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Per Person 699 €

1st Day: Istanbul - Ganja - Imamzada Complex - Sheki It is recommended to be at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport by 03:15... At 06:20, we depart for **Ganja**, known for its historic and natural beauty, with Ajet Airlines flight VF 313. At 09:45, we arrive. After necessary procedures, we start our **Ganja Tour** with our private vehicle. During our tour, we will explore this beautiful city on foot in some areas. Some of the places to see include **Haydar Aliyev Park**, an oxygen reservoir spreading over approximately 450 hectares, the **Bottle House** built from 5,000 bottles in honor of the architect's brother and all soldiers who couldn’t return home during WWII, the bustling **Ataturk Avenue**, the **Philharmonic Hall** which has hosted numerous important performances, the historic **Friday Mosque** built in the 17th Century with its interesting architecture, and the **Alexander Nevsky Church**, which was constructed in accordance with Byzantine architecture with donations from both Christian and Muslim populations. During the free time provided, you can enjoy lunch at one of the places offering delicious Azeri meals. After lunch, we set off for the **Imamzada Complex** (about 7 km). Surrounded by red bricks, the exquisitely crafted complex houses the tomb of **Imam Muhammad al-Bakr**, grandson of Hz. Muhammad, along with a mosque and caravanserai. Then we head towards **Sheki** through a beautiful road adorned with forests, lakes, and mountains (about 145 km). Upon arrival, we visit **Sheki**, one of Azerbaijan’s oldest, most authentic, and beautiful cities. Sheki is known for its gentle people who have unique culture and cuisine. We will explore the **Upper and Lower Sheki Caravanserais**, which are now partially used as hotels, the historic stone and wooden buildings scattered across narrow, cobbled streets, the beautifully crafted **Sheki Khan’s Palace**, which is one of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites dating back to the Persian period, as well as the **Sheki Fortress** consisting of the **Shabaka Arts Workshop**, **Ethnography Museum**, **Art Gallery**, and many more historical sites. During your free time in the market, you can taste **Sheki Halva** accompanied by famous **Azeri Tea** and purchase many handicrafts, especially the world’s most beautiful silk products. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and settle into our rooms. Accommodation at our hotel. 2nd Day: Sheki - Gabala - Shamakhi - Baku After breakfast and checking out of our rooms, we depart for **Gabala**, famous for its natural beauty (about 120 km). Surrounded by the unique scenery of **Gabala (Gabala National Park)**, you can recharge your energies during free time by the **Nohur Lake**, while admiring the mountains, forests, and waterfalls that give it a paradise-like appearance. Afterwards, we head towards **Shamakhi** (about 95 km). Recognized historically for its critical role in the **Shamakhi Siege** during the Ottoman-Safavid War, this city is also known in the Caucasus for its winemaking and carpet weaving. Here, we visit the old city center, **Yeddi Gumbez Tomb**, which houses the **Shirvan Khan Tombs** at the foot of the **Gulistan Fortress**, and the **Friday Mosque**. Next, we continue our journey to our final destination for the day, **Baku** (about 125 km). Upon arrival, we check into our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel. 3rd Day: Baku (Dinner with Azeri Night) After breakfast, we leave for our **Full Day Baku City Tour** from our hotel. The traditional and historical aspects of Baku have recently been complemented by numerous investments leading to a modern appearance architecturally and culturally. In this comprehensive tour, we will explore key areas of both **Old and New Baku**, starting with a visit to **Martyrs' Lane** headed towards **Highland Park**. Here, you will have the opportunity to take panoramic photos of the city and Baku Bay. Next, we visit the **Old City (Icherisheher)**, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. In this part of our tour, you will learn about Baku’s historical features. We will witness the **Maiden Tower** (12th century), the **Friday Mosque** (15th century), the historically significant **Siniggala Minaret** and the **Mohammed Mosque**, the world's only **Miniature Book Museum**, the **Palace of the Shirvanshahs**, regarded as one of the jewels of Azerbaijani architecture, the **Ismaili Palace**, now serving as the **Academy of Sciences**, the historic **Independence Avenue**, the **Fountain Square** which takes its name from the historical fountain located there, and **Baku Boulevard** famous for its **National Carpet and Kilim Museum** with exquisite handicrafts. Afterward, we explore the modern side of the city with notable futuristic architectural works, including the globally recognized **Flame Towers**, before heading to **Baku Boulevard**, a pedestrian area known as **"Little Venice"** parallel to the coastal region where oil barons built their mansions a century ago. After our tour, we head to a local restaurant for an **Azeri Night with Dinner and Folkloric Show**. After enjoying traditional Mugham music and local delicacies in a historical venue, we transfer back to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel. 4th Day: Baku - Ateshgah - Absheron - Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center - Istanbul After breakfast, there will be some free time. Once we check out from our rooms, we begin our tour with a short journey to visit the **Ateshgah (Fire Temple)**. This temple is one of the three surviving Zoroastrian temples in the world and the most important one, built initially in the 3rd century AD. Using the eternally burning fire, which was famous during the active Silk Road era, it was rebuilt in the 17th century by Zoroastrian pilgrims who arrived in the area. After our visit here, we proceed to see the dancing flames at **Absheron Fire Mountain**. Afterward, our tour continues with a visit to the **Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center**, designed by the Iraq-born British futurist architect Zaha Hadid, which spans over 101,000 square meters and has attracted global attention. The complex, symbolizing the rise of the Caspian Sea in Azeri mythology, includes theatres, conference halls, museums, and art galleries. Please note: The cultural center may not accept visitors on certain days. Our company cannot be held responsible for this situation as the opening times may not be announced in advance. If closed, the exterior will be viewed. If open, we will enter. After the free time and upon our guide's announcement, we will transfer to the airport. After necessary procedures, we depart for Istanbul with Ajet Airlines flight VF 178 at 18:25. Arrival at 20:30. We hope to see you on another trip...

