Best of Baku

Scheduled tour guests, ‘Mumbai to Mumbai’ will report at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, as per the respective flight departure time to proceed to Baku– the capital and the largest city on the Caspian Sea and in the Caucasus Region. Upon arrival at the airport, our AKA World Tour Manager will guide all guests with airport formalities and lead the way to Gabala - beautiful part of Azerbaijan with a rich and ancient history.

Scheduled tour guests, joining from other Indian metro cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Delhi, etc., will travel independently as per their respective flight booked by AKA World. 

Today we visit Sheki - a charming city nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Azerbaijan. Upon arrival, we visit The Palace of Shaki Khans - was a summer residence for the Shaki khans - who were in charge of controlling Shaki. Further we visit Church of Kish – a beautiful Caucasus Albanian Temple and according to one of the legends, it was built in the 1st century AD and is the first Christian temple in the world. Later we take a photo stop at Sheki Karvansaray - a historical monument in Sheki, a part of building is now used as a hotel.

Today we proceed to Baku. Upon arrival we visit Shirvanshah palace – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the former residence of the rulers of the Shirvanshahs. Later we explore Baku city, we pass by Old town - the historical core of Baku and the most ancient part of Baku, which is surrounded by walls which were easily defended, Maiden tower - a UNESCO world heritage site and a symbol of Baku city, Fountain Square - a public square in Baku city and a location where the city authorities hold many public festivals, shows and celebrations, 

Today we proceed to Shahdag - a land of ancient glaciers, majestic valleys, and stunning mountain lakes. Here we enjoy a cable car ride and admire the Greater Caucasus ranges. Those who are with adventure spirit can experience thrilling activities like skiing, Paragliding, Snow tubing, Snowmobile etc

Today we proceed to Baku. En-route we visit we Yanar dag – also known as Burning Mountain, which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula. Further we visit Ateshgah - Ancient Zoroastrian Temple which was visited by Mahatma Gandhi and Tzar Nicholas. We then visit Gala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum- Well-known open-air historical and ethnographic museum. 

Today we visit Gobustan National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is famous for the ancient carvings, cave paintings and gas-stones. It is also home to remains of inhabited caves, burials and other human settlements from just after the last Ice Age through to the middle Ages. Upon arrival we see Mud volcanoes – Azerbaijan is home to nearly a third of the world's mud volcano's. Later we proceed back to Baku. 

Today we visit Juma Mosque in Shamaki – one of Azerbaijan's largest and most lavish places of worship.
It’s time now to say goodbye—Phir Milenge!
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Tour guests will proceed to the airport as per their scheduled group flight departure time to start their journey back home.