Azerbaijan

Itinerary

Day 1

Baku – Tufandag – Nohur Lake – Gabala (2 Nights)

proceed to Baku– the capital and the largest city on the Caspian Sea and in the Caucasus Region. Upon arrival at the airport, lead the way to Gabala - beautiful part of Azerbaijan with a rich and ancient history. (Kindly note that the standard hotel check-in time is typically at 15:00 hrs onwards but may vary depending on the hotel's policy.) Enroute we enjoy a cable car ride to Tufandag Mountain - the third highest mountain in Azerbaijan with the height of 13770 feet. Followed by a photo stop at Nohur Lake - one of the most ancient places of Azerbaijan. It is a combination of mountainous landscape and diverse fauna. Here we enjoy boat ride which provides stunning views of forests and high mountains.

Day 2

Gabala – Sheki – Gabala

Today we visit Sheki - a charming city nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Azerbaijan. Upon arrival, we visit The Palace of Shaki Khans - was a summer residence for the Shaki khans - who were in charge of controlling Shaki. Further we visit Church of Kish – a beautiful Caucasus Albanian Temple and according to one of the legends, it was built in the 1st century AD and is the first Christian temple in the world. Later we take a photo stop at Sheki Karvansaray - a historical monument in Sheki, a part of building is now used as a hotel.

Day 3

Gabala – Baku (1 Night)

Today we proceed to Baku. Upon arrival we visit Shirvanshah palace – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the former residence of the rulers of the Shirvanshahs. Later we explore Baku city, we pass by Old town - the historical core of Baku and the most ancient part of Baku, which is surrounded by walls which were easily defended, Maiden tower - a UNESCO world heritage site and a symbol of Baku city, Fountain Square - a public square in Baku city and a location where the city authorities hold many public festivals, shows and celebrations, National Flag Square - The flagpole was confirmed as the world's tallest by the Guinness Book of Records, TV Tower – a free standing concrete telecommunications tower and the tallest structure in Azerbaijan and the tallest reinforced concrete building in Caucasus.

Day 4

Baku – Shahdag – Quba (1 Night)

Today we proceed to Shahdag - a land of ancient glaciers, majestic valleys, and stunning mountain lakes. Here we enjoy a cable car ride and admire the Greater Caucasus ranges. Those who are with adventure spirit can experience thrilling activities like skiing, Paragliding, Snow tubing, Snowmobile etc. at an additional cost. Later we proceed to Quba – a small charming city at the foot of the mighty Caucasus mountains in the north of Azerbaijan. Here we walk through Red Village - the only entirely Jewish settlement outside of Israel and the United States.

Day 5

Quba – Yanardag – Baku (2 Nights)

Today we proceed to Baku. En-route we visit we Yanar dag – also known as Burning Mountain, which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula. Further we visit Ateshgah - Ancient Zoroastrian Temple which was visited by Mahatma Gandhi and Tzar Nicholas. We then visit Gala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum- Well-known open-air historical and ethnographic museum. Scientists have found the evidence showing that the first settlements on the site of Gala village appeared at least 5,000 years ago.

Day 6

Baku – Gobustan National Park – Baku

Today we visit Gobustan National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is famous for the ancient carvings, cave paintings and gas-stones. It is also home to remains of inhabited caves, burials and other human settlements from just after the last Ice Age through to the middle Ages. Upon arrival we see Mud volcanoes – Azerbaijan is home to nearly a third of the world's mud volcano's. Later we proceed back to Baku. Upon arrival we take a photo stop at Heydar aliyev centre - one of the signature architectural landmarks of modern Baku and Azerbaijan Further we visit Carpet Museum- the only museum that was dedicated to the art of carpet weaving. The main purpose of the creation of the museum was to store, research, and demonstrate unique examples of the carpet weaving art, Highland Park- well known as ‘’Viewing Square’’, Flame towers – a trio of skyscrapers in Baku, Baku’s long history of fire, worshiping provided the inspiration for the development of this iconic design. Later we walk through Nizami Street - one of the best place to roam around the city. Followed by a beautiful boat ride at “Little Venice of Baku”.

Day 7

Baku – Departure

Today we visit Juma Mosque in Shamaki – one of Azerbaijan's largest and most lavish places of worship.Tour guests will proceed to the airport as per their scheduled group flight departure time to start their journey back home.

Price Rs. 1,49,750

Tour Requirements

Passport

Valid passport for 8 months from the date of Travel.

Hotel Accomodations

Gabala

2 Nights

Baku

3 nights

Quba

1 Night

Cost Includes

All Meal i.e Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Visa Charges, Airport taxes.
Return Economy class ticket
Entry Fees of all Places mentioned as per Itinarary.
Accomodation in 3/4 star hotels.
Overseas Travel Insurance cost for adults up to age of 60 ( guest above the age of 60 will have to pay the difference )

Cost Excludes

laundry, telephone charges, shopping , or extra beverages mineral water, items of personal nature
Anything thats not mentioned in cost includes

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