Meet at 09:25 in front of the AJET Airlines counter at Ankara Esenboğa International Departures Terminal. After completing exit procedures for international travel, depart to Baku on AJET Airlines flight VF577 at 12:25. Upon arrival, we will leave the airport and begin our panoramic city tour. We will view the Haydar Aliyev Center, a symbol of Baku, from a distance. Then, we will take a short photo stop at Flag Square and Baku Boulevard to immortalize this moment. After visiting Ağ Şəhər, a newly opened district in Baku, we will proceed to our hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel, we will complete check-in procedures and settle into our rooms.
Morning, free time after breakfast. Guests who wish can join the extra tours: ‘Lunch Qobustan – Mud Volcanoes – Carpet Museum Tour’ and ‘Dinner Old Baku City Tour’. Overnight at our hotel.
Extra Tour: Lunch Qobustan – Mud Volcanoes – Carpet Museum Tour - Per Person: 70 USD
We set off towards Gobustan, located approximately 65 km southwest of Baku. It is Azerbaijan’s richest region in terms of archaeological artifacts and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated near the Caspian Sea on the ancient Shirvan route, Gobustan is also known as an open-air museum. Here, carved rocks and painted stones provide important information about prehistoric medieval society life, hunting, animals, and vegetation from all over the world. Afterward, we continue our journey to visit the nearby Mud Volcanoes region. This area is one of the most fascinating places in Azerbaijan, famous for its natural resources; it hosts more than half of the world’s 700+ mud volcanoes, including some of the largest. Upon arrival, you will feel as if you are among "moon craters."
After guided commentary in the region, we observe active volcanic movements. Following the mud volcanoes, we proceed to a local restaurant for lunch before visiting the Carpet Museum, the largest in Azerbaijan’s history.
Extra Tour: Dinner Old Baku City Tour - Per Person: 80 USD
The tour begins with the Old City, Yayla Park (Martyrs' Lane, Turkish Mosque, Mini Square of the Double Hero of the Soviet Union, Lieutenant General Hazi Aslanov, Flame Towers, Eternal Flame, an observation deck with magnificent views), Baku and Baku Bay panorama, Baku TV Tower), Little Venice. The city walking and bus tour starts along the fortress walls of the Old City, where tourists will learn about the surrounding landmarks (including monuments to Azerbaijan's first national poet Sabir, Nizami, and their establishment dates). The program also includes the building of the City Duma, which houses the Philharmonic Orchestra named after Muslim Magomayev—the first women's school in the East—and the exterior view of the Venetian-style Ismaili house. We will explore the famous Torgoviy Street, reminiscent of Baku's Independence Avenue, known as the Barvikha of the 19th century with its extraordinary houses. Passing through Dagustu Park, we enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Afterwards, we head to a restaurant for dinner served as a set menu. During this tour, you can experience Azerbaijani cuisine.
After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish can additionally join the 'Atasgah, Yanardag & Haydar Aliyev Museum Tour' and the 'Azerbaijan Night with Dinner and Music Tour'. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Extra Tour: Atasgah, Yanardag & Haydar Aliyev Museum Tour - Per Person: 80 USD
Located 30 km from the center of Baku, at the foot of Surakhani village, the Eternal Fire Temple (17th-18th centuries), revered by Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Sikhs at various times. It emerged in the 17th-18th centuries. The temple is called "Atasgah" because it stands where eternal fires cannot be extinguished; natural gas outlets that burn mean "House of Fire" or "Place of Fire." This site provides important information about prehistoric medieval society life, hunting, animals, and vegetation through its carved rocks and painted stones. Afterward, we return to Baku for our visit to the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center. Reflecting the rise of the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijani mythology, this building was designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid and constructed in 3.5 years. As one of Azerbaijan's most important structures, the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center is seen as a symbol of the Azerbaijani people's forward-looking approach, with its modern, unusual, and futuristic architecture. Inside the center are permanent and temporary exhibitions, archaeological findings, an ethnography section, classic vehicles, personal items belonging to Haydar Aliyev, and official cars. During this visit, you will gain extensive knowledge about Azerbaijan from past to present. After our tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel until the transfer time determined by our guide.
