“Azerbaijan is a Land of Fire”
Monday, March 06
11:30
John F Kennedy International (JFK)
Tuesday, March 07 ,07:30 AM +1 day
Heydar Aliyev International (GYD)
Total duration 11h00m , Direct flight
Meeting the group at the Baku airport named after Heydar Aliyev.
Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.
Free time till 13:30
13:30 Lunch in local restaurant
15:00 Meeting with the guide and depart to Baku City walking tour, 3 hours
Over the last 10 years, under the influence of new economic and social conditions, the
appearance of Baku has noticeably changed. Today, the city’s view greatly differs from what it
was at the Soviet period. Baku modern city consists of the Old Town, the downtown, two
residential zones, industrial and oil-processing zones. The City Tour puts great emphasis on the
Old Town, the historical part of the city.
The center of Baku is the Old Town, which is also a fortress. Most of the walls, reinforced after
the Russian conquest in 1806, survive. This section is picturesque, with its maze of narrow
alleys and ancient buildings. A part of the palace, a mosque, and a minaret date to the XI-th
century.
Dinner in national restaurant.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Baku "Shah Palace" hotel www.shahpalace.az
Wednesday, March 08
07:00-08:30 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
08:30-09:00 Check out
09:00 Meeting at the lobby with the guide and depart to Sheki city via Gabala and Oquz (345
km.)
On the way lunch in national restaurant.
Arrival to Gabala city and visiting Chotari church in Nidj settlement (Medieval Christian
temple of Caucausian Albania VII-XIV c.c.).
Continuation of the trip to Oquz (40km.)
Arrival to Oquz city and meeting with representative of Jewish community.
Continuation of the trip to Sheki (60km.)
Arrival to Sheki
Dinner in national restaurant
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Accommodation at the hotel.
Overnight in Sheki "Marxal Resort" hotel www.marxalresort.az
Gabala district with administrative center in Gabala city adjoining Tufandag Mountains is a unique and the most beautiful region of
Azerbaijan, practically located on the border of Dagestan (Russia) and Georgia. Its main sight is ancient Gabala, the ruins of which
are 15 km. away from the city. Gabala was mentioned in scripts of the I c. and had been the capital of Caucasian Albania for 600
years. Modern Gabala is located on the bank of Damiraparanchay River and has a nice view on snowy peaks of the Big Caucasus.
Gabala district with its rivers, chestnut and walnut groves and mineral springs is the ideal place for leisure. Moreover, there are
dozens old monuments, including Albanian temple (IV-VII c.c.), ruins of ancient defense tower (IX-XI c.c.), Ustajan tower (IXXIVc.c.), a number of mausoleums and other historical sights. Close to Gabala, on Yaloylu Mountain there was a settlement of an
ancient man dated to the III-I c.c. B.C. Different items made of stone, iron, bronze and gold confirm their existence
Thursday, March 09
07:00-08:30 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
08:30-09:00 Check out
Drive to Kish village (15 min.), change big coach to small minibuses and drive to Christian
temple.
Half day sightseeing program in Sheki (excursion and museums):
- Survey of fortifications and caravanserais in the Old city (XVII-XIX c.c.)
- Visiting History Museum (entrance)
- Visiting “Sheki Khan's palace”-XVIII c. under UNESCO protection (entrance)
- Acquaintance with works of handicraftsmen on manufacture of stained-glass windows “shebaka” (network) in their workshops
Lunch in local restaurant.
Departure to Baku city via Shamakhi city.
Visiting Juma mosque (XV c.) in Shamakhi village.
Arrival to Baku.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Dinner in local restaurant.
Overnight in Baku "Shah Palace" hotel www.shahpalace.az
Sheki is famous for the Royal Summer Palace of Sheki Khans (Kings) with magnificent frescos (one of them is 80 feet long) and
exquisite stained glass work. It was constructed in 1762 without a single nail and is one of the most marvelous monuments of its
epoch. Besides the palace you will have a look at the reconstructed Yukhary Caravanserai. In this tour, you will visit Albanian
Christian temple “Mother of East Churches” in Kish settlement.
