Azerbaijan trips

The tour will meet you at the airport in Baku, a beautiful city on the Caspian Sea with an intriguing cultural heritage. After you get at the hotel, you will be able to unwind for a while. Following lunch, you'll go on a walking tour of Baku's classical and modern attractions, which will include a walking tour of the city's core zone, which will highlight the city's most important historical and architectural landmarks. The Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, which has lately become one of the world's most stunning and modernist structures, will be our next stop. A well-known architect, Zaha Hadid, had the notion to investigate it. The inside of this structure, with its bold lines and spectacular light play, allows visitors to explore temporary, often historical, exhibitions that represent Azerbaijani culture. This one-of-a-kind location will be remembered for a long time by modern architectural lovers. Aliyev's center is one of Baku's few noteworthy and popular public parks, with lushly groomed gardens and a beautiful perspective of the cityscape. Night at the hotel.

 

After breakfast at a hotel, you will be taken on a guided tour of the "Old Town." Icheri Sheher is a mediaeval residential enclave surrounded by castle walls in Baku's city district. Among the hundreds of historical landmarks on the grounds of the old city are the Market Square, Juma Mosque, Synyk Gala Castle, Caravanserais, temples, the Maiden Tower of the XII century, residential constructions, and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs of the XV century. You'll also be seeing Ali Shamsi's show. Hundreds of more ancient structures may be found in the Old Town, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is preserved by the organization. You'll have some free time after lunch before taking a moonlight stroll across Baku as the sun sets. As you wander through the city's crumbling streets, you'll be able to view the starry sky and hundreds of lights. You'll be staying in a hotel for the night.

 

The tombs of Ukeima Khanum, a descendent of the Prophet Muhammad, and other notables will be visited early in the morning. After that, we'll visit the "Gobustan Rock Carving Reserve." There are around 6,000 rocks over 30,000 years old here. After Gobustan, we'll travel 10 kilometers off-road to the surface of Absheron's active volcanoes. We return to Baku after lunch and visit the world-famous Carpet Museum. Among the 10,000 pieces in the museum are pottery, metal and bronze jewelry, metal artifacts from the 14th century, carpets and rugs from the 17th to the 20th centuries, gold and silver jewelry, national costume and needlework, and modern works of applied art. Your night will be at the hotel.

 

A visit to the Hirkan Nature Reserve, which is on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, kicks off the day. It's a magnificent natural complex of relict subtropical woods located in a unique transition zone between humid and dry subtropics. Boxwood, ironwood, velvet maple, giant figs, silk acacia, and a variety of vines may all be found here. On the reserve's land, a total of 1900 plant species have been gathered, with 160 of them being unique to the Talysh mountains. Furthermore, the region is home to a diverse range of creatures. The superb leopard, Caucasian lynx, stone marten, porcupine, Talysh spotted woodpecker, Iranian robin, Persian snake, and other species have all been seen. A meal at a good restaurant with a folklore and dance group known as Nyanyalar, or Grandmothers, is offered for an additional fee. You'll go back to Azerbaijan. You'll be staying in a hotel for the night.

After breakfast, we depart Baku for Shamakha. Our first stop in Maraza will be the rock-cut mausoleum of Sheikh Diri Baba. The region's architecture is known for its geometric pattern symbolism, which has evolved into a magnificent mythology. After that, we'll travel to Shamakhi, a historic city that has held a number of big events throughout the years. The majestic and old Juma Mosque will be seen. Then head to Gabala to see the Albanian church in Nij, the Udins' birthplace. Between the third and seventh century BC, the Udins were one of the 26 Albanian tribes that made up the Albanian monarchy. They are the ancestors of today's Azerbaijanis. We go to the Aspi Winery for a wine tasting and lunch after getting to know Udinami. When you arrive in Sheki, make a hotel reservation. Mugam entertains restaurant diners with country music. Mugam is a kind of Azerbaijani folk music.

Early in the morning, we continue our trek to Sheki. It rises 700 meters above sea level and forms a historic amphitheater surrounded by mountains and oak trees, making it one of Azerbaijan's most beautiful cities. At the Shebeke workshop, we'll learn how to make Sheki Halva. Then it's on to Kish, a scenic Caucasian farmhouse with stone houses and cobblestone pathways that was formerly the capital of the local khanate. You'll go to the Sheki Ipek Silk Mill after lunch. Sheki and Azerbaijan are both proud of their kelagai. It's a traditional silk headband for ladies. It is on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO. Baku, Azerbaijan's capital, is a must-see. You'll be staying in a hotel for the night.

 

Gala's Historical and Archaeological Museum is the first exciting stop on our program. The Bronze Age witnessed the birth of the first human communities. On the grounds of an archaeological site near a 5th century castle, an open-air museum has been constructed. After exploring the sights in the region, we'll go to an antiques museum. Following that, you'll visit the famous Ateshgah Temple of Fire Worshipers. Crude oil is the source of this never-ending conflagration. After lunch, you'll go on an fascinating journey to Yanardag – Burning Mountain. For thousands of years, the hill has been on fire. You'll go to the local green market when you get in Baku. You'll be staying in a hotel for the night.

 

In the morning is transfer to airport.

 

 

02 pax – 1 215 $

04 pax – 885 $

06 pax – 755 $

08 pax – 725 $

10 pax – 680 $

Single – 140 $

 

Included:
- Guide

- Transport
- Full board

- Accommodation:

            Baku – “Atropat”/ “Modern Hotel”/ “Parkway Inn” Hotel 4*

            Sheki – “Issam Hotel & Spa” Hotel 4*

- Entrance fees to museums

- Drinking water (0.5 liters) per day per person

 

Not included:
- Visa

- Flights

- Single room

- Medical insurance

- Photo and video charges in museums and monuments