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It’s not only rich history and cultural heritage of Azerbaijan that attracts tourists from all over the world. The country’s amazing nature, mineral and thermal springs, Naftalan oil which is unique in the world for its medical treatment features, world-class meeting and convention infrastructure, ancient architecture, rich culture and cuisine, best-in-the-region summer & winter resorts and many other factors allow for all kinds of tourism development in Azerbaijan – sports, hunting, MICE, beach, medical tourism, exotic tourism and even cuisine experiences.
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BAKU
Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, situated on the coast of the Caspian Sea. It is a vibrant and modern city with a rich history, blending a mix of ancient architecture with contemporary structures. The Flame Towers are iconic skyscrapers in Baku that illuminate the cityscape with dynamic LED displays, resembling flames. They have become a symbol of modern Baku. This historic core is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the heart of Baku. It features narrow cobblestone streets, ancient buildings, the Baku City Walls, and landmarks like the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs. Stretching along the Caspian Sea, Baku Boulevard is a picturesque promenade offering beautiful views of the sea, parks, and various entertainment options. It's a popular spot for leisurely walks. Baku is a city that offers a diverse range of experiences, from exploring its ancient history in the Old City to enjoying the modern architecture and vibrant cultural life. Whether you're interested in history, art, or simply soaking in the atmosphere of a dynamic city, Baku has something to offer
Itinerary
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Arrival Transfer / Bentota
Tour starts from meeting in Baku International Airport named of national leader Heydar Aliyev by local guide or company representative. Having collected all the luggage in the car, we go to place of stay. Passing along one of the main avenues, you can see a modern city with many illuminations and beautiful buildings. We arrive at the hotel where friendly staff will help for check-in to the room.
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Baku City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning start with continental breakfast. The most amazing part of the capital is the upland park, from where the Apsheron Peninsula is observed from a bird's eye, forming the shape of an eagle's head. Enjoying the delightful view of the seaside boulevard nearby, you can see such complexes as the Crystal Hall, the venue for Eurovision2012, the Aquatic Sports Palace where the water events of the 1st European Olympic Games 2015 were held, Flag Square which highest in the world and much more. New symbols of the city Flame Towers will begin to glow like fire from down to up already at the first twilight. Just like in any metropolis, Baku has its own cultural center. This is fountain square, but on the buildings, you will see the inscriptions of Nizami Ganjavi and Khagani streets.
Here for the new year, a festival called "Cold Hands, Warm Hearts" is organized, where a huge number of people gather every day.
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Gobustan and Mud Volcanoes
Breakfast at the hotel. At a distance of 70 kilometers from the center of Baku, there is a real historical and archaeological treasure of the country, which is called Gobustan. Gobustan National Park is world famous for its rock paintings.
In total, about 6000 rock paintings were found in Gobustan, which archaeologists call "petroglyphs". In 2007 National Park was included in the UNESCO World Heritages. This is one of the most popular places for lovers of history and archeology.
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Fire Temple and Fire Mountain
Breakfast at Hotel. The thousand-year history of Azerbaijan let us know that here at different times people worshiped different religions.
Among them were religions like paganism, Judaism, Christianity as well as Zoroastrianism. Zoroastrianism is a religion based on fire worship. There are several temples of Zoroastrianism on the territory of Azerbaijan. The largest sanctuary is the temple of fire worshipers "Ateshgah" in the village of Surakhani in Baku. The very name "Ateshgah" means a house of fire or a place of fire. The temple was built in the 18th century, but it was in this place that there was already a place of belief in fire worship. At the moment, the temple is used as a museum complex and is visited daily by thousands of tourists from all over the world. 27 kilometers from the central streets of Baku in the settlement of Mehemmedi there is a limestone mountain on the slope of which a hot gaseous medium flare up. This eternal flame includes Yanardag, which means fiery mountain. Azerbaijan has a large number of sources of gas in the form of a flame. Not for nothing is Azerbaijan called the “land of fires” Many travelers reported about the eternal flame in their notes, books, and among them also the famous Italian Marco Polo. At the moment, this place is used as a museum complex and its fame is growing day by day. After excursions guests can use help of the guide for new year event at night or spend holiday moments at one city restaurants.
Shopping
Breakfast at Hotel. Tour proceeds with the visit to the charming example of modern architecture - The Heydar Aliyev Center - 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. For the sixth year running a festive blend of lights, music and shoppers brought a fairy-tale atmosphere to Fountains Square during the wonderfully named Cold Hands, Warm Heart Annual New Year fair which opened in central Baku on 1 December 2018 and lasted until 6 January 2019. Each year this charitable project – whose proceeds go towards treating children suffering various diseases – gets a little bigger and the latest edition, organized by the Nargis Fund, featured 47 huts selling jewelry, clothes, books and sweets. Visit 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, food courts.
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Departure
Breakfast. Check out from the hotel.
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