“Weekend, Baku!”
3 days/ 2 nights
Day 1.
Arriving to the Airport Baku. Transfer to the hotel.
Sightseeing tour in Baku with visiting and survey of monumental, historical and architectural monuments of the city:
-Photo stop at the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. The Heydar Aliyev Center designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles.
-The panorama of the city and Baku Bay from the highland Park.
Free Time for Lunch in one of the in the “Fountain Square” Park. There are a very big choice of restaurants with national, Turkish, Asian and European cuisines.
-Sightseeing in an “Old City” -medieval sight of Baku: “Shirvashakhs palace” (XV c. under UNESCO protection), ancient quarter mosques (Mohammad’s mosque- XI c.), bath, samples of residential buildings, “Market Square” and Caravan Saray “Bukhara”(XVI c.) and “Multani” (XIV c.), “Giz Galasi” (Maiden Tower – Entrance) – the oldest construction of Baku (under UNESCO protection), , workshops of handicraftsmen, carpet and antique shops.
-Walking tour and acquaintance with the history and architecture of Baku city of period XIX- XX cc.: Nizami street, “Fountain Square”, Nizami Ganjavi monument.
Free time. Returning to the hotel.
Day 2.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visiting of historic - art reserve Gobustan (65 km. from Baku). Acquaintance with the archaeological exposition of the museum, survey of inhabitants and acquaintance with the lifestyle of the people of an epoch of the “Stone Age” (7-8 thousand years B. C).
Free Time for the Lunch in the restaurant on the coast of Caspian Sea.
Excursion to the Zoroastrian “Ateshgah” the temple of the fire-worshipers (XVII)
Excursion to the Zoroastrian “Yanardag”. It’s the Magic Burning Mountain (a place where exists the fuel gases).
Free time. Returning to the hotel.
Day 3.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport.
“Weekend, Azerbaijan!”
3 days/ 2 nights
Day 1.
Arriving to the Airport Baku. Transfer to the hotel.
Sightseeing tour in Baku with visiting and survey of monumental, historical and architectural monuments of the city:
-Photo stop at the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. The Heydar Aliyev Center designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles.
-The panorama of the city and Baku Bay from the highland Park.
Free Time for Lunch in one of the restaurant in the “Fountain Square” Park. There are a very big choice of restaurants with national, Turkish, Asian and European cuisines.
-Sightseeing in an “Old City” -medieval sight of Baku: “Shirvashakhs palace” (XV c. under UNESCO protection), ancient quarter mosques (Mohammad’s mosque- XI c.), bath, samples of residential buildings, “Market Square” and Caravan Saray “Bukhara”(XVI c.) and “Multani” (XIV c.), “Giz Galasi” (Maiden Tower – Entrance) – the oldest construction of Baku (under UNESCO protection), , workshops of handicraftsmen, carpet and antique shops.
-Walking tour and acquaintance with the history and architecture of Baku city of period XIX- XX cc.: Nizami street, “Fountain Square”, Nizami Ganjavi monument.
Free time. Returning to the hotel.
Day 2.
Breakfast at the hotel.
An Exciting journey to one of the most beautiful regions of Azerbaijan – Mountainous-Shirvan!
Excursion departure with active ways of movement in the North-Western region along the route: Baku – Maraza (radial excursion of 5 km to the medieval mausoleum) – Shamakhi – Muganli pass – Gabala / village Vandam (Ls. the route is about 245 km). In the route of extensive travel and tour information, "photo-stop" inspection and visit to:
Rock the mausoleum "Diri Baba" (1402).
Panarama of mountains Niyaldag range of the greater Caucasus with Muganli pass.
Panorama of the mountains Aphtoran valley from the pass.
Arrival in Gabala city, which is the ancient capital (I to VI centuries BC) of the ancient state of Caucasian Albania, located at the foot of Shahdag mountain.
Free time for lunch
Excursion program in Gabala:
A trip to the lake "Nohur" in a beautiful mountain valley "Goyburundag"
Visiting a restored Albanian Christian and Monophysite temple "Chotari Kilisesi / Church Datauri" and information about an ancient Albanian-Caucasian nation in Nidj village (place of compact settling of an ancient Caucasian peoples "Udins" - one of the aboriginal tribes of the Eastern Caucasus – descendants of antique Caucasian Albanians).
Archaeological excavations on the site "Kabalaka" in the villages Chukhur-Gabala and Mirzabeyli (local ancient capital of the ancient state of Caucasian Albania, the input surcharge).
Winter-Summer Tourist complex "Tufandag". The cable car ride with panoramic views of the mountains of the greater Caucasus (entrance charged extra)
Returning to Baku.
Day 3.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport.
“Land of Fire”
4 days/ 3 nights
Day 1.
Arriving to the Airport Baku. Transfer to the hotel.
Sightseeing tour in Baku with visiting and survey of monumental, historical and architectural monuments of the city:
Photo stop at the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. The Heydar Aliyev Center designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles.
The panorama of the city and Baku Bay from the highland Park. Sightseeing in an “Old City” -medieval sight of Baku: “Shirvashakhs palace” (XV c. under UNESCO protection), ancient quarter mosques (Mohammad’s mosque- XI c.), bath, samples of residential buildings, “Market Square” and Caravan Saray “Bukhara”(XVI c.) and “Multani” (XIV c.), “Giz Galasi” (Maiden Tower – Entrance) – the oldest construction of Baku (under UNESCO protection), , workshops of handicraftsmen, carpet and antique shops.
Free Time for Lunch in one of the restaurant in the “Fountain Square” Park. There are a very big choice of restaurants with national, Turkish, Asian and European cuisines.
