Azerbaijan's ancient historical, cultural heritage and natural landscape attract scholars, art connoisseurs, musicians and tourists from different continents of the globe. Azerbaijan is often dubbed as the "Land of Fire" due to its petroleum reserves and thousands of ground sources of natural gas, many of which have been burning for thousands of years.
Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian sea and of the Caucasus region. It is also known as "City of Winds” for its romantic climate. According to the Lonely Planet's ranking, Baku is also among the world's top ten destinations for urban nightlife.
On arriving at Baku International airport, meet our local tour co-ordinator at the specified area and he will transfer you to the hotel. Check-in and relax. Later proceed for half day Baku city tour.
Visit to highland park-alley of martyrs, the national assembly- also transliterated as millimajlis, flame towers the tallest skyscraper in Baku. Continue with national flag square, a large city square in Baku, Azerbaijan. A flag measuring 70 by 35 meters flies on a pole 162 m high. The flagpole was confirmed as the world's tallest by the Guinness book of records. 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. Later return to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Baku.
After a fill at morning breakfast, proceed for Old City or Inner City is the historical core of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, which is surrounded by walls were well protected. Later experience the happening street of Nizami Street known for shopping (on your own expense). Continue with Baku Ferris Wheel, (depends on weather conditions) also known as the Baku Eye - is a Ferris wheel on Baku Boulevard in the Seaside National Park of Baku, capital of Azerbaijan. The wheel is 60 metres tall and has 30 cabins, each holding eight people. It makes a complete turn in 30 to 40 minutes. Later return to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Baku.
After breakfast at hotel, proceed for Flames tour. 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. Afterwards, proceed for trip to "Fire Mountain "-"Yanardag" -a mountain on Abs heron peninsula , 25 km from north of Baku. Literally, word "Yanardag" means "Blazing mountain". Blazing bodies of flame dance on stones and floor. Yanar dag is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku which itself is known as the "land of fire. Later return to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Baku.
After breakfast at hotel, proceed for the tour of Qobustan, which is best known for being the home to the famous rock petro glyphs and mud volcanoes. It is known for hosting thousands of rock engravings spread over 100 square km depicting hunting scenes, people, ships, constellations and animals. UNESCO included the 'Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape' in the World Heritage list. Visit to the Bibi-Hey bat Mosque - historical mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan. Later return to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Baku.
After breakfast at hotel, rest of the day is at leisure for self exploration or you can go for local shopping (on your own expense). Overnight stay at hotel in Baku.
Enjoy your last day in Baku. Later in the evening transfer to Baku International Airport for your flight back home. Bid goodbye to the lovely city with lifetime memories. We hope you had a great trip and you would come to us again for your next travel plan.
Hotel Type | Hotel Name |
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3 Star | Toursit Hotel Baku |
4 Star | Central Park Hotel Baku |
5 Star | Hyatt Regency Baku |
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