Experience The Falme of Azerbaijan
Description
From urban to rural areas, Azerbaijan is one of the most intriguing countries on earth. It has burning hillsides, mud volcanoes, ancient fire-worshiping temples, and buildings twisted to resemble roaring flames. Due to its burning hillsides, erupting mud volcanoes, ancient fire-worshiping temples, and structures twisted to resemble raging flames, it is also known as the Land of Fire and is one of the most fascinating countries on the globe.
Arrival | Heydar Aliyev International Airport |
Departure | Heydar Aliyev International Airport |
Languages | Azerbaijani, English, Lezgian, Talysh, Avar, Russian, and Tat. |
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Please find below the itinerary for 5 Nights & 6 Days Package to Azerbaijan.
Tour Timeline
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1Day 1
Arrive Baku International Airport at Azerbaijan. After emigration procedures, meet and greet by our representative and transfer to your hotel, check-in to the hotel and overnight stay at Baku.
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2Day 2
After breakfast from the hotel proceed for Excursion (pick-up time 10:00)
Highland Park - is a popular public park located on a hill overlooking Baku. The Park offers stunning panoramic views of the city skyline and the Caspian Sea and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. One of the main attractions of Highland Park is the Azerbaijan Flag Square, which features one of the world's tallest flagpoles and a huge flag of Azerbaijan that can be seen from many parts of the city.
Flame Towers Complex - Baku nights wouldn’t be the same without the spectacularly illuminated Flame Towers – the trio of flame-shaped skyscrapers that dominate the city’s modern skyline. One of them houses the Fairmont Baku hotel, a luxurious urban getaway with spectacular views over the city center and Baku Bay. The other two are fitted with apartments and office blocks. Given their elevated location, the Flame Towers are visible from almost anywhere in the city, however for the best views and to get the most ‘Instagram able’ images head to the Seaside Boulevard and Highland Park. The towers symbolize the eternally burning fires that made Baku an ancient center of fire worshipping and at night their facades bring the flames to life with the help of some 10,000 LED lights. Don’t miss photographing this marvel of modern engineering!
Baku Boulevard - is a promenade established in 1909 which runs parallel to Baku's seafront. Its history goes back more than 100 years, to a time when Baku oil barons built their mansions along the Caspian shore and when the seafront was artificially built-up inch by inch.
Ferris Wheel | International Mugham | Funicular
Fountain Square | Baku Venice | Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
Old city tour - is the most ancient part of Baku, which is surrounded by walls. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3,000 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 UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nizami Street - is a large pedestrian and shopping street in downtown Baku, Azerbaijan, named after classical Azerbaijan poet Nizami Ganjavi
Transfer back to Hotel and overnight stay at Baku -
3Day 3
After breakfast from the hotel in Baku, check-out and transfer to Gabala (pick-up time 08:00)
On the way stop at Shamakhi Juma Mosque
Transfer to Gabala - Welcome to Azerbaijan’s outdoor resort hub! In winter, stay for skiing and snowboarding in the Caucasus Mountains, while in summer there’s an excellent range of adrenaline-fuelled activities including quad-biking, shooting, paragliding and hiking. Many hotels have excellent swimming pools and spas, and if you head to Yengija or Chenot Palace it’s possible to benefit from thermal springs, take medicinal baths in heavy petroleum oil or undergo cryotherapy. Gabala can be visited throughout the year via different transportation methods. To make your trip more comfortable and convenient, you can opt for a four-car, double-decker high-speed passenger train on the Baku-Gabala-Baku route. Now all you need is to enjoy your vacation!
Visiting Nohur Lake - is one of the most popular attractions to visit in Gabala. Although, swimming in the lake is strictly prohibited, fishing, boating, and go-karting are some popular recreational activities you can enjoy during your visit. There is a park, a seating area, and eating options available around the lake. You can also find a few shops and stalls selling Azerbaijani souvenirs. The lake is situated in a natural hollow between Gulluburun, Goydag and Yumuru mountains, at an altitude of 700 meters above sea level. It was originally created as a water reservoir for the nearby rural areas after World War II. Currently, it holds clear water as a result of seasonal fresh water supplies like the Damiraparan and Vandam rivers flowing into it. The lake is spread in around 240 hectares. Its enchanting beauty can be witnessed throughout the year. In winter, the lake’s surface can be covered with ice that is 40-50 cm thick. The timing and duration for the lake being frozen can vary from year to year, depending on the weather. However, it typically starts at the end of December and lasts until late March.
