Day 1 – Welcome to Baku

• Arrival at the Airport
• Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Registration. Free time
• Gather in the hotel lobby at sunset. Continue with the evening cityscape tour by car
• Continue the funicular ride
• Visit Highland Park – Martyrs’ Alley, National Assembly, Flame Towers, the tallest skyscraper in Baku.
• Return to the hotel

Day 2 – Baku City Tour

• Breakfast at the hotel
• The tour program starts with Icherisheher, the historical center of Baku, which is surrounded by walls and well-preserved. In 2007, Icherisheher had about 3,000 residents. In December 2000, Icherisheher, including the Shirvanshahs’ Palace and Maiden Tower, was included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
• The Miniature Book Museum is the largest miniature book museum in the world. It features 3,750 mini-books published in 73 different countries, some as small as 0.75 mm, readable only under a microscope. (If open)
• Shopping on Nizami Street, a historically significant street in Baku dating back to 1864, stretching from the western part of the city to the east, and ending at the Shah Ismail Khatai monument at the “Black City.”
• The Fountains Square is a public square in the center of Baku, originally called Parapet. It is named for the numerous fountains in the square and is a popular gathering spot, especially after work and on weekends.
• A walk along Baku Boulevard, stretching along the Caspian Sea. It starts at Freedom Square and extends to Icherisheher and beyond. Since 2012, the New Boulevard has been extended to 3.75 km.
• Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, showcasing traditional and modern weaving techniques and materials. The museum has the largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets in the world. (Outdoor photo session)
• “Little Venice” located on Baku Boulevard, a small city established in 1960 and expanded in 2012. It features decorative bridges connecting two large and several small islands, with gondolas on calm, clean water. (Photo)
• Visit the Ferris wheel for a beautiful view of the city and the Caspian Sea. (Photo session)
• Return to the hotel

Day 3 – Gabala Tour

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Travel to Gabala, located in the northwest of Azerbaijan
• Gabala tour
• Excursion: Tufandag Winter-Summer Tourism Complex, where you can enjoy cable car rides, ski on various difficulty-level slopes, receive ski training, and more.
• Visit the Seven Beauties Waterfall – A multi-level waterfall that offers a scenic view once you climb the Gabala rocks. (Subject to weather conditions)
• Nohur Lake, located in Gabala, can be accessed by a short drive into the mountains, offering a stunning view.
• Return to Baku

Day 4 – Fire and Shopping Tour

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Start with a visit to Ateshgah (Fire Temple), a temple built based on Persian and Indian scriptures, used as a place of worship for Hinduism and Zoroastrianism. The temple complex, dating from the 17th-18th centuries, includes a courtyard surrounded by chambers and a sacrificial altar.
• Visit Yanardag (The Burning Mountain), located 25 km north of Baku. The natural gas fire that continuously burns on the surface of the mountain is a unique phenomenon.
• Excursion to the Heydar Aliyev Center, designed by architect Zaha Hadid. This stunning example of modern architecture is known for its flowing, curved design and serves as a cultural center.
• Shopping at the Sea Mall, located on land reclaimed from the Caspian Sea. The mall includes entertainment, dining, and shopping options with international brands.
• Return to the hotel

Day 5 – Departure

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Transfer to the airport for the return flight

Inclusions:

• Breakfast included with hotel accommodation: 4 nights
• Sightseeing in districts (Baku, Absheron, Gabala)
• Meals as per the program: BB
• English-speaking guide
• Entry fees: Funicular ride, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain, Gabala cable car (2 lines)
• Two bottles of water (0.5 lt) per person per day
• All transfers as per the program, including airport transfers: Sedan (1-2 persons), Mercedes Vito (3-6 persons), Mercedes Sprinter (7-12 persons)

Exclusions:

• Any item not mentioned in inclusions
• Porter service
• Meals
• Hard drinks
• Additional services and fines at hotels
• Additional person joining the group at the destination must pay for the service
• Visa
• Flight tickets

Notes:

• Hotel check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 12:00
• Guide service is available from 10:00 to 20:00
• Meal times in restaurants are 1.5 hours for dinner and lunch
• Consumption of drinks outside the restaurant is prohibited. A corkage fee of 20-30 USD per bottle applies.
• Meals must be consumed in the restaurant; we are not responsible for takeaways. Any changes or cancellations must be informed 24 hours in advance for a free cancellation.
• Vehicles will operate according to the program schedule. All groups must leave the hotel at the designated time for tours and return for dinner.

Cancellation Policy:

• The cancellation policy depends on the selected hotel. Grand Service offers free cancellation.
• Cancellations during the program (due to reasons beyond our control) are non-refundable.