Azerbaijan tours

 

Having arrived at the airport of Baku, you are the one to wander about the fantastic views of cultural meaning, with the city itself being based on the Caspian Sea. Moreover, we are glad to view two considerably different parts of the city, olden and modern ones. With the lunch taken in the city, we arrive for the center of modern localities, famous basically for the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. There are various destinations of historical and architectural significance. This center is known to be of original lines of the building, with light playing on it. At the same time the creation is known to be made by the architect Zaha Hadid. According to the wishes of many locals, historical exhibitions are held here rather often. Night today is taken in the hotel of the capital.

Breakfast of the guests is going to start today still in Baku, but with visiting of the "Old Town". That is why as we travel alogn Azerbaijan, these destinations are highly recommended for viewing. The Icheri Sheher is identified as the area of historical monuments, famous for the olden meaning, as well as the territory of other peculiar sites as the Market Square, Juma Mosque, Synyk Gala Castle, Caravanserais, baths, Maiden Tower of the XII century, residential buildings and the Palace of Shirvan Shakhov of the XV century. Our team has a desire to make a witness of the Workshop of Ali Shamsi. Basically all of the sites, almost all of them, are known to be of the UNESCO historical heritage. After it lunch is taken and we get to the tour along the streets of night Baku. Hotel is reserved in the city of night being held there.

 

Morning is devoted to viewing of the Bibi-Heybat complex. The complex is famous for the mosque, as well as graves and tombs of famous people. But one of the most famous ones is the grave of the inheritor of the Prophet Muhammad, Ukeima khanum. According to the idea of the country having many peculiar sites, the "Gobustan Reserve of rock carvings" is visited by you this day. That is why everyone is able to view the exhibition of 6,000 rocks, which are 30,000 years old. The road is taken of 10km for sighting the active volcanoes of Absheron, after which you have lunch and arrive for the route to the capital of the country. This way is made along the Carpet Museum, where 10,000 items are held. Here we are wandering about the museum where ceramics, metal and bronze jewelry, metal items of the 14th century, carpets and rugs of the 17th-20th centuries, gold and silver jewelry, national clothing and embroidery can be noticed. Hotel is seen to be taken by us today.

 

Excursion along the Hirkan Nature Reserve is offered today, along which guests are going to view the site of the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO. It is known to be the cultural destination, the reserve where there is the climate changing zone, with it being from humid to dry subtropics. This is a wholly natural destination, where flora and fauna can be noticed. It is well known that flora is presented with 1900 species of plants. The most famous are boxwood, ironwood, velvet maple, giant figs, silk acacia, but about 160 species of plants grow just in the Talysh mountains. As for fauna, animals are also extremely prominent here, being of leopard, the Caucasian lynx, the stone marten, the porcupine, the Talysh spotted woodpecker, the Iranian robin, the Persian snake. In the evening dinner is taken in restaurant, where for additional paying we are ready to offer the folklore and dance ensemble Nyanyalar (Grandmothers). Hotel later is taken for the night.

 

Let you day start with the enjoyable breakfast and the route from the principal city of Azerbaijan, to Shamakha. The tour is made with passing of the vertical wall of Sheikh Diri Baba's rock-cut mausoleum. For this the Maraza village is visited and we are going to get to see the symbolism of geometric shapes and listen to various legends connected with this destination as well as with the whole country as well. After such a striking trip, guests arrive for Shamakhi, the existence of which is estimated to be of 2000 years old approximately. Along the trip of Shamakhi, the Juma Mosque is visited and then we take the drive for the Gabala. Gabala is known for the Albanian church of the Nij village, where the Udins are living. These are the people of the 26 Albanian tribes, creating the Albanian state (III century BC - VII century AD). In Aspi Winery wine is tasted, as well as lunch is offered also. Driving for Sheki, we have accommodation in the local hotel, and dinner in the local restaurant. Today you are able to listen to traditional Mugam music.

Sheki is left by us today, and we are getting to the wonderful destinations of Azerbaijan, today based at the heights of 700m above sea level. Concerning this territory, it is covered with the oak trees, being of the mountain type. After it the driving tour is aimed at the Shebeke workshop visiting, where cooking of Sheki Halva is shown. For the following boarders arrive for the Caucasian village of Kish, which is identified being the capital of the local khanate, with paved streets and amazing buildings. Soon after, lunch is taken and Sheki Ipek Silk Mill is reached. In this place we get closer with the idea of the pride of the country, the kelagai. The kelagai is the women's silky headscarf. At the same time it is the famous site of Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO. In Baku night is held in the hotel.

Having a way along the sites of Azerbaijan, the Historical and Archaeological Museum. The museum is known to be placed in the Gala village, seen as the ancient settlement of the Bronze Age. Moreover, it is noticed being the museum under the open air. By the way, it is based at the destination of the 5^th century fort. Being here we would like to identify the opportunity to view the exhibition of the antiques of this museum. As the route is taken further, boarders make a trip to the Ateshgah Temple of Fire Worshipers and see the always flaming fire there. Along the tour the Yanardag - Burning Mountain is taken into account and noticed as the side of the mountain burning almost for many thousands of years. Night in the evening is reached in the local hotel.

Breakfast in a hotel. Airport transfer is organized.

 

 

02 pax – 1 215 $

04 pax – 885 $

06 pax – 755 $

08 pax – 725 $

10 pax – 680 $

Single – 140 $

 

Included:
- Guide

- Transport
- Full board

- Accommodation:

            Baku – “Atropat”/ “Modern Hotel”/ “Parkway Inn” Hotel 4*

            Sheki – “Issam Hotel & Spa” Hotel 4*

- Entrance fees to museums

- Drinking water (0.5 liters) per day per person

 

Not included:
- Visa

- Flights

- Single room

- Medical insurance

- Photo and video charges in museums and monuments