Friday, March 10
07:00-10:00 Breakfast time at the hotel restaurant
10:30 Walking to Jumah Mosque in Old city for Jumah prayer.
Return to the hotel.
Lunch in national restaurant not far from the hotel.
Arrangements for Shabbat this evening in one of the national restaurants or at the hotel.
Overnight in Baku "Shah Palace" hotel www.shahpalace.az
Saturday, March 11
07:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Str., 12 B.Bagirova, Baku, Azerbaijan, Az 1065
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Phone: (99412) 409 70 95
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10:00-13:00 Shabbat this morning (optional)
Lunch in national restaurant
Meeting with dignitaries. After meeting walking tour (2hours) to the Downtown, also known as
the Boom Town, is a business and entertainment center of Baku. It is also the city’s historical
part, formed at the end of the XIX-th century. The Boom Town has interesting architecture;
there are numerous mansions built by oil barons, and other grand buildings built during the oil
boom that began in the 1870s. Fine arts, history, and literature museums are located there, all
housed in the mansions of prerevolutionary millionaires. As a result of the prestigious location
of the area, various business enterprises prefer to place their offices there.
Celebration a Jewish holiday Purim (evening) together at the synagogue.
Overnight in Baku "Shah Palace" hotel www.shahpalace.az
Sunday, March 12
07:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
09:00 Meeting at the lobby with the guide and depart to Quba city (180km.)
11:00 Arrival to Krasnaya Sloboda village in Quba city and meeting with dignitaries and
meeting with Muslim and Jewish leaders. Explore Krasnaya Sloboda village with visiting
synagogue.
13:30 - 15:00 Lunch in national restaurant.
15:00-17:00 Drive back to Baku city
Dinner or late snack
Arrival to the hotel.
Overnight in Baku "Shah Palace" hotel www.shahpalace.az
Travel 95 miles to the north of Baku to see Guba, a pleasant town located on the northeastern slopes of Shakhdag range, 2000 feet
high above the sea level. Historically Guba was known since the XVIII c. as the center of Khanlyg (traditional Azery duchy). A XVIcentury fortress may be visited in Guba, but most tourists go to Guba to see hundreds of apple orchards. In spring, the area on the
right bank of Gudyalchay River is fragrant with the scent of apple blossoms. With 22,000 inhabitants, Guba is famous for such
architectural landmarks of the XIX c. as Juma-Mosque (Friday mosque), the Mosque of Sakine-Khanum, Ardabil-Mosque, and baths
with their two domes.
Monday, March 13
07:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
10:00-11:00 Visiting of Alley of martyrs
11:00 Departure to half day tour “Absheron Peninsula is a Land of Fire and Castles”, 4-5 hours.
Absheron Peninsula, extension of the Caucasus Mountains, juts 35 miles into the Caspian Sea,
the largest inland sea in the world, covering 386,400 sq. km. (149,200 sq. miles). Wide plain
contains ravines and salt lakes, and its some parts are frequently flooded with tides. Vineyard
plantations are located here, but the region is particularly marked for its oil deposits.
On this excursion you will be informed about the story of oil development in Azerbaijan.
Already at ancient times oil was known to exist on Absheron Peninsula, and there were various
religious cults connected with oil and gas fields. Your guide will tell you about different
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methods of oil extraction, both ancient and modern. You will be introduced to non-traditional
use of oil, present situation of the oil industry in Azerbaijan, and oil development prospects in
the country.
You will visit the oldest oil producing fields in Balakhani settlement (XIX- XX c.), observe natural
gas outlets Yanar Dag – “Burning Mountain”, visiting “Atashgah” Fire- Worshippers' Temple
in Surakhany.
