6 days 5 nights Baku – Shamakhi – Gabala tour
From
ر.س1750.00
Duration
6 days
Tour Type
Overview
Azerbaijan is an ancient country with rich history and culture, which are attracting travelers from all over the world throughout centuries. “The Land of Fire” always intrigued and tempted numerous people traveling either for trading, business or just for leisure to discover something mysterious and unusual to enrich their outlook. Thus, we have designed this tour in the way that you can feel the local atmosphere and plunge into the past whilst enjoying up-to-date facilities of the destination. You should expect fascinating sightseeing, panoramic views, witness contrast of the old times and modern life of the country. Our guide will tell you not only the history of these impressive places but also retell amazing legends and parables, which are being passed on through generations.
| RATES ARE VALID | For individual 02 pax |
| Price per person in 4 * | 1750 SAR (sedan car) |
Term & Conditions
- Rates are mentioned in SAR
- The price indicated per person in double room
- The rate for accommodation mentioned for low season period (Jan -May)
- Refund on concellation depends upon concerned hotel`s cancellation policy
- The package is not valid during national holidays, festivals, long weekends and New Year
Tour Plan
- Arrival to Baku
- Check in
- Free time
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Proceed to Old City
- Old City tour: In 2000, the Old City was the first place in Azerbaijan to be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here are sights of the Old City: Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs’ Palace, enjoying photo session, and souvenir stalls
- Panoramic / Night tour: Includes Baku Seaside Boulevard, Martyrs’ Alley memorial, and Highland Park with a panoramic view of Baku Bay
- Dinner
- Back to the hotel
- Overnight
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Drive to Ateshgah (Fire Temple): Ateshgah (fire worshippers’ temple) in Surakhany village - a pilgrimage and philosophical center of Zoroastrians from the Northwestern Indian Subcontinent, who were involved in trade with the Caspian area via the famous "Grand Trunk Road"
- Lunch
- Move to Yanardag (burning mountain): A natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside
- HAC (photo stop): Excursion to Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center designed by the late Zaha Hadid, a worldwide recognized architect and the winner of the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize. Photo shooting at ‘I LOVE BAKU’ brand
- Dinner
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Move to Mud Volcanoes: Mud volcanoes here comprise around ½ of the world’s 700 ones
- Tour to Gobustan National Park: The reserve is very rich in archeological monuments with more than 600,000 rock paintings dating back to 5,000-20,000 years. The Gaval Dash is a natural musical stone found only in Gobustan, Azerbaijan. Touching it with a small stone produces a tambourine-like sound
- Lunch
- Free time
- Dinner
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Proceed to Shamakhi City
- Juma Mosque: The Mosque dates back to the 8th century and features traditional Islamic architectural elements, including domes, minarets, and intricate geometric designs
- Yeddi Kumbaz (Seven Domes): The “Yeddi Gumbaz” group is still preserved, although other mausoleums in the group are partly destroyed. The mausoleum dates back to the early 18th century
- Move to Gabala City (218 km northwest from Baku): Enjoy picturesque places on the way
- Lunch
- Cable car: Teleferic cable car to enjoy the local landscape with mountains, forest, and horizon
- Gabala Shooting Center
- Dinner in Gabala City
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Check-out
- Lunch box
- Departure
Included
- Professional English-speaking Guide (except the first day)
- Entrance Tickets: Gobustan, Absheron, Yanardag, Cable car, Shooting (5 bullets per person)
- Breakfast
- Car to Mud Volcanoes
- Comfortable Air-Conditioned Vehicle (only airport transfer for the first day)
- Accommodation for 5 nights in a 4-star hotel in Baku city on a breakfast basis, double occupancy
- Coordinate by Tour Manager
Exclude
- Visa support
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary
- Charges in hotel for extra services and penalties
- Early check-in, late check-out
- All sightseeing mentioned are subject to weather conditions, political, and traffic conditions in the destination
- Any sightseeing missed due to natural calamities or weather conditions is non-refundable
- Personal expenses