AZERBAIJAN — Detailed travel guide
Key practical notes
- E-visa (ASAN e-visa) is the standard route for most nationalities; apply at least 3 working days in advance. evisa.gov.az
- Typical transfer: Baku → Gobustan ≈ 1–1.5 hrs (64 km) by car/bus.
- Arrival at Airport
- Transfer from Airport to the Hotel.
- Accommodation in hotel. Free time.
- Assembly at lobby. Start tour. Visit to Highland Park-Alley of Martyrs, The National Assembly- also transliterated as Milli Majlis, Flame towers- the tallest skyscraper in Baku.
- Back to Hotel
- Our tour program starts with 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. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3000 people. In December 2000, the Old City of Baku, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower, became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (walking tour)
- Tour continues 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. The center is named after Heydar Aliyev, the first secretary of Soviet Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982, and president of Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003. (Photoshoot outside)
- 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. Since 2012, the Yeni Bulvar (New Boulevard) has virtually doubled the length to 3.75 km.
- Back to Hotel
- Tour starts withAteshgah (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. The pentagonal complex, which has a courtyard surrounded by cells for monks and a tetra pillar-altar in the middle, was built during the 17th and 18th centuries.
- 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 near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, which itself is known as the “land of fire.”
- Start shopping tour with Ganjlik Mall: - located in 10 minutes distance form city center with taxi. Genclik mall is 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
- Back to Hotel
- Breakfast in Hotel
- Start Shopping tour with Local Sweet Shop, Baklava
- Continue with Deniz mall: Located on land reclaimed from the Caspian Sea, Deniz Mall is a 120,000m² entertainment, leisure and dining destination over five floors. With its unique architectural concept, it will host brands such as Casa Culinary Art School of Azerbaijan, Beverly Hills and Chill Box, Big Chef, TGI Friday, Dine Hall, Kinderland for the first time in Azerbaijan, along with several well-known brands such as Starbucks, Nike, Swarovski, Pandora, Paul, Go Sport, Alma Store, LVIV Handmade Chocolate, Cinema Plus
- Later group will experience the happening street of Nizami Street known for shopping.The street's history could be traced back to Baku's town-planning project of 1864. The street runs through the city's downtown from west to east. It begins from Abdulla Shaig Street, in mountainous part of the city and ends at railroad bed on Sabit Orujov Street, near a monument to Shah Ismail Khatai in “Black City”.
- Back to Hotel
- Breakfast in Hotel
- Departure to Airport for return fligh
| HOTELS | ROOM TYPE | 2-3 pax | 4-6 pax | 7-10 pax | 11-14 pax |
| Diamond Hotel 4* | SNG | 304 | 255 | 276 | 242 |
| Diamond Hotel 4* | DBL | 263 | 214 | 235 | 201 |
| Atlas Hotel 5* | SNG | 327 | 279 | 299 | 266 |
| Atlas Hotel 5* | DBL | 269 | 220 | 241 | 207 |
| West Shine Hotel 4* | SNG | 351 | 303 | 323 | 289 |
| West Shine Hotel 4 | DBL | 280 | 232 | 252 | 219 |
| City Park Hotel 4* | SNG | 386 | 338 | 358 | 325 |
| City Park Hotel 4* | DBL | 316 | 267 | 288 | 254 |
| Mercure Hotel 5* | SNG | 466 | 418 | 438 | 405 |
| Mercure Hotel 5* | DBL | 346 | 298 | 318 | 285 |
| Sapphire Inn Hotel 4* | SNG | 492 | 444 | 464 | 431 |
| Sapphire Inn Hotel 4* | DBL | 380 | 332 | 352 | 319 |
| Badamdar Hotel 5* | SNG | 450 | 401 | 422 | 388 |
| Badamdar Hotel 5* | DBL | 345 | 297 | 317 | 284 |
| Marriott Boulevard 5* | SNG | 610 | 561 | 582 | 548 |
| Marriott Boulevard 5* | DBL | 427 | 379 | 399 | 366 |
| Winter park Hotel 4* | SNG | 687 | 639 | 659 | 626 |
| Winter park Hotel 4* | DBL | 446 | 398 | 418 | 385 |
| Sapphire City Hotel 5* | SNG | 704 | 655 | 676 | 642 |
| Sapphire City Hotel 5* | DBL | 480 | 432 | 452 | 419 |
CHILD POLICY:
0-5,99 y.o – free of charge (only visa – 26$)
6-11.99 y.o – 50% of the charge
INCLUSIONS:
✓ Accommodation in Hotel including breakfast (4 nights in Baku)
✓ Sightseeing in districts (Baku, Absheron)
✓ English speaking driver/guide
✓ Entrance fee for Flame temple, Fire mountain
✓ 2 Bottles of water per person per day
✓ All transfers according to program including airport transfers: Sedan (1-2 pax) with driver guide, Viano (3-6 Pax) with driver guide, Sprinter (7-14 pax) with guide
✓ Visa (standard)
EXCLUSIONS:
» Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
» Porter service.
» Hard drinks.
» Meals
» Charges in hotels for additional services & penalties.
» Any additional persons joining the group at the destination or any of the services will need to pay
NOTE:
» The Hotel check-in time 15:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM.
» In the restaurants duration for having meals is 1,5 Hours normal dinner and lunches
» Outside liquor is not allowed in the restaurants. Corkage charge is – 20-30 USD per bottle
» Meals should be eaten at the restaurant, we are not responsible for take aways. For cancellation or change for any restaurant information should be given 24 hours before for free cancellation.
» The vehicle will move accordingly to time schedule mentioned on program. All group should leave Hotel for dinners on given time in the program for starting tour in the morning and moving for dinners in the evenings.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
» 48 hours prior to arrival All services are refundable (except hotel it depends on hotel policy)
» After 48 hours prior to arrival 1st night services are non-refundable rest days services refundable (except hotel it depends on hotel policy)
» Refundable services are : Entrance Tickets, Meals
Note: If number of cancelled people affects on group price, we will recalculate the price. Rates are not available for Black out and Holiday dates







