Overview
Azerbaijan is often known as the “Land of Fire” due to its petroleum reserves and thousands of ground sources of natural gas, many of which have been burning for thousands of years. Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is also known as “City of Winds” for its romantic climate. According to the Lonely Planet’s ranking, It is also among the world&’s top ten destinations for urban nightlife.
5nts
Baku
Itinerary
Arrival at Airport. Transfer from Airport to Hotel. Check in the hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in Hotel. Tour starts with the 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 Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003. Lunch in the hotel. Assembly at lobby. Start tour. Visit to Highland Park-Alley of Martyrs, The National Assembly also transliterated as Milli Majlis, Flame towers the tallest skyscraper in Baku. 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. Dinner at the hotel. Free time – can explore night activities at you own. Overnight in hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Breakfast in Hotel. Assembly at hotel lobby. Tour starts with Ateshgah. 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. It was abandoned in the late 19th century, probably due to the dwindling of the Indian population in the area. The natural “eternal flame”went out in 1969, after nearly a century of exploitation of petroleum and gas in the area, but is now lit by gas piped from the nearby city. Trip to Fire Mountain Yanardag a mountain on Abs heron peninsula, 25 km from north of Baku. Literally, word “Yanardag” means “Blazing Mountain”. Blazing bodies of flame dance on stones and floor. Yanar dag is a natural gas fire which 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”. Lunch. 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. 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. Transfer for dinner at Indian restaurant at 2000 hrs. Transfer to hotel. Free time can explore night activities at you own. Overnight in hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Breakfast in Hotel. Assembly at hotel lobby. Departure to SHAHDAGH. Start to use Shahdag activities. The Shahdag Mountain Resort Complex was open to the public in 2012. It is located in the Azerbaijan’s Greater Caucasus range, the site is located near Shahdag National Park, which is known for having an intact ecological system and an 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 objects 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. Enjoy Cable Car ride in Shahdag. Lunch at local Restaurant. Back to Baku. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Free time – can explore night activities at you own. Overnight in hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Breakfast at the hotel.Tour starts with Qobustan which is best known for being the home to the famous rock petroglyphs. The area has been settled since the 8th millennium BC. It is known for hosting thousands of rocks 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 to the Bibi – Heybat Mosque– historical mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan. The existing structure, built in the 1990s, is a recreation of the mosque with the same name built in the 13th century by Shirvanshah Farrukhzad II Ibn Ahsitan II. Lunch. Start Shopping tour with Local Sweet Shop, Azerbaijan Brand: Aliahmad’S. Proceed to Local vine and alcoholic drinks shop. Continue with “Xurcun”dry fruits and sweets shop.
Genclik Mall: - Located in 10 minutes’ distance form city center with taxi. Genclik mall is the biggest Mall in Baku and contains over 80 stores, big bowling halls, the biggest movie halls, 3D cinema, Playground for children, Bravo supermarket, VIP restaurants, food courts. Dinner. Free time – can explore night activities at you own. Overnight in hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Breakfast in Hotel. Check out Hotel. Day free for shopping. Transfer to airport to catch flight back home.
Inclusions
- Economy Class Airfare with baggage.
- Accommodation in Hotel including breakfast.
- Baku City Panoramic Tour on the day of arrival.
- Baku City Tour.
- Flame Tour.
- Full day Shahdag Tour.
- Gobustan Tour with Mud Volcanoes
- 04 Lunches at Indian Restaurant
- 01 lunch at Local restaurant at Shahdag
- 04 Dinners at Indian Restaurant
- 01 Gala Dinner with (2+2 Snacks, 2+2 Main Course, local vodka whisky, beer, DJ, Belly dancer)
- Entrance fees to Fire temple and Fire mountain, Gobustan Museum, Mud Volcano, Cable car in Shahdag
- English speaking guide during the tour
- 1 Bottle of water per day
- All tours and transfers on Seat in Coach Sharing basis as per the itinerary.
- Travel insurance (valid for the age group till 60 Yrs.)
Exclusions
- TCS & GST 5%
- Charges in hotels for additional services
- Expenses of personal nature, mini bar in the room, laundry, telephone bills, tips, gratuities etc.
- Surcharges will apply on hotel block out dates like Christmas, New Year & so on.
Payment Policy
- If booking is 30 days in advance from the travel date: Advance of 15% of the package cost required
- If booking is between 30 days to 15 days in advance from the travel date: Advance of 30% of the package cost is required
- If travel is within 15 days of the travel date: We will require 100% payment.
Cancellation Policy
- If booking is 15 days before the travel date: 100% refund for Domestic Packages.
- if booking is 30 days before the travel date: 100% refund for International Packages.
- Between 30 days to 15 date before the travel date 10% of the total cost will be deducted on International Packages.
- Between 15 days to 1 Day before the travel date: 100% cancellation on Domestic & International Packages.