Walking tour and acquaintance with the history and architecture of Baku city of period XIX- XX cc.: Nizami street, “Fountain Square”, Nizami Ganjavi monument. Walking at National Seaside Park and Little Venice (at the favorable windless weather, for an additional payment, for interested persons – 0,5 hour boat cruise round of the bay of Baku.
Returning to the hotel. Free time
Day 2.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visiting of historic - art reserve Gobustan (65 km. from Baku). Acquaintance with the archaeological exposition of the museum, survey of inhabitants and acquaintance with the lifestyle of the people of an epoch of the “Stone Age” (7-8 thousand years B. C).
Free Time for the Lunch in the restaurant on the coast of Caspian Sea.
Excursion to the Zoroastrian “Ateshgah” the temple of the fire-worshipers (XVII)
Excursion to the Zoroastrian “Yanardag”. It’s the Magic Burning Mountain (a place where exists the fuel gases).
Returning to the hotel. Free time
Day 3.
Breakfast at the hotel.
An Exciting journey to one of the most beautiful regions of Azerbaijan – Mountainous-Shirvan!
Excursion departure with active ways of movement in the North-Western region along the route: Baku – Maraza (radial excursion of 5 km to the medieval mausoleum) – Shamakhi – Muganli pass – Gabala / village Vandam (Ls. the route is about 245 km). In the route of extensive travel and tour information, "photo-stop" inspection and visit to:
Rock the mausoleum "Diri Baba" (1402).
Panarama of mountains Niyaldag range of the greater Caucasus with Muganli pass.
Panorama of the mountains Aphtoran valley from the pass.
Arrival in Gabala city, which is the ancient capital (I to VI centuries BC) of the ancient state of Caucasian Albania, located at the foot of Shahdag mountain.
Free time for lunch
Excursion program in Gabala:
A trip to the lake "Nohur" in a beautiful mountain valley "Goyburundag"
Visiting a restored Albanian Christian and Monophysite temple "Chotari Kilisesi / Church Datauri" and information about an ancient Albanian-Caucasian nation in Nidj village (place of compact settling of an ancient Caucasian peoples "Udins" - one of the aboriginal tribes of the Eastern Caucasus – descendants of antique Caucasian Albanians).
Archaeological excavations on the site "Kabalaka" in the villages Chukhur-Gabala and Mirzabeyli (local ancient capital of the ancient state of Caucasian Albania, the input surcharge).
Winter-Summer Tourist complex "Tufandag". The cable car ride with panoramic views of the mountains of the greater Caucasus (entrance charged extra)
Returning to Baku.
Day 4.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time.
Transfer to the airport.
“Wine & Carpet”
4 days/ 3 nights
Day 1.
Arriving to the Airport Baku. Transfer to the hotel. Free time.
Photo stop from OUTSIDE at the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. The Heydar Aliyev Center is a 57,500 m2 (619,000 sq ft) building complex designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles.
Day 2.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing tour in Baku with visiting and survey of monumental, historical and architectural monuments of the city: the panorama of the city and Baku Bay from the highland Park. Sightseeing in an “Old City” -medieval sight of Baku: “Shirvashakhs palace” (XV c. under UNESCO protection), ancient quarter mosques (Mohammad’s mosque- XI c.), bath, samples of residential buildings, “Market Square” and Caravan Saray “Bukhara”(XVI c.) and “Multani” (XIV c.), “Giz Galasi” (Maiden Tower – Entrance) – the oldest construction of Baku (under UNESCO protection), , workshops of handicraftsmen, carpet and antique shops.
Free Time for Lunch.
Visiting of “Azer ILme” Carpet Weaving Center. You will visit the dye workshop, here you can see how yarns are colored using plant-based dyes using traditional Azerbaijani methods and the weaving workshops. The carpets are woven using special knives with hooked tips, hive (hammer comb), and scissors reflecting ancient traditions. Here is the biggest carpet gallery, which you can also buy.
Nizami Street ( Shopping street). The center of Baku city, walking street with architectural buildings ( period XIX- beginning XX c.) and Nizami Gancavi monument. Here you can see many shops of wear, traditional souvenirs and etc.
Returning to the hotel. Free time
Day 3.
Breakfast at the hotel.
An exciting journey to one of the most beautiful regions of Azerbaijan – Mountainous-Shirvan!
Excursion departure with active ways of movement in the North-Western region along the route: Baku– Shamakhi – Muganli pass – Gabala (Ls. the route is about 245 km). In the route of extensive travel and tour information, "photo-stop"
Panarama of mountains Niyaldag range of the greater Caucasus with Muganli pass.
Panorama of the mountains Aphtoran valley from the pass.
Arrival in Gabala city, which is the ancient capital (I to VI centuries BC) of the ancient state of Caucasian Albania, located at the foot of Shahdag mountain.
Free time for lunch in local restaurant. After lunch 30 minutes tea ceremony on a mountain glade overlooking the valley of the river Girdiman and mountain massifs.
Excursion program in Gabala:
Archaeological excavations on the site "Kabalaka" in the villages Chukhur-Gabala and Mirzabeyli (local ancient capital of the ancient state of Caucasian Albania, the input surcharge).
Visiting of the “Aspi Agro” LLC. Based on a vast experience of Italian experts, ASPI AGRO LLC revives the art of winemaking in the area with unique climatic conditions, where the art of wine-making was flourishing in ancient times – in the foothills of the Greater Caucasus, in the valley of Savalan. After a thorough analysis of soil and climate, conducted by Italian experts, vines for vineyards were provided by Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo company, a world leader in the production of seedlings.
Wines “Savalan” are produced under the guidance of highly qualified Italian engineers – Mr. Daniel D’Andrea and Ms. Eliza Vagnoni. Testing of wine is carried out by an expert from Europe, Mr. Ermanno Murari.
Wine tasting with snacks.
