Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Historical tours, Cultural tours, Eco tours.
7 (7 days, 6 nights)
If desired, this tour can be extended.
Riсh Hotel;
Sheki Palace Hotel;
Baku (center named after G.Aliyev, tour of the “Carpet Museum”, tour of the Nagorny Park, Night Tours around Baku), Oguz (tour to the Albanian temple-museum, tour to the fortress Khachmaz Gober, tour to the village of Hal Khal), Sheki (tours to the Palace of Sheki khans, Shekihanovs’ house, Karavan-sarai, Sheki fortress, Gileili minaret, Kish village), Gakh (tours to the Ilisu Preserve, Ram-Ram waterfall, Sumug Gala fortress)
Tours to the Oguz-Sheki-Gakh
Baku-Oguz-Sheki-Gakh
The price is for one person, with accommodation in a double room
Integrated – according to the package.
All transfers, excursions, guide with knowledge of foreign language, accommodation in the hotel, all breakfasts.
Accompanied by our guide, you will begin an excursion to the Cultural Center.The building of the Cultural Center was designed in 2007 year studio Zaha Hadid Architects, created by Zaha Hadid, the only woman awarded the highest award in the field of architecture – Pritzker Prize. The building was created in characteristic Zahi Hadid style, in which almost no straight lines are used. Building the Heydar Aliyev Center is the embodiment of the architect development of modern Azerbaijan and its connection with the past and with the center is divided into three parts. So, one part is occupied by the Museum Heydar Aliyev, on three floors of which there is a meeting exhibits, telling about the life and activity of the leader of Azerbaijan. Another part of the center is the exhibition area with galleries, in which exhibits on archeology, history, national creativity of Azerbaijan. There are also several rooms withworks of contemporary artists and photographers, both from Azerbaijan, and other countries of the world. The third part of the center is 4-level a concert hall, called the Auditorium, with conference facilities and the media center.
Tour of the “Carpet Museum.” Upon arrival in Baku, we will continue our excursion to the “Carpet Museum.” The Azerbaijan Carpet Museum was founded in 1967, becoming the world’s first specialized collection museum, preservation and study of carpet. His first exhibition was opened in 1972 year in Juma mosque on the territory of the ancient fortress of Baku – “Icheri Sheher.” The museum is a treasury of the Azerbaijani national culture, showing the carpet in close relationship with other kinds of traditional art of Azerbaijan. His collection contains about 14 000 carpets, embroideries, clothes, copper-wrought articles, items of jewelry, modern works of glass and wood. A tour of the Nagorny Park.Later, when accompanied by our guide,you climb the Baku cable car to Nagorny Park, from where a beautiful panorama opens on Baku.There you can stroll along the Alley of Martyrs, still considered the pride of the Azerbaijani people and you will find yourself at the foot of the Flaming Towers, the three skyscrapers is the modern symbol of Baku.
Transfer to the hotel;
Nature-learning tour in Oguz. Oguz is located on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus, and the highest point district – Malkamud mountain (3879 m). This city is called Switzerland Azerbaijan. The nature of these places is extraordinarily beautiful: mountain rivers and valleys, geysers and waterfalls, sulfur springs and harsh rocks. Oguz is an edge with an ancient and rich history.The historian Strabo, who lived in the 1st century BC gave specific information about the Oguz tribes. Numerous historical monuments have been preserved in the region. Among them: an Albanian temple in the city of Oguz, a three-storeyed tower of the 9th c. in 20 km from district center in the village of Mukas, on the top of Mount Galadag, 40 km from district center is the defensive tower of the VII century. Govur is one of the the most important monuments of history.Still Oguz masters have saved these times traditions of national crafts, such as carpet weaving, carving on metal and wood, jewelry. One of the most beautiful places in Azerbaijan is the village of Khal Khal, located on the territory of Oguz district. Here we will visit the center family vacation “Trout”, in which the most beautiful waterfall Oguza Hal Hal. On the territory of the recreation center there is a small beautiful lake where visitors fish, and also ride on boats. The water of Hal-Hal is very impressive. You’ll get a lot of positive energy, watching the descending from the rocks silvery streams of water. If you want to swim closer to the waterfall, you can rent a small rubber inflatable boat, and surely swimming will give you a lot of fun. Oguz is a place where still have corners of unspoilt virgin nature, suitable for the beautiful country rest.
Transfer to hotel Oguz;
Transfer to the hotel;
Tours in Gakh-in the world of unique beauty of nature. Gakh is located northwest of Azerbaijan and attracts from all over the world hunters and fishermen. The unique nature of this region of the country fully reveals its beauty in the Ilisu reserve,which is located not far from Gach.There are more than three hundred species plants,including medicinal plants.A rich fauna deserves special attention wildlife reserve:you can meet a bear and a mountain goat,wild cat and wolf, wild boar or partridge.Hunters are offered tours along the valley of Ganyg-Eyrichaya, along the foothills. As a rule, fishing is escorted to the rivers Ganyg, Gapichay, Eyrichay.
Gakh is located in the most ancient part of the country, where from time immemorial lived Azerbaijani tribes which engaged in crafts, cattle breeding, plant growing. One of the most interesting and attractive for tourists places – the village of Ilisu, which from the city of Gakh separates only 12 km. What is remarkable about this village? First of all, its mineral sulfur springs, in which have healing power. Near the village there are two picturesque rivers (Black (Garachay) and White (Agchay).You can admire the beautiful waterfalls of Garachay and the highest waterfall in Azerbaijan, Ram-Rama.
After visiting the village, admiring the beautiful nature, you can go further. There are is a benefit to look at in Gakh. You will find a huge number of historical and architectural monuments – you will see fortress ruins, towers, jug burials, the fortress of Sumug Gala, a watchtower. Separate attention deserves ancient Albanian temples, which you can see in this part of the country in large numbers: it is about the first churches in the Caucasus and some of the first temples in the whole world.
Transfer to the hotel of Baku;
Tours in the night panorama of Baku. After a long journey tourists will need a couple of hours to rest and get ready for next tour. This will be an incredibly mesmerizing trek through the night beauty of Baku. One of the breathtaking beauties of the capital of Azerbaijan is a night panorama of Baku. A walk through the night Baku will deliver a lot of positive emotions, make you enjoy the enchanting illuminations. In the sea of lighting, special attention is drawn to animations flame on three giant Flame Towers. 10 thousand LED high power lamps create an exciting spectacle. Difficult imagine Baku without the Fiery towers. It is his a tourist attraction, just like the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Night Baku is an eastern fairy tale written by the Creator and man, walking along the streets try to remember each corner clearly, each the building of this beautiful country. Warm Baku nights seem to have been specially created for walks. Night streets, parks and boulevards are so beautiful and relaxed, as far as it is possible for the capital city. Fantastic view opens from Primorsky Boulevard: all three famous Baku skyscraper in the form of oil torches, which at night painted with a fiery red light. With the onset of darkness of Baku becomes brighter and brighter. At midnight on the Caspian embankment hundreds of citizens and tourists are walking along the boulevard. Tourists can take a stroll inplaces of interest in Baku, such as Torgovaya street, Primorsky Park, Philharmonic Park, and also take the funicular to Nagorny Park, from where an incredibly beautiful panorama of the Baku city. Each building in the center sparkles in its unique light. The lamps shimmers in different colors, creating a unique night image of the capital of Azerbaijan.We invite everyone to visit the Azerbaijani capital, where you will have an amazing opportunity to get acquainted with a city of romance, breathe the evening breeze and make a sea of photos on background blazing with millions of lights of the city.
Transfer to the hotel.