Azerbaijan - Land of Fire

Immerse yourself into the fabulous world of the East, visit the pearl of Caucasus - Azerbaijan! Ancient culture, gentle sun, charm of the East, authenticity of locals, fantastic food, hospitality and complete delight! Come and find out for yourself!

Highlights:
- Baku - the Walled City of Baku is under UNESCOs protection
- Gobustan - famous for its petroglyphs and bizarre landscape


Itinerary:   

Day 1. Baku
Upon arrival at Azerbaijan International Airport our local representative will meet you and you will be transferred to the hotel. After some rest panoramic city tour - visit to Highland Park, National Flag Square, Baku Boulevard. Overnight in Baku.

Day 2. Baku City Tour
Breakfast at hotel. Start sightseeing in the old part of the city – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue with Baku Ferris Wheel (depends on the weather conditions). You will be drop off in Genclik Mall - the biggest in Baku. Overnight in Baku.

Day 3. Baku - Absheron peninsula - Baku
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast proceed for The Temple of Fire worshippers “Ateshgah”in the settlement of Surakhany. Continue to Yanardag (Fire Mountain) - a natural gas fire, which blazes continuously on a hillside on Absheron Peninsula. Later visit Heydar Aliyev Center - photo session from outside. The day finishes with a boat tour in the Caspian Sea. Overnight in Baku.

Day 4. Gobustan Tour
After breakfast at hotel, the tour will take you to Gobustan in order to see the famous petroglyphs. The area has been settled since 8th millennium BC. Today it is protected by UNESCO. Return back to Baku to visit Bibi-Heybat mosque. Overnight in Baku.

Day 5. Departure
After breakfast at hotel, check out from the hotel will be transferred to airport for return journey as per flight scheduled time.

Visa: Visa to Azerbaijan can be obtained online in advance: https://evisa.gov.az/en/ You can also apply for a visa at your nearest Consular Office of Azerbaijan.

Practical information: ►Local currency: Manat. Bring EUR or USDAvailability of ATMs: only in major cities. Accepting Credit Cards: only in major cities ►Azerbaijan is a secular country, in spite of the strong Muslim and Caucasian traditions. In Baku and other large cities, most of the population speaks Russian, young people also speak English. For tourists are here, as elsewhere in the East and the Caucasus, friendly and hospitable. The country is safe and crime low. Weather is changeable in Azerbaijan. In the north and the highlands can be cool, especially at night, so bring warm clothes. During the summer, hot, hats and cream for sun protection is required. You must also carry a headscarf to visit churches and mosques.

Practical information can be found Here.

Recommended travel period of the year: May-October


Price Includes:
4 nights at a 4**** hotel in Baku in a double room with private facilities incl. breakfast
2 small bottles of water per person/day
transport as per program and entry fees
English speaking local guide
transfer from/to the airport

Not Included:
International flights
drinks and meals not mentioned in the program
tips
insurance
visa
early check in at the hotel if needed
personal expenses

Additional Services:
Supplement at 2-3 persons: 110 EUR per person (single room not included if required)
extra nights in Baku: on request


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Azerbaijan - Land of Fire (Rated 4.72 / 5 Based on 408 Reviews.)
Group Size
4-12
Reservation System Code
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