TOURS TO THE SHEMAKHA-ISMAILLY-QABALA

Price

6 DAYS 391 $

Availability

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COUNTRY

Azerbaijan

THE OPTION OF THE TOUR

Historical tours, Cultural and congitive tours, Eco tours.

AMOUNT OF DAYS

6 (6 days, 5 nights)

If desired, this tour can be extended.

HOTEL

Grand Hotel;

Shirvan Hotel & SPA;

Qafqaz Yeddi Gozel;

ROUTE OF THE TOUR

Baku-Shemakha-Ismailly-Qabala tours

NAME

Tours to the Shemakha-Ismailly-Qabala

DIRECTION (REGION)

Baku-Shemakha-Ismailly-Qabala

NUMBER OF ADULTS

The price is for one person, with accommodation in a double room

SERVICE

Integrated – according to the package.

INTO THE COST OF THE TOUR IS INCLUDED:

All transfers, excursions, guide with knowledge of foreign language, accommodation in the hotel, all breakfasts.

DAY-1

ARRIVAL IN THE AIRPORT,MEETING AND TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL.HOTEL ACCOMMODATION.
FREE DAY.

DAY-2

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL;TOURS TO THE SHEMAKHA.

Tours to Shemakha-queen, glorified by Alexander Pushkin. Tours to Shemakha from Baku include a sightseeing tour of the city of Shemakha, excursions to the historical monuments of architecture and natural reserve “Pirkuli”, and also on the way to Shemakha you will have a short stop near the mausoleum of Diri Baba. Two-storeyed mausoleum-mosque Diri Baba (1402) is a unique architectural monument of the 15th century. Ancient Shemakha is a city in Azerbaijan, which is famous for its main landmark: the fortress of Gyulistan. Originated as a settlement in the 5th century BC, by the 9th century Shemakha was already the most important city of the Caucasus, the capital of the Shirvan kingdom, a major center for Great Silk Road. The city is mentioned in Ptolemy (IIcentury) under the name Shemakhia. At the beginning of the 10th century the city became the capital of the state of shirvanshahs. In 1222, after a long siege of Shemakha,the city was captured and destroyed Mongol-Tatars. The city is mentioned in Persian anonymous work beginning of the XIII century, “Ajaib ad-Dunya” Shemakha is include other attractions city: the mausoleum “Seven domes” (the tomb of the kings), and Juma mosque. Shemakha is mentioned by the great Russian poet AS Pushkin in “The Tale of the Golden Cockerel.” Our guides will offer you the best routes for acquaintance with all the sights of Shemakha, which included in the list of tourist sites.

Transfer to the hotel of Ismailly;

DAY-3

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL;TOURS TO THE İSMAİLLY.

Tour to the mountain pearl of Azerbaijan-Ismayilly.This beautiful city located at the foot of the southern slope of the Lesser Caucasus, in the valley of rivers Alazan and Irichay, 185 km from Baku. Locality where is located Ismayilli, was known from the II century BC, it was on territory of the state of Gyrdyman. The city is located in a picturesque terrain, among green meadows, high mountains and fast mountain rivers.The difference in heights, the abundance of high mountains creates a unique climate. On territory of the region there are 8 climatic zones. Among the places of pilgrimage of tourists coming to Ismayilli, especially It is possible to single out Lagich with his ancient history, the famous the village of Ivanovka and the historical settlement of Baskal.
Lagich is a pearl of Azerbaijan, which keeps beautiful traditions crafts. Lagich is a small, but very picturesque village. Town is a historical and cultural reserve, which is included in the list of historical heritage.One of the most popular tourist routes is the “Great Silk Road way”.
The village with the Russian name Ivanovka is located in İsmayilly region of Azerbaijan. Not accidentally on the lands of Ivanovka still cherish the traditions of antiquity. Freedom, trust, unique way of life that is still cherish the traditions of antiquity and wisdom Ivanovka is a place to see that is real luck. Baskal is the most ancient settlement of Azerbaijan, located in Ismayilli on the slope of the mountain.
The uniqueness of natural landscapes, the grandeur of ancient mosques,historical monuments attract attention to it historians and tourists. Residents of Baskal speak an Azerbaijani language. In Ismayilly you will get maximum information about ethnography, traditions, customs of indigenous settlers, as well as closer get acquainted with the local fauna and flora.

Transfer to the hotel Gabala;

DAY-4

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL;TOURS TO THE QABALA.

A tour of the fairytale places of Gabala. First we will tour to Lake Nokhurgel-is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Azerbaijan. The lake is unusual, beautiful, surrounded by mountainsand thicketsreed, and resembles a mirror, which looks like wooded slopes. The peculiarity of this reservoir is that although it is located high in the mountains, but easily accessible, you can get there by car and even stay in a local recreation area. One of the most popular scenic spots of Gabalais the waterfall “Seven Beauties” Of course, we will organize for you excursion to thisamazingly beautiful place. The waterfall is 3 km away from the village Vandam in the mountains among a thick chestnut forest. Waterfallconsists of seven cascades, to which can climb on a long narrow brick stairs. In late autumn, in winter and early spring, the territorynear the waterfall is covered with ice. On the way up there is a small restaurant where you can relax, listening to the noise of running water from the mountain, have a cup of tea or have lunch. Tour of the “Gabaland.” Immerse yourself in the fairy-tale world of Gabaland. There is as much entertainment as your soul desires, and feelings of joy are not will leave you for a moment. “Gabaland” is the most famous amusement park of Azerbaijan, full of various interesting events and brilliant attractions, built for children and adults. “Gabaland” – excellent place for family rest. Stunning mountain panorama, fresh air,fragrance of green nature and the abundance of restaurants attached a special atmosphere for “Gabaland”

Transfer to the hotel of Baku;

DAY-5

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL;TOURS TO THE FAMOUS CORNERS OF BAKU.

Tours to the famous corners of Baku-an unusually pleasant walk along the Naberezhny Park will make you breathe a light breeze of the Caspian Sea. You will get acquainted with the favorite place of the Baku people, the Fountain squares and the National Flag, with the accompaniment of our guide you will rise to Baku cable car to Nagorny Park, where a beautiful panorama of Baku opens. There you can walkalong the Alley of Martyrs-until now considered the pride of the Azerbaijani people and will be at the foot of the Flaming Towers, three skyscrapers-the modern symbol of Baku. Tours of the pearl of Azerbaijan-Icheri Sheher, he’s “Old Town” will be especially exciting. You will have the opportunity to reviewanancient town, the main symbol of which is the fortress of the Maiden Tower, an architectural monument of the 12th century. Here is the Palace shirvanshahs. This is a mandatory point for visiting the guests of the city.

The Shirvanshahs’ Palace is the palace of the rulers of Shirvan, built in Baku in the 15th century under Shirvanshah Halilullah. The construction of the palace was connected with the transfer of the capital of the Shirvanshah state from Shamakhi to Baku. The palace forms a complex, which also includes a sofa, a burial vault shirvanshahs, a palace mosque of 1441 with a minaret, a bath and a mausoleum of the court scholar Seyid Yahya Bakuvi. Of course, one should not forget about the “Juma Mosque”, an ancient religious monument. And it is necessary to go to the famous Azerbaijani artist Ali Shamsi, his workshop is in the Old City. The pictures he painted will surely amaze you, where the master embodies the national coloring of art.

Transfer to the hotel;