Best of Azerbaijan

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Duration
7 days
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Departure Dates
June 06

Highlights

  • Baku (4 N, early check in included), Gabala (1 N), Shahdag (1 N)
  • Sightseeing in districts (Baku, Absheron, Gabala, Gobustan, Shahdag, Shamakhi, Guba, Sheki)
  • Baku: Flame temple, Fire mountain, Absheron
  • Gabala: Gabala cable car (2 lines)
  • Gobustan: Mud Volcanoes, Funicular, Little Venice
  • Shahdag: Shahdag cable car, Rifle shooting, Roller coaster
  • Accommodation in Hotel including breakfast
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fee: Flame temple, Fire mountain, Ferris wheel (Depends on weather conditions), Gobustan, Gabala cable car (2 lines), Shahdag cable car, Roller coaster, Shooting (5 bullet)

Itinerary

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Day 1 Arrival at Baku Airport
- After disembarking, please follow the signs to the Immigration
- Collect your bags and Meet our representative
- Shared Transfer Baku Airport to Baku Hotel
- Complete check in formalities
- PANORAMIC TOUR: Assembly at hotel lobby in sunset time. Proceed to evening city view tour with car Visit to Highland Park-Alley of Martyrs, The National Assembly- also transliterated as Milli Majlis, Flame towers- the tallest skyscraper in Baku.
- Shared Transfer to Baku Hotel
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 Shared Transfer from Baku Hotel for Sightseeing
- GABALA TOUR:
- Proceed to Departure to Gabala in the north-west of Azerbaijan The distance up to Baku 340 km (5 hours) Tour In Gabala
- Excursion in: Tufandaq” Winter-Summer Tourism Complex offers cable car rides at any time of the year, skiing on the ski tracks of different difficulty level, ski training and ski school, catering service (cafe and restaurants), entertainment centers for kids, hotel and other services.
- 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.
- Shared Transfer to Gabala Hotel
- Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 Shared Transfer from Baku Hotel for Sightseeing
- BAKU CITY TOUR:
- Our tour program starts with Old City or Icheri Sheher 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 ( Giz Galasi ), became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. (walking tour)
- Tour continues 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. (Photo shoot outside)
- 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.
- Shared Transfer to Baku Hotel
- Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 Shared Transfer from Baku Hotel for Sightseeing
- FLAMES & GOBUSTAN TOUR:
- Tour starts with Ateshgah (Fire Worshippers Temple) 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.
- Trip to “Fire Mountain “- “Yanardag”-a mountain on Absheron 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.”
- 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 rock engravings spread over 100 square km depicting hunting scenes, people, ships, constellations and animals.
- In 2007, UNESCO included the 'Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape' in the World Heritage list.
- Shared Transfer to Baku Hotel
- Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 Shared Transfer to Shahdag
- SHAHDAG TOUR:
- Departure to SHAHDAGH (3 hours) 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
- Overnight in Shahdag
- Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 Departure to Guba
- GUBA TOUR:
- On the way observation of Beshbarmag Mountain Arrival.
- Guba City tour, visit to oldest parts of the city, Old Mosques, the bazaar of the city. We will also visit the local Carpet Waving where they make handmade carpets.
- Quba tours will open up one of the most beautiful cities and the carpet weaving center of Azerbaijan. Here you will enjoy not only authentic Quba carpets but also lots of historical sights: old mosques, medieval baths and etc. The tourists usually choose for their rest Gyachresh area where you can relax in the shady woods
- Back to Baku
- Back to Hotel
- Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 Shared Transfer
- SHOPPING TOUR & DEPARTURE
- Bakhlava Tasting:
- Bakhlava is the most famous sweet of Azerbaijan which is called paxlava by locals.That is also the symbol Nowruz which is the national holiday of Azerbaijan. There are different kind of bakhlava such as Baku,Guba,Sheki,etc and each of them has their own taste.It is one of the best gift for your beloved ones. The ingredients of Azerbaijani bahklava is cardamom,saffron,nuts (hazelnut,walnut and almond),honey.
- Baklava Sweet Home ``is one of the best pastry for bakhlava which you can even taste the traditional sweets of Azerbaijan. Group will experience the happening street of Nizami Street known for shopping. The street's history could be traced back to Baku's town-planning project of 1864. 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”. Total length of the street is 3,538 m.
- Fountains Square is a public square in downtown Baku, capital of Azerbaijan. The name of the fountains square derives from the presence of dozens of fountains throughout the square first constructed during Soviet rule of Azerbaijan. The square is a public gathering place, especially after business hours and during the weekend.
- Departure to Airport for flight to India
- Meals Breakfast

