll visit the symbol of Baku, Maiden Tower, which was included into the list of World Cultural Heratage of UNESCO in December of 2000.
Juma mosque or mosque in the Icheri-sheher has been functioning since the 12th century. This mosque was built in 1899 at the funds of Baku philanthropist Khadja Shikhali Dadashev. In the 14th century pagan temple was converted into a mosque. The most striking example of the medieval palace structures in Azerbaijan is the Shirvanshah Palace complex dating to the middle XV. Free time to have lunch (Extra pay).
After transfer to the hotel.
DAY 3 Free day (optional excursion)
Breakfast in the hotel. Free day.
Optional: Excursion to Gobustan National Park, which is a UNESCO Heritage site.
DAY 4 Excursion to Shamakha, Maraza and Gabala
Breakfast in the hotel, departure for excursion to Shamakha, the general elevation of Shemakha is 800 meters over the sea level. One of the most ancient oriental trading cities, it claims to be the city of Kmakhia mentioned by the ancient Greek geographer Ptolomy in his book ‘Geography’. On the way you’ll stop to experience village Maraza, where you’ll visit Diri baba mausoleum, unique monument – two-storied mausoleum-mosque of the 15th century. Free time to have a lunch.
Proceed to Gabala. Two thousand year old city – the most ancient city of Azerbaijan, was for 600 years the capital of ancient Caucasian Albania mentioned in the works of antique historians of the 1st century. Later in the Arabian sources it was mentioned as Khazar. Late arrival to Baku.
DAY 5 Excursion to Ateshgah and Yanardag
Breakfast in the hotel.
Departure to Temple of Eternal Fire-Ateshgah, which is an authentic Azerbaijani exotic. It is well-known practically all over the world. It is located 30 km from the center of Baku in the suburb of Surakhany. This territory is known for such unique natural phenomenon as burning natural gas outlets (underground gas coming onto surface contacts oxygen and lights up).
Proceed to Yanardag hill, Meter-long tongues of fire are licking the stratified earth approximately for 10 m in width, searing those who approached too close.
After transfer to Baku. Free time.
DAY 6 Tour to Guba and Qechresh
Breakfast in the hotel. Day for breathing fresh mountain air and relax.
Departure to Guba. Travelling here, you will have the opportunity to enjoy relaxing in some of the country’s most picturesque spots. Qechresh shady woods, free time.
In the evening drive back to Baku.
DAY 7 Departure
Breakfast in the hotel, check out, transfer to the airport.
PRICE FOR TOUR PER PERSON IN USD
No. of pax in the group |
3* hotel |
4* hotel |
2 person |
625 |
720 |
4 person |
520 |
620 |
6 person |
475 |
560 |
Payment can be also made in Euro according to currency exchange rate as of the date of booking.
Each program can be updated as per individual request and budget.
► Accommodation in chosen hotel category in Baku 6 nights with breakfast,
► Tours according to the itinerary,
► English-speaking guide,
► Transportation,
► 24/7 Customer Support Line.
► Entrance fees,
► Visas,
► Meals,
► Airfare,
► Insurance,
► Personal expenses,
► Tips for the guide and driver.