The Wondrous Azerbaijan

(14 Reviews)
4N/5D
30th Nov - 04 Dec

  • Accommodation

  • Meals

  • Transportation

  • Guide

  • Sightseeing

Description

Cherish unforgettable moments at fabulous attractions in Baku city, its capital. Book our splendid 4-night 5-day tour and rejuvenate your spirits at the gorgeous historical monuments, archaeological sites, and picturesque mountainous areas. Take the half-day Baku city tour and visit the many sights such as Highland Park, Baku Boulevard, Shirvanshah Palace Complex, the Museum of the Miniature Books, the Maiden Tower, Gosha Gala Entrance (Double Gates of Old City), Fountain Square, Nizami street among others (as per the itinerary). You also get an optional tour of Gabala city at an additional cost to explore a picturesque city with fabulous mountainous landscapes and diverse fauna. That’s not all. The tour provides 4-star accommodation, daily breakfast, sightseeing city tour, airport transfer and a return airfare (Economy Class).

Travel Tips for First Timers

Take the night trains: Travel by both bus and train in Azerbaijan is good value but the night trains are a bargain that cannot be missed.

Visit the free sights in Baku : There are plenty of free things to see and do in Baku to fill your time without spending much money. It’s one of those fascinating cities that is a blend of old, historic architecture and modern, state of the art buildings.

Buy a Bakcell SIM: Chose Bakcell because they have the best coverage and the best value plan.

Stay in some great budget accommodation

Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrive in Baku

Welcome to Azerbaijan! At the Baku International Airport, our representative will meet and greet you. You will get escorted to the hotel as per the booking.

Overnight stay in Baku.

DAY 2

Baku City Tour

OLD CITY & HIGHLAND PARK TOUR

After a delicious breakfast, we proceed onwards to the city tour. Start your journey at Highland Park from where you get panoramic views of the city. Also, witness the Alley of Martyrs which is a cemetery and memorial dedicated to those killed by the Soviet army. Proceed onwards to Bakun Boulevard for an enchanting experience on a promenade along the Baku seafront. Go on to visit the Carpet Museum.The tour proceeds to Old City ((Icherisheher) where you will visit the Shirvanshah Palace Complex the Museum of the Miniature Books, the Maiden Tower, Gosha Gala Entrance (Double Gates of Old City), Fountain Square, Nizami street These are several historic monuments located in the territory of Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage sites) that are highlight attractions on the tour.

The War Trophies Park also called the Military Trophy Park is another stop where you can witness war trophies seized by the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan, an interesting museum in Baku. Entrance fees are not included.Overnight stay in the comforts of your booked hotel.

DAY 3

Day at Leisure or take an optional tour with additional charges

Tour: FULL DAY GABALA TOUR ON SHARING IN COACH BASIS (09:00-17:00 hours) Price: AED 230 per person

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel proceed on the exciting optional tour (at additional cost). Enjoy the magic of Azerbaijan with its rich history and ancient heritage of over two thousand years old. The city of Gabala offers plenty of cultural monuments and takes you back to a different era. Gabala city also called Qabala was once the capital of Caucasian Albania for 600 years. It is a favourite tourist destination and boasts of a rich infrastructure.Overnight stay in the city. Cable car tickets are not included

DAY 4

Absheron Peninsula Tour On Sharing In Coach Basis

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel proceed on the exciting tour. Absheron Peninsula Tour Ateshgah Fire Temple - Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu, and Zoroastrian place of worship. "Ātash" (آتش (is the Persian word for fire. The pentagonal complex, which has a courtyard surrounded by cells for monks and a tetrapillar-altar in the middle, was built during the 17th and 18th centuries. 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.On the territory of Yanar Dag, the State Historical-Cultural and Natural Reserve was established by the Presidential decree dated 2 May 2007 which operates under the control of State Tourism Agency of Azerbaijan. After major overhaul between 2017-2019, Yanardag Museum and Yanardag Cromlech Stone Exhibition were launched in the area of the Reserve.Places to be seen in the tour Ateshgah Fire Temple , Burning Mountain - Photo stop “I love Baku”.

