About Baku
Baku is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Azerbaijan. It is a place unlike anywhere else on earth, offering a fascinating Soviet legacy. The old city of Baku is over a thousand years old and is a UNESCO-Listed Historic Center. The magnificent city lies on the Caspian Coast and just a stroll along its elegant seafront promenade is an experience in itself. Additionally, there are plenty of museums to explore and a variety of parks located in various parts of the city. Any Baku tour package that fits your schedule and budget will be worth every penny spent.
Quick facts about Baku
Located 92 feet below sea level, Baku is the lowest lying national capital in the world and is also the largest city below sea level. Baku is also the only metropolis in Azerbaijan. Baku is counted among the top ten urban nightlife destinations in the world, making it perfect for back packers. Baku is among the most important tourist destinations in the Caucasus, with many sizable world hotel chains having a strong presence in the metropolis. Baku's Nizami Street is one of the most expensive streets in the world. Baku was designated an Islamic Culture Capital in 2009. The music scene in Baku has a tradition of centuries and in 2012, Baku was chosen to host the Eurovision Song Contest.
Inclusions
- Stay for 3 nights at Teatro Boutique Hotel 1
- One-way transfer from Baku Airport to Baku Hotel - Private
- Full Day Baku City Tour - Private Transfers (excluding entrance tickets)
- Half Day Absheron Peninsula Tour - Private Transfers (excluding entrance tickets)
- One-way transfer from Baku Hotel to Baku Airport - Private
Exclusions
- Passport fees, immunization costs, city taxes at the hotel, and local departure taxes
- Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of the itinerary
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
- Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specifi ed)
- Breakfast, lunches, dinners, and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
- Any international and/or domestic fl ights, unless explicitly mentioned as an inclusion
- Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
- Any Visa required, unless mentioned as an inclusion
Visa
- Azerbaijan - E-visa - Tourist / Single Entry / E-Visa ( Not Included )
Tour Map
This comprehensive map is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences.
Itinerary
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
Arrive at Baku International Airport. You will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Check-in and relax for some time.
Today after breakfast we will enjoy a city tour of Baku . We will stop by Martyrs’ Lane, Alley of Martyrs formerly The Kirov Park, is a cemetery and memorial in Baku, Azerbaijan dedicated to those killed by the Soviet Army during Black January and later to those killed in Nagorno- Karabakh War. Later Continue To Baku Boulevard (also known as National Park) is a promenade established in 1909 which runs parallel to Baku’s seafront. Later procced to the Old City of – Icherisheher. See the Qosha Qala entrance also known as the Shamakhy Gate.See the St.Nikolay Church , Baku Khan’s Residence ,Fountain Square , Maiden Tower Molokan garden and Photo stop in front of Haydar Aliyev Culture Center
Standing 30 km from the center of Baku, on the southeasternoutskirts of the village of Surakhany on Absheron Peninsula is thetemple of Zoroastrians – Ateshgah (literally “The House of Fire”,“The Place of Fire”). The territory of the temple is known to theworld due to its unique natural phenomenon – the burning of naturalgas (gas, breaking onto the surface, lights up after contactingoxygen).The temple is a pentagonal structure consisting of 26 cellsand one room surrounded by the battlement with the entranceportal with the guest room, balakhane, above it. In the center of thecourtyard there is the rotunda of the temple altar withunquenchable fi re. Near the temple is the rectangular hole wherethe bodies of the dead Indians were burnt in the sacred fi re.Next tothis small village in the Absheron peninsula Mount Yanardagh issituated. The word “Yanar” in Azeri language means “burning”, and”Dagh” – “mountain”. And this is real a burning mountain – notmetaphorically, but literally. Once in Absheron it had been a lot ofplaces where natural gas coming out from the earth to the surfaceignited spontaneously, but with the start of mass extraction of oiland gas in Absheron these places started to disappear. At present,it is the only place of this unique natural phenomenon – the outputof natural gas to the surface. Later Visit the Heydar Aliyev CulturalCenter.
Guests will have a trip to the north-west of Azerbaijan, to Gabalacity. Along the way we can meet with other cities – Shamakhi,Ismayilli. The next city is Gabala. Gabala is one of the mostbeautiful parts of Azerbaijan with a rich and ancient history. Thereis a great variety of historical and cultural monuments of differenteras in this region: the Albanian church of IV-VIII centuries in Amilivillage, tombs of Sheikh Badraddin and Sheikh Mansur of XVcentury in Hazra village, mosque of XIX century in Bum village andothers.Modern Gabala, however, is located in the Shaki-Zagatalazone. There are still ruins left in Gabala, reminding us about thepast of the region many centuries ago. Besides this, every personhas an opportunity to enjoy the attractions of the modern Gabala,and most important -to see the mesmerizing beauty of its nature,which can charm any person. This is because some call the Gabala“Azerbaijani Switzerland”. Moreover, the region is famous for it’schestnut and walnut forests, the blooming of which all those whovisit the city should defi nitely see.You will also Visit “Yeddi Gozal”.waterfall (Seven Beauties). Followed by stop at the beautifullandscape of “Nohurgol” Lake.
Today morning check-out from your hotel. You will be transferred to the airport in time to catch your return flight back home.
