Baku, Azerbaijan
Welcome to Baku - Baku, the “City of Winds” located at an elevation of 28 meters below sea level, Baku is the world’s lowest-lying national capital city. Being a coastal city, Baku is intrinsically open-minded and hospitable.
Key Attractions
04Nights/05Days Itinerary
05Nights/06Days Itinerary
Inclusions
Key Attractions
– Icheri Sheher (Old City): Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site with its narrow cobblestone streets.
– Maiden Tower: A mysterious and iconic tower with a rich history, offering panoramic views of the city and the Caspian Sea.
– Flame Towers: Three striking skyscrapers that symbolize the “Land of Fire” with a mesmerizing light show at nights.
– Nizami Street: The main hub of Baku, a pedestrian street with restaurants and cultural activities.
– Baku’s Night Life: You can enjoy the live music and the street food, etc.
04Nights/05Days Itinerary
Day: 01
Upon arrival at Baku Airport, the English-speaking guide will be there to welcome you. Transfer to the hotel. You will have the opportunity to get your first glimpse of this truly unique city. Your travel itinerary begins right away, as on the way to the hotel.
Day: 02 – Baku City Tour & Panoramic Tour
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- The tour starts with a visit to the charming example of modern architecture—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 the Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003. (Photo shoot outside).
- Lunch break
- Visit to Highland Park-Alley of Martyrs, the National Assembly—also transliterated as Milli Majlis, and Flame Towers—the tallest skyscraper in Baku.
- Walking through Baku Boulevard, which stretches along a south-facing bay on the Caspian Sea. It traditionally starts at Freedom Square, continuing west to the Old City and beyond. Since 2012, the Yeni Bulvar (New Boulevard) has virtually doubled the length to 3.75 km.
- Later 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 on Abdulla Shaig Street, in the mountainous part of the city, and ends at the railroad bed on Sabit Orujov Street, near a monument to Shah Ismail Khatai in “Black City.”
- Dinner time.
- Overnight in a hotel.
Day: 03 – Flame Tour & Old City Tour
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- The 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 centuries. It was abandoned in the late 19th century, probably due to the dwindling of the Indian population in the area. The natural “eternal flame” went out in 1969, after nearly a century of exploitation of petroleum and gas in the area, but is now lit by gas piped from the nearby city.
- Trip to “Fire Mountain”—”Yanardag”—a”” mountain on the Absheron Peninsula, 25 km north of Baku. Literally, the word “Yanardag” means “blazing mountain.” Blazing bodies of flame dance on stones and floor. Yanardag is a natural gas fire that 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.”
- Lunch break
- A visit to the Old City, or 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 and was well protected. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3000 people. In December 2000, the Old City of Baku, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower, became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (walking tour)
- 20:00 Transfer for dinner at an Indian restaurant at 2000 hrs.
- Transfer to hotel at 2230 hrs.
- Overnight in a hotel.
Day 04: Gobustan Excursion and Shopping Tour
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- The tour starts with Gobustan, which 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 the Bibi Heybat Mosque—historical mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan. The existing structure, built in the 1990s, is a recreation of the mosque with the same name built in the 13th century by Shirvanshahs Farrukhzad II Ibn Ahsitan II.
- Lunch break.
- Start a shopping tour with a local sweet shop, Azerbaijan Brand: Aliahmad’s.
- Proceed to the local wine and alcoholic drinks shop.
- Continue with “Xurcun” dry fruits and sweets shop.
- Genclik Mall: located 10 minutes’ distance from the city center by taxi. Genclik Mall is the biggest mall in Baku and contains over 80 stores, big bowling halls, the biggest movie halls, 3D cinema, a playground for children, a Bravo supermarket, VIP restaurants, and food courts.
- Dinner time.
- Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day: 05 – Day at Leisure & Departure
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel to kickstart your day.
- Check out from the hotel by 12:00 noon.
- The day is at your leisure, providing an opportunity for shopping and personal exploration.
- You will be dropped at the airport 04 hours before your flight.
- Lunch/packed lunch will be provided.
05Nights/06Days Itinerary
Day: 01
Upon arrival at Baku Airport, the English-speaking guide will be there to welcome you.
Transfer to the hotel. You will have the opportunity to get your first glimpse of this truly unique city. Your travel itinerary begins right away, as on the way to the hotel.
Day: 02 – Baku City Tour & Panoramic Tour
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- The tour starts with a visit to the charming example of modern architecture—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 the Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003. (Photo shoot outside).
