Azerbaijan is one of the most versatile countries in the world, straddling the continents of Asia and Europe and imbibing the best of both cultures. The country has been the hot seat for historical events, wars, the rise and fall of ancient civilizations and other cultural shifts and is today, a thriving centre for sports, culture and history.
In order to experience the best of this beautiful country, an Azerbaijan package is ideal, as you can explore the natural beauty that Azerbaijan is known for including the Caucasian mountains and the Caspian Sea, which fringes Azerbaijan on either side. One of the main attractions of the country is the capital city of Baku, which has a walled inner-city with a temple, ancient ruins, watchtowers and other fascinating attractions that make your trip to Azerbaijan exceptional and memorable.
What is included in the tour
- Azerbaijan E-Visa
- 03 Nights accommodation in Baku at Excelsior Hotel & Spa Baku - 02 Superior Rooms or Similar
- Meals: 04 Breakfasts
- English speaking driver
- Entrance fee for Flame temple, Fire mountain, Gobustan Museum, Mud Volcano, Gabala Cable Car (2
lines) - 2 Bottles of water per person per day
- All transfers according to program including airport transfers: Sedan Car
- GST
What is NOT included in the tour
- Air Tickets (International)
- RT-PCR Test.
- Insurance
- Video and Camera permits at sights
- Use of vehicles other than the specified itinerary.
- Expenses of personal nature
- Any other services not specified above.
- Early check-in & Late check-out at the hotels (Check-in 2.00 Noon& Check out time at 12.00 Noon)
- TCS
The tour package includes an in-depth tour of the beautiful city of Baku, with its many temples, walled settlements, churches and mosques.
From Baku, you can explore cities such as Gabala, Quba, Gobustan and smaller villages such as Red Town, Icheri Sheher and Yanardag.
Historical and archaeological attractions include the Mud Volcanoes in Gobustan, Neolithic paintings and the walled Old City of Baku.
Day 1: Arrival at Baku & City Tour
- After completing your immigration you will meet our representative at Airport.
- Later you will depart for Hotel. Check-in into the hotel.
- After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, head out for Baku City Tour
- Our tour program starts with 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. (Walking tour)
- Later experience the happening street of Nizami Street known for shopping. 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”.
- Tour continues with the visit to the charming example of modern architecture - The Heydar Aliyev Center – a 57,500 m2 building complex in Baku (Photo shoot outside)
- Overnight stay in Baku
Stay: Excelsior Hotel & Spa Baku or Similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2: Visit Fire Temple & Fire Mountain
- The day starts with the Absheron Peninsula Excursion which consists of Yanardag and Ateshgah.
- The first stop is Ateshgah, which is a fire worshipper’s temple that can be found in the Surakhany settlement. It is a symbol of the existence of Zoroastrianism as a religion in the region.
- Near the Digah settlements, you can also explore Yanardag or the “burning mountain”
- Overnight stay in Baku
Stay: Excelsior Hotel & Spa Baku or Similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Gabala Tour
- After breakfast at your hotel in Baku, start a trip to Gabala – the erstwhile capital of Caucasian Albania. This was also the central point of the Silk Road that has existed for 2500 years.
- The distance up to Baku 225 km (4 hours)
- You can visit the Qafqaz Tufandag Mountain Resort and ride on the cableway that winds its way through the picturesque Caucasian Mountains.
- Nohur Lake -It is located in Qabala, another region of Azerbaijan that one passes when travelling to Sheki. Lake is not on the way but if you go a bit deeper towards the mountains this beautiful view opens up in front of you.
- Overnight stay in Baku
Stay: Excelsior Hotel & Spa Baku or Similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Visit Gobustan and the Mud Volcanoes & Departure
- Check out of the hotel after breakfast, and proceed for Gobustan and the Mud Volcanoes
- These volcanoes are a place of great natural beauty and have been awarded the honour of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The next attraction on the itinerary is the Gobustan open-air museum where you can see Neolithic paintings in person.
- You can then avail a transfer back to the airport from where a departing flight will take you back to your original destination.
Meals: Breakfast
