Meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal in front of the Turkish Airlines counter 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure to Baku at 08.35 with Turkish Airlines flight TK332. After our arrival in Baku at 12.30 local time, our city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, located on the shores of the Caspian Sea, and the city attracts attention with its rich history, impressive architecture, and modern structures. Our city tour here will start with Upland Park, which offers a magnificent view of Baku Bay, Primorsky Boulevard, the old city, the Maiden Tower, and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs. Here, we will also visit the monument to the Turkish soldiers who were martyred in the wars for the liberation of Baku from the invaders, and we will have the opportunity to take photos with the famous Flame Towers in the background. The next stop of our tour, Baku Boulevard, is considered a landmark and a favorite location for walking among both locals and visitors to the city. Afterwards, we will see the impressive Government House of Azerbaijan and the elegant Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall, visit the Governor's Garden and Nizami Street, one of Baku's busiest pedestrian streets, full of stylish boutiques, cozy cafes, and historical architecture. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and after a short break, our guests who wish can participate in the extra Magnificent Old City (Icherisheher) Tour. (30 USD). In this tour where we will explore Icherisheher, which is the historical heart of Baku and located on a hill overlooking the Caspian Sea, we will have the opportunity to see the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, the iconic Maiden Tower (from the outside), fascinating caravanserais, mosques, traditional baths, and remarkable architectural treasures. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Our guests who wish can participate in the extra Magnificent Azerbaijan Night Tour. (75 USD). We spend an unforgettable evening accompanied by Azerbaijan's local music. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Our guests who wish can participate in the extra Magnificent Modern Baku Tour. (40 USD). We will start the day by visiting the White City and with a panoramic drive in modern Baku. We will see modern architecture and experience the atmosphere of the new Baku. Our next stop will be the Military Trophy Park, where military spoils are exhibited in the open air, dedicated to the country's history and patriotic spirit. After the boulevard, we will have the opportunity to shop during the free time given at one of Baku's best shopping centers, where you can find international brands as well as local designer stores. After the free time, we will take a photo break at the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, which attracts attention with its modern and impressive architecture designed by the famous architect Zaha Hadid. The building was built to honor the life, political career, and role of Heydar Aliyev in the history of Azerbaijan. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Our guests who wish can participate in the extra Magnificent Gobustan Tour. (60 USD). Located 64 kilometers southeast of Azerbaijan's capital Baku, Gobustan is a historical region on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This archaeological site, which is home to more than 6000 petroglyphs (rock carvings), numerous ancient human settlements, dwellings, cemeteries, caves, and artifacts from various historical periods, has great cultural importance. After our tour, during our return journey, we will visit the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, built in 1267, and we will also have the opportunity to see the world's first mechanically drilled oil well, located in the Bibi-Heybat settlement and established in 1846. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Our guests who wish can participate in the extra Magnificent Yanardag and Ateshgah Fire Temple Tour. (55 USD). On our tour, we will visit Yanar Dag, where natural gas burns continuously from the hillside, and the Ateshgah Temple, and we will have the opportunity to see this unique natural phenomenon and learn about Azerbaijan's ancient fire-worshipping traditions. Ateshgah, which has been considered sacred for centuries by different faith groups such as Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, and Sikhism, is one of the 3 Zoroastrian temples in the world. The construction date of the complex dates back to 1713. The temple existed from earlier periods and has reached the present day by preserving its original structure. In Ateshgah, where there is a constantly burning fire on a natural gas source representing the eternal fire in the middle, this fire is maintained artificially today. After our tour, transfer to the airport at the time determined by the guide. After baggage and ticket procedures, departure to Istanbul at 17.45 with Turkish Airlines flight TK341. Arrival in Istanbul at 20:00 local time and end of our tour.
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• For this tour, a passport valid for 6 months covering the minimum tour duration is required.
• Atlas International acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol.
• At the time of registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number as they appear on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. No-show fees for flight ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be reflected to the guests.
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• Airline rules apply to group tickets, and as per the group ticket rule, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight cannot be used either.
• In general, the baggage allowance for flights departing from Turkey is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the country of destination. On domestic flights in the countries visited, this weight may drop to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not under the responsibility of Atlas International.
• If the number of people participating in the package tour is not sufficient, the tour cancellation will be notified to the consumer 20 days in advance.
• The tour route specified in the tour program is an example route and there may be changes in the tour course. City sightseeing tours may be carried out on the next day/days depending on the arrival time in the city. The trips specified in the programs may be carried out on a day other than the specified day/days at the discretion of the guide for any reason.
• City sightseeing tours may be carried out on the next day/days depending on the arrival time in the city.
• The trips specified in the programs may be carried out on a day other than the specified day/days at the discretion of the guide for any reason.
• Extra tours can be carried out if there is a minimum participation of 20 people; if there is less participation, they can be carried out at the discretion of the guide and by changing the prices if necessary. Atlas International cannot be held responsible for the inability to perform these trips or tours.
• Extra tours on the road will take place if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be kept at the break point.
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• Museum and archaeological site entrance fees are not included in the prices.
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• There is an extra bed application in triple rooms, and the 3rd bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional folding/opening bed.
• In cases where children under 18 years of age who are not considered adults do not participate in the tour with one or both of their parents, it is mandatory for the persons to carry the necessary consent forms with them during the trip.
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