Serene Baku: Discover 5 Days and 4 Nights of Bliss in the Heart of Azerbaijan 🏙️
Serene Baku: Discover 5 Days and 4 Nights of Bliss in the Heart of Azerbaijan 🏙️
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Overview
Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is a city that effortlessly blends ancient history with modern sophistication. Nestled along the Caspian Sea, Baku is known for its stunning architecture, from the medieval Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the futuristic Flame Towers that illuminate the skyline.
The Old City, with its winding alleys and historic landmarks like the Maiden Tower and Shirvanshah’s Palace, transports visitors back in time. In contrast, the modern part of Baku dazzles with its contemporary designs and vibrant nightlife. The Boulevard, a picturesque promenade along the Caspian Sea, offers breathtaking views, especially at sunset.
Baku’s beauty also lies in its diverse cultural scene, featuring world-class museums, theaters, and galleries. The city’s culinary delights, blending traditional Azerbaijani flavors with international influences, are a treat for food enthusiasts.
In Baku, you can experience the serene atmosphere of lush parks, the bustling energy of markets, and the tranquil waters of the Caspian Sea, all within a single day. It’s a city where East meets West, offering a unique and unforgettable travel experience.
Included/Excluded
- Return airfare direct flight
- 4 nights stay at hotel
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Dinner at Indian restaurant as per tour plan
- Airport pick up and drop
- Professional english speaking driver/guide
- Sightseeing at Baku, Absheron & Gobustan districts
- Entrance Fee: Fire Temple, Fire Mountain, Gobustan
- Museum, Taxi to Mud Volcano Azerbaijan E-visa (Standard)
- Transportation as per tour plan
DAY 1 – WELCOME TO BAKU
- Arrival at Airport
- Transfer from Airport to Hotel.
- Accommodation in hotel. Relax
DAY 1 – WELCOME TO BAKU
- Arrival at Airport
- Transfer from Airport to Hotel.
- Accommodation in hotel. Relax
DAY 2 – BAKU CITY TOUR
- Breakfast in Hotel
- Our tour program starts with Old Cityor Inner City 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 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 and Maiden Tower, became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (walking tour)
- Later group will experience the happening street of Nizami Street known for shopping. The street’s history could be traced back to Baku’s town-planning project of 1864. The street runs through the city’s downtown from west to east. It begins from Abdulla ShaigStreet, in mountainous part of the city and ends at railroad bed on Sabit Orujov Street, near a monument to Shah Ismail Khatai in “Black City”.
- Tour continues with the visit to the charming example of modern achticture – 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. (Photoshoot outside)
- Back to Hotel
DAY 3 – ABSHERON (Fire Temple + Fire Mountain)
- 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
- 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.”
DAY 4- GOBUSTAN TOUR + MUD VOLCANO
- Breakfast in Hotel
- Proceed to Gobustan tour
- Gobustan is best known for being the home to the famous rock petroglyphs .The area has been settled since the 8th millennium BC. It is known for hosting thousands of rock engravings spread over 100 square km
depicting hunting scenes, people, ships, constellations and animals. Its oldest petroglyphs date from the 12th century BC. In 2007, UNESCO included the ‘Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape’ in the World Heritage list.
- Visit to Mud Volcanoes
- Stay in Baku
DAY 5 – DEPARTURE
- Breakfast in Hotel
- Departure to Airport for return flight
DAY 2 – BAKU CITY TOUR
- Breakfast in Hotel
- Our tour program starts with Old Cityor Inner City 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 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 and Maiden Tower, became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (walking tour)
- Later group will experience the happening street of Nizami Street known for shopping. The street’s history could be traced back to Baku’s town-planning project of 1864. The street runs through the city’s downtown from west to east. It begins from Abdulla ShaigStreet, in mountainous part of the city and ends at railroad bed on Sabit Orujov Street, near a monument to Shah Ismail Khatai in “Black City”.
- Tour continues with the visit to the charming example of modern achticture – 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. (Photoshoot outside)
- Back to Hotel
DAY 3 – ABSHERON (Fire Temple + Fire Mountain)
- 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
- 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.”
DAY 4- GOBUSTAN TOUR + MUD VOLCANO
- Breakfast in Hotel
- Proceed to Gobustan tour
- Gobustan is best known for being the home to the famous rock petroglyphs .The area has been settled since the 8th millennium BC. It is known for hosting thousands of rock engravings spread over 100 square km
depicting hunting scenes, people, ships, constellations and animals. Its oldest petroglyphs date from the 12th century BC. In 2007, UNESCO included the ‘Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape’ in the World Heritage list.
- Visit to Mud Volcanoes
- Stay in Baku
DAY 5 – DEPARTURE
- Breakfast in Hotel
- Departure to Airport for return flight