Discover the Rich Traditions of Azerbaijan with a Baku and Sheki Getaway
With this 5-night trip to Azerbaijan, you may fully immerse yourself in the alluring fusion of history, culture, and nature. Start your adventure in Baku, the energetic capital city renowned for its rich cultural legacy and striking architectural contrasts. The artistic Heydar Aliyev Centre, contemporary wonders like the Flame Towers, and the mediaeval Old Town will all be explored. Visit the historic city of Shamakhi, the picturesque Gabala region, and the serene Sheki, which is home to the stunning Sheki Khans Palace, to discover the splendour of Azerbaijan's countryside.
Upon arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, you'll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Baku. After check-in, relax and enjoy a packed snack provided for your convenience. Spend the rest of the day unwinding and preparing for the exciting adventure ahead. Overnight stay at your hotel in Baku.
You will start your city tour of Baku with the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site brimming with historical artefacts, following a leisurely breakfast. Admire the splendour of Baku's skyline's recognisable Maiden Tower, a 12th-century building. The journey continues through the centre district, which is home to the remarkable Flame Towers and other modern wonders mixed with antique architecture. Views of the Caspian Sea can be found peacefully when strolling along Baku Boulevard. After that, you'll go to the Carpet Museum, which has an amazing collection of carpets from Azerbaijan. Finish the journey with a picture op at Zaha Hadid's architectural wonder, the Heydar Aliyev Centre. After dinner at an Indian restaurant, you will head back to the hotel for the night.
Check out of your accommodation after breakfast, then take a picturesque journey from Baku to Sheki. Make a stop along the way in Shamakhi, a historic city and important Silk Road hub. See the historic Juma Mosque, which is among Azerbaijan's oldest mosques. After hiking through verdant forests to the breathtaking Seven Beauties Waterfall in Gabala, you can have a leisurely stroll in the serene Nohur Lake. A cable car trip to Tufandagh Mountain Resort, which offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, is the day's last destination. Before spending the night in Sheki, dinner will be taken at an Indian restaurant.
Following breakfast and check-out, you'll explore Sheki, beginning with a visit to the magnificent Sheki Khans Palace, known for its intricate designs and historical significance. You'll also visit the Shabaka Master House and the Street of Poetries and Shops before exploring the historic Caravanserai, an ancient Silk Road inn. After soaking in the charm of Sheki, you'll journey back to Baku, where you'll check in at your hotel. Dinner will be served at an Indian restaurant, and you'll spend the night at your hotel in Baku.
Following breakfast, you will go to Gobustan, a UNESCO-designated historic reserve that is home to more than 6,000 12,000-year-old petroglyphs. Discover the Gaval Dash, a musical stone, the intriguing mud volcanoes, and prehistoric cave art. After that, pay a visit to the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, a spiritually rich architectural wonder. Proceed to the historic Zoroastrian worship site, the Ateshgah Fire Temple, and see the natural fires at Yanardagh, also called the "Burning Mountain." After dinner at an Indian restaurant, you will spend your last night in Baku.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to the airport, bidding farewell to the beautiful city of Baku. Depending on your flight schedule, you'll be transferred to the airport for your departure.
Economy Class Airfare with 1 stop
4 Nights accommodation in Baku
1 Night accommodation in Sheki/Gabala
Daily Breakfast
4 Dinner at Indian Restaurant
1 Packed Snacks on Day 1
Baku City Tour
Gabala Tour
Sheki City Tour
E Visa Fees
All transfers & tours on seat in coach/ sharing basis
Tip
GST
Door Step pick up or delivery of Documents & Payment - Pay Rs.500 Per Visit (Collection charges)
Mandatory Overseas Travel Insurance (Insurance, if required through us, will be quoted based on age of the traveller and the duration of travel).
Any increase in the air fare, fuel surcharge and taxes charged by the airlines on your air ticket.
Any increase in the rate of foreign exchange leading to an increase in overall land arrangement costs, which may come into effect prior to departure.
Any Optional Tour.
Anything not specifically mentioned under the heading ‘Inclusions or What your Tour Price includes’.
Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from route of your air ticket.
Cost of any of the Additional Suggested Optional Excursions.
High Season Surcharge if Applicable.
Porterage, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, all items of personal nature, and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
TCS* 5% will be applicable on the total package cost.
Tax Collected at Source is the tax payable by a seller which he collects from the buyer at the time of sale.
*With a view to widen the tax-net, the Indian Govt. (vide the Finance Act, 2020) has extended the scope of Tax Collected at Source (“TCS”) provided under Section 206C of the Income-tax Act, 1961
5Nights,6Days
International
Discover Azerbaijan Package
