DAY 1 - ISTANBUL AIRPORT – BAKU
Meeting with our valued guests at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at 02:45. After baggage drop, passport, and check-in procedures, departure for Baku with Turkish Airlines flight TK332 at 06:45. Following our arrival at Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport at 10:30 local time, we meet our guide and start our panoramic city tour with our private vehicle. The impressive exterior architecture of the Heydar Aliyev Center, Little Venice, Baku Boulevard stretching along the Caspian Sea coast, Flame Towers, Turkish Martyrs' Cemetery, Carpet Museum, and the National Assembly are among the places we will see panoramically. After our city tour, transfer to our hotel. Following check-in procedures, we settle into our rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel.
DAY 2 - ABSHERON PENINSULA - ATESHGAH - YANAR DAG - HEYDAR ALIYEV CENTER
After morning breakfast, we depart from the hotel at the time specified by our guide and start our Absheron Peninsula tour. Our first stop is Ateshgah Temple, one of the important centers of fire culture. After touring this impressive structure, which has hosted different beliefs throughout history, we depart for Yanardag, where natural gas emerges from the ground and burns continuously. After our visit to this region, which is one of the most striking examples of Azerbaijan being called the "Land of Fire," we return to Baku. Our next stop is the Heydar Aliyev Center designed by Zaha Hadid. We tour the exhibition areas of the center, which is one of the iconic structures of the city with its curved architecture and modern appearance, and closely examine the works reflecting the culture and history of Azerbaijan. Return to our hotel after the tour. Overnight stay at our hotel.
DAY 3 - GOBUSTAN – MUD VOLCANOES – SHOPPING
After morning breakfast, we leave the hotel at the time specified by our guide and start our full-day tour. The first stop of the day is Gobustan, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In this open-air museum, which attracts attention with its rock carvings dating back thousands of years, we witness the prehistoric life of the region. After our visit to Gobustan, we proceed to the mud volcanoes, one of Azerbaijan's most fascinating natural formations. After closely seeing the region, which draws attention with its different geographical structure, we return to Baku. In the final part of the day, we proceed to Port Baku Mall or Crescent Mall. Free time in the shopping mall featuring world-renowned brand stores and modern restaurants. Return to our hotel after the tour.
Optional: In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional "Azerbaijani Night with Dinner" program organized by our guide. The price of this program, where we can experience local flavors accompanied by traditional music, is 75 EUR per person. Overnight stay at our hotel.
DAY 4 - ICHERISHEHER (OLD CITY) – BAKU – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
After morning breakfast, we vacate our rooms and complete our hotel check-out procedures. Departing from the hotel at the time specified by our guide, we head to Icherisheher (Old City), the historical center of Baku. During our walk along the stone streets, we see the Maiden Tower, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Museum of Miniature Books, and historical bathhouses. Afterwards, we give a short free time on Nizami Street, also called Targovi by the local people. Meeting at the time specified by our guide, we depart for Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, departure for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK335 at 20:50. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:05 local time and end of our tour. Hoping to meet you on our next tour.