Extra Tour: Azerbaijan Night with Dinner and Music Tour – Per Person: 60 USD
We will spend an evening full of dance, music, and entertainment at the restaurant where we will have our dinner set menu.
After breakfast, we check out from our hotels. Subsequently, we transfer to the airport at the time determined by our tour leader. After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Ankara on AJet Airlines flight VF578 at 16:35. Upon arrival at Ankara Esenboğa Airport at 18:10, our tour concludes.
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Departure Airport |
Arrival Airport |
Flight Numbers |
Departure Time |
Arrival Time |
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Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) |
Heydar Aliyev Airport (GYD) |
VF577 |
12:25 |
15:45 |
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Heydar Aliyev Airport (GYD) |
Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) |
VF578 |
16:35 |
18:10 |
Extra Tour Package- Full Package: 290 USD per person Instead 250 USD
IMPORTANT NOTES
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Evening Dinner Old Baku City Tour
Old City, Yayla Park (Shahidlar Street, Turkish Mosque, Mini Square of the Double Hero of the Soviet Union, Lieutenant General Hazi Aslanov, Flame Towers, Eternal Flame, an observation deck with magnificent views), Baku and Baku Bay view, Baku TV Tower), Little Venice. The tour includes walking and bus tours in the city, starting at the fortress walls of the Old City where tourists will learn about the surrounding objects (monuments including the monument to Sabir, Azerbaijan's first national poet, and the monument and establishment date of Nizami). The program also includes the Philharmonic Orchestra named after Muslim Magomayev, the building of the City Duma which was the first women's school in the East, and the exterior inspection of the Venetian-style Ismaili house. We will explore the famous Torgoviy Street, reminiscent of Independence Avenue in Baku. This is Barvikha of the 19th century with its extraordinary houses. After passing through Dagustu Park, we enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the city. Afterwards, we proceed to a restaurant for our dinner set menu. On this tour, you can get acquainted with Azerbaijani cuisine. Overnight at our hotel.
Lunch Gobustan – Mud Volcanoes – Carpet Museum Tour
We are heading towards Gobustan, located approximately 65 km southwest of Baku, the region richest in archaeological artifacts in Azerbaijan and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated near the Caspian Sea on the ancient Shirvan route, Gobustan is also known as an open-air museum. It provides important information about prehistoric medieval society life, hunting, animals, and vegetation through its rock carvings and painted stones found all over the world. Then, we continue our journey to visit the Mud Volcanoes area, located near Gobustan. This region is one of the most fascinating places in Azerbaijan, famous for its natural resources; it hosts more than half of the world's 700+ mud volcanoes, including some of the largest. Upon arrival, you will feel as if you are among "moon craters." After the guided explanations in the area, we observe active volcanic movements. Following the mud volcanoes, we will have lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Carpet Museum, the largest in Azerbaijani history.
Evening Dinner and Musical Azerbaijani Night
We will spend an evening full of dance, music, and entertainment at a restaurant where we will have our dinner set menu. Overnight at our hotel.
Ateshgah, Yanardag & Haydar Aliyev Museum Tour
Located 30 km from the center of Baku, at the foot of Surakhani village, is the Temple of Eternal Fire (17th-18th centuries), revered by Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Sikhs at various times. It emerged in the 17th-18th centuries. Natural gas outlets that burn continuously, meaning "House of Fire" or "Place of Fire," gave the temple the name "Ateshgah" because the eternal fires could not be extinguished. Afterward, we return to Baku to visit the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center. This building, designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid, reflects the rising of the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijani mythology and was constructed in 3.5 years. Considered one of the most important structures in Azerbaijan, the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center is seen as a symbol of the Azerbaijani society's approach to the future with its modern, unusual, and futuristic architecture. Inside the center, there are permanent and temporary exhibitions, archaeological findings, an ethnography section, classic vehicles, personal belongings of Haydar Aliyev, and official cars. During this visit, you will gain extensive knowledge about Azerbaijan from past to present. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel until the transfer time determined by our guide.