Azerbaijan

When you arrive in Baku Airport, you will be meet with our local representative /
transfer to hotel.

Baku Ferris Wheel, also known as the Baku Eye. The wheel is 60 metres (200 ft) tall and has 30 cabins, each holding eight people. It makes a complete turn in 30 to 40 minutes The park is about 16 km in size and located in south coast of the Caspian Sea. It starts at
the National Flag Square and ends at Freedom Square.

Heydar Aliyev Center is a cultural center, projected as a complex structure that includes the Auditorium (convention center), a museum, exhibition halls, and administrative offices. The project center has been designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid. Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre is considered to be one of the symbols of modern Baku.

The historic quarter also known as “Castle” or simply “Old City” among the people is the ancient part of Baku, also historic-architectural reserve. Ichari Sheher being the ancient part of Baku was surrounded by well protected castle walls. Over 1300 families live in the territory of reserve having the area of 221 m².

Shirvanshahs Palace or the complex of Shirvanshahs Palace — the old residence of Shirvanshahs situated in Baku city (the Shirvan rulers). The complex includes, besides the palace, court-room (divankhana), Shirvanshah sepulcher, the palace mosque the (minaret) tower of which belongs to 1441, bath and the sepulcher of the
scientist of palace Seyid Yahya Bakuvi

– Maiden Tower
The height of the Maiden Tower is 28 m, its diameter in the first floor is 16,5 m. The thickness of the wall in the first floor reaches to 5 meters. The internal area of the castle is divided into 8 floors. Each floor was built with hewed stones and covered with dome- shaped roof. The castle began to act as the museum since 1964, and included in the list
of world heritage of the UNESCO since 2000. There are circular holes in the middle of these roofs laid from stones. The holes are in the direction of vertical line. So that, when looking through the hole in the middle of the roof of the VIII floor, it is possible to see the floor of the first floor.

Continue touring new Baku and exploring architecture of XIX- XX centuries: Nizami Street, Fountain Square, Nizami Ganjavi monument.

Breakfast in the hotel /
08:00 – 12:00 Baku – Gabala roadway

on the way stop in Shamakhi city : Meysari winery & Alpaca Farm ( need reservation in advance )

Arrive to Gabala city
– Tufandag Summer – Winter Recreation Complex – Ropeways

The complexes situated about 4 km far from Gabala city. The ropeway and ski complex was planned to be consisting of 8 stations. The first station is situated 950 m higher than the sea level and the last station is situated 1920 m higher than the sea level.

– Gabala Nohur lake & 7 Beauty Waterfall It is situated 3 km in the east of the Gabala city, 1 km in the north from Nohurgishlag village, in the natural hollow between the mountains Gulluburun, Goydag and Yumuru, 700 m higher than the sea level. The surrounding of Nohur lake existing as natural lake until 1949 was covered by dense reed and water plants, and there was a lake with yellow-green colored water in the deep hollow in its center.

Transfer to Sheki city. ( Gabala – Sheki = 1 hour ) Overnight in Sheki.

Sheki is one of the biggest and historical cities of Azerbaijan located in the north-west of Azerbaijan. It is a mountainious city with landscapes changing from corn fields to high mountains. All of the seasons are clearly felt in this area, hence it is one of the important agricultural places. Sheki is famous for its worlwide known historical monuments. Located on the Silk Way route the city has always been an intersection of cultures, while enriching its own culture as well.

1.1 Khnaland / Zip Line

Continue to Sheki as you admire the gorgeous scenery of neighboring mountains. Meander through its streets, stop in a tea house, and visit the beautiful Palace of Sheki Khans. Explore the Shaki Caravanserai, a historical complex dating back to the
18th-19th centuries that now serves as a hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel / 12: 00 Check – out
12:00 – 17:00 Sheki – Baku roadway
Free Time in Baku

ATASHGAH ( Fire Temple ) The temple built in Surakhani village near Baku city by fire-worshiper Indian merchants – Parsees in the XVII century.

– YANARDAG ( Flame Mountain )
The natural monument with no history known, flamed in the result of extraction of natural gas in the territory of Mammadli village, in the coast of Caspian Sea in Absheron peninsula near Baku city.

– GOBUSTAN
Gobustan state historic-art reserve – the reserve where the complex of archeological monuments are protected in the territory of Azerbaijan. Also museum acts here. Mainly Mesolite monuments (Middle part of the Stone age) are exhibited in the Reserve. There are caves, springs and etchere. Gobustan was known by Azerbaijani cattle-breeders as a pasture.

Qecresh forest One of the most visited forests in Azerbaijan.
A perfect place to enjoy the beauty of nature ~ as you can grab a snack with the famous Herbel tea they serve. Chanlibel lake, once created to irrigate the land, today is considered one of the most beautiful spots in Guba. The thick forest surrounding the lake
is an ideal refuge from the summer heat.

We will visit Popular waterfall MestDergah where we will stop for a rest.

Shahdag Tour
This resort is the first and biggest resort located in the Gusar district near Shahdag National Park. Gusar region is located in the south part of Azerbaijan and bounds with Russia. Gusar region is covered by forests and very rich with its flora and fauna.

Activities:
• Paragliding
• Paintball Zip Line
• Coaster
• Horse Riding
• Adventure Park
• Shooting Center
• Quad Tours
• Cable Car

Transfer back to Baku