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Welcome to
Azerbaijan!
Azerbaijan is an
amazing country. It's everything is unique - culture, history and customs and
traditions, architecture and much more. Azerbaijan will surprise you with its
natural conditions: beautiful landscapes, waterfalls and mountain rivers,
springs with transparent water, deep gorges, green meadows, thermal and mineral
springs, pure mountain air await you. Unforgettable days are waiting for you.
Welcoming at airport by travel company representative at international airport
of Baku.
Baku
We'll take you on a driving tour of Baku. You’ll be seeing
some of the city’s most treasured landmarks, including
Baku Expo Center, Buta Palace, National Tricolour - Park near Koroglu metro
station, Heydar Aliyev cultural center, Boulevard – National Park. Accommodation
at the hotel. After accommodation you will enjoy dinner at a restaurant. Leisure
time in Baku. Overnight at Baku.
Absheron (Around
Baku) excursion
Option 1 -->Fire Mountain-->Ateshgah--> Castle
museum-- >Mardakan “Dendro” park
Option2 Gobustan-->Bibi-Heybat Mosque-->Having a meal
at a restaurant-->Visit to Baku's inner shopping center--> Open choice:
(museum,zoo, boat tour, tour at the center of the city) (Megafun, hamam,
horse-breeding). In an open choice, guests have only 2 choices.
Option 3 Bina+ Sadarak shopping center, Tour at the city
center) (Megafun, hamam, horse-breeding).
In an open choice,
guests have only 2 choices.
Note: 1. If the guest himself sets up the program
independently and if this program is appropriate for the programming standards
of the company – then it is free, if it is not - an additional fee will be
charged.
2. Only one of the option, which noted above can be
selected. In this case, if other ones are selected additionally, it will be
counted as an extra tour.
3. Entertainment and museum services are chargeable.
Additional paid worth visiting enternainment venues “Dreamland” golf club
“Omar” horse-breeding club “Paintball” entertainment center “Dalga Beach
Aquapark Resort”
GABALA Tour
Baku- Shamakhu-
Ismailli- Qabala
Visiting historical
Shamakhu “Cuma” mosque
Tour at Ismailli
woodland
Interior tour at
Qabala
“Seven beauties”
waterfool tour.
Funicular tour over
the large forest and mountains.
Rest around Qabala
“Nohur lake”. Tour in the lake with the boats
Shooting
“Tour at Qabala
land
Qabala- Oghuz-
Shaki- Qabala.
Tour to Oghuz
region. “Khal-Khal” waterfall tour.
Shaki city tour.
Shah palace tour.
Rest around Markhal
lake
Tour around
national Shaki bazaar
Tour at caravanserai complex
Additional paid worth visiting places
* Lahich village
and Asma bridge tour
* Church of Kish
tour
* Tour to Qakh city
* Ganja - Goygol
Lake tour
QUBA Tour
Tour around Quba
woodlands and villages
Tour around Tang
AltıAfurca waterfall
Tour around Nugadi
lake
Rest at Gudialchay
riverside
Gachrash woodland
tour
Additional paid
worth visiting places
Khinalug village.
Travel to Gusar
city. Funiculor and Laza waterfall tour.
Note: For rising
Afurca waterfall, the special cars are used. So, it will
be 15 $ for 4
people.
Sight Seeing description
Baku: "Alley
of Martyrs" in Highland ParkIt is a burial place of Azerbaijani and
Turkish soldiers who were killed inthe battles for Baku in 1918. Also, the
graves of the martyrs who diedfor their country in the war in 90s are situated
here. But the mostpicturesque corner of Baku is Highland park. From here you
get theopportunity to see how great and beautiful Baku city is.
Flag Square: This
square is located in the center of the city. It is considered to be oneof the
highest flags in the world. So that, the height of the flagpole is162 meters,
the total weight of the structure is 220 tons. The width ofthe flag is 35
meters, length - 70 meters. In the year 2010 it wasrecognised as the highest in
the world and was included in the GuinnessBook of Records. It is possible to
have an enjoyable walk and take pictures in this square.
Flame Towers is the tallest skyscraper in Baku, Azerbaijan
with a heightof 190 m (620 ft). The buildings consist of apartments, a hotel
and officeblocks. The estimated cost of Flame Towers is around US$350 million.
Construction began in 2007, with completion in 2012. The
Flame Towersconsist of three buildings; south, east and west. The facades of
the threeFlame Towers are turned into gigantic display screens with the use
ofmore than 10,000 high-power LED luminaries.Baku Crystal Hall is a
multipurpose sports and concert arena. The arenais designed to hold the
large-scale concerts and either team or individualsporting events.Baku Crystal
Hall was constructed on the territory of Baku’s NationalFlag Cluster
specifically to host Eurovision Song Contest 2012.The construction has been
completed on 16th of April 2012. Officiallythe arena was announced open on 7th
of May and on 22-26th of May itheld its first major event, Eurovision Song
Contest 2012 Semi-Final andFinal competitions. The façade of Crystal Hall is
equipped by thenumerous modern dynamic LED lights which allow creating various
unique lighting effects.