Winter-Summer Tourist complex "Tufandag". The cable car ride with panoramic views of the mountains of the greater Caucasus (entrance charged extra) or The open-air amusement park - "GABALAND" (6D attraction, "LaserMaxx", ice rink, karting, etc.)
Returning to Baku.
Day 4.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time.
Transfer to the airport.
“Ancient Land”
5 days/ 4 nights
Day 1.
Arriving to the Airport Baku. Transfer to the hotel. Free time.
Sightseeing tour in Baku with visiting and survey of monumental, historical and architectural monuments of the city:
Photo stop at the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. The Heydar Aliyev Center designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles.
The panorama of the city and Baku Bay from the highland Park. Sightseeing in an “Old City” -medieval sight of Baku: “Shirvashakhs palace” (XV c. under UNESCO protection), ancient quarter mosques (Mohammad’s mosque- XI c.), bath, samples of residential buildings, “Market Square” and Caravan Saray “Bukhara”(XVI c.) and “Multani” (XIV c.), “Giz Galasi” (Maiden Tower – Entrance) – the oldest construction of Baku (under UNESCO protection), , workshops of handicraftsmen, carpet and antique shops.
Free Time for Lunch in one of the restaurant in the “Fountain Square” Park. There are a very big choice of restaurants with national, Turkish, Asian and European cuisines.
Walking tour and acquaintance with the history and architecture of Baku city of period XIX- XX cc.: Nizami street, “Fountain Square”, Nizami Ganjavi monument. Walking at National Seaside Park and Little Venice (at the favorable windless weather, for an additional payment, for interested persons – 0,5 hour boat cruise round of the bay of Baku.
Day 2.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion to the state reserve Gobustan.
60 km to the south of Baku there is one of the world's largest collections of ancient rock paintings - there are more than 4,000 petroglyphs here. The Gobustan State Historical and Artistic Reserve can also see the sites of the first people, remnants of a large prehistoric cromlech and other evidence about the inhabitants of the region of the Stone Age and subsequent periods. The subject of interest of tourists is also a stone slab with a Latin inscription dating from the 1st century AD. e., left by the XII Roman legion of Emperor Domitian, which testifies to the presence of this legion here. The cultural landscape of the Gobustan rock paintings is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The restored Bibi-Heybat Mosque, a panorama of modern floating offshore oil platforms and racks.
Free Time for the Lunch in the restaurant on the coast of Caspian Sea.
Excursion “Ateshgah - Temple of Fire-worshipers” - Yanar Dag.
The fire temple “Ateshgah” in the village of Surakhani, a pentagonal complex with an open courtyard and a temple-altar in the center, which was a place of pilgrimage for fire worshipers. The temple of eternal fire Ateshgah is the real Azerbaijani exotic place. Almost all over the world know about him. In the former cells, where pilgrims from all over the world stayed, the museum’s expositions containing many unique authentic exhibits are now located. In its present form, the temple was built in the XVII-XVIII centuries.
A visit to Yanar Dag (“Burning Mountain”) is another unique object in the ancient land of lights. Natural eternal flame, burning since ancient times on the hillside. A meter flame about ten meters wide.
Returning to the hotel
Day 3.
Breakfast at the hotel.
A fascinating journey to one of the most beautiful regions of Azerbaijan - to Great Caucasus Mountains!
Excursion to the north-western region along the route: Baku - Maraza (radial sightseeing exit 5 km to the medieval mausoleum) - Shamakhi - Muganly mountain pass - Lagich - Gabala / Vyandy village (total route about 245 km). On the way extensive travel information, photo-stop, inspection and visit:
The rock mausoleum "Diri Baba" (1402)
Djouma Mousque in Shemakhi (18 c.)
Panorama of the mountains of the Niyaldag ridge of the Great Caucasus from the Muganlinsky pass.
Panorama of the mountains of the Aftaran valley from the Vyandamsky pass.
Free Time for the Lunch in the restaurant with national cuisine
Arrival in the mountain village Lagich.
The village of Lagich, built in the 5th century AD e. in the canyon of the Girdimanchay River (Upper Caucasus), is an original monument of the town planning and architectural art of antiquity. This medieval town with cobbled streets and squares is one of the most famous handicraft and shopping centers in the Caucasus and beyond. Here they make products from copper, leather, chasing, skillful potters and woodcarvers work. And today there are about a dozen workshops where hereditary blacksmiths make various household items in front of astonished tourists.
Moving on to Sheki
Accommodation in Hotel in Sheki . Dinner. Free time
Day 4.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion program in the town of Sheki and its surroundings:
Acquaintance with the restored early medieval Albanian Christian church (I-IV. VII-IX. XVI-XIX centuries) / - "Mother of Eastern Churches" in the village of Kish (this temple was visited by the world-famous Norwegian traveler-anthropologist Tur Heyerdal, next to the temple there is bust). The history of the emergence of the church is associated with the history of the spread of Christianity in Caucasian Albania. The presence of historical sources of information about the construction of the church by the Apostle Elisha is an irrefutable evidence of the apostolic beginning of the oldest Albanian independent church in the Caucasus.
A visit to one of the unique masterpieces of oriental architecture, a historical and architectural monument of the 18th century - the Summer Palace of the Sheki’s khans (the residence of local medieval rulers) with unique wall frescoes and stained glass windows "shebeke". One stained glass window was going on for 5-6 months. In the 1st quarter meters they contain from 3000 to 7000 different parts and patterns, created without glue and nails using a special solution, the composition of which is still unknown.
Acquaintance with the exposition of the local museum of folk art and craft production, located in the medieval Albanian round Christian temple.
Lunch at the restaurant "Yukhary Caravanserai" of the XVIII century
A visit to the shops and workshops of artisans-familiarization with the work of an artisan for the manufacture of national "shebeke" - openwork oriental window glass windows, covers and lattices, a workshop for the manufacture of Sheki’s baklava.