- Lunch break
- Visit to Highland Park-Alley of Martyrs, the National Assembly-—also transliterated as Milli Majlis, and Flame Towers—the tallest skyscraper in Baku.
- Visit to Highland Park-Alley of Martyrs, the National Assembly—also transliterated as Milli Majlis, and Flame Towers—the tallest skyscraper in Baku.
- Walking through Baku Boulevard, which stretches along a south-facing bay on the Caspian Sea. It traditionally starts at Freedom Square, continuing west to the Old City and beyond. Since 2012, the Yeni Bulvar (New Boulevard) has virtually doubled the length to 3.75 km.
- Later 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 on Abdulla Shaig Street, in the mountainous part of the city, and ends at the railroad bed on Sabit Orujov Street, near a monument to Shah Ismail Khatai in “Black City.”
- Dinner time.
- Overnight in Hotel.
Day: 03 – Flame Tour & Old City Tour
- 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 centuries. It was abandoned in the late 19th century, probably due to the dwindling of the Indian population in the area. The natural “eternal flame” went out in 1969, after nearly a century of exploitation of petroleum and gas in the area, but is now lit by gas piped from the nearby city.
- Trip to “Fire Mountain “-“Yanardag” – a mountain on Abs heron peninsula, 25 km from north of Baku. Literally, word “Yanardag” means “Blazing Mountain”. Blazing bodies of flame dance on stones and floor. Yanardag 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.”
- Lunch break
- Tour program starts with Old City or 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 Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower, became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (walking tour)
- 20:00Transfer for dinner at Indian restaurant at 2000 hrs.
- Transfer to hotel at 2230 hrs.
Day: 04 – Shahdag Tour
- Breakfast in Hotel
- 09:00 Assembly at hotel lobby. Departure to SHAHDAGH (3 hours)
- Start to use Shahdag activities. The Shahdag Mountain Resort Complex was open to the public in 2012. It is located in the Azerbaijan’s Greater Caucasus range, the site is located near Shahdag National Park, which is known for having an intact ecological system and an untouched flora and fauna. It is the first and largest ski resort in Azerbaijan. Plans for the project include 4-5 star hotels, golf-clubs, 160-180 cottages and other objects in the complex. The winter season in Shahdag begins in the second half of December and finishes at the beginning of April, depending on snow conditions. Enjoy Cable Car ride in Shahdag.
- 14:00 lunch at local Restaurant
- 17:00 Back to Baku
- 21:00 dinner at Indian Restaurant
- Free time – can explore night activities at you own
- Overnight in hotel
Day: 05 – Gobustan Excursion and Shopping Tour
- Breakfast at the Hotel.
- Tour starts with Gobustan which 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 the Bibi – Heybat Mosque– historical mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan. The existing structure, built in the 1990s, is a recreation of the mosque with the same name built in the 13th century by Shirvanshahs Farrukhzad II Ibn Ahsitan II.
- Lunch break.
- Start Shopping tour with Local Sweet Shop, Azerbaijan Brand: Aliahmad’S.
- Proceed to Local Wine and alcoholic drinks shop.
- Continue with “Xurcun” dry fruits and sweets shop.
- Genclik Mall: – located in 10 minutes’ distance form city Center with taxi. Genclik mall is the biggest Mall in Baku and contains over 80 stores, big bowling halls, the biggest movie halls, 3D cinema, Playground for children, Bravo supermarket, VIP restaurants, food courts.
- Dinner time.
- Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day: 06 – Day at Leisure & Departure
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel to kickstart your day.
- Check out from the hotel by 12:00 noon.
- The day is at your leisure, providing an opportunity for shopping and personal exploration.
- You will be dropped at the Airport 04 Hrs. before your flight.
- Lunch / Packed lunch will be provided.
- Visit to Highland Park-Alley of Martyrs, the National Assembly—also transliterated as Milli Majlis, and Flame Towers—the tallest skyscraper in Baku.
- Walking through Baku Boulevard, which stretches along a south-facing bay on the Caspian Sea. It traditionally starts at Freedom Square, continuing west to the Old City and beyond. Since 2012, the Yeni Bulvar (New Boulevard) has virtually doubled the length to 3.75 km.
- Later 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 on Abdulla Shaig Street, in the mountainous part of the city, and ends at the railroad bed on Sabit Orujov Street, near a monument to Shah Ismail Khatai in “Black City.”
Inclusions
- Flight Tickets
- VISA
- Airport Transfers
- Sightseeing
- Accommodation
- Meals as per the itinerary
- English-speaking guide