Summer Splendor In Azerbaijan
(Baku Yanardag Shamaki Gobustan) 5 Nights / 6 Days Airport pickup from Heydar Aliyev International Airport with meet and assist service from our representative. Transfer to your hotel and check in.
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival Baku (D)
Arrive at Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Meet our representative for meet and assist and transfer to the hotel. Check in and relax. Evening at leisure for a welcome dinner and overnight stay in Baku.
Day 02 Baku City Tour (B/L/D)
After breakfast enjoy a full city tour of Baku and its highlights. The day includes visits to Martyr’s Lane and Highland Park for panoramic views of the city and Baku Bay. Explore the modern Flame Towers and take a walking sightseeing tour of the Inner City Icheri Sheher. See Maiden’s Tower and the Palace of Shirvanshah. Visit Juma Mosque and stroll along Baku Boulevard followed by time on Nizami Street for shopping and local crafts. Lunch and dinner are included. Overnight in Baku.
Day 03 ShamakhI Tour (B/L/D)
After breakfast depart for Shamakhi. Visit a local winery for a wine degustation and enjoy lunch at the winery. Continue to an alpaca farm for a relaxed visit and cultural interaction. Return to Baku in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 04 Absheron and Cultural Highlights (B/L/D)
After breakfast visit Ateshgah Temple also known as the Temple of Eternal Fire. Continue to Yanar Dag the burning mountain, a natural gas fire that blazes continuously. View the Heydar Aliyev Center from outside and learn about its striking architecture. Lunch is included. Finish the day with a shopping tour at a local mall followed by dinner and overnight in Baku.
Day 05 Gobustan and Mud Volcanoes Tour (B/L/D)
After breakfast travel to Gobustan for its UNESCO listed rock engravings and archeological sites. Explore the unique mud volcanoes of the region and learn about their natural phenomena. Visit Bibi Heybat Mosque and enjoy free time in the afternoon. The day concludes with a gala dinner and overnight in Baku.
Day 06 Departure to Colombo (B)
After breakfast transfer to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for your departure flight to Colombo.
Suggested Hotels
Baku
Central Park Hotel 4* or similar
5 nights half board standard
Package Includes
- International air ticket
• Visa
• Transportation as per the above mentioned program
• Five nights accommodation based on sharing a double twin or triple room on half board basis at the above mentioned hotels
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary L Lunch D Dinner
• Entrance tickets to wine degustation alpaca farm Ateshgah and Yanardag Gobustan and mud volcano
• Guided Shamakhi tour
• Shopping tour
• Private English speaking guide on touring days
• All applicable taxes
Package Excludes
- Any tips and porterage
• USD 25 tip for tour guide and drivers
• Additional meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• Beverages
• Personal expenses
• Any item not mentioned in the inclusions section
• Optional excursions
Highlights and Site Notes
Highland Park and Martyr’s Lane
Panoramic views of Baku Bay and the Flame Towers with historic memorials nearby.
Baku Boulevard
A century old seaside promenade lined with historic mansions and Caspian views.
Maiden’s Tower
UNESCO listed ancient fortification and symbol of Baku.
Juma Mosque
A mosque in Icheri Sheher with roots tracing back to the 12th century.
Palace of Shirvanshah
A 15th century palace complex showcasing medieval Azerbaijani architecture.
Nizami Street
Vibrant pedestrian shopping street filled with handicrafts and boutiques.
Ateshgah Temple
The Temple of Eternal Fire where natural gas phenomena inspired historic worship.
Yanar Dag
The burning mountain where natural gas continuously flames on the hillside.
Heydar Aliyev Center
Architectural masterpiece designed by Zaha Hadid symbolizing modern Azerbaijan.
Gobustan
UNESCO site with prehistoric rock engravings and archeological treasures.
Mud Volcanoes
Unique geological formations with natural mud flows found across Azerbaijan.
Bibi Heybat Mosque
A reconstructed 13th century mosque and spiritual center housing the tomb of Ukeyma Khanum.