Returning to Baku. Accommodation in the Hotel.
Day 5.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time.
Transfer to the airport.
“Uncharted Land”
5 days/ 4 nights
Day 1.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing tour in Baku with visiting and survey of monumental, historical and architectural monuments of the city:
Photo stop at the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. The Heydar Aliyev Center designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles.
The panorama of the city and Baku Bay from the highland Park. Sightseeing in an “Old City” -medieval sight of Baku: “Shirvashakhs palace” (XV c. under UNESCO protection), ancient quarter mosques (Mohammad’s mosque- XI c.), bath, samples of residential buildings, “Market Square” and Caravan Saray “Bukhara”(XVI c.) and “Multani” (XIV c.), “Giz Galasi” (Maiden Tower – Entrance) – the oldest construction of Baku (under UNESCO protection), , workshops of handicraftsmen, carpet and antique shops.
Free Time for Lunch in one of the restaurant in the “Fountain Square” Park. There are a very big choice of restaurants with national, Turkish, Asian and European cuisines.
Walking tour and acquaintance with the history and architecture of Baku city of period XIX- XX cc.: Nizami street, “Fountain Square”, Nizami Ganjavi monument. Walking at National Seaside Park and Little Venice (at the favorable windless weather, for an additional payment, for interested persons – 0,5 hour boat cruise round of the bay of Baku.
Day 2.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visiting of historic - art reserve Gobustan (65 km. from Baku). Acquaintance with the archaeological exposition of the museum, survey of inhabitants and acquaintance with the lifestyle of the people of an epoch of the “Stone Age” (7-8 thousand years B. C).
Free Time for the Lunch in the restaurant on the coast of Caspian Sea.
Leaving for a tour to Absheron peninsula.
Ateshgah - the Fire Temple is situated in the Surakhani suburb of Baku. It was built on land where natural gas was burned eternally by Zoroastrian believers, who travelled from the province of Multan in India to worship. It is believed that, these ancient fires have given Azerbaijan its name which, according to some researches, means ''Land of Fire''.
Visiting the well - preserved ancient castles of Absheron Peninsula of the 12th - 13th centuries and located further from Absheron Peninsula. There are several fine medieval castles - one is in Amirajan and two in Mardakyan - apparently built for defense by the Shirvan’s Shahs in the 14-th century.
Day 3.
Guba is located on the north-eastern flanks of hills of the Shahdag mountain belonging to the Greater Caucasus mountains at the altitude of 600 m above sea level on the bank of Gudial river at the distance of 168 km from Baku. Due to the favorable location and rich infrastructure Guba district is one of the favorite tourist destinations.
Visiters since long time ago have chosen Gyachresh place where you can relax in the shady woods.
Guba is world famous with carpets which are being made here from ancient times. Visiting of master craft of Carpet weaving. Visiting of historical monuments as the mosque of Sakine Khanum, Juma mosque, mausoleum of the 16th century, ancient eastern-type baths, village of Krasnaya Sloboda, which is home to one of the largest communities of Mountain Jews in the world.
Guba differs for its amazingly rich cuisine because of the variety of nations living there - such as Azerbaijanis, Lezgis, Tats, Khinalugs and so on. Lunch in the restaurant with national cuisine
Tengealtin gorge, where the turbulent river Velvelichai runs, the famous Afurdzhin waterfall which is included into the list of “Monuments of Azerbaijan Nature”.
Diner at the local restaurant with national dishes. Accommodation at the hotel in Guba.
Day 4.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Khinalug Tour
Khinalug (Xınalıq) is the highest, most remote and isolated village in Azerbaijan and among the highest in the Caucasus (elevation of 2,350 m) and amongst the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world. It is considered as one of country’s premiere destination with beautiful landscape and interesting village. Khinalug ceased to be isolated from the world, although still remaining a unique place. In the year 2007, Khinalug village was declared a state historical-architectural and ethnographic reserve of Azerbaijan by UNESCO. The population of the village is a separate ethnic group. They have their own language, nowhere in the world besides them no one speak this language. Khinalıqs also preserved their ancient customs and traditions as own language
Zoroastrians temple in the village of Khinaluq (IX century),
Exploring the village with visit to Khinalug museum and mosque.
Lunch (served in local house in Khinalug)
Returning to Baku. Accommodation at the hotel in Baku.
Day 5.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time.
Transfer to the airport.
“Subtropical paradise”
5 days/ 4 nights
Day 1.
Arriving to the Airport Baku. Transfer to the hotel. Free time.
Sightseeing tour in Baku with visiting and survey of monumental, historical and architectural monuments of the city:
Photo stop at the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. The Heydar Aliyev Center designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles.
The panorama of the city and Baku Bay from the highland Park. Sightseeing in an “Old City” -medieval sight of Baku: “Shirvashakhs palace” (XV c. under UNESCO protection), ancient quarter mosques (Mohammad’s mosque- XI c.), bath, samples of residential buildings, “Market Square” and Caravan Saray “Bukhara”(XVI c.) and “Multani” (XIV c.), “Giz Galasi” (Maiden Tower – Entrance) – the oldest construction of Baku (under UNESCO protection), , workshops of handicraftsmen, carpet and antique shops.
Free Time for Lunch in one of the restaurant in the “Fountain Square” Park. There are a very big choice of restaurants with national, Turkish, Asian and European cuisines.
Walking tour and acquaintance with the history and architecture of Baku city of period XIX- XX cc.: Nizami street, “Fountain Square”, Nizami Ganjavi monument. Walking at National Seaside Park and Little Venice (at the favorable windless weather, for an additional payment, for interested
persons – 0,5 hour boat cruise round of the bay of Baku.
