Baku 5N

Welcome to Azerbaijan! On arrival at Baku airport meet & greet our representative who will assist you with the transfer to your pre-booked hotel. check-in & Overnight stay at Baku Hotel.

Morning Breakfast in Hotel. later your tour starts with a visit to the charming example of modern architecture - The Heydar Aliyev Centre– 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. (Photo shoot outside) Later Visit to Highland Park-Alley of Martyrs, The National Assembly- also transliterated as Milli Majlis, Flame the tallest skyscraper in Baku.  You are walking through Baku Boulevard which stretches along a south-facing bay on the Caspian Sea. It traditionally starts at Freedom Square continuing west to the Old City and beyond. Since 2012, the Yeni Bulvar (New Boulevard) has virtually doubled the length to 3.75 km. Free time – can explore night activities at you own. Overnight in Baku Hotel.

Breakfast in Hotel. The tour starts with Ateshgah (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. The natural "eternal flame" went out in 1969, after nearly a century of exploitation of petroleum and gas in the area, but is now lit by gas piped from the nearby city. Later Trip to "Fire Mountain "-"Yanardag" – a mountain on the Absheron peninsula, 25 km from north of Baku. The word "Yanardag" means "Blazing Mountain". Blazing bodies of flame dance on stones and floor which itself is known as the "land of fire."

Afternoon starts with the Old City or Inner City is the historical core of Baku, 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 (walking tour). Transfer to hotel in the late evening. Free time – can explore night activities on your own. Overnight stay in Baku hotel.

Morning after having a delicious Breakfast, proceed to SHAHDAGH (3 hours) Visit 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, which is known for having an intact ecological system and untouched flora and fauna. It is the first and largest ski resort in Azerbaijan. Plans for the project include 4–5-star hotels, golf clubs, 160-180 cottages, and other objects in the complex. The winter season in Shahdag begins in the second half of December and finishes at the beginning of April, depending on snow conditions. Enjoy a Cable Car ride in Shahdag. Free time – can explore night activities on your own, back to Baku Hotel Overnight in the hotel.

Morning after Breakfast at the hotel your tour starts with Gobustan which 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. Later Visit the Bibi–Heybat Mosque– a historical mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan. The existing structure, built in the 1990s, is a recreation of the mosque of the same name built in the 13th century by Shirvanshahs Farrukhzad II Ibn Ahsitan II. Early evening starts the Shopping tour with a Local Sweet Shop, Azerbaijan Brand: Aliahmad’s. Proceed to the Local vine and alcoholic drinks shop, Continue with the “Xurcun”dry fruits and sweets shop.later on move to Genclik Mall: - located 10 minutes’ distance from the city center by taxi. Genclik Mall is the biggest Mall in Baku and contains over 80 stores, big bowling halls, the biggest movie halls, a 3D cinema, a Playground for children, a Bravo supermarket, VIP restaurants, food courts, back to hotel. Free time – can explore night activities at your own. Overnight in Baku hotel.

The morning after breakfast checkout from the hotel & Transfer to the airport at the preferred timings to catch a flight back home. Tour concludes.