Baku & Gabala Day Tour Package
Embark on an unforgettable journey with Shamanta Travel World, exploring the captivating contrasts of Azerbaijan! This unique day tour combines the modern marvels of Baku with the breathtaking natural beauty of Gabala, offering a glimpse into the heart of this captivating country.
Our adventure commences in Baku, Azerbaijan’s vibrant capital. Immerse yourself in the city’s rich history within the ancient walls of Icherisheher, the Old City. Marvel at architectural gems like the majestic Palace of the Shirvanshahs and the iconic Maiden Tower.
This Baku & Gabala Day Tour is the perfect escape for travelers seeking a captivating blend of history, culture, and breathtaking natural beauty. Book your unforgettable adventure with Shamanta Travel World today!
| Destination |
BAKU |
| Departure |
Yes Required |
| Included |
Accommodation in Hotel with 5 nights in Baku + 1 Night Gabala
Stay in Deluxe Hotels
Meals (Breakfast at hotels)
Sightseeing In districts (Baku City Tour, Absheron tour, Gabala Tour)
Entrance fees for Funicular, Fire Temple and Fire Mountain, Gabala Cable Car 2 lines, Sheki Khan Palace, Gobustan and Mud Volcanoes
Professional guide according to requested language (2 – 6 people English speaking driver cum guide)
2 Bottle Water per person per day
All transfers according to program including airport transfers. |
| Excluded |
- Airfare
- Normal E-Visa Charge (USD 30 pp)
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
- Porter service
- Entrance fees which not mentioned in inclusions
- Hard drinks
- Charges in hotels for additional services & penalties.
- GST @ 5% & TCS @ 5*
- Any additional persons joining the group at the destination or any of the services will need to pay full land package cost as per this quotation.
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| Notes |
- The Hotel check-in time is 14:00 PM. and check out time is 11:00 AM.
- Transportation:
- 1– 3 pax – Sedan car with English speaking driver cum guide,
- 3– 6 pax – Mercedes Benz Vito with English speaking driver cum guide,
- 7 – 15 pax – Mercedes Benz Sprinter
- 16 and more – big bus Mercedes Benz 403 or similar
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 We’d be happy to discuss how the package can be customized as per your requirement and provide a personalized quote. |
Details
Shamanta Travel World's Promise:Throughout this extraordinary journey, our knowledgeable guide will be your companion, sharing insightful commentary and ensuring an enriching experience.
- 23.50 Arrival at Airport and meet local representative.
- Transfer from Airport to Hotel.
- C/in and overnight.
- Breakfast in Hotel
- Observation tour to Baku TV Tower - built in 1996, is a free-standing concrete telecommunications tower in Baku, Azerbaijan. With a height of 310 meters (1017 ft), it is the tallest structure in Azerbaijan and the tallest reinforced concrete building in Caucasus. The tower has become one of the most prominent landmarks of Baku, often in the establishing shot of films set in the city. (Photo session from outside)
- Highland Park-Alley of Martyrs, The National Assembly- also transliterated as Milli Majlis, Flame towers- the tallest skyscraper in Baku
- Baku Funicular is a funicular system in Baku, Azerbaijan. It connects a square on Neftchilar Avenue and Martyrs' Lane. It is the first and remains the only funicular system in the country (ticket is included)
- Old City or Inner City is the historical core of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, which is surrounded by walls were well protected. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3000 people. In December 2000, the Old City of Baku, became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
- Nizami Street known for shopping. The street's history could be traced back to Baku's town-planning project of 1864. The street runs through the city's downtown from west to east. It begins from Abdulla Shaig Street, in mountainous part of the city and ends at railroad bed on Sabit Orujov Street, near a monument to Shah Ismail Khatai in “Black City”. Total length of the street is 3,538 m.
- Fountains Square is a public square in downtown Baku, capital of Azerbaijan. The square was previously called Parapet and is often referenced to by the same name now. The name of the fountains square derives from the presence of dozens of fountains throughout the square first constructed during Soviet rule of Azerbaijan.
- Later you will visit Baku Crystal Hall - an indoor arena in Baku, Azerbaijan. Located on the coast of Baku near National Flag Square, construction of the arena began in August 2011 and finished in April 2012—in time for it to host its first major event, the 2012 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest (photo-session from outside)
- Visit to "LITTLE VENICE" in Baku Boulevard which is a small town built in 1960. The town has two large and several small islands (photo-session from outside)
- Walking through Baku Boulevard which stretches along a south-facing bay on the Caspian Sea. It traditionally starts at Freedom Square continuing west to the Old City and beyond
- After tour drop to hotel and overnight.
