Azerbaijan- Baku - Gabala Tour Package

Arrive at the Azerbaijan International Airport. You will be welcomed by the tour guide and then transferred to your hotel.Check-in at the hotel. Assembly at lobby. Start tour. Visit to Highland Park-Alley of Martyrs, The National Assembly- also transliterated as Milli Majlis, Flame towers- the tallest skyscraper in Baku. View to 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. Since 2012, the Yeni Bulvar (New Boulevard) has virtually doubled the length to 3.75 km. Overnight in Baku.

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. Overnight in hotel

Azerbaijan has a long history, as demonstrated by places such as Shamakhi. It was once the capital of the Shirvan Empire and the base of the Shirvan Dynasty. These days Shamakhi is famous for its winemaking. Visiting this city you’ll have an opportunity to acquaint yourself with the Yeddi Gumbez mausoleum, whose imposing domes rise mysteriously above an almost silent valley. From here there are stunning views back to Shamakhi. Juma Mosque, Shamakha According to legend, this oldest and largest mosque in Azerbaijan, shamakh Juma, was built in the 8th century when shamakh was chosen as a residence by the Arab caliph. The original Arabic inscription on the mosque portal stated that the mosque was built in 744. Therefore, Shamahinskaya Juma is considered one of the first mosques in Transcaucasia. The composition of the Chamakh Juma has no analogues in Azerbaijan. The architecture of the building is as follows: the huge prayer hall is divided into three independent sections connected by large open doors.Each part has its own mihrab and entrance. Many people call this mosque a three-point mosque. After extensive destruction caused by wars and earthquakes, the mosque has been rebuilt and restored several times. Its current state was formed at the beginning of the 20th century. The mosque was practically rebuilt on the old Foundation, without losing the basic principles of its structure. It still has three rooms. In addition, the central hall is covered with a huge dome, the other two are smaller domes. A belt of windows passes under the central dome. The windows are decorated with openwork grilles. The entire facade is decorated with decorative decor. Built more than 1,200 years ago, the Shamakhi Juma Mosque remains one of the largest religious structures in the Caucasus. Then drive to Gabala for overnight. Overnight in Gabala

Breakfast in Hotel. 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.

Breakfast at the hotel, Transfer back to Baku Airport to Catch your flight for India.