Azerbaijan trip

Arrival to Baku at Haydar Aliyev International airport Transfer to hotel & check in to hotel. Free day

Breakfast at hotel Departure the Old city excursion which includes the monuments such as Maiden Tower XII, Shirvanshah Palace XVI, Karvansarays XVII The “Baku Acropolis”, “Old Town”, “Inner Town” – these are the names for this unique historical ensemble located right in the center of Baku. “Icheri Shekher” is the heart of the city. It was the place, on the hill by the very sea, where ancient Baku was originated. Icheri Shekher is the oldest living quarter in Baku. It was declared a historical and cultural reserve in 1977, and was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000. Sometimes, Icheri Shekher is referred as a fortress, because its area of 221 km2 is fully surrounded with a well-preserved vallum. The territory of Icheri Shekher was inhabited with people as early as in the Bronze Age and by the VIII-XI centuries it had been completely populated Free time for lunch Back to hotel

Breakfast at hotel Departure to the tour to natural, historical and architectural monuments on Absheron Peninsula. Absheron Peninsula has special importance in terms of historical monuments. Absheron Peninsula, the ancient settlement, has the history dating before century. The temple of fire worshippers Ateshgah (XVII century) Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu, Sikh, and Zoroastrian place of worship. Hereinafter proceed with “Yanardag” excursion. It’s the Magic Burning Mountain (a place where exists the fuel gases). Free time for lunch Back to hotel Overnight at hotel

After breakfast, meeting with the guide at the hotel. Way to the Gabala Diri-Baba, Shamakhi On the way from Baku to Shamakhi there is Maraza village known for its unique monument - two-storied mausoleum-mosque of the 15th century called Diri-Baba, located across from the old cemetery. For a long time the local residents have kept the legend that there imperishable Saint Diri-Baba had been buried. However, many other legends and mystical details are connected with this landmark. Therefore, since the 17th century it attracts pilgrims and simply curious visitors. The originality of this structure is that the architect "built" the tomb into the rock. The impression is that the tomb is suspended in the air. Juma Mosque, Shamakhi– Friday cathedral mosque, located in the city of Shamakhi, in the territory of Azerbaijan. The oldest mosque of the Caucasus and the Middle East after the Derbend Juma mosque was built by Abu Muslim in 743, as reported on the inscription on the wall of the mosque, revealed in 1902. Free time for lunch Transfer to Lagich or Lahij - Urban-type settlement in the Ismayilli region of Azerbaijan (ancient handicraft center) Built on the principle of quarterly development, Lagich is an original monument of medieval town planning and architectural art with cobbled streets and squares, a well-developed sewerage and water supply system. The age of the local sewer system is estimated at about 1000 years. All buildings are made of stone, shifted with wooden yards. Lagich is one of the handicraft and trade centers known in the Caucasus and beyond, famous since the Middle Ages for manufacturing cold weapons and copper utensils decorated with engraved ornaments. Transfer to the hotel Check in to hotel Gabala. Free time for dinner Overnighgt at Gabala

Breakfast at hotel Check out from hotel Gabala tour Nohurlake Eye-catching Lake Nohur with the magnificent view to Caucasus Mountains, fresh air and water is one of the most picturesque places of Gabala. The visitors are amazed by the beauty of Lake Nohur. The quiet atmosphere and bird sounds create an ideal relaxation environment to escape from the noise of the city. Cable car Free time for lunch Transfer to Hotel Free time.

Breakfast in the hotel Check out at hotel Transfer to Baku. Free day in Baku

Breakfast at hotel Heydar Aliyev Center. The cultural center includes an auditorium (congress center), a museum, exhibition halls, administrative offices. The project of the center was developed in 2007 by the famous architect Zaha Hadid. The construction of the building was covered on the channels of Discovery and Science Channel, dedicated to the most courageous engineering projects of modernity and architectural masterpieces of the world. The opening took place on May 10, 2012. In 2014, the Heydar Aliyev Center was awarded the Design of the Year. It is considered one of the symbols of modern Baku Azerbaijan Carpet Museum displays Azerbaijani carpets and rug items of various weaving techniques and materials from various periods. It has the largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets in the world. It moved to a new building on the Baku's seafront park during 2014 from its former location on Neftchiler Avenue. The museum has become a research-training and cultural-educational center where many events, such as exhibitions, international symposiums, and conferences, are held. During its 50 years of existence, the museum has organized more than 30 exhibitions in different countries throughout the world. Museum of Modern Art. The museum basis - is the collection of the best works of painting and sculpture of Azerbaijan avant-gardists from 2nd half of the 20th century up to now. The collection shows aspirations, strivings and freedom of human soul. The museum is designed as a single organism combining art and sculpture, design and architecture. The author of the museum concept, architecture and design, the collection and exposition selection is the artist Altay Sadikh-zadeh. The National Museum of History of Azerbaijan is the largest museum in Azerbaijan, located in Baku, in the former mansion of Azerbaijani oil magnate and philanthropist Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev. It was founded in 1920 and opened to visitor in 1921 Transfer to hotel Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel Transfer to airport