Experience the best of Azerbaijan with this captivating 7-day itinerary. Begin in Baku, where you’ll explore the historic Old City, the lively Nizami Street, and the iconic Heydar Aliyev Center. Head to the stunning Shahdag Mountain Resort for a scenic retreat and enjoy thrilling activities. Discover the ancient rock carvings at Gobustan and marvel at the bubbling Mud Volcanoes. Immerse yourself in the mystical charm of the Absheron Peninsula with visits to the Fire Worshippers Temple (Ateshgah) and the blazing Yanardag Mountain. Conclude your journey with unforgettable memories of Azerbaijan’s rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes.
Breakfast at the hotel
Proceed to Old City or Inner City is the historical core of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, which is surrounded by walls that are well protected. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3000 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 World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
After Old City guests will experience the happening street of Nizami Street known for shopping. The street's history could be traced back to Baku's town-planning project of 1864. The street runs through the city's downtown from west to east. It begins from Abdulla Shaig Street, in the mountainous part of the city, and ends at a railroad bed on Sabit Orujov Street, near a monument to Shah Ismail Khatai in “Black City”. The total length of the street is 3,538 m.
Fountains Square is a public square in downtown Baku, capital of Azerbaijan. The square was previously called Parapet and is often referenced to by the same name now. The name of the fountains square derives from the presence of dozens of fountains throughout the square first constructed during Soviet rule of Azerbaijan.The square is a public gathering place, especially after business hours and during the weekend.
Visit the charming example of modern architecture - The Heydar Aliyev Center – a 57,500 m2 building complex in Baku, Azerbaijan designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles. The center is named after Heydar Aliyev, the first secretary of Soviet Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982, and president of the Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003. (Photoshoot outside)
Overnight at Baku
Breakfast in Hotel.
This ski resort is the first and biggest ski resort located in the Gusar district near Shahdag National Park. Gusar region is located in the southern part of Azerbaijan and bounds with Russia. Gusar region is covered by forests and very rich with its flora and fauna.
In this ski resort, there are a lot of hotels, golf clubs, ski resorts, and cottages. The Shahdag Mountain Resort Complex was open to the public in 2012. It is located in Azerbaijan's Greater Caucasus range, the site is located near Shahdag National Park
Start to use Shahdag activities.
Stay in Shahdag
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out from Shahdag. Transfer to Baku
Proceed to the Gobustan tour. Gobustan is best known for being the home to the famous rock petroglyphs. The area has been settled since the 8th millennium BC. It is known for hosting thousands of rock engravings spread over 100 square km
depicting hunting scenes, people, ships, constellations, and animals. Its oldest petroglyphs date from the 12th century BC. In 2007, UNESCO included the ‘Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape’ in the World Heritage list.
Visit to Mud Volcanoes
Overnight at Baku
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to the Absheron tour
Proceed to Ateshgah tour (Fire Worshippers Temple) Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu and Zoroastrian place of worship. "Atash» is the Persian word for fire. The pentagonal complex , which has a courtyard surrounded by cells for monks and a tetra pillar-altar in the middle, was built during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Trip to "Fire Mountain "-"Yanardag" a mountain on the Absheron peninsula, 25 km from north of Baku. Literally, the word "Yanardag" means "Blazing mountain". Blazing bodies of flame dance on stones and floor. Yanar Dag is a natural gas fire that blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, which itself is known as the "land of fire."
Overnight at Baku
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19 to 30 | 100% |
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