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Azerbaijan, the nation and former Soviet republic is bounded by the Caspian Sea and Caucasus Mountains, which span Asia and Europe. Its capital, Baku, is famed for its medieval walled Inner City. Within the Inner City lies the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a royal retreat dating to the 15th century, and the centuries-old stone Maiden Tower, which dominates the city skyline
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Itineraries
Day 01
WELCOME TO BAKU. PANORAMIC TOUR
Arrival at Airport
Transfer from Airport to Hotel
Accommodation in a hotel. Free time.
Assembly at hotel Lobby for Panoramic tour. Visit highland Park-Alley of Martyrs, The National Assembly- also transliterated as MilliMajlis, Flame towers-the tallest skyscraper in Baku.
It traditionally starts at Freedom Square continuing west to the Old City and beyond. Since 2012, the YeniBulvar (New Boulevard) has virtually doubled the length to 3.75 km.
Back to Hotel
Day 02
BAKU CITY TOUR
Breakfast in Hotel
Our 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 that 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)
The latter group will experience the happening street of Nizami Streetknown 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 Shaig Street, in the mountainous part of the city, and ends at the railroad bed on SabitOrujov Street, near a monument to Shah Ismail Khatai in “Black City”. Fountains Square is a public square in downtown Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
The square was previously called Parapet and is often referenced to by the same name now. Back to Hotel
Day 03
FLAME TOUR
Breakfast in 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.
Trip to “Fire Mountain“-“Yanardag” –a mountain on Absheron peninsula, 25 km from north of Baku. Literally, the word “Yanardag” means “Blazing mountain”. Blazing bodies of flame dance on stones and the floor. Yanar Dag 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.”
The tour continues 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. (Photoshoot outside)
Continues shopping tour with Ganjlik 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, Playground for children, a Bravo supermarket, VIP restaurants, and food courts. Back to Hotel
Day 04
Departure
Breakfast in Hotel
Departure to the Airport for return flight
E-Visa (Standard)
03 Nights' accommodation with breakfast
Return Airport Transfer -Sedan/Mercedes Viano or Vito/Sprinter
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All tours & transfers on PVT Basis with English Speaking Driver cum Guide
Entrances: Fire Temple, Fire Mountain
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Travel Insurance
RT-PCR test
Tips for local guide and driver
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Early check and Late check-out from the hotel
Medical expenses if required.
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