Azerbaijan (Baku is the capital) is a small country of Caucasus region of Eurasia and earlier it was the part of USSR. The country is bounded with the Caucasus Mountains and Caspian Sea and located at the crossroad of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. In 15th CE, Baku was surrounded with the wall and there was beautiful palace of the Shirvanshahs (a royal retreat).
In the recent years Azerbaijan became very popular and every year tourists are increasing to see this beautiful country. Baku, Absheron, Gabala, and Gobustan is the major attraction in the country. Here how you will visit this country through our recommended tour program.
Destination
Departure
Delhi and MumbaiIncluded
Airplane TransportBreakfastDeparture TaxesNot Included
5 Star AccommodationPersonal Guide
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Day 1: Baku
Your warm welcome to Azerbaijan. Nice Holidays Travel representative will receive you at the Heydar Aliyev International airport and assist you to the hotel by booked vehicle. Representative will discuss about entire tour program and basic things to prepare during the trip in Azerbaijan after reach in the hotel. After check-in, leisure time and before overnight stay in the hotel, there will be Baku Night Tour.
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Day 2: Baku
After morning breakfast, we will start Baku sightseeing, which will cover the most attraction of Baku city - Icheri Sheher (12 – 14th CE Medieval Fortress), Shirvan Shakhs Palace complex (15th CE fortress), Maiden Tower (7 - 8th CE) and the Medieval Market Square (14th CE). After all sightseeing, overnight stay in the hotel.
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Day 3: Baku – Absheron Peninsula – Baku
Morning breakfast in the hotel, proceed to Absheron Peninsula where you can visit Burning Mountain or “Yanardag” and “Ateshgah” Indian Fire Temple which is located in Surakhani village. After lunch, drive to Mardakan Tower (14 century) located in Mardakan village. After visit, drive to Yanardag (burning hill) the temple Joroasthism, is a visually stunning natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside. Then 3 hours Baku city tour by walk and acquaintance with the history and architecture of the city. Later we will go to Mountain Park to observe the city and Caspian Sea from highest points. After all sightseeing, proceed to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel in Baku.
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Day 4: Baku – Gabala (220 Km by Surface)
After breakfast proceed to visit Gabala. Gabala is often called "Switzerland of Azerbaijan” by the local people. Gabala is located in the foothills of the Greater Caucasus Mountains in the valley of Bazar-Yurt and Tufan. The place is famous for natural attractions and leisure trip. The mountain air is very fresh, clean rivers, waterfalls and lakes are pleasing to the eye. Gabala offers travelers to visit its numerous historical and cultural monuments - The Albanian church IV - VIII centuries. After all sightseeing, overnight stay in Gabala.
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Day 5: Gabala – Gobustan - Baku
After the breakfast we will proceed to visit Gobustan Reserve which is famous for Neolithic rock drawings. Gobustan has some 4000 inscriptions that date back to 12,000 years ago. Gobustan is 65 km south of Baku. Mud volcanoes, Bibi Heybat Mosque - a historical mosque built in the 1990’s. Seaside Park – Boulvard (at the favourable windless weather) will be major sightseein of the day. After all activities, overnight stay in the hotel.
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Day 6: Baku
Breakfast in the hotel then transfer to the airport. After checkin and immigration clearance at the airport, head back to your home country.
Tour Location
Baku, Absheron Peninsula, Gabala, Gobustan
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If you are planning for your next trip then Azerbaijan should be the next in your travel bucket list.