Baku
Package duration:
05 Days/ 04 Nights
City | Selected Hotels | Room Details | Meal Plan | Amenities | Vehicle Type |
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Baku | Qafqaz Baku City Hotel And Residences (4 Star) | Standard Twin Room | Free Breakfast | Free Parking Free Wireless Internet | Medium Car or Similar -1 Vehicle |
Welcome to Baku. Upon arrival at the Airport you will be met by our local representative who will transfer you to the city hotel.
10:00 Start of excursion
Excursion covers the entire central part of the city with a display of the major historical and architectural sites.Our first stop is Old Town that is a heart of Baku. Here, on the hill and in front of Caspian Sea, the ancient city was born. Several dozens of historically architectural monuments are located in the territory of Old Town (UNESCO’s World Heritage): Palace of Shirvanshahs, Maiden Tower, Museum of Miniature Books, caravansaries, mosques, baths, etc.
Road delivers us to the Baku Boulevard through Building of Baku City Executive Power, Governor's Garden, Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall (designed according to the drawings of the Monte Carlo casino (Beaux-Arts, Napoleon III), Building of Heydar Aliyev Foundation. Stroll along the promenade that celebrates its 110th anniversary this year – Little Venice, International Mugam Center, Carpet Museum in the form of folded carpet, Baku Eye – Ferris Wheel, Crystal Hall (in which was held “Eurovision” song contest), and Government House.
Cultural Center named after Haydar Aliyev – one more epic showplace, modern complex construction that includes an auditorium, museum, exhibition halls, administrative offices. The center project and design belongs to the famous architect ZahaHadid. The construction of the building was covered on the channels of Discovery and Science Channel, dedicated to the most courageous engineering projects of modernity and architectural masterpieces of the world. Photo shooting on the background of Cultural Center and in the field of “I love Baku” sign.
The excursion involves also the symbols of modern Baku – truly iconic Flame Towers with interactive panels, Congress Hall, Socar Tower, Azersu Building in the form of water droplet, Olympic Gymnastics Arena, Olympic Stadium.
Today;s excursion ends at the upland park – the spectacular place where you can enjoy an unsurpassed view of the city, that has a completely new look by night, lit up with glaring lights.
16:00 Road back to the hotel or drop in the city center.
Pick up time: 1000 hrs
Drop off time: 1600 hrs