- Breakfast in Hotel.
- Check-out from hotel.
- Proceed to Departure to Gabala in the north-west of Azerbaijan The distance up to Baku 225 km (3hours)
- Excursion in: Tufandaq”Winter-Summer Tourism Complex offers cable car rides at any time of the year, skiing on the ski tracks of different difficulty level, ski training and ski school, catering service (cafe and restaurants), entertainment centers for kids, hotel and other services
- Next visit Nohur Lake -It is located in Qabala, another region of Azerbaijan that one passes when travelling to Sheki. Lake is not on the way but if you go a bit deeper towards the mountains this beautiful view opens up in front of you.
- Transfer to hotel in Gabala and overnight.
- Breakfast in Hotel.
- Check-out from hotel.
- Drive to Sheki which is 91 km far away from Gabala City
- Visit medieval fortress, The Palace of Shaki Khans – a summer residence of Shaki Khans. It was built in 1797 by Muhammed Hasan Khan. Along with its pool and plane trees, the summer residence is the only remaining structure from the larger palatial complex inside the Sheki Khans’ Fortress, which once included a winter palace, residences for the Khan’s family and servants’ quarters. It features decorative tiles, fountains, and several stained-glass windows. The exterior was decorated with dark blue, turquoise, and ochre tiles in geometric patterns and the murals were colored with tempera and were inspired by the works of Nizami Ganjavi.
- Continue with Sheki Caravanserai –a historical monument in Sheki, a part of which is used as a hotel. Swift development of trade in the Middle Ages enhanced importance of caravanserai existing in the territory of Azerbaijan at that time and favored construction of new ones. Generally, caravanserai were built in form of castles with one gate, closing of which made them impregnable during dangerous incidents. “Caravanserai” historical complex in Sheki is two magnificent caravanserai which reached present days and traditionally named “Yukhary” and “Ashaghy” caravanserai, which means “Upper” and “Lower” Caravanserai in translation from Azerbaijani into English.
- Afterwards transfer to Baku.
- C/in and overnight in hotel in Baku
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to FIRE WORSHIPPERS’ TEMPLE- The most famous fire temple is the well-preserved temple Ateshgah ("the Fire Place") in Surakhany, the temple was built over a pocket of natural gas that fueled a vent providing an 'eternal' fire.
- Trip to "FIRE MOUNTAIN "-"Yanardag" -a mountain on Absheron peninsula, 25 km from north of Baku. Literally, word "Yanardag" means "Blazing Mountain". Blazing bodies of flame dance on stones and floor. Yanardag is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, which itself is known as the "land of fire."
- Our tour program continues with Bibiheibat Mosque -which a historical mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan. The existing structure, built in the 1990s, is a recreation of the mosque with the same name built in the 13th century by Shirvanshah Farrukhzad II Ibn Ahsitan
- Next visit to the charming example of modern architecture - The Heydar Aliyev Center - a 57, 500 m2 building complex in Baku, Azerbaijan designed by Iraqi- British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles. The center is named after Heydar Aliyev, the first secretary of Soviet Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982, and president of Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003. (photo-shoot from outside).
- After tour drop to hotel and overnight.
- Today after breakfast our guide will be waiting to collect you for your included excursion to Gobustan National Park. Situated in East Azerbaijan, this archaeological reserve borders the southern slopes of the Major Caucasus ridge to the north, the Harami and Mishov Mountains to the south, Pirsaat River to the west and the Caspian Sea and Absheron peninsula to the east.
- Gobustan is a culturally significant landscape of myriad rock carvings. Over 6000 petroglyphs have been discovered here together; that’s not all - there are also many ancient caves and archaeological sites within the reserve. Incredibly, some have been dated to as early as the 18th century BC. Together, they offer a fascinating insight into the development of human activity in this area, with scenes of mountain goat hunts, ceremonial dances and even maritime imagery as this place used to be by the sea.
- Visit the world Famous Mud Volcanoes.
- Star Shopping tour with Local Sweet Shop, Azerbaijan Brand: Aliahmad’S
- Proceed to Local vine and alcoholic drinks shop and later Continue with dry fruits, sweets and antic shop
- Visit Genclik Mall the biggest Mall in Baku and contains over 80 stores, big bowling halls, the biggest movie halls, 3D cinema, Playground for children, Bravo supermarket, VIP restaurants, food courts
- After tour drop to hotel and overnight.
- Breakfast in Hotel.
- 12.00 Check out Hotel
- Day is free for own for shopping with guide and transport and meals
- 21.00 Transfer to Airport for return flight. END OF TOUR
