Be at the Turkish Airlines counter at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul New Airport 3 hours before your flight.
After completing the exit procedures, we depart for Baku at 06:45 on Turkish Airlines flight TK332. After arriving, we start our panoramic city tour after leaving the airport. We see the Heydar Aliyev Center, which has become a symbol of Baku, panoramically. Then we take a short photo break at Flag Square and Baku Boulevard to immortalize this moment. After viewing the newly opened area of Baku called the Flame Towers, we proceed to our hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel, we check in and settle into our rooms. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Evening Dinner City Tour of Old Baku.
Optional Tour: Evening Dinner City Tour of Old Baku Per Person – $80
Old City, Highland Park (Martyrs' Lane, Turkish Mosque, Soviet Union’s Dual Hero’s Square, Major General Hazi Aslanov, Flame Towers, Eternal Flame, an observation deck with magnificent views) Baku and Baku Bay views, Baku Television Tower), Little Venice. The city walk and bus tour start at the fortress walls of the Old City, where tourists receive information about the surrounding objects (monuments of Azerbaijan's first monument, national poet Sabir and Nizami's monument and establishment dates). The program also includes the building of the Philharmonic Orchestra named after the Muslim Magomayev, the house with a Venetian style – Ismaili's external inspection. We will explore the famous Torgoviy Street, which resembles Baku's Independence Avenue. This place is like Barvikha of the 19th century with its extraordinary houses, enjoying the magnificent view of the city from Dagustu Park, and savoring the eternal beauty of Baku city. Afterwards, we proceed to the restaurant where we will have dinner in a set menu. In this tour, you can explore the Azerbaijani cuisine. Overnight stay at our hotel.
2nd Day: BakuAfter breakfast in the morning, free time. Guests who wish can participate in the optional tour to Gobustan – Mud Volcanoes – Haydar Aliyev Museum with lunch.
Optional Tour: Gobustan – Mud Volcanoes – Haydar Aliyev Museum Tour with Lunch Per Person – $80
We head towards Gobustan, located about 65 km southwest of Baku, which is the richest area in Azerbaijan in terms of archaeological artifacts and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Gobustan, located near the Caspian Sea on the old Shirvan road; is also referred to as an open-air museum. This is a place that provides important insights about prehistoric and medieval community life, hunting, animals, and plant cover with its petroglyphs and rock carvings found worldwide. Then, we continue to visit the Mud Volcanoes area, which is nearby Gobustan. This region is notable for having half of the more than 700 mud volcanoes found in the world, especially the largest ones, where you will feel like you are among "Moon craters". After the guide's explanations in the area, we observe the live volcanic activities. After the mud volcanoes, we head back to Baku for our visit to the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center. The building, designed by the famous architect Zaha Hadid, reflects the rise of the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijani mythology. Completed in 3.5 years, Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center is regarded as one of the most important structures in Azerbaijan, symbolizing the Azeri society's future-oriented approach with its modern, extraordinary, and futuristic architecture. Inside the center are permanent and temporary exhibitions, archaeological finds, ethnography section, classical instruments, personal belongings of Haydar Aliyev, and his official vehicles. During this visit, you will gain extensive knowledge about Azerbaijan from past to present. After the tour, we return to our hotel.
3rd Day: BakuAfter breakfast, free time. Guests who wish can join the optional “Ateshgah, Yanardag & Historical Villages of Baku Tour” and “Evening Dinner and Musical Azerbaijani Night” tour.. After the tour, we transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Optional Tour: Ateshgah, Yanardag & Historical Villages of Baku Tour Per Person – $90
Located 30 km from the center of Baku, at the foot of Surakhani village, is the Eternal Fire Temple (17th-18th centuries) which has been revered at various times by Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Sikhs. The name "Ateshgah" originates from the place of eternal flame "firehouse" where the natural gas exits cannot be extinguished. This location also provides significant insights into prehistoric and medieval community life, hunting, animals, and plant cover with its petroglyphs and rock carvings. After having lunch at a local restaurant, we visit the historical villages of Baku. Following the visits to the Ethnic Qala museum, Mardakan castle, and Ramana castles, we return to the hotel.
Optional Tour: Evening Dinner and Musical Azerbaijani Night – $60
We will have dinner at a set menu restaurant where we will enjoy a night filled with dance, music, and entertainment.
