1st Day: Istanbul – Baku
Upon arrival at the Turkish Airlines check-in counter at Istanbul New Airport's International Departure Terminal, be there 3 hours prior to the flight departure time. After completing the international exit procedures, we will depart for Baku on Turkish Airlines flight TK340 at 12:05. After our arrival, we leave the airport and have an extra breakfast in the city center of Baku before starting our tour. After breakfast, we start our panoramic city tour. We will see the Heydar Aliyev Center, which has become a symbol of Baku, from a panoramic view. Following this, we will have a short photo break at Flag Square and Baku Boulevard to immortalize our moment. After seeing the newly opened area known as the "Ağ Şehri" in Baku, we will head to our hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel, we will check-in and settle into our rooms. Guests who wish may participate in the optional Evening Dinner at Old Baku City tour.
Optional Tour: Evening Dinner at Old Baku City Tour Per Person – Price Per Person: 80 USD
We will visit the Old City, Highland Park (Martyrs' Lane, Turkish Mosque, Mini Square of the Hero of the Soviet Union, Major General Hazi Aslanov, Flame Towers, Eternal Flame, a viewpoint with magnificent views), Baku and Baku Bay views, Baku Television Tower, and Little Venice. The tour includes a walk and bus ride around the city, starting from the fortress walls of the Old City, where visitors will learn about the surrounding objects (including the monument to the national poet Sabir and the monument to Nizami and its founding date). The program will also include a visit to the building of the Philharmonic Orchestra named after the Muslim Magomayev, the City Duma which was the first women's school in the East, and the Venice-style house of Ismaili. We will explore the famous Torgoviy Street, resembling Istanbul's Istiklal Avenue. After enjoying the breathtaking views of the city from Dagustu Park, we will go to the restaurant where we will have our dinner set menu. In this tour, you can experience Azerbaijani cuisine. Overnight at the hotel.
2nd Day: Baku
After the morning breakfast, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional ‘Lunch Included Qobustan – Mud Volcanoes – Carpet Museum’ and ‘Dinner Included Music Night Azerbaijan’ tour. Overnight at the hotel.
Optional Tour: Lunch Included Qobustan – Mud Volcanoes – Carpet Museum Tour – Price Per Person: 70 USD
We head towards Gobustan, located about 65 km southwest of Baku, which is the richest region in archaeological artifacts in Azerbaijan and is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Gobustan, located on the old Shirvan road near the Caspian Sea, is also referred to as an open-air museum. It provides important insights into prehistoric Medieval periods related to the lifestyle of societies, hunting, animals, and vegetation through the rock engravings and stone drawings. After that, we continue on to the Mud Volcanoes region, which is interesting because it has more than half of the world’s over 700 mud volcanoes, especially the largest ones. Here, you will feel as if you are among the "Mars craters". After explanations from the guide in the region, we will observe the live volcanic movements. After the mud volcanoes, we will enjoy our lunch at a local restaurant and then we will head to the biggest Carpet Museum in Azerbaijan.
Optional Tour: Dinner Included and Musical Azerbaijan Night – Price Per Person: 60 USD
We will have dinner in a restaurant where we will spend an evening full of dance, music, and entertainment.
3rd Day: Baku
After breakfast in the morning, free time. Guests who wish can participate in the extra Atashgah, Yanardag & Haydar Aliyev Museum Tour. After the tour, we will transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Optional Tour: Atashgah, Yanardag & Haydar Aliyev Museum Tour Per Person – Price Per Person: 80 USD
Located 30 km from the city center of Baku, at the foothills of Surakhani village, the Eternal Fire Temple (17th-18th centuries), revered at various times by Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Sikhs. It is called "Atashgah" because it is the place of the "eternal" fires that could not be extinguished due to the natural gas emissions meaning "House of Fire", "Fire Place". The visit also includes the tour of the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center. This building, reflecting the rise of the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijani mythology, was conceptually designed by the famous architect Zaha Hadid and completed in 3.5 years. The Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center, recognized as one of Azerbaijan's most important structures, is also seen as a symbol of the Azerbaijani society's future-oriented approach with its modern, extraordinary, and futuristic architecture. Inside the center, there are permanent and temporary exhibitions, archaeological findings, ethnography, classical instruments, and personal belongings of Haydar Aliyev. In this visit, you will gain a wide spectrum of knowledge about Azerbaijan from its past to the present. After the tour, we will head back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel until the transfer time determined by our guide.
4th Day: Baku-Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, check out of the rooms and enjoy free time. ***Important Note: The checkout time from the hotel rooms is 12:00 at the latest. Guests who wish may participate in the optional "Shopping Tour".
We will meet at the time determined by the guide for transfer to the airport. After arriving at the airport, we complete our ticket, luggage, and passport procedures and depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK335. After arriving at Istanbul Airport, the tour ends.
Optional Tour: Shopping Tour - 25 USD
We start our tour at the famous historical Green Bazaar (Sharg market). Prepare to explore the famous Green Bazaar of Baku, one of the most delicious and colorful places; here, the air is filled with the scents of spices, while the stalls are overflowing with fresh fruits, sweets, jams, teas, and more. After exploring the bazaar, we will visit one of Baku’s largest shopping centers, Ganjlik Mall, which is filled with international brands, cafes, cinemas, and restaurants. Later, we will head to Ajami Street, the famous shopping street of Baku. Discover the perfect combination of international stores, fashion boutiques, and traditional shops on Ajami. You can find everything you need in this beautiful city.