Carpet Museum:
The
Azerbaijani Carpet Museum was founded in 1967, becoming the world’s first
specialized museum for collecting, preserving and studying carpets. The museum
collection includes more than 10,000 items of ceramics, metal products of 14th
century, jewelry from Bronze Age, carpets and carpet manufactures from the 17th-20th
centuries, national clothes and embroidery, and works of applied art of present
era. The museum is a scientific center for the study and development of the Azerbaijani carpet.
Mini Venice
Was
launched in 1960. Although it is small, it has its own beauty.You can ride
boats around the town surrounded with artificial rivers and waterfalls. It has
always been in the spotlight of this small-town's citizens and visitors .
Old City
We continue our journey with a visit to the "Old
City" or "Inner City".The territory of the "Old City "
is 22 hectares, which is a small part ofthe total area of Baku (44,000
hectares). However, the concentration ofarchitectural and historical monuments
dictates the necessity of thisexcursion to be held separately and makes this
part of Baku, perhaps,the most interesting for study.Old City is the oldest
residential area of Baku. When the Shirvanshahsmoved their capital from
Shamakhi to Baku in the 15th century, massivebuildings started to be
constructed there. During this period, the pearlof the fortress was built - the
Palace of the Shirvanshahs. Behinddilapidated walls there are many unique
monuments, palaces, mosques,remainings of caravanserais and baths. In 2000,
this historical andcultural preserve, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage
List. Youwill also see such places of interest as:
• The Maiden Tower (XII century),
• The Multani Caravanserai
• the Bukhara Caravanserai
• Hamams (baths),
• Mosques (The Mahammad Mosque, The Djame Mosque, The
AshurMosque and etch.)
• The Mugham (Easten Music) Theatre,
• The Museum of Miniature Books
• Shirvanshah Palace Complex (XV century),
• Fortress Walls
Heydar Aliyev Center
The project of the Center was developed in 2007 by
Irako-Britisharchitect and designer of Arab origin Zaha Hadid. The main
building ofthe Center consists of three departments: the Heydar Aliyev
Museum,exhibition halls and the "Auditorium". The general shape of
the buildingresembles a wavy ascent from the earth to the sky with a
subsequentgradual descent to the ground. This is not only a tribute to
postmodernarchitecture, but also an image of the eternal cycle. The lines on
thebuilding are a bridge between the past and the present.In 2014 it was
recognized as the best building in the world. For many ofthose who first saw
the design of the Heydar Aliyev Center, it was noteasy to believe that such a
project could ever become a reality. In fact,even theoretically, the erection
of the building of such an extraordinarydesign did not seem so realistic.
Seashore Park
A favorite place for recreation of Baku citizens and guests
of the city.The length of the park is 25 km. Here you can go out to the sea and
sailon the ferries. Also, you can ride on various types of carousels. In
thispark, not getting tired, you can spend an unforgettable day.
The Philharmonic
Garden
Ornamental plants planted here in 1865 capture attention
with their beauty; new trees and flower bushes add more color shades to thegreen
zone of the garden, as well as to the elements of the park ingeneral.
Rose bushes imported from Turkey and Italy are growing in
the garden.The unique original vegetation of the garden has been preserved as
itwas.The ZooThe Baku Zoo opened its doors yet in 1928. Today, the zoo has
about160 species of animals, the number of which makes up about 1200
ofindividuals.
Absheron (Around
Baku) excursion Burning mountain
The ignition of this fire occurred in ancient times.
However, it is rather a hill than a mountain, on the slope of which since
ancient times naturalgas is burning. One of the most famous and popular places
of "eternalflame" among tourists.
The Temple of Fire "Ateshgyah”The temple of eternal
fire "Ateshgyah" is the real Azerbaijani exotica. Itis known
practically all over the world. This area is known for such a unique natural
phenomenon as burning natural gas outlets. In themodern form the temple was
built in the XVII-XVIII centuries. It was builtby the Hindu community of Baku,
which belongs to the Sikh caste.However, the history of the temple
"Ateshgyah" is much older. For along time on this territory the
sanctuary of Zoroastrians-fireworshipperswas located. A place for those who
really like to getacquainted with the ancient history of the world.
Dendro Park
It was founded in 1926 by the famous botanist Academician
N.I.Vavilovin the village of Mardakan. Till now various kinds of plants are
grownhere. Vegetation of arboretum exists on soil imported from other partsof
Azerbaijan and under artificial irrigation. The park is one of the bestparks of
the country.
Gobustan
Gobustan is a mountainous place in the south-east of the
GreaterCaucasus Range. Just here the ancient sites of primitive people
werefound, leaving behind them many rock paintings. These primitivemonuments of
art reflect the culture, economy, worldview, customs andtraditions of ancient
people. In Gobustan there are about 6000drawings, which were created from the
Mesolithic times and through theMiddle Ages.
Bina + Sadarak
shopping center
İt is the one of the greatest shopping center. So, it is
possible to getdesirable qualitive welfare or clothes with cheap prices.
Entertainment
centers:
Mega Fun (The largest indoor entertainment center at
Caucasian. Forentertainment purposes, the most suitable place for children
andadults).