Tufandag Mountain Resort provides its guests with a natural setting with incomparable beauty and harmony. Built like a jewel in the crown of the surrounding mountains, Tufandag Mountain Resort is a must-see spot for nature lovers and sports enthusiasts alike. Car Cable – 2 lines (tickets included)
Transfer back to hotel, Free time for leisure, Overnight stay in Gabala. -
4Day 4
After breakfast at the hotel in Gabala, check out from the hotel and return to Baku, on the way visit:
Gobustan (Rock Museum included) and Mud Volcano Car ride - Home to the world's greatest concentration of mud volcanoes, the landscape around Baku might be described as messy, bubbling, and sometimes explosive. The country is thought to have nearly 400 mud volcanoes and while they never grow to the size of a normal volcano, topping out at around 10 kilometres in diameter and 700 metres in height (among the largest mud volcanoes in the world are Boyuk Kanizadag and Toraghai, both in Azerbaijan), they do occasionally get the chance to show off. Mud volcanoes occur where tectonic movement allows subterranean gases to escape to the surface. A few of these gas leaks are constantly on fire, shooting small perpetual flames into the air, and some believe that these perpetual flames are strongly connected to the appearance of Zoroastrianism in Azerbaijan about 2,000 years ago. Located a 1.5-hour drive from Baku, the mud volcanoes (taxi ride included) at Dashgil near the Gobustan Reserve are the most popular to visit.
Evening drop to hotel at Baku, Overnight stay at Baku. -
5Day 5
After breakfast at the hotel in Baku, proceed for Excursion (pick-up time 10:00)
Heydar Aliyev Centre (main building included) - Designed by the illustrious Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, the eye-catching Heydar Aliyev Centre opened in 2012, since when its astonishing curved, wave-like shape and innovative use of space have turned it into an icon of modern Azerbaijan. In 2014 the stunning structure, which doesn't have a single straight line, won the London Design Museum's prestigious Design of the Year Award. The building aims to be a place that is open to anyone regardless of gender, race and origin and that brings people together united by shared ideas. And besides its extraordinary appearance, it’s also a world-class exhibition and museum complex where you’ll find a wide range of permanent and temporary curations showcasing the best of local and global arts and culture. Among the permanent collections, there's a museum exploring the life and legacy of the national leader Heydar Aliyev, a Mini Azerbaijan exhibition displaying miniature versions of the country's key landmarks, and even a very unique collection of classic cars. In addition, the Centre also has a stylish cafeteria as well as a state-of-the-art auditorium that hosts international conferences and events. What's more, the surrounding area is effectively a large green park where, in warmer months, you can walk, relax and get away from the urban hustle and bustle.
Ateshgah – Fire temple (included)
Yanar Dagh (Burning Mountain) (included) - The territory of the Yanardag State Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve features an interesting landscape. The main attraction is the natural flames which have been burning continuously for thousands of years at the base of a small hillside, fuelled by natural gas leakages. But travellers can also admire the Girmaki Valley, caves created by volcanic eruptions, and natural sulphur springs. Taking a tour of Yanardag on off-road electric scooters, led by a guide, is a novel and exciting way to experience this unusual landscape, which will offer unforgettable moments to both travel and landscape lovers. The scooters are completely safe and before the start of the tour participants are informed about how to ride them, plus the tour rules and safety points, as well as being provided with a helmet. You can also take off-road electric scooter tours elsewhere on the Absheron Peninsula, around the settlement of Balakhani, which is a historic oil-producing area home to quaint cobbled streets and monuments.
Transfer back to hotel and overnight in Baku. -
6Day 6
Breakfast at the hotel in Baku , checkout and transfer to Baku International Airport for flying back to home with thousands of memories and photographs.
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