DAY 1 – WELCOME TO BAKU

• Arrival at the airport
• Transfer from airport to hotel. Check-in. Free time
• Meet at the hotel lobby at sunset. Continue with evening city view tour by car
• Continue riding the funicular
• Visit Highland Park – Martyrs’ Lane, National Assembly – also translated as National Parliament, Flame Towers – the tallest skyscraper in Baku
• Return to hotel

DAY 2 – BAKU CITY TOUR

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Our tour program begins with Icherisheher or the Inner City, the historical center of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The oldest part of Baku, Icherisheher is surrounded by walls and well preserved. In 2007, the population of Icherisheher was about 3,000 people. In December 2000, Baku’s Icherisheher, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and the Maiden Tower, became the first site in Azerbaijan to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
• The Museum of Miniature Books is also the world’s largest museum of miniature books. 3750 mini books published in 73 different countries, including a 0.75 mm book readable only through a microscope, will amaze you. (If open)
• Live on Nizami Street, known for shopping. The street’s history dates back to 1864 before Baku’s urban planning project. It runs from west to east across the city center. It starts in the highland part of the city from Abdulla Shaig Street and ends in Sabit at the railway track. Orujov Street, near the monument of Shah Ismail Khatai in the “Black City”. The total length of the street is 3538 meters.
• Fountains Square – a public square in the center of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The square was formerly known as Parapet and is still often referred to by the same name. The name “Fountains Square” originates from the numerous fountains built across the square during the Soviet period. The square is especially a gathering place after working hours and on weekends.
• A walk along the Baku Boulevard stretching along the south-facing bay of the Caspian Sea. Traditionally begins from Azadliq Square and continues west beyond Icherisheher. Since 2012, the New Boulevard (Yeni Bulvar) has effectively doubled in length, reaching 3.75 km.
• The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, located in Baku, exhibits Azerbaijani carpets and rugs using traditional and modern weaving techniques and materials. It houses the largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets in the world. First opened in 1967 on Neftchilar Avenue, it moved to a new building in Baku’s seaside park in 2014. (Photoshoot outside)
• Located on Baku Boulevard, “Little Venice” is a small town built in 1960. In 2012, it was expanded to 10,000 sq.m. The town has two large and several small islands connected by decorative stone bridges, where you can see gondolas cruising in the still, clean water (Photo)
• Go to the Ferris wheel for beautiful views of the city and the Caspian Sea. (Photoshoot)
• Return to hotel

DAY 3 – FLAME & SHOPPING TOUR

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Start with Ateshgah (Fire Worshippers’ Temple). Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used by Hindus and Zoroastrians for worship. “Atash” means fire in Persian. The pentagonal complex with a courtyard surrounded by cells for monks and a tetra-column altar in the center was built in the 17th – 18th centuries.
• Trip to “Yanar Dag” – “Burning Mountain” located 25 km north of Baku on the Absheron Peninsula. The word “Yanar Dag” literally means “Blazing Mountain.” Flames dance on stones and the floor. Yanar Dag is a continuously burning natural gas fire on the hillside of a mountain near Baku, Azerbaijan, known as the “Land of Fire.”
• The excursion continues with a visit to the Heydar Aliyev Center – a mesmerizing example of modern architecture in Baku, Azerbaijan. Designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, the 57,500 m2 building complex is known for its flowing, curved style avoiding sharp angles. The center is named after Heydar Aliyev, who was the First Secretary of Soviet Azerbaijan from 1969-1982 and the President of Azerbaijan from October 1993 to October 2003. (Photoshoot outside)
• Start shopping tour at Deniz Mall: located on land reclaimed from the Caspian Sea, Deniz Mall is a 120,000 m² entertainment, leisure, and dining destination with over five floors. With its unique architectural concept, it houses renowned brands such as Casa Culinary Arts School, Beverly Hills and Chill Box, Big Chef, TGI Friday, Dine Hall, Kinderland, as well as Starbucks, Nike, Swarovski, Pandora, Paul, Go Sport, Alma Store, CHOcolma, LV, Handmade Plus.
• Return to hotel

DAY 4 – DEPARTURE

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

INCLUDES:

• Hotel accommodation with breakfast included: 3 nights
• Sightseeing in the regions (Baku, Absheron)
• Meals according to the itinerary: BB
• English-speaking guide
• Entry fees: Funicular ride, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain
• 2 bottles (0.5 lt.) of water per person per day
• All transfers according to the program, including airport transfers: Sedan car (1 – 2 persons), Mercedes Vito (3 – 6 persons), Mercedes Sprinter (7 – 12 persons)

EXCLUSIONS:

• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
• Porter service.
• Meals.
• Hard drinks.
• Hotel charges for additional services and penalties.
• Any additional person joining the group at the destination or for any service must pay separately
• Visa
• Flight tickets

NOTE:

• Hotel check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 12:00.
• Transfer – Guide service working hours: 10:00 – 20:00
• Meal duration at restaurants is 1.5 hours for regular lunch and dinner
• It is forbidden to bring alcohol from outside into restaurants. Corkage fee – 20-30 USD per bottle
• Meals must be consumed at the restaurant, we are not responsible for takeaway. Any restaurant cancellation/change information must be provided 24 hours in advance for free cancellation.
• Vehicle will operate according to the schedule mentioned in the program. All groups must leave the hotel on time for morning tours and dinner departures as per program.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

• Cancellation policy depends on the selected hotel. Grand Service allows free cancellation
• Any cancellations during the program (not under our responsibility) are non-refundable.