Meet at the Turkish Airlines counter in Istanbul New Airport International Departures Terminal 3 hours before departure.
After completing outbound procedures, depart for Baku on Turkish Airlines flight TK332 at 06:45. Upon arrival, we will leave the airport and begin our panoramic city tour. We will view the Haydar Aliyev Center, a symbol of Baku, panoramically. Then, we will take a short photo break at Flag Square and Baku Boulevard to immortalize this moment. After visiting Ag Shahri, a newly opened area in Baku, we will proceed to our hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel, we will complete check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. Guests who wish may optionally join the Evening Dinner Old Baku City Tour, which will be organized separately.
Extra Tour: Evening Dinner Old Baku City Tour Per Person – Per Person: $80
The tour begins with an old city walking and bus tour, starting at the fortress walls of the Old City where tourists can learn about the surrounding landmarks (including the monument of Sabir, Azerbaijan's first national poet, and monuments of Nizami and their establishment dates). The program also includes the building of the City Duma, home to the Philharmonic Orchestra named after Muslim Magomayev, the first women's school in the East, and the exterior of the Ismaili House in Venetian style. We will explore the famous Torgoviy Street, reminiscent of Baku's Independence Avenue, known as the Barvikha of the 19th century with its extraordinary houses. Passing through Dagustu Park, which offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city, we will enjoy a bird's-eye view of Baku. Afterwards, we will proceed to a restaurant for our set-menu dinner. On this tour, you can experience Azerbaijani cuisine. Overnight at our hotel.
Morning, free time after breakfast. Guests who wish may join the extra 'Lunch-included Qobustan – Mud Volcanoes – Haydar Aliyev Museum Tour'. Overnight at our hotel.
Extra Tour: Lunch-included Qobustan – Mud Volcanoes – Haydar Aliyev Museum Tour Per Person – 80 USD
We set off towards Gobustan, located approximately 65 km southwest of Baku. It is Azerbaijan's richest region in terms of archaeological artifacts and is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Situated near the Caspian Sea along the ancient Shirvan route, Gobustan is also known as an open-air museum. Here, carved rocks and painted stones provide important information about prehistoric medieval society life, hunting, animals, and vegetation from all over the world. Afterward, we continue our journey to visit the nearby Mud Volcanoes region. This area is one of the most fascinating places in Azerbaijan, famous for its natural resources; it hosts more than half of the world's 700+ mud volcanoes, including some of the largest. Upon arrival, you will feel as if you are among "moon craters." Following the guide's explanations in the area, we observe active volcanic movements. After visiting the mud volcanoes, we head back to Baku for our visit to the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center, where we will have lunch at a local restaurant. Designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid, this building reflects the rising of the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijani mythology and was constructed in 3.5 years. As one of Azerbaijan's most important structures, the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center is seen as a symbol of the Azerbaijani people's forward-looking approach, with its modern, unusual, and futuristic architecture. Inside the center, there are permanent and temporary exhibitions, archaeological findings, an ethnography section, classic vehicles, personal items belonging to Haydar Aliyev, and official cars. During this visit, you will gain extensive knowledge about Azerbaijan from past to present. After our tour, we return to our hotel.
After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish can additionally join the "Atasgah, Yanardag & Baku Historical Villages Tour" and the "Azerbaijan Evening with Dinner and Music" tour. After the excursion, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Extra Tour: Atasgah, Yanardag & Baku Historical Villages Tour Per Person – 90 USD
Located 30 km from the center of Baku, at the foot of Surakhani village, the Eternal Fire Temple (17th-18th centuries), revered by Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Sikhs at various times. It emerged in the 17th-18th centuries. The name "Atasgah" was given to the temple because it is located where eternal fires cannot be extinguished, namely natural gas outlets, meaning "House of Fire" or "Place of Fire." This site provides important information about prehistoric medieval society life, hunting, animals, and vegetation through its carved rocks and painted stones. After having lunch at a local restaurant, we visit Baku's historical villages. After visiting the Ethnic Qala Museum, Mardakan Fortress, and Ramana Fortress, we return to our hotel.
Extra Tour: Azerbaijan Evening with Dinner and Music – 60 USD
We will spend an evening full of dance, music, and entertainment at the restaurant where we will have dinner as a set menu.