Tour Details

Accommodation
City Days Nights Star Hotel
Baku 4 3 4 Winter Park Hotel/Similar
Gebele 1 1 4 Gabala Garden Hotel/Similar
Shahdag (Baku) 1 1 4 Shahdag Hotel & Spa/Similar

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in Hotel including breakfast: 4 nights in Baku (early check in included), 1 nights in Gabala, 1 night in Shahdag.
  • Sightseeing in districts (Baku, Absheron, Gabala, Gobustan, Shahdag)
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fee: Flame temple, Fire mountain, Gobustan, Mud Volcanoes, Funicular, Little Venice, Gabala cable car (2 lines), Shahdag cable car, Rifle shooting , Roller coaster
  • 2 Bottles of water per person per day
  • All transfers according to program including airport transfers: Sprinter
  • Standard Visa for Azerbaijan

Exclusions

  • TCS
  • International Air Fare and Domestic Airfare
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal Expenses
  • Visa Fees
  • Dinner & Lunch Cost Not Included
  • Tips & Gratuity to Driver and Guide
  • Rates not valid for black-out period
  • Early Check-in & Late check-out
  • Any meal other than not mention in the inclusion
  • Anything not mentioned above inclusion
Special Request
  • Any special request such as early check-in / late check-out is subject to availability upon arrival and solely depends on hotel discretion.
  • Bedding is subject to availability at the time of check-in. We can only pass remarks to the hotel.
  • There will be no Honeymoon freebies provided, unless confirmed by the hotel in writing.

Policy

Payment Dates Payment Percentage
At the time of booking (Booking Amount) 25% of the full land tour cost + Flight ticket price (non-refundable and non-transferable)
45 Days prior to the Departure Date 50% of the full land tour cost (non-refundable and non-transferable)
30 Days prior to the Departure Date 100% of the Full land Tour Cost (non-refundable and non-transferable)
* Please Note: For Issuance of the Flight Tickets, we require Full Payment of Airfare
* Please Note: Non-Refundable Services in the tour package have to be paid in full at the time of Booking
* Please Note: Payment Policy is non-negotiable and have to be paid accordingly.
* Please Note: Payment Schedule may vary based on the destination and travel date (such as during any event, peak season etc.) Kindly confirm the exact payment timeline with your sales agent.
Payment Dates Payment Percentage
31 and More Days prior to the Departure Date The Booking Amount is Non-Refundable, for any balance amount credit note will be given
30 to 16 Days prior to the Departure Date 50% of the full land Tour cost + Flight ticket price, for any balance amount credit note will be given.
15 Days prior to the Departure Date 100% of the full Tour cost
* Please Note : Actual Airfare Cancellation charges will be applicable in case of Cancellation
* Please Note : No Refund will be made against Non-Refundable Services in the Tour Package
* Please Note : Cancellation Policy is non-negotiable
* Please note: The cancellation fee may vary based on the destination and travel date (such as during any event, peak season etc.) Kindly confirm the exact cancellation timeline with your sales agent.

Insights

  • The Hotel check-in time 15:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM.
  • Hotels are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
  • Rates are based on the number of passengers mentioned above. Rates will change if the number of pax changes.
  • Tour Price Per Person on Double Sharing room Basis
  • The hotel rooms will be blocked only upon confirmation and advance payment.
  • Carrying liquor from outside is not allowed at restaurants where you will have your meals. Corkagecharges applicable as per restaurant/hotel’s policies.

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