Baku, Azerbaijan
Baku, the capital and commercial hub of Azerbaijan, is a low-lying city with coastline along the Caspian Sea. It's famed for its medieval walled old city, which contains the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a vast royal complex, and the iconic stone Maiden Tower. Contemporary landmarks include the Zaha Hadid–designed Heydar Aliyev Center, and the Flame Towers, 3 pointed skyscrapers covered with LED screens.
Price Includes:
•Roundtrip Ticket
•Airport Transfers
•2 Nights accommodation (3* Hotel)
•Daily Breakfast
•City Tour (includes a ticket to Maidan Tower, Shirvanshah Palace, Carpet Museum, Haidar Aliyev Center)
•English speaking guide
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1
Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Our driver will greet you at the airport. He will be holding the card with your name written on it. After meeting with him you will be transferred to the Hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Baku.
Day 2
Baku City Tour
Baku City Tour will start by picking you up from your hotel. The first destination on the tour will be The Highland Park. The Highland Park is the park located on the hill that has the best panoramic view of the Baku City. From the top of the hill, you will be able to see the major buildings of the city and also you will be able to shot one of the best photos of the Flame Towers.
Next destination on the trip will be the Carpet Museum. It is a museum which unique handmade carpets of Azerbaijan from different ages are exhibited. The external design of the museum building itself reminds rolled carpet.
After the museum, you will proceed to the Old City. It is the most ancient part of Baku which is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site in the year 2000. The Old City of Baku is covered by city walls that date back as far as the 12th century. Your tour inside of the old city will start from the main entrance of ancient walled city called Double Gates. Inside of the Old City you will be able to see the Chain and Sailor Houses, Cat House, Multani and Bukhara Caravanserais, Maiden Tower-a 12th century monument with several interesting legends behind it, Several Mosques, Miniature Book Museum- which exhibits the biggest miniature book collection on Earth including microscopic book with 0.72mm in size, Palace of Shirvanshahs- 15th century Palace complex including ancient court called Divan, Residential Palace Building where Kings of Shirvanshahs Country lived, Shah Mosque, Shrine of king’s family, Mausoleum of Seyid Yahya Bakuvi. After the Old City, you will have a short walk in Central Street called Nizami Street full of brand shops and beautiful fountains.
After Nizami Street, as the last destination, you will visit the Haidar Aliyev Cultural Center-57,500 m² building designed by one of the best architects on Earth in the year 2012. With its curved style
and sharp angles is considered one of the best-designed buildings on Earth. After the Center, you will be dropped to your hotel or any desired place in Baku City.
Overnight in Baku.
Day 3
Departure
After breakfast, your driver will take you from the hotel and transfer back to the airport.
Rates do not include:
- Travel Insurance
- Lunch and Dinner
- other personal expenses