Azerbaijan Getaway

Baku
Duration

5 Days 4 Nights

Tour Type

Customized

Tour Category

Europe, International Tours

Azerbaijan, the nation and former Soviet republic, is bounded by the Caspian Sea and Caucasus Mountains, which span Asia and Europe. Its capital, Baku, is famed for its medieval walled Inner City. Within the Inner City lies the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a royal retreat dating to the 15th century, and the centuries-old stone Maiden Tower, which dominates the city skyline. Baku is the most famous tourist attractions. Azerbaijan come in the category of nature’s diversity and has lot of outdoor activities to explore. This is a country which offers variety of landscapes which can be explored. Some of the sites hold immense historic values which can enrich young minds. Azerbaijan is located between Russia, Iran, Armenia, Georgia and the Caspian Sea. It’s home to a remarkable blend of ancient and modern history with sites like millennia-old fire temples and Baku’s modern, sleek architecture. In addition to its impressive history, the culture, food and art scene simply can’t be beat. Whether you’re planning to visit Azerbaijan or just looking to brush up on your Transcaucasian trivia, here are some interesting facts about Azerbaijan. 

Highlights

One of Azerbaijan's most famous sites is Yanar Dağ (or “Burning Mountain“), a natural glowing fire burning on a hillside along the Caspian Sea. Azerbaijan is often coined as The Land of Fire, and it isn’t hard to see why. Many of the oldest hearths on earth are found in Azerbaijan. They’ve been leftover from the nation’s Zoroastrian days when they worshipped fire thousands of years ago. In fact, the name Azerbaijan literally means ‘protector of fire.’ If you plan to visit Baku, be sure to take note of the famous ‘flame towers.’ For a nation roughly the size of Austria, Azerbaijan has a staggering amount of volcanoes; around 350 in fact. And these aren’t just any volcanoes; these are mud volcanoes. This makes Azerbaijan the most concentrated nation on earth for mud volcanoes. Some of which date back more than 20 million years.


Day 1: Baku Arrival

Arrive at the Azerbaijan International Airport. You will be welcomed and then transferred to your hotel. Check-in at the hotel. Baku is the ultimate undiscovered tourist destination The rest of the day is free for you to explore this windy capital. the local food, exploring medieval palaces or going on a city stroll to admire the more contemporary architecture. Overnight in Baku.

Day 2: Baku Tour

After breakfast proceed for city tour of Baku covering Highland Park considered as one of the best places in Baku where you can enjoy the views of the sea, Flame Towers Complex- The three flame-shaped towers are intended to symbolize the elements of fire, and are a reference to Azerbaijan's nickname "The Land of Fire". Ferris Wheel, International Mugham and Baku Venice, Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, Baku Boulevard ,Old city -Maiden Tower, Shirvanshah Palace, Fountain Square, and The Heydar Aliyev Center . Overnight in Baku.

Day 3: Gabala Tour

Post breakfast depart for day trip to Gabala. Gabala, a unique town on the slopes of the Greater Caucasus Range, is famous for its rare combination of beautiful mountain landscapes, historical monuments and a lot of tourist attractions. Visit Nohur Lake, one of the most popular and visited natural attractions of Gabala. Visit Tufandagh Tourism Complex for activities like cable car ATV Ride , rafting and quadbike. Overnight in Baku.

Day 4: Baku

Post breakfast enjoy shopping day in local market – Sharg Bazaar, Yashil Bazaar and malls – Daniz Mall, 28 Mall, Ganjik Mall). Overnight in Baku.

Day 5: Baku Departure

After breakfast checkout and get transferred to airport for onward or return flight.

Baku

Westshine Hotel or similar

  • Inclusions

  • 04 Night Accommodation in Baku with breakfast except day 1
  • All transfers by comfortable vehicle
  • English Speaking driver
  • Sight seeing as per above itinerary
  • Water during the tour
  • Exclusions

  • Air tickets and insurance
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Entrance fees to museums/entertainment
  • Personal expenses
  • PCR test costs
  • Visa cost
  • GST AND TCS Applicable

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Baku
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