PEARLS OF AZERBAIJAN

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. 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.

Early morning we invite you to visit the most anscient settlement in surrounding 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. The visit to mud volcanoes is included. Continue 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.

Early departure to the north of the country, taking the famous Silk Road that leads up through Caucasian mountains. On the way visit historical Djuma mosue in anscient capital of Azerbaijan Shemakha city. After that continue by Mughanly pass and Girdimanchay canyon to famous artcrafting settlement Lahidj, considering to be the capital of copper elaboration. In the evening arrival to famous Silk and Sweets capital of Azerbaijan Sheki city in 305 km from Baku. Overnight in local hotel.  

This day is dedicated to exploring of famous Sheki and its history. Start with the fortress of 18 century old and a masterpiece of local artist Sheki Khans' Summer Palace. After that visit handcrafting and souvenir stalls on the territory of fortress. Going down to the city center you will stop on a beautiful example of hostelry, the Karavansaray of 18 century old. Short stop in the main mosque of Sheki Djuma mosque and continue in suburbs of the city to visit the Mother of Churches, a church of Caucasian Albanian time of 1st century old. In the evening departure to the second biggest city of Azerbaijan Gandja.

In the morning short tour around Gandj and its main streets and squares, including the famous mausoleum of Nizami and his museum. Visit the natural peral of Azerbaijan among Little Caucasus' mountains the lake Goygol. Departure to Baku. Late arrival and accommodation in hotel.

Early morning you will start with the North route to Quba settlement, where at the right side of the Gudialchay river you will find a community of mountain Jews that lives here since 18th centure. Continue up to mountains to visit unique community of Azerbaijan at the last and highest point of the country Khinalug village. In the evning drive back to Baku.

Breakfast in the hotel according to departure time. Check out and departure to the airport. Good luck and sweet trip!