BAKU 05 Nights / 06 Days
Baku, Azerbaijan
Tour Type:
Adventure, Family, Religious, Heritage, New Year, Festivals and Events, Romantic, Shopping and Nightlife, Offbeat, Leisure
Durations
6 D | 5 N
Starting City
Baku
Overview
Experience the vibrant culture and rich history of Baku over four nights and five days. Begin your journey exploring the stunning Flame Towers and the historic Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover the intriguing blend of modern and ancient architecture, with visits to the Baku Boulevard, Maiden Tower, and the Heydar Aliyev Center. Enjoy a day trip to the Gobustan National Park, famous for its ancient petroglyphs. Indulge in local cuisine, shop in lively bazaars, and immerse yourself in the dynamic atmosphere of Azerbaijan's capital. This trip offers a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation.
Itinerary
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
- Arrival at Airport
- Transfer from Airport to Hotel
- Check in & Rest for the night
- Breakfast in Hotel
- Assembly at hotel lobby in sunset time. Proceed to evening city view tour with car
- 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
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Old City (Icheri Sheher) Tour: Explore Baku’s ancient heart, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring the Maiden Tower and Palace of the Shirvanshahs.
- Heydar Aliyev Center: Visit the iconic modern architectural gem designed by Zaha Hadid, named after Azerbaijan’s former president. (Photo opportunity outside)
- Baku Boulevard: Stroll along the scenic 3.75 km boulevard by the Caspian Sea.
- Return to Hotel
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Departure to Shahdagh: Assemble in the hotel lobby for a 3-hour journey to Shahdagh Mountain Resort.
- Shahdagh Resort Activities: Enjoy the largest ski resort in Azerbaijan, located in the Greater Caucasus, near Shahdagh National Park. Explore its pristine nature and enjoy winter sports during the season (December to April).
- Back to Baku Hotel
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Ateshgah (Fire Worshippers Temple): Visit this 17th-18th century pentagonal complex, once a Hindu and Zoroastrian place of worship, known for its central altar and monk cells.
- Yanardag (Fire Mountain): Explore the natural gas fire on the Absheron Peninsula, where flames blaze continuously on the hillside.
- Qobustan: Discover ancient rock petroglyphs dating back to the 8th millennium BC, depicting various scenes of hunting, people, and animals. (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Return to Hotel
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Bakhlava Tasting: Enjoy Azerbaijan’s famous sweet, paxlava, a symbol of Nowruz, with varieties from Baku, Guba, and Sheki. The ingredients include cardamom, saffron, nuts, and honey.
- Baklava Sweet Home: Taste traditional Azerbaijani bakhlava at one of the best pastry shops in the city.
- Nizami Street: Explore this bustling shopping street with a rich history dating back to 1864, running through Baku’s downtown.
- Fountains Square: Visit this popular public square, known for its numerous fountains and vibrant atmosphere, especially in the evenings and weekends.
- Departure to Airport: Head to the airport for your return flight.
Inclusions
- 5 Nights’ Accommodation in Baku in the base room category with Breakfast in the base room category.
- Sightseeing in districts (Baku, Absheron, Gobustan, Shahdag)
- English-speaking driver cum guide
- Entrance fee: Flame temple, Fire Mountain, Gobustan, Shahdag cable car (1 line), Mud Volcano
- 2 Bottles of water per person per day
- All transfers according to the program including airport transfers by Sedan.
Exclusions
- 5% GST & 5% TCS Extra on total billing.
- International/ Domestic Airfare.
- Expenses of personal nature, such as: Laundry, telephone calls, mini-bar bills, Porter service. Hard drinks, etc.
- Charges in hotels for additional services & penalties.
- Visa Fees
- Travel Insurance
- Early check in / Late check out (Standard Check-in time at hotels is 1500hrs & Check-out time is 1200hrs).
- Convention/conference/peak season surcharge, if any.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
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In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS.
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The customers can prepone /postpone their tour once without any additional charges (if intimated before 15 days of travel date in written). However postponing & preponing second time will attract additional charges.
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Also note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement. In such cases postpone/prepone charges will deducted from the advance amount deposited.
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In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Volvo and season/off season time.
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We do not accept any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.
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The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.
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The avance payment and the invoice Number allotted to you, are transferable i.e. you can pass on your booking to any of your friends/ relatives. (Please Note: In order to transfer your booking you must meet the above terms and conditions first).
- 50% advance to be paid at the time of booking.
- Air fair is calcualted at the time of proposal creation and is subject to change at the time of booking.
- 100 payment is to be made for domestic packages before 4 days of departure date.
- 100 payment is to be made for international packages before 7 days of departure date.
- In case of cancellation standard cancellation policies will be applicable or may be changed as per the policies
If you Cancel your Holiday
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30 days or more before date of departure : 25% of total cost
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29 - 20 days before date of departure : 50% of total cost
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19 days or less before date of departure : 100% of total cost
