The tour starts with a visit to the charming example of modern architecture - The Heydar Aliyev Center – a 57,500 m2 building complex in Baku, Azerbaijan designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles. The center is named after Heydar Aliyev, the first secretary of Soviet Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982, and president of the Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003. (Photo shoot outside)
1300 HRS: Proceed for Lunch at an Indian Restaurant.
1700 HRS: Proceed for the Baku Panoramic Tour.
Visit Highland Park-Alley of Martyrs, The National Assembly- also transliterated as Milli Majlis, Flame the tallest skyscraper in Baku. Walk through Baku Boulevard which stretches along a south-facing bay on the Caspian Sea. It traditionally starts at Freedom Square continuing west to the Old City and beyond. Since 2012, the Yeni Bulvar (New Boulevard) has virtually doubled the length to 3.75 km.
2000 HRS: Proceed for Dinner at Indian Restaurant.
Later, transfer back to your hotel.
Free time – can explore nightlife activities on your own.
It starts with Ateshgah (Fire Worshippers Temple) Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions; the temple was used as a Hindu and Zoroastrian place of worship. "Atash” is the Persian word for fire. The pentagonal complex, which has a courtyard surrounded by cells for monks and a tetra pillar-altar in the middle, was built during the 17th and 18th centuries. It was abandoned in the late 19th century, probably due to the dwindling of the Indian population in the area. The natural "eternal flame" went out in 1969, after nearly a century of exploitation of petroleum and gas in the area, but is now lit by gas piped from the nearby city to "Fire Mountain "-"Yanardag" – a mountain on Abs heron peninsula, 25 km from north of Baku. The word "Yanardag" means "Blazing Mountain". Blazing bodies of flame dance on stones and floor. Yanar Dag is a natural gas fire that blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, which itself is known as the "land of fire."
1300 HRS: Proceed for Lunch at an Indian Restaurant.
1700 HRS: Proceed for the Old City Tour.
It starts with Old City or Inner City is the historical core of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, which is surrounded by walls were well protected. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3000 people. In December 2000, the Old City of Baku, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower, became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (walking tour)
2000 HRS: Proceed for Dinner at Indian Restaurant.
Later, transfer back to your hotel.
Free time – can explore nightlife activities on your own.
0900 HRS: Proceed for the Shahdagh Tour. (Distance 3 Hours Approx)
The Shahdag Mountain Resort Complex was open to the public in 2012. It is located in Azerbaijan's Greater Caucasus range, the site is located near Shahdag National Park, which is known for having an intact ecological system and untouched flora and fauna. It is the first and largest ski resort in Azerbaijan. Plans for the project include 4–5-star hotels, golf clubs, 160-180 cottages, and other objects in the complex. The winter season in Shahdagh begins in the second half of December and finishes at the beginning of April, depending on snow conditions. Enjoy a Cable Car ride in Shahdagh.
1400 HRS: Proceed for Lunch at a Local Restaurant.
1700 HRS: Back to your Hotel in Baku.
2000 HRS: Proceed for Dinner at Indian Restaurant.
Later, transfer back to your hotel.
Free time – can explore nightlife activities on your own.
1000 HRS: Proceed for the Gobustan Tour which is best known for being the home to the famous rock petroglyphs. The area has been settled since the 8th millennium BC. It is known for hosting thousands of rock engravings spread over 100 square km depicting hunting scenes, people, ships, constellations, and animals. Its oldest petroglyphs date from the 12th century BC. In 2007, UNESCO included the ‘Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape’ in the World Heritage list. Visit the Bibi–Heybat Mosque– a historical mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan. The existing structure, built in the 1990s, is a recreation of the mosque of the same name built in the 13th century by Shirvanshahs Farrukhzad II Ibn Ahsitan II
1400 HRS: Proceed for Lunch at a Local Restaurant.
1600 HRS: Start Shopping tour with Local Sweet Shop, Azerbaijan Brand: Aliahmad’S. Proceed to the Local vine and alcoholic drinks shop. Continue with “Xurcun” dry fruits and sweets shop Genclik Mall: - located in 10 minutes’ distance from the city center by taxi. Genclik Mall is the biggest Mall in Baku and contains over 80 stores, big bowling halls, the biggest movie halls, a 3D cinema, a Playground for children, a Bravo supermarket, VIP restaurants, and food courts.
2000 HRS: Proceed for Dinner at Indian Restaurant.