Meeting at the time determined by our guide and transfer to the airport. After our transfer to the airport, we complete our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures and depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK335. Upon our arrival at Istanbul Airport, our tour ends.
Extra Tour: Shopping Tour - 25 USD
We begin our tour with the famous historic Green Bazaar (Sharg Market). Get ready to discover Baku’s famous Green Bazaar, one of its most delicious and colorful places; while the air is filled with the aromas of spices, the stalls overflow with fresh fruits, sweets, jams, teas, and more. After exploring the bazaar, we visit Ganjlik Mall, one of Baku’s largest shopping centers, also filled with international brands, cafés, cinemas, and restaurants. Then we head toward Ajami Street, Baku’s famous shopping street. In Ajami, discover the perfect combination of international stores, fashion boutiques, traditional shops, and bazaars. You can find everything you need in this beautiful city.
Extra Tour Package - Full Package: $335 per person Instead $295
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Old Baku City Tour with Dinner
Old City, Highland Park (Martyrs' Lane, Turkish Mosque, Mini Square of the Hero of the Soviet Union, Major General Hazi Aslanov, Flame Towers, Eternal Flame, an observation deck with magnificent views) views of Baku and Baku Bay, Baku Television Tower), Little Venice. The walking and bus tour of the city begins at the fortress walls of the Old City, where tourists will learn about the objects surrounding them (the monument to Sabir, Azerbaijan's first national poet, the monument to Nizami and the dates of the installation of the monuments). The program also includes an external inspection of the Philharmonic Orchestra named after Muslim Magomayev, the City Duma building, the first school for women in the East, and the Venetian-style house—the Ismailli. We will explore the famous Torgoviy Street, which resembles Baku's Istiklal Avenue. We pass through Dagustu Park, the Barvikha of the 19th century with its extraordinary houses, and enjoy the magnificent bird's-eye view of the city and Baku. Afterwards, we proceed to the restaurant where we will have our dinner as a set menu. During this tour, you can get to know Azerbaijani cuisine. Overnight at our hotel.
Qobustan – Mud Volcanoes – Carpet Museum Tour with Lunch
We set off for Gobustan, located approximately 65 km southwest of Baku, the richest region of Azerbaijan in terms of archaeological artifacts and included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Located near the Caspian Sea, on the ancient Shirvan road, Gobustan is also called an open-air museum. With its carved rocks and painted stones, this place provides important information about social life, hunting, animals and vegetation during the prehistoric and medieval periods. Afterwards, we continue our journey to visit the Mud Volcanoes region, located close to Gobustan. This region is one of the most interesting places in Azerbaijan, famous for its natural resources, attracting attention because it is home to half of the more than 700 Mud Volcanoes in the world, especially the largest ones, and where you will feel as if you are among the "craters of the Moon" when you arrive. Following the guide's explanations in the region, we observe the active volcanic movements. After the mud volcanoes, we will go to the largest Carpet Museum in the history of Azerbaijan after having lunch at a local restaurant.
Azerbaijani Night with Dinner and Music
We will spend an evening full of dancing, music and entertainment at the restaurant where we will have our dinner as a set menu. Overnight at our hotel.
Ateshgah, Yanar Dag & Heydar Aliyev Museum Tour
Located 30 km from the center of Baku, on the outskirts of the village of Surakhani, the Temple of Eternal Fire (17th–18th centuries) was revered at various times by Zoroastrians, Hindus and Sikhs. It emerged in the 17th–18th centuries. The naturally burning gas outlets, where there were "eternal" inextinguishable fires, were called "Ateshgah," meaning "House of Fire" or "Place of Fire." Following this, as this place provides important information about social life, hunting, animals and vegetation during the prehistoric and medieval periods with its carved rocks and painted stones, we return to Baku for our visit to the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. Reflecting the rise of the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijani mythology, the building, designed according to the concept of the famous architect Zaha Hadid, was constructed in 3.5 years. Regarded as one of Azerbaijan's most important structures, the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center is also seen as a symbol of Azerbaijani society's forward-looking approach with its modern, extraordinary and futuristic architecture. The center houses permanent and temporary exhibitions, archaeological findings, an ethnography section, classic vehicles, personal belongings of Heydar Aliyev and official vehicles. During this visit, you will gain extensive knowledge of Azerbaijan from its past to the present. Following our tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel until the transfer time determined by our guide.