Horse breeding ( Bullet shooting consists of pistol which
shoot to thetarget. Also, “Big Sporting” horse breeding kind is
available).Hamam (With preserving ancient traditions style swimming around
thepool.Sail trips (The biggest lake in the world is travelled with the ship.
30minutes. This trip gives a special nice impression to the person.Additional
paid worth visiting enternainment centers:“Omar” horse breeding club. (Riding
horses and unforgettable tour.Using special horses kinds).“Dreamland” golf. New
opened Gofclub, which appropriate to theinternational standarts in Baku. So,
tournaments and internationalchampionships are held here. Every kind golf
services are displayed.“Paintball” In any way, it is possible to play with
comanda or couple.For lovers extrem, very affordable game.Akvapark (Dalgha
beach and Shikhov beach) Clean beach, it is therecreation area for children and
adults.
Gabala
The two-thousand-year-old Gabala, the ancient city of
Azerbaijan, for600 years was the capital of ancient Caucasian Albania,
mentioned inthe works of ancient historians of the first century. Later in
Arabicsources it was mentioned as Khazar. The area is rich with walnut
andchestnut forests, each of which is about 500 years old. Floweringchestnuts
in spring are of a unique beauty.
Juma Mosque
The oldest mosque in the Caucasus and the Middle East after
Jumamosque in Derbent. The original building of the mosque was built byAbu
Muslim in 743, as reported on the wall of the mosque, revealed in1902. The
archeological excavations carried out on the territory of themosque revealed
several cultural layers, the earliest of which is relatedto the 8th-10th
centuries.
Oguz city: Khal-khal
village, which is located here, has always been in the focus of attention of
tourists for its special nature and forests. This placesurrounded with
waterfall and huge cascade mountains has amazingbeauty.
Sheki city: City,
located in the northwest of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Dagestan province, near
the border with Georgia. According to historians, thename of the city is
connected with the name of Sakas people who camein the eighth century to
Azerbaijan.The city has many historical and architectural attractions, but the
prideof the ancient Sheki is the majestic Royal Palace of Sheki Khans, built
inthe 18th century without use of a single nail.reached up to now: the Upper
and Lower ones, built in the 18thcentury.
Sheki has long been famous as a city of foremen, craftsmen
andtraders. Tradesmen and merchants from the countries of the Great SilkRoad
came here from all around. Therefore, the construction ofcaravanserais was
given a special attention. So in the XVIII – XIXcenturies in Sheki there were 5
huge caravanserais. Two of them havereached up to now: the Upper and Lower
ones, built in the 18thcentury.
Qakh city: The
city, which situated at Caucasian mountains range has got specificnature. As
well, cool rain seems at summer months sometimes.Tourists pay attention to this
region.
Lahij village: Lagich
is one of the famous trade and art centers in the Caucasus andbeyond its
borders. Famous since the Middle Ages for the manufactureof cold steel and
copper Lahij has long been known as the center ofhandicraft production, in
particular, the manufacture of highly artisticcopper products decorated with
engraved ornamentation.
Nature is unique for the trails, each of which is unique in
its own way,capturing the attention of tourists eager to discover the
picturesquesurroundings of this ancient Azerbaijani village. It is located in
the foothills of the Greater Caucasus. In summer rainshere are very frequent
and in many cases tourists can fall under thepouring rain. Also, there is a
picturesque waterfall. Tourists are veryfond of these places.
Ganja: The
post-Mongolian historian Hamd-Allah Mostafi testifies that theArab city of
Ganja was founded in the 659-660's. Ganja is one of themain centers of science
and education in Azerbaijan. There are 3 statehigher educational institutions
in the city.
Also, in Ganja is situated one of the most beautiful lakes
of theCaucasus - Blue lake (Goy Gol). According to historians, the
terribleearthquake in 1139 resulted in that Kapaz mountain cut the path ofthe
mountain river. Here in 1147, at the height of 1600m above thesea level emerged
the lake.
The beauty of this place fascinates everyone.
Guba: One of the
most beautiful cities in the country, Guba is especiallyattractive in spring
and summer, when its numerous gardens and parksblossom. Also this city is
famous for its fruits. There is a wide range ofdiffeffent types of apples.
Likewise, Guba is famous for waterfalls andrivers.
Tangaalti: Has a
meaning of "mountain from the earth". This place is distinguishedfor
its spectacular nature and attracts the tourists.
Afurcha Waterfall: Is
considered to be a giant waterfall of Azerbaijan's northern regions.The
waterfall flows over a mountain range and gives a special beauty tothe
surrounding forest.
Gechresh: The
village is covered with forest on each side. A large number ofnatural springs
and giant river flow on the territory of Gechresh.Among the northern regions,
this village is considered to have thelargest flow of tourists.
Khynalig trip: Khynalyg
is a historic centre of one of the ancient tribes of CaucasianAlbania and representatives
of the peoples of Shahdagh. Hynalygphenomenon not only in the history of
Azerbaijan, but also of mankindis one of the richest ethnographic legendary
settlement, which has a5,000-year history. This is one of the villages situated
in the northernregions on the height. The village has a beautiful landscape and
nature.