CONTEMPORARY AZERBAIJAN
Itinerary
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Arrival at Airport.
Welcome to Azerbaijan! The Land of Fire and the Pearl of the Caucasus, where eastern colours combine
marvellously with western progress. Azerbaijan is a country of unique nature, unmatched culture,
centuries of history with its customs and traditions and fine cuisine. The City of Baku is the capital and the
country’s largest city.
Transfer from Airport to restaurant for lunch. Check in and relax at the hotel.
Explore the Baku City by night on your own. Overnight at the Hotel.
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Breakfast at the Hotel.
Proceed to Baku City Tour. Visit to Highland Park – Alley of Martyrs, The National Assembly – also
transliterated as Milli Majlis, Flame towers – the tallest skyscraper in Baku & much more. Walk 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 you can discover the Old City or Inner City, which is the historical core of Baku and also a World
Heritage Site by UNESCO. (Can opt for optional guided walking tour)
Experience the Happening Street of Nizami Street on your own which is very well known for shopping.
Overnight at the Hotel.
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Breakfast at the Hotel.
Proceed to Absheron peninsula: Ateshgah, Yanardag tour.
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. It was
abandoned in the late 19th century, probably due to the dwindling of the Indian population in the area.
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.
Trip to "Fire Mountain” "Yanardag" – A mountain on Absheron 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. Lunch at the restaurant.
Tour continues with the visit to the charming example of modern architecture – The Heydar Aliyev Center
- a 57,500 m2 building complex in Baku, designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its
distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles.
Drop off in Genclik Mall, the biggest Mall in Baku and contains over 80 stores, big bowling halls, the biggest
movie halls, 3D cinema, Playground for children, Bravo supermarket, VIP restaurants, and food courts.
Overnight at the Hotel.
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Breakfast at the Hotel.
Proceed to Gabala City Tour – north-west of Azerbaijan (The distance up to Baku is 225 km – i.e. 3hours).
Visit Nohur Lake – It is located in Qabala, another region of Azerbaijan that one passes when travelling to
Sheki. Lake is not on the way but if you go a bit deeper towards the mountains this beautiful view opens
up in front of you.
Optional: Excursion in “Tufandaq” winter – Summer Tourism Complex offers cable car rides at any time
of the year, skiing on the ski tracks of different difficulty level, ski training and ski school, entertainment
centres for kids and other services. Lunch at the restaurant.
Overnight in the Hotel.
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Check out from the Hotel and Transfer to airport to fly back home.
Inclusions
- 4 Nights accommodation at a standard West Shine / Alba Hotel 3* Hotel with Breakfast
- All transfers according to the above program including airport transfers
- English speaking driver cum guide during the tour
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the Itinerary only (Monuments & any other entry fees on your own)
- Entrance fee for Yanardag & Ateshgah
- Gabala daytrip with cable car 2th level
Hotels
3* HOTELS - West Shine / Alba Hotel Or Similar
Land Cost
Per Adult on Double Sharing Basis: INR 32,999/- (Min 2 Pax)Land Cost
Per Adult on Double Sharing Basis: INR 31,999/- (Min 4 Pax)
Exclusions
- 5% GST & 5% TCS
- International airfares & airline taxes.International airfares & airline taxes.
- Azerbaijan Visa fees
- Overseas travel insurance with Covid cover
- Tips & gratuities for drivers & guides
- Drinks at all functions unless specified otherwise
- Items of a personal nature such as telephone bills, room service, etc.
- Any other services not mentioned
- Any type newly introduced tax / tourism fees which is paid on arrival
- Porterage & hotel refundable deposit amount
- No Meals during the Tour except Breakfast
Terms & Conditions
Please Note: This quotation includes standard 3* Hotels & room size may be
compact. Hotel Amenities will be as per the hotel standards & International Breakfast
spread may be limited compare to other 4*+ & above categories. Surcharge
Applicable During High Season, Festivals and Fairs & Exhibition.
**Check-in time at the hotel is after 1500 hrs and check-out is before 1100 hrs. Early
check-in and late checkout requests are subject to availability and at the discretion
of the hotel.
** Travel insurance (please note that we strongly recommend you take out travel
insurance to cover yourselves against any medical emergencies, cancellations,
curtailment, etc.).
Effective 01 October 2023, 'Tax Collected at Source' (TCS), will be at 5% till Rs. 7 lakh,
and 20% thereafter, for all Cumulative Payments made against a PAN in the Current
Financial Year. The Buyer will have to Furnish an Undertaking on their spends for
Overseas Tour Packages/ Cruises in the year.