Entrance fees are not included

DAY 5

Departure

After a healthy breakfast, complete the check-out process and get escorted to the Baku Airport. Board the plane and fly back home with innumerable memories of the trip.

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Reviews

Lal Dev Ram

Excellent

Had a wonderful trip and memorable trip.Very well organized and hassle free trip, special mention to Travel Junction team for arranging and meeting to all our needs along with providing the top notch services. A trip to remember forever!!

Thomas George

Excellent

I can't definitely write this review without mentioning the efforts and the way the trip was organized by team Travel Junction.The team had thrived had to ensure that their travellers have a wonderful experience.!!

Revathy Nair

Excellent

The overall experience was thrilling. Would definitely recommend this package and Travel Junction to anyone who is looking to travel soon.The offer's and service provided was very well organized and timely.

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Best 5 Things To Do

1

Yarpaq dolması

Azerbaijan's national dish is called yarpaq dolmasi, a savory meal consisting of vine leaves stuffed with chopped meat, onions, rice, salt, pepper, butter, and fresh herbs such as coriander, dill and mint.
2

Shah pilaf

A dish worthy of a king - or perhaps simply the main course of a wedding ceremony - shah pilaf is a traditional Azerbaijani meal infused with a medley of local aromas. It goes through several stages of preparation before reaching its distinctive final shape.
3

Soyutma

Azerbaijan's national dish is called soyutma, meaning long and slow-cooked meat. There are 2 versions of the dish in Azerbaijani cuisine - one is prepared with lamb, the other one with chicken meat.
4

Dovga

Dovga is a soup made by cooking yogurt with a variety of fresh herbs such as dill, mint, and coriander. It is also traditionally served at the wedding tables, not as a first course but between meat dishes, acting as a digestion booster.
5

Qutab

Qutab is made with paper-thin dough, stuffed with a variety of ingredients, folded, and usually baked in saj, a traditional Azerbaijani frying pan.
1

Explore Sheki’s old town

Spend an afternoon quietly wandering Silk Road-inspired streets, admiring Sheki’s signature gabled-roof architecture and intricate brickwork, reflecting this city’s past as a major trade and crafts hub. Call in at mosques and museums, caravanserais and palaces, and sample a type of baklava unique to this part of the Caucasus.
2

Visit ancient churches

Visiting the many ancient churches scattered around the countryside is a great way to discover Azerbaijan’s history and heritage.
3

Marvel at Baku’s modern wonders

Over the last decade Baku’s skyline has been transformed by some spectacular modern architectural masterpieces. The crown jewel is the futuristic Heydar Aliyev Centre, but the Flame Towers, Carpet Museum and others are equally innovative and inspiring.
4

Relax by the Caspian Sea

Azerbaijan has over 500 km of Caspian Sea coastline. There, each summer the golden sands of the Absheron Peninsula come alive with luxury resorts and water parks, local fish restaurants and scenic beaches.
1

Bathe in healing oil

Approximately one hour’s drive from Ganja is Naftalan – a resort town famous for its healing oil which for centuries has been used here to cure all sorts of ailments. Treatment typically involves taking daily baths of crude oil for at least a week at one of the town’s many wellness centres.
2

Hike between timeless mountain villages

Azerbaijan is blessed with a glorious mountainous stretch spanning the entire north of the country which is dotted with timeless mountain villages linked by an emerging network of hiking trails.
3

Sample Azerbaijan’s new wines

Stunning flavours are being produced from foreign and native grapes at a growing number of wineries in diverse corners of the country, and several chic wine bars are bringing European style to the rapidly developing Azerbaijani capital.
4

Embrace the tea culture

Tea is synonymous with hospitality in Azerbaijan where tradition dictates that a guest should not be allowed to leave a home without being offered it. It is served in a special pear-shaped glass with lemon and sugar, and often a tray of delicious honey, jams and sweets.
5

Go wildlife-spotting in national parks

Home to nine of the world’s 11 climate zones, Azerbaijan’s natural diversity is likely to surprise and delight. A great way to experience it is by visiting some of the country’s 9 national parks that protect rare fauna and flora in important wilderness zones.

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