* Ajet Airlines scheduled flights for Istanbul/Ganja, Baku/Istanbul route in economy class
* Airport taxes
* 1 night accommodation in Sheki and 2 nights in Baku, totaling 3 nights with breakfast
* All city and intercity transfers as specified in the program
* All tours specified in the program
* Dinner and Musical Azerbaijani Night
* Turkish Guiding Service (can be provided with Azerbaijani reception)
* Mandatory Professional Liability Insurance
* Domestic connection fee (Please ask)
* International Departure Fund
* Citizens of Azerbaijan do not require a visa and you can enter the country with your Turkish ID if you wish. Citizens of other countries need to obtain information from their embassies in their respective countries or from the website of the Azerbaijan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 
* Extra Tours
* Local Service Fees (Includes city accommodation taxes, permit fees, border crossing fees, and other service fees; these are collected upon arrival with a receipt and must be paid) (50 Euro)
* Tips (Turkish Guide and Local Staff)
* Beverages at meals unless explicitly stated otherwise
* Personal expenses
* Any services not explicitly stated as included

Day 1 Istanbul - Ganja - Imamzade Complex - Sheki
03:15 We recommend you to be at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport…
06:20 Departure to Ganja via Ajet Airlines flight number VF 313, which is known for its historical and natural beauty and frequently mentioned in Dede Korkut stories.
09:45 Arrival. After necessary procedures, we start our Ganja Tour with our private vehicle. During our tour, we will explore this beautiful city on foot in some places. The tour will include several notable sites such as the city’s oxygen reservoir Haydar Aliyev Park, the House of Bottles built by the architect in memory of his brother and all soldiers who could not return home after World War II using 5 thousand bottles, Atatürk Avenue which is the heart of the city, Philharmonic Hall which has hosted numerous important performances, Friday Mosque built in the 17th century with interesting architecture, the Alexander Nevsky Church built according to Byzantine architecture via the donations of Christian and Muslim populations, are some of the places to be seen. During our free time, you can have lunch at one of the venues offering delicious Azerbaijani dishes. Afterward, we head to Imamzade Complex. (approximately 7 km) Surrounded by red bricks, the interior of this beautifully crafted complex contains the tomb of Hz. Muhammed’s grandson Imam Muhammed al-Bakr, a mosque, and a caravanserai. Then we will take a scenic route covered with forests, lakes, and mountains towards Sheki. (approximately 145 km) Upon arrival, we will explore Sheki, which is one of Azerbaijan's oldest, most authentic, and beautiful cities. Sheki, a classic mountain town, is known for its gentle-natured people who possess a unique culture and cuisine. We will visit Upper and Lower Sheki Caravanserais, which are currently partially used as hotels, historic stone and wooden buildings spread across narrow, cobbled streets, the magnificent Palace of the Khan, which is a significant member of the UNESCO World Heritage List and a masterpiece from the Persian period, Sheki Craft Workshops, Ethnography Museum, Art Gallery, Art House which are part of the Sheki Fortress, as well as the Sheki Khan Palace constructed specifically for the Khan's relatives, and the most important religious structures of the city, Han and Friday Mosques, are just a few of the places you will see during our tour. During our free time in the bazaar, you can taste the famous Azerbaijani Tea served with Sheki Halva and purchase numerous handicraft artworks, especially the world's finest silk products. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel and check into our rooms. Accommodation at our hotel.

Day 2 Sheki - Gabala - Shamakhi - Baku
After breakfast and checking out of the rooms, we set off for Gabala known for its natural beauty (approximately 120 km) along with the breathtaking views of Nature National Park. In the free time at the shores of Nohur Lake, Gabala, which looks like a paradise on earth with its mountains, forests, and waterfalls, will rejuvenate your energy. Next, we head to Shamakhi (approximately 95 km). This city is historically known for being a critical phase during the Shamakhi Siege in the Ottoman-Safavid War and is also famous for winemaking and carpet weaving in the Caucasus. Here we will see the Old City Center, Yeddi Gumbez Tomb housing the Shirvan Khan Tombs located at the foot of Gülistan Fortress, and Friday Mosque. Next, we continue our journey to Baku, our final stop for the day (approximately 125 km). Upon arrival, we check into our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
 

Day 3 Baku (Dinner with Azerbaijani Night)
After breakfast, we depart from our hotel for a Full Day Baku City Tour. Traditional and historical Baku's characteristics have recently been complemented by many investments to give it a modern architectural and cultural outlook. During this comprehensive tour, we will visit both New and Old Baku and see the most important areas. We first go to Martyrs' Lane and then to Highland Park. Here, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city of Baku and Baku Bay, and take plenty of photos. Next, we will visit the Old City or Inner City, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage. You will learn and see the historical and traditional features of Baku during this part of the tour. Among the landmarks here and nearby are the Maidan Tower built in the 12th century, the Friday Mosque dating back to the 15th century, the historically significant Siniggala Minaret and Mohammed Mosque, the world's only Miniature Book Museum, the Shirvan Shah Palace, regarded as one of the gems of Azerbaijani architecture, the Science Academy known as Ismail Palace today, the heart of the city Independence Avenue, Fountain Square which takes its name from the historical fountain in the area, Belediye Park famous for the Philharmonic Fountain, and the National Carpet and Carpet Museum will also be visited. Following this, we will proceed to Bakü Boulevard where we