AZERBAIJAN
Azerbaijan
Tour Description
Azerbaijan offers a fascinating blend of modernity and tradition, with its rich history, diverse culture, and stunning landscapes. Located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, this vibrant country is known for its ancient architecture, such as the Flame Towers in Baku and the medieval walled city of Baku, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can explore the Caspian Sea coastline, trek in the scenic Caucasus Mountains, or visit Gobustan National Park, home to ancient petroglyphs. Azerbaijan is also famous for its delicious cuisine, warm hospitality, and unique culture that combines Eastern and Western influences. Whether you’re interested in history, nature, or modern urban life, Azerbaijan offers something for everyone.
Include
- Tour Guide
- Accommodation
- Pickup Ride
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Exclude
- Photographer
- Private Expenses
- Room Service
Welcome to Azerbaijan – also known as “The Land of Fire”.
Upon arrival at the airport, pick up from airport and transfer to your hotel. Check in at hotel (standard time approx 1400 hrs).
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.
Enjoy Breakfast in Hotel.
Today we proceed for a Private city tour with a visit to the main historical Centre of Baku.
Start 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 that 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)
Enjoy Breakfast in Hotel.
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.”
Ganjlik Mall: - located in 10 minutes distance form city center with taxi. Ganjlik 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
Enjoy Breakfast in Hotel.
Day at Leisure.
Morning after breakfast; you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home to India
* The itinerary is tentative and subjected to change without prior notice.
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