Lunch in local restaurant with cooking master class.
Return to the hotel.
Free time.
Dinner in national restaurant
Overnight in Baku "Shah Palace" hotel www.shahpalace.az
Tuesday, March 14
07:00-10:30 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
Free time till 12:30
Visiting of exhibitions "Pearls of Azerbaijan" and "Mini Azerbaijan" in Heydar Aliyev Center
http://heydaraliyevcenter.az/#main
Visit the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum. The Azerbaijan Carpet Museum is the treasury of
Azerbaijan national Culture. Established for researching, keeping and displaying carpets and
carpet items, as well as applied art works, the Museum has the most large collection of
Azerbaijan carpets in the world, of different weaving techniques and materials. The Museum
was set up in 1967, and the first exhibition was opened in1972. Its collection numbers more
than 10 000 objects, including ceramics, metal works, jewelry from Bronze Age, metal works
of 14th century. Carpets and carpet items of the 17th-20th cc.; gold and silver adornment,
national garment and embroidery; applied art works of modern period. The new building of the
Azerbaijan Carpet museum is open for visitors from September 2, 2014. The traditional art of
Azerbaijani carpet weaving inscribed on the UNESCO representative list of the intangible
cultural heritage of humanity.
Participation in the citywide festival last Tuesday (Chershenbe) before the Novruz "Chershenbe Ahshamy." According to the philosophy of Novruz, in human life there are
important four main components - water, fire, air and earth. Last Tuesday represents the
awakening and revival of the earth.
On Akhir Chershembe in the yards are made fires and pilaf is cooked, sweets baklava,
shakerbura, dried fruits, nuts, almonds, lit candles are served.
Similar rituals are performed also on Bayram Ahshamy, a day before Novruz, the vernal
equinox. This year Novruz will be marked on the 20th March, and Novruz - on the 21th
March.
Dinner in national restaurant with show program.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Baku "Shah Palace" hotel www.shahpalace.az
Str., 12 B.Bagirova, Baku, Azerbaijan, Az 1065
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (99412) 409 70 95
Website: www.ag-travel.com
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Wednesday, March 15
06:00 Baku(GYD)
10:30 New York(JFK)
Total duration 12h30m, Direct flight.
Str., 12 B.Bagirova, Baku, Azerbaijan, Az 1065
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (99412) 409 70 95
Website: www.ag-travel.com
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“Azerbaijan
Guide Travel” Prices USD
based on twin/dbl accommodation
Number of persons in group - 20-30
Tour price per person- 2100 USD
Single supplement per person – 295USD
Included services:
1-All accommodations in the hotels (twin or dbl)
2- Meals based on Full Board (breakfast\ lunch \ dinner)
3- Professional English speaking tour guide for whole of the trip
4-All excursions and transfers by modern A/C supper deluxe coach with experienced driver
5-All entrance fees according to the program.
6- Water for group (500ml) to every pax.
7- E - visa to Azerbaijan
8 – Air ticket New York - Baku - New York by Azerbaijan Airlines
Rate excluded:
-Insurance
-Alcohol beverages
HOTELS:
CITY
HOTELS 4*
BAKU
Shah Palace www.shahpalace.az
SHEKI
Marxal Resort & Spa www.marxalresort.az
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There are only 6 twin rooms (room with two separate beds) in the hotel "Shah Palace"
All double and single rooms in offered hotels are with king size bed
Transportation to Kish village will be arranged by two or three mini buses
The tour prices will increase if we have fewer than 20 people
The itinerary is subject to change
Thank you for choosing AGT
For questions please contact:
Elchin Kadirov
Director
AGT "Azerbaijan Guide Travel"
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.ag-travel.com
Tel: (+99412) 409-70-95
Mob: (+99450) 365-52-66
Str., 12 B.Bagirova, Baku, Azerbaijan, Az 1065
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (99412) 409 70 95
Website: www.ag-travel.com
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