HORN OF AMALTHEA

Arrival in the airport named after Heydar Aliyev. Meet with the local staff and transfer to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel. Free time till the next day.

The day starts with the discover of the most anscient part of Baku, the Old City. Here you'll discover tha past of Azerbaijan and formation of the personality of the city. Walking part starts from the main gate of the Old City the Double Gate, crossing Main Square and the great Silk Road. Visit includes middle age Karavansarays, the most anscient building of the city Maiden Tower 8 century b.C, Juma mosque, Shirvanshahs' Palace the residence of local dinasty of 9-16th centuries and various souvenir shops. This part of the tour will be connected with a beautiful family bakery where you can admire a process of preparation of the most favorate sweet of all Azerbaijanians pakhlava. Tour continuous with the famous Fountain square, the living heart of the city and Nizami street, the shopping artery of Baku. After all you'll be able to admire amazing panoramic view of Baku's bay from the altitude of the Martyrs' Alley. For the dinner we invite you to the traditional show and magic dance with the main course prepared specially for you. Taste our Shah Pilaf, the governor of all pilafs of the world. A tiny dough that hides inside tasty rice and a mix of dried fruits will not leave you indifferent!

Early morning we invite you to visit the most anscient settlement in surroundings of the city opened now like a historical and archeological preserve. Depart to the south of the country where in 65 km from Baku you'll discover the caotic landscape of rocks and cavesof Paleolithic age. Visit local interactive museum and original petorgliphes of prehistorical ages. After that you can continue exploring natural phenomenon of mud volcanoes here not far from the reserve. Your lunch is orginized on the seashore where you can taste mysterious fish kutum in levenghi style. It is a whole fish stuffed with mushed wallnuts and onion, served with pomegranate sauce. After lunch you will depart to the famous Absheron peninsula where in one of suburbs is hidden a temple of misterious fireworshippers Ateshgah. At the end you'll see a symbol of the country that gives the name to the Land of Fire an amazing natural phenomenon called Yanardagh or Burning mountain. For the dinner we have organized for you the tasting of fantastic Azeri wines ruled by famous sommelier.

This day is dedicated to discover of handcrafting and architecture of Baku. Morning you start with the visit of the most richest banc of Azeri carpets, a collection that includes thounsands of masterpieces of local artist of last three hundred years. You continue exploring an architectonical pearl of Azerbaijan a modern building of Zaha Hadid, Cultural Center named after Heydar Aliyev located in 15 min from the historical part of Baku. Lunch will be organized in local restaurant under open air. We invite you to taste the most typical meal of shephards, Sadj. Delicate pieces of meat or chicken fried on brazier flavoured by spices and served on the iron wok with yogurt. In the evening we invite you to visit local bazar to find the place where so delicious products are sold. As well you can visit the oldest cognac shop in Azerbaijan. Dinner of today combines meal and specially organized master class for preparation of qutabs. This typical flat crep stuffed with meet, pumpkin, cheese, greens or chestnuts is favorite street food of all Azerbaijanians.

Departure to the airport according to flight time. Good luck and tasty memories for you!