Discover Azerbaijan 7D/6Nbeyonders2024-01-10T09:30:41+00:00
Azerbaijan is the land of the Fire – the home of fire worshippers since millennia. Historically, being a part of the Great Silk Road, Azerbaijan revels in the diversity of its heritage. Azerbaijan is a country of exquisite natural beauty alongside monuments – both historical and modern. A country with modern values; it is considered to a place where Eastern cultures and traditions blend in with western progress. The most important of all is the easy hospitality of the Azeris, who are proud of their art and heritage; but have embraced modern culture and values.
In this tour, enjoy the very best Azerbaijan covering the wonders of the cities of Baku, Gabala and Shekhi.
$1,280 onwards GST as applicable
Prices vary based on departure season. (Per person for a group of 2 people on a twin sharing basis)
Do you have a larger group? Your per-person cost could reduce, sometimes quite significantly. Do write to us at contact@beyonder.travel
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Baku – Arrival
Arrive in the capital city of Azerbaijan – Baku. Have the day at leisure and in the evening take a leisurely stroll through the Fountain Square and the Baku Boulevard. Overnight in Baku.
Day 2: Baku Sightseeing, the Fire Temple at Ateshgah and the Burning Mountain
Embark on a sightseeing trip of Baku including the Maiden tower, mosques and palaces, the old fort i.e. Icheri Sheher. Later, visit the ‘flagship’ sight: the Fire Temple of Ateshgah. Originally, a place of worship of the Zoroastrians (millennia ago), today the fortified temple that you see was built by 18th Century Indian Shiva devotees. Then proceed to watch the spectacle of the burning mountain at Yanardag. Overnight in Baku.
Day 3: Gobustan, Baku
Start the day with a visit to Gobustan – the home to the ancient rock drawings the Petroglyphs – dating back nearly 12,000 years. Return to Baku and visit the Bibi Heybet mosque and the fascinating Museum of Carpets. Take a pleasant walk along the Baku Boulevard in the evening. Overnight in Baku.
Day 4: Gabala
Proceed towards Gabala, the ancient capital of Caucasian Albania. En-route stop by the Diri Baba Mausoleum and the Shamakhi mosque. Near Gabala, make a brief visit to the waterfall Yeddi Gozel (Seven beauties) and the picturesque lake of Nohur Gol. overnight in Gabala.
Day 5: Sheki – Palaces, mosques and churches
Proceed towards Sheki, the capital of the Sheki Khanate. Visit the Churkur excavations – which show the occupation of Gabala from 4th / 3rd Century BC. En-route stop by the small Udin church; Udi is a small community, once prominent in the Caucasus, but now restricted to this region and a few other pockets. At Sheki, visit the colourful palace(s) of Sheki Khan with beautiful wall paintings and the coloured stained glass windows. End the day with a visit to the Albanian church (now an informative museum) in Kish. Overnight in Sheki.
Day 6: Sheki, Baku
Attend a Shabaka (Art of making stained glasses) workshop, visit a famous sweet shop and then proceed to Baku. En route, visit the Mausoleum of seven domes – the burial place of the Shirvanshah dynasty. Overnight in Baku.
Day 7 - Departure
Bid Adieu to the Caucasus and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Standard accommodation in a 3 star hotels on twin sharing basis with breakfast.
- Tours as mentioned in the itinerary
- All transfers and transportation by car
- English speaking guides as per the itinerary
- All Entrance fees during the tours
Exclusions
- International air-fare
- Taxes as applicable – GST @ 5%
- Visa charges
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Additional Transfers, Day Tours and entrance fees not included in itinerary or mentioned as ‘optional’
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