Day 2.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to Lankaran.
Lankaran - amazingly beautiful port city, located on the shores of the Caspian Sea, almost on the border with Iran, the administrative center of the Lankaran region of Azerbaijan. This city is an ancient southern pearl and one of the most beautiful corners of the republic. Lankaran is incomparably beautiful with its original architecture, historical buildings of the 8th - 19th centuries and rich cultural heritage. The city lies in the subtropics, which makes it one of the best spa resorts in the country.
Lankaran is located 270 km from Baku on the shore of the Caspian Sea and is surrounded by the subtropical Talysh mountains. On the way we will make several stops. The first one will be in the Shirvan reserve, famous for its herds of gazelles (a kind of roe deer). Also in the national park you can see the steppe wild boar, nutria, hares, turtles - residents of the steppes of the Shirvan lowland.
We will continue our tour and stop in the city of Masalli.
Free Time for the Lunch in the restaurant
Masalli is famous for their hot springs and therapeutic baths based on them. Guests will have the opportunity to visit the sources on the territory of the Istisu sanatorium, to visit the source Janar-Bulag (fiery source), Lake Vilash, as well as the famous Yardymli waterfalls.
Arrival in Lankaran. Hotel accommodation
Day 3.
Breakfast at the hotel.
City Tour in Lankaran.
Visiting the important historical sites of these places - Kichik Gala; Balabur fortress, House of Mirakhmad Khan.
Free Time for the Lunch in the restaurant
Further we will continue our trip to the Hyrcanic Reserve and Khanbulan Lake in it. Hiking in relict forests of these places. The Lankaran region is unique for its flora and fauna - an iron tree grows here, which is found only in this zone.
Because of subtropical climate zone, Lenkoran is a country of citrus and tea. Therefore, visiting of Tea plantation and the tea ceremony with lemon is the most important part of our acquaintance with Lenkoran.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 4.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Baku
On the way visiting of historic – art reserve Gobustan (65 km. from Baku). Acquaintance with the archaeological exposition of the museum, survey of inhabitants and acquaintance with the lifestyle of the people of an epoch of the “Stone Age” (7-8 thousand years B. C).
Free Time for the Lunch in the restaurant on the coast of Caspian Sea.
Excursion to the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum. At the time of establishing, it was 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, which are the Azerbaijan’s national heritage.
Accommodation in the hotel in Baku
Day 5.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time.
Transfer to the airport.
“Healing Naftalan Oil”
10 days/ 9 nights
SPA NAFTALAN AZERBAIJAN
Welcome to Naftalan Azerbaijan is a world famous balneological resort, unique in its biological qualities.
Naftalan is the world's only deposit of medicinal naftalan oil, the healing power of which has been known since ancient times.
Now Naftalan Resort provides treatment for more than 70 diseases with the help of therapeutic naphthalan baths by improved methods, in conditions of maximum comfort.
Due to its properties in many branches of medicine, "naftalan therapy" is recognized as an indispensable method of treatment.
Diseases of the joints and periarticular soft tissues of the musculoskeletal system, skin diseases, urologic diseases, gynecological diseases, diseases of the nervous system, diseases of peripheral veins, diseases of the ear, throat, nose and more other diseases for the treatment of which naftalan oil is recommended.
Day 1. – Day 8. / 7 nights - Naftalan
Arriving to Baku Airport. Transfer to Naftalan
Accommodation in the “Garabag resort & spa hotel” 5*, which offers a wide range of wellness treatments. Guests can visit the Turkish steam bath, sauna, cedar barrel and salt room. When performing the procedures, a mixture of naftalan oil, salts, seaweed of the Caspian Sea and volcanic mud is used. Here you can also go through cosmetic and medical procedures. In the fitness center are classes Pilates, yoga and aerobics. Fans of outdoor activities can play tennis, billiards, mini-golf, basketball and volleyball, and also swim in the outdoor pool. There is a children's playground on site and various entertainment programs are organized.
1th Day is the check up day and treatment prescription by Doctor.
Accommodation included Full Board and Treatment.
Day 8.
Departure to Baku. Hotel accommodation in Baku. Free time
Day 9.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing tour in Baku with visiting and survey of monumental, historical and architectural monuments of the city:
Photo stop at the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. The Heydar Aliyev Center designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles.
The panorama of the city and Baku Bay from the highland Park. Sightseeing in an “Old City” -medieval sight of Baku: “Shirvashakhs palace” (XV c. under UNESCO protection), ancient quarter mosques (Mohammad’s mosque- XI c.), bath, samples of residential buildings, “Market Square” and Caravan Saray “Bukhara”(XVI c.) and “Multani” (XIV c.), “Giz Galasi” (Maiden Tower – Entrance) – the oldest construction of Baku (under UNESCO protection), , workshops of handicraftsmen, carpet and antique shops.
Free Time for Lunch in one of the restaurant in the “Fountain Square” Park. There are a very big choice of restaurants with national, Turkish, Asian and European cuisines.
Walking tour and acquaintance with the history and architecture of Baku city of period XIX- XX cc.: Nizami street, “Fountain Square”, Nizami Ganjavi monument. Walking at National Seaside Park and Little Venice (at the favorable windless weather, for an additional payment, for interested persons – 0,5 hour boat cruise round of the bay of Baku.
Day 10.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time.
Transfer to the airport.
«Silk road»
6 days / 5 nights
Day 1.
Arriving to the Airport Baku. Transfer to the hotel. Free time.
Sightseeing tour in Baku with visiting and survey of monumental, historical and architectural monuments of the city:
Photo stop at the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. The Heydar Aliyev Center designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles.
