Azerbaijan Tour [ 4 Nights | 5 Days ]
Overview
Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, situated on the Caspian Sea. It’s a city of contrasts where ancient history meets modernity, with iconic landmarks like the Old City and the Flame Towers. Baku is also known for its vibrant arts scene, traditional Azerbaijani cuisine, and colorful markets selling local crafts.
Highlights
- Ancient history meets modernity
- UNESCO-listed Old City, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, and Maiden Tower
- Iconic modern architecture like the Flame Towers and Heydar Aliyev Center
- Vibrant arts scene including opera, ballet, and modern art
- Traditional Azerbaijani cuisine, music, and dance
- Colorful markets selling spices and local crafts
- Visit to Yanardag – Fire Mountain & Visit Ateshgah – Fire Temple
- Highland Park & Nizami Street Visit
- Old Town walking tour & visit TV Tower with High Tea
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Baku Airport, meet and Greet our representative who will help you with a comfortable transfer to your hotel. After relaxing for a while, get ready for exploring Baku. Reckoned as one of the most beautiful cities of the world, Baku is replete with various attractions. The first stop of the sightseeing tour is Upland Park, where you can go for a cable car ride to the highest point in Baku while enjoying breathtaking views of the city. Next, proceed to Flame Towers. The trio of skyscraper consists of a hotel, apartments and office blocks. The last stop of the day is the small town in Baku, the Little Venice, which is one of the most romantic places. After your trip, relish a Ferris Wheel, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.(D)
Start your day with a hearty breakfast. This is followed by Old Baku sightseeing tour.The first stop of the day is the Maiden Tower. Titled as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it comprises the Palace of Shirvanshahs, museum which tells tales of the historic revolution of the city and more. Moving on, the Old Bathhouses grab your attention with picturesque architecture. Also check out the Miniature Books Museum that preserves a collection dating to post-revolutionary Russia and Soviet period. Also, marvel at Azerbaijani carpets, rug items and materials from various periods at Carpet Museum.Take a break for a delightful lunch at one of the Indian restaurants in the city. Lastly, take a look at the Heydar Alivey Center famed for its unique architecture, designed by an Iraqi-British architect. Move on for shopping at the central malls in Baku. Satiate your hunger with dinner at an Indian restaurant.(B,L,D)
After the delicious breakfast. Subsequently, you will be transferred to Gabala. After reaching, delight in a day trip to a wonderful city. First pay a visit to the Tufandag Winter Summer Complex, a perfect place to relax in the lap of nature as well as try your hands at extreme sports and tourism activities. Delight in a visit the Shooting Club that prepares the athletes for the national teams of Azerbaijan in boxing, shooting, taekwondo, karate, judo and soccer. Do not miss to indulge in thrills of Gabaland (Azeri Disneyland) Entertainment Center. Take a break for your lunch, after which you can take a trip to the Nohur Lake surrounded by the pictorial Caucasus Mountains. End the day with a sumptuous dinner, after which you can return to the hotel for an overnight stay. (B,L,D)
Relish an appetizing breakfast at the hotel. Thereafter, proceed towards the Gobustan tour.The first attraction will be the Gobustan National Park, a national historical landmark of Azerbaijan, which is home to various archeological monuments. Marvel at the Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is a home to astounding rock carvings and petroglyphs. Move on to visit a unique wonder, the mud volcanoes as half of the world’s 700 mud volcanoes are nestled in Azerbaijan and present a sight to behold. You can visit the mud volcanoes here upon request. Later, head towards the Ateshgah which has a unique natural eternal flame. Known as the ‘Fire Temple of Baku’, the castle-like religious shrine was a place of worship for Hindus, Sikhs and Zoroastrians, as per ancient inscriptions. The next stopover is at the Yanar Dag or the Burning Mountain which truly depicts its name.Call it a day after a gala dinner at the restaurant. Post having dinner, get acted transfer to hotel for an overnight stay. (B,L,D)
Start the day leisurely as it’s the last leg of the tour. After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Thereafter, you will be transferred to the Baku airport with the colourful Memories of Kakani Holidays pvt ltd., (B)
Inclusion
- Economy Class Airfare
- 04 Nights Accommodation in Baku Hotel with breakfast.
- Visa charges.
- Sightseeing In districts (Baku, Absheron, Ateshgah)
- English speaking guides throughout the tour.
- Entrance fee for Temple of Fire, Fire Mountain, Ferris Wheel(Depends on weather condition), Boat Tour(Depends on weather condition), Old City, and Shahdagh activities
- Gala
- 2 Bottles of water per person per day
- All Tours and transfers on Sic Basis
Exclusion
- Govt Tax of 5.00% over and above the Tour Cost mentioned
- Any increase in Airfare, Visa fees, Airport taxes, Govt Taxes, Fuel Surcharges and any applicability of new taxes from Govt
- Any up gradation in Airline class or hotel room category
- Cost of Air ticket deviation charges
- Any Increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come in to effect prior to departure
- Cost of pre or post tour hotel accommodation
- Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majour circumstances during the tour
- Cost of insurance
- Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalisation, or any personal emergency
- Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column
FAQs
Yes, visitors to Azerbaijan will need a visa, which can be obtained through the e-Visa portal or at Azerbaijan’s embassies and consulates.
Baku is a relatively conservative city, so visitors should dress modestly and respectfully, especially when visiting religious sites. Women should cover their heads and wear long skirts or pants, and men should avoid shorts.
Baku is generally a safe city, with a low crime rate. However, visitors should take normal precautions, such as avoiding isolated areas at night and keeping an eye on their belongings in crowded areas.
The local currency in Baku is the Azerbaijani manat (AZN). ATMs and currency exchange offices are widely available in the city.
The official language of Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani, but many people in Baku also speak Russian and English.
Some must-see attractions in Baku include the Old City, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, the Maiden Tower, the Flame Towers, and the Heydar Aliyev Center.