4th Day: Baku-Istanbul
Meeting at the designated time by our guide for transfer to the airport. After the transfer to the airport, we will complete the ticket, baggage, and passport procedures and prepare to depart for Istanbul at TK335 flight of Turkish Airlines. After arriving at Istanbul Airport, our tour ends.
Optional Tour: Shopping Tour - $25
We start our tour at the famous historic Green Bazaar (Sharg Market). Get ready to explore the famous Green Bazaar of Baku, one of the most delicious and colorful places; the air is filled with the aromas of spices, while the stalls are filled with fresh fruits, sweets, jams, teas, and more. After exploring the bazaar, we will visit Ganjlik Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in Baku, full of international brands, cafes, cinemas, and restaurants. Then we will head to the famous shopping street of Baku, Ajami Street. Explore the perfect combination of international stores, fashion boutiques, traditional shops, and bazaars. You can find everything you need in this beautiful city.
Extra Tour Package - Full Package: 335 Dollars Per Person Instead 295 Dollars
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Old Baku City Tour with Dinner
Old City, Highland Park (Martyrs' Lane, Turkish Mosque, Mini Square of the Hero of the Soviet Union, Major General Hazi Aslanov, Flame Towers, Eternal Flame, an observation deck with magnificent views) views of Baku and Baku Bay, Baku Television Tower), Little Venice. The walking and bus tour of the city begins at the fortress walls of the Old City, where tourists will learn about the objects surrounding them (the monument to Sabir, Azerbaijan's first national poet, the monument to Nizami and the dates of the installation of the monuments). The program also includes an external inspection of the Philharmonic Orchestra named after Muslim Magomayev, the City Duma building, the first school for women in the East, and the Venetian-style house—the Ismailli. We will explore the famous Torgoviy Street, which resembles Baku's Istiklal Avenue. We pass through Dagustu Park, the Barvikha of the 19th century with its extraordinary houses, and enjoy the magnificent bird's-eye view of the city and Baku. Afterwards, we proceed to the restaurant where we will have our dinner as a set menu. During this tour, you can get to know Azerbaijani cuisine. Overnight at our hotel.
Qobustan – Mud Volcanoes – Carpet Museum Tour with Lunch
We set off for Gobustan, located approximately 65 km southwest of Baku, the richest region of Azerbaijan in terms of archaeological artifacts and included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Located near the Caspian Sea, on the ancient Shirvan road, Gobustan is also called an open-air museum. With its carved rocks and painted stones, this place provides important information about social life, hunting, animals and vegetation during the prehistoric and medieval periods. Afterwards, we continue our journey to visit the Mud Volcanoes region, located close to Gobustan. This region is one of the most interesting places in Azerbaijan, famous for its natural resources, attracting attention because it is home to half of the more than 700 Mud Volcanoes in the world, especially the largest ones, and where you will feel as if you are among the "craters of the Moon" when you arrive. Following the guide's explanations in the region, we observe the active volcanic movements. After the mud volcanoes, we will go to the largest Carpet Museum in the history of Azerbaijan after having lunch at a local restaurant.
Azerbaijani Night with Dinner and Music
We will spend an evening full of dancing, music and entertainment at the restaurant where we will have our dinner as a set menu. Overnight at our hotel.
Ateshgah, Yanar Dag & Heydar Aliyev Museum Tour
Located 30 km from the center of Baku, on the outskirts of the village of Surakhani, the Temple of Eternal Fire (17th–18th centuries) was revered at various times by Zoroastrians, Hindus and Sikhs. It emerged in the 17th–18th centuries. The naturally burning gas outlets, where there were "eternal" inextinguishable fires, were called "Ateshgah," meaning "House of Fire" or "Place of Fire." Following this, as this place provides important information about social life, hunting, animals and vegetation during the prehistoric and medieval periods with its carved rocks and painted stones, we return to Baku for our visit to the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. Reflecting the rise of the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijani mythology, the building, designed according to the concept of the famous architect Zaha Hadid, was constructed in 3.5 years. Regarded as one of Azerbaijan's most important structures, the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center is also seen as a symbol of Azerbaijani society's forward-looking approach with its modern, extraordinary and futuristic architecture. The center houses permanent and temporary exhibitions, archaeological findings, an ethnography section, classic vehicles, personal belongings of Heydar Aliyev and official vehicles. During this visit, you will gain extensive knowledge of Azerbaijan from its past to the present. Following our tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel until the transfer time determined by our guide.