The panorama of the city and Baku Bay from the highland Park. Sightseeing in an “Old City” -medieval sight of Baku: “Shirvashakhs palace” (XV c. under UNESCO protection), ancient quarter mosques (Mohammad’s mosque- XI c.), bath, samples of residential buildings, “Market Square” and Caravan Saray “Bukhara”(XVI c.) and “Multani” (XIV c.), “Giz Galasi” (Maiden Tower – Entrance) – the oldest construction of Baku (under UNESCO protection), , workshops of handicraftsmen, carpet and antique shops.
Free Time for Lunch in one of the restaurant in the “Fountain Square” Park. There are a very big choice of restaurants with national, Turkish, Asian and European cuisines.
Excursion “Ateshgah - Temple of Fire-worshipers” - Yanar Dag.
The fire temple “Ateshgah” in the village of Surakhani, a pentagonal complex with an open courtyard and a temple-altar in the center, which was a place of pilgrimage for fire worshipers. The temple of eternal fire Ateshgah is the real Azerbaijani exotic place. Almost all over the world know about him. In the former cells, where pilgrims from all over the world stayed, the museum’s expositions containing many unique authentic exhibits are now located. In its present form, the temple was built in the XVII-XVIII centuries.
A visit to Yanar Dag (“Burning Mountain”) is another unique object in the ancient land of lights. Natural eternal flame, burning since ancient times on the hillside. A meter flame about ten meters wide.
Returning to the Hotel
Day 2.
60 km from Baku there are some of the largest collections of ancient rock carvings in the world - there are more than 4,000 petroglyphs here. In Gobustan State Historical and Artistic Reserve you can also see the standing first people, the remains of a large prehistoric land and other evidence of the region of the Stone Age and periods. It is also a stone slab with a Latin inscription dating from the 1st century AD. e., the remaining XII Roman legion of Emperor Domitian, which testifies to the presence of this legion here. The cultural landscape of the Gobustan rock paintings is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Departure for inspection of mud volcanoes.
The most common unique mud volcanoes of the world are located exactly in the list. More than 45% of all mud volcanoes are concentrated on the territory of our country, while most of them are located on the Absheron Peninsula.
Volcanoes are found different: high and low, griffins and buried, underwater and underground. Each of them has its own character and chemical composition.
A rock with a Latin inscription that tells of staying in Gobustan in the 1st c. n e. Roman Centuria: "Time of Emperor Domitian Caesar Augustus Germanicus, Lucius Julius Maximus, Centurion XII of the Lightning-Fast Legion."
Lunch break in a restaurant on the shore of the Caspian Sea.
Visit to the tomb of the Bibi-Heybat mosque. The mosque is the tomb where the ashes of the descendant of the Prophet Muhammad rest. Built in the second unit of the XIII century, the mosque was destroyed by the Bolsheviks in 1936 and restored in the 90s of the XX century. Panorama of modern floating offshore oil platforms and racks.
Museum of Azerbaijani carpet.
Carpet weaving is one of the oldest types of decorative and applied arts in Azerbaijan. His collection contains about 14,000 carpets, embroidery, clothing, copper-copper items, jewelry, modern works of glass, wood, felt.
Walk through the National Seaside Park - Boulevard and "Little Venice" (until the favorable situation for those who want - a half-hour cruise on a pleasure boat in the Baku Bay to Crystal Hall (Eurovision 2012) and back.
Walking tour and acquaintance with the history and architecture of Baku city of the XIX-XX centuries: st. Nizami, "Fountain Square", a monument to Nizami Ganjavi.
Returning to the hotel. Free time.
Day 3.
Breakfast at the hotel.
An Exciting journey to one of the most beautiful regions of Azerbaijan – Mountainous-Shirvan!
Excursion departure with active ways of movement in the North-Western region along the route: Baku – Maraza (radial excursion of 5 km to the medieval mausoleum) – Shamakhi – Muganli pass – Gabala / village Vandam (Ls. the route is about 245 km). In the route of extensive travel and tour information, "photo-stop" inspection and visit to:
Rock the mausoleum "Diri Baba" (1402).
Panarama of mountains Niyaldag range of the greater Caucasus with Muganli pass.
Panorama of the mountains Aphtoran valley from the pass.
Arrival in Gabala city, which is the ancient capital (I to VI centuries BC) of the ancient state of Caucasian Albania, located at the foot of Shahdag mountain.
Free time for lunch
Excursion program in Gabala:
A trip to the lake "Nohur" in a beautiful mountain valley "Goyburundag"
Visiting a restored Albanian Christian and Monophysite temple "Chotari Kilisesi / Church Datauri" and information about an ancient Albanian-Caucasian nation in Nidj village (place of compact settling of an ancient Caucasian peoples "Udins" - one of the aboriginal tribes of the Eastern Caucasus – descendants of antique Caucasian Albanians).
Archaeological excavations on the site "Kabalaka" in the villages Chukhur-Gabala and Mirzabeyli (local ancient capital of the ancient state of Caucasian Albania, the input surcharge).
Winter-Summer Tourist complex "Tufandag". The cable car ride with panoramic views of the mountains of the greater Caucasus (entrance charged extra)
Accommodation in hotel. Free time.
Day 4.
Breakfast at the hotel
Visiting a restored Albanian Christian and Monophysite temple "Chotari Kilisesi / Church Datauri" and information about an ancient Albanian-Caucasian nation in Nidj village (place of compact settling of an ancient Caucasian peoples "Udins" - one of the aboriginal tribes of the Eastern Caucasus – descendants of antique Caucasian Albanians).
Archaeological excavations on the site "Kabalaka" in the villages Chukhur-Gabala and Mirzabeyli (local ancient capital of the ancient state of Caucasian Albania, the input surcharge).
