Classic tour in Azerbaijan
Short description of the tour: the program of the classic tour of Azerbaijan includes the main attractions that allow you to explore its culture and historical heritage. Tourists will learn why Azerbaijan is called the “Land of Lights”, learn the history of oil production, see magnificent mountain landscapes and familiarize with traditional folk crafts.
The classic tour of Azerbaijan is an appropriate trip for tourists of different ages (except of children under 8 years old).
Total tour duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Total route: 870 km
The main attractions:
Old city of Baku*, Center of Heydar Aliyev, Reserve Gobustan*, Burning mountain of Yanardag, Fire temple of Ateshgah, Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, aausoleum of the imperishable old man Diri Baba, City of Sheki*
*UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Arrival in Baku, meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Welcome dinner in a national restaurant (Azerbaijani cuisine). -
Duration of the excursion day: ~7 hours
Route length: ~50 km
Guided walking tour of the Old City of Baku with an external examination of the Maiden Tower, the Shirvanshahs palace, artisans workshops and etc. Sightseeing of modern Baku, including Primorsky Boulevard, Nagorny Park with an observation deck towards the Flaming Towers.Excursion to the Heydar Aliyev center, which was opened in 2012 and is a symbol of modern Azerbaijan. On its territory there are many exhibition displays telling about the history and culture of the country.
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Duration of the excursion day: ~8 hours
Route length: ~140 kmExcursion to the Gobustan reserve, where ancient cave paintings of different periods were found.
Visiting mud volcanoes, the number of which Azerbaijan ranks first in the world.
Acquaintance with the history of oil production in Azerbaijan, which in the 19th century led to the development of the country, a stop at the first oil rig.
Return to Baku. -
Duration of the excursion day: ~6 hours
Route length: ~80 kmVisit to Yanardag mountain, where natural gas comes out of the ground and spontaneously ignites.
Overlook of the Ateshgah temple and the village, which was built in the XVII by the followers of the Zoroastrianism religion.
Excursion to the Carpet museum, acquaintance with the art of Azerbaijani carpet weaving.
Return to Baku. -
Duration of the excursion day: ~9 hours
Route length: ~ 300 kmA visit to the mausoleum of the imperishable old man Diri Baba (XV century).
Guided walking tour of the city of Shemakha, which houses one of the oldest mosques in the Caucasus.
Stop at the picturesque Nohur Lake.
Transfer to Sheki, hotel accommodation. -
Duration of the excursion day: ~9 hours
Route length: ~300 kmA guided walk through the old city of Sheki - one of the oldest settlements in Azerbaijan. Excursion to the khan's palace.
An opportunity to learn how to cook the famous Azerbaijani sweet “Sheki baklava”, try and buy it.
Traditional Azerbaijani tea party with jam.
Return to Baku, accommodation at the hotel. -
Transfer to Baku airport.
Departure.
The route may be adjusted depending on weather conditions
Included:
- group transfers Baku airport - hotel in Baku - Baku airport
- DBL / TWIN accommodation in hotels in Baku (5 nights), in Sheki (1 night)
- Meals: breakfast in hotels, 1 dinner in a national restaurant (alcoholic drinks for an additional fee)
- transport-escort
- guide services
- entrance tickets to sightseeing objects
- tea-drinking with jam
Not included:
- flight
- food in addition to the above
- medical insurance
- visa fees
Additionally organized meals are possible for extra charge