Free Time for the Lunch in the restaurant with national cuisine
Visiting of the “Aspi Agro” LLC. Based on a vast experience of Italian experts, ASPI AGRO LLC revives the art of winemaking in the area with unique climatic conditions, where the art of wine-making was flourishing in ancient times – in the foothills of the Greater Caucasus, in the valley of Savalan. After a thorough analysis of soil and climate, conducted by Italian experts, vines for vineyards were provided by Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo company, a world leader in the production of seedlings.
Wines “Savalan” are produced under the guidance of highly qualified Italian engineers – Mr. Daniel D’Andrea and Ms. Eliza Vagnoni. Testing of wine is carried out by an expert from Europe, Mr. Ermanno Murari.
Wine tasting with snacks.
Moving on to Sheki
Accommodation in Hotel in Sheki . Dinner. Free time
Day 5.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion program in the town of Sheki and its surroundings:
Acquaintance with the restored early medieval Albanian Christian church (I-IV. VII-IX. XVI-XIX centuries) / - "Mother of Eastern Churches" in the village of Kish (this temple was visited by the world-famous Norwegian traveler-anthropologist Tur Heyerdal, next to the temple there is bust). The history of the emergence of the church is associated with the history of the spread of Christianity in Caucasian Albania. The presence of historical sources of information about the construction of the church by the Apostle Elisha is an irrefutable evidence of the apostolic beginning of the oldest Albanian independent church in the Caucasus.
A visit to one of the unique masterpieces of oriental architecture, a historical and architectural monument of the 18th century - the Summer Palace of the Sheki’s khans (the residence of local medieval rulers) with unique wall frescoes and stained glass windows "shebeke". One stained glass window was going on for 5-6 months. In the 1st quarter meters they contain from 3000 to 7000 different parts and patterns, created without glue and nails using a special solution, the composition of which is still unknown.
Acquaintance with the exposition of the local museum of folk art and craft production, located in the medieval Albanian round Christian temple.
Lunch at the restaurant "Yukhary Caravanserai" of the XVIII century
A visit to the shops and workshops of artisans-familiarization with the work of an artisan for the manufacture of national "shebeke" - openwork oriental window glass windows, covers and lattices, a workshop for the manufacture of Sheki’s baklava.
Returning to Baku. Accommodation in the Hotel.
Day 6.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time.
Transfer to the airport.
“Great Silk Road”
9 days/ 8 nights
Day 1.
Arriving to the Airport Baku. Transfer to the hotel. Free time.
Sightseeing tour in Baku with visiting and survey of monumental, historical and architectural monuments of the city:
Photo stop at the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. The Heydar Aliyev Center designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles.
The panorama of the city and Baku Bay from the highland Park. Sightseeing in an “Old City” -medieval sight of Baku: “Shirvashakhs palace” (XV c. under UNESCO protection), ancient quarter mosques (Mohammad’s mosque- XI c.), bath, samples of residential buildings, “Market Square” and Caravan Saray “Bukhara”(XVI c.) and “Multani” (XIV c.), “Giz Galasi” (Maiden Tower – Entrance) – the oldest construction of Baku (under UNESCO protection), , workshops of handicraftsmen, carpet and antique shops.
Free Time for Lunch in one of the restaurant in the “Fountain Square” Park. There are a very big choice of restaurants with national, Turkish, Asian and European cuisines.
Walking tour and acquaintance with the history and architecture of Baku city of period XIX- XX cc.: Nizami street, “Fountain Square”, Nizami Ganjavi monument. Walking at National Seaside Park and Little Venice (at the favorable windless weather, for an additional payment, for interested persons – 0,5 hour boat cruise round of the bay of Baku.
Day 2.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion to the state reserve Gobustan.
60 km to the south of Baku there is one of the world's largest collections of ancient rock paintings - there are more than 4,000 petroglyphs here. The Gobustan State Historical and Artistic Reserve can also see the sites of the first people, remnants of a large prehistoric cromlech and other evidence about the inhabitants of the region of the Stone Age and subsequent periods. The subject of interest of tourists is also a stone slab with a Latin inscription dating from the 1st century AD. e., left by the XII Roman legion of Emperor Domitian, which testifies to the presence of this legion here. The cultural landscape of the Gobustan rock paintings is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The restored Bibi-Heybat Mosque, a panorama of modern floating offshore oil platforms and racks.
Free Time for the Lunch in the restaurant on the coast of Caspian Sea.
Excursion “Ateshgah - Temple of Fire-worshipers” - Yanar Dag.
The fire temple “Ateshgah” in the village of Surakhani, a pentagonal complex with an open courtyard and a temple-altar in the center, which was a place of pilgrimage for fire worshipers. The temple of eternal fire Ateshgah is the real Azerbaijani exotic place. Almost all over the world know about him. In the former cells, where pilgrims from all over the world stayed, the museum’s expositions containing many unique authentic exhibits are now located. In its present form, the temple was built in the XVII-XVIII centuries.
A visit to Yanar Dag (“Burning Mountain”) is another unique object in the ancient land of lights. Natural eternal flame, burning since ancient times on the hillside. A meter flame about ten meters wide.
Returning to the hotel
Day 3.
Breakfast at the hotel.
A fascinating journey to one of the most beautiful regions of Azerbaijan - to Great Caucasus Mountains!
Excursion to the north-western region along the route: Baku - Maraza (radial sightseeing exit 5 km to the medieval mausoleum) - Shamakhi - Muganly mountain pass - Lagich - Gabala / Vyandy village (total route about 245 km). On the way extensive travel information, photo-stop, inspection and visit:
The rock mausoleum "Diri Baba" (1402)
Djouma Mousque in Shemakhi (18 c.)
Panorama of the mountains of the Niyaldag ridge of the Great Caucasus from the Muganlinsky pass.
Panorama of the mountains of the Aftaran valley from the Vyandamsky pass.
Free Time for the Lunch in the restaurant with national cuisine
Arrival in the mountain village Lagich.
The village of Lagich, built in the 5th century AD e. in the canyon of the Girdimanchay River (Upper Caucasus), is an original monument of the town planning and architectural art of antiquity. This medieval town with cobbled streets and squares is one of the most famous handicraft and shopping centers in the Caucasus and beyond. Here they make products from copper, leather, chasing, skillful potters and woodcarvers work. And today there are about a dozen workshops where hereditary blacksmiths make various household items in front of astonished tourists.
Continuing the way to the city of Gabala.
Dinner stop at the cafe-restaurant
Arrival in the city of Gabala, which is the ancient capital (I-VI centuries BC) of the ancient state of Caucasian Albania, located at the foot of Mount Shahdag.
Check in at the hotel in Gabala
Day 4.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion program in Gabala:
A trip to the lake “Nokhur” in the beautiful mountain valley “Goyburundag” (it is possible to hold a short tea ceremony in the open air with a samovar and tasting local varieties of jam, as well as a boat trip)
Winter-Summer Tourist Complex "Tufandag". Walk on the cable car with a panorama of the mountains of the Greater Caucasus. Tea time with jam in a cafe at an altitude of 1600 m.
Delicious lunch at one of the cafes-restaurants with regional dishes.
A visit to the restored Albanian Christian and Monophysite church “Chotari Kilsesi / Jotaari Church” and information about the ancient Albanian-Caucasian ethnicity in the village of Nidj (the place of compact settlement of the ancient Caucasian ethnicity Udins, one of the indigenous tribes of the Eastern Caucasus, descendants of the ancient Caucasian Albanians).
The archaeological site of the settlement "Kabalaka" near the villages of Chukhur-Gabala and Mirzyabayli (the ancient capital of the local ancient state of Caucasian Albania, entrance for an additional fee).
Visit to the local history museum with a rich collection of exhibits (entrance fee).
Moving on the route Gabala - Sheki.
Accommodation in Hotel in Sheki. Dinner. Free time
Day 5.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion program in the town of Sheki and its surroundings:
Acquaintance with the restored early medieval Albanian Christian church (I-IV. VII-IX. XVI-XIX centuries) / - "Mother of Eastern Churches" in the village of Kish (this temple was visited by the world-famous Norwegian traveler-anthropologist Tur Heyerdal, next to the temple there is bust). The history of the emergence of the church is associated with the history of the spread of Christianity in Caucasian Albania. The presence of historical sources of information about the construction of the church by the Apostle Elisha is an irrefutable evidence of the apostolic beginning of the oldest Albanian independent church in the Caucasus.
A visit to one of the unique masterpieces of oriental architecture, a historical and architectural monument of the 18th century - the Summer Palace of the Sheki’s khans (the residence of local medieval rulers) with unique wall frescoes and stained glass windows "shebeke". One stained glass window was going on for 5-6 months. In the 1st quarter meters they contain from 3000 to 7000 different parts and patterns, created without glue and nails using a special solution, the composition of which is still unknown.
Acquaintance with the exposition of the local museum of folk art and craft production, located in the medieval Albanian round Christian temple.
A visit to the shops and workshops of artisans-familiarization with the work of an artisan for the manufacture of national "shebeke" - openwork oriental window glass windows, covers and lattices, a workshop for the manufacture of Sheki’s baklava.
Lunch at the restaurant "Yukhary Caravanserai" of the XVIII century
Departure from Sheki along the route: Sheki - Ganja (150 km)
Arrival in the city of Ganja - "Cultural Center of the East" and the second largest city in Azerbaijan. Accommodation in one of the central hotels of Ganja. Walking tour of the center of Ganja, visiting the “Khan's Garden”, founded by the XV-XVI centuries by Shah Abbas, the lord of the Ganja Khanate, viewing the fragments of the ancient wall of the Khanate.
Free time. Dinner. Return to the hotel.
Day 6.
Breakfast at the hotel
Continuation of the excursion “Ganja-Cultural Center of the East”: a visit to one of the oldest mausoleums of Ganja, Jomard Gassab, built during the time of Caliph Ali Talib (656-661); City Baths “Chokak Hammam”; City Juma Mosque (Shah Abbas mosque of the XVI century), Javad Khan mausoleum - XIX century. Departure to the suburbs.
On the way lunch at the rustic restaurant.
Visit to the former German settlements Annenfeld (Shamkir) and Yelenendorf (Khanlar), built by German colonists from Baden-Württemberg, who were resettled in this region under Empress Catherine II.
Excursion to the lake "Goygol". Lake Goygol is located on the territory of the Goygol state natural reserve. The lake was formed because of a devastating earthquake that occurred in 1139, because of which the top of Mount Kapaz collapsed in the gorge of the Agsu River. The formed dam is the famous Goygol lake with beautiful nature, clear water. Overall, 19 lakes are located on the territory of Goygol, 7 of which belong to large lakes.
Dinner at the restaurant –Shashlychny “AILEVI” in the mountains.
Return to Baku. Hotel accommodation.
Day 7.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time for exploring of Capital City Baku. You can visit an biggest Aquapark Dalga Beach; Entertainment Center for kids “Megafun”; Shopping Centers “Gandjlik Mall”, “28 Mall”, “Park Bulvar” Mall, Luxury Mall “Port Baku”- here you can find branches of the many well-known global brands; small central streets with shops of local jewellery and souvenirs and handicrafts of local craftsmen; enjoy the evening walks in Seaside Boulevard. The colourful streets of the capital light up with the welcoming signage of Baku’s numerous restaurants, cafes, pubs, wine-bars and other venues, inviting you to join in the party or enjoy a delightful gastronomic evening.
Day 8.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time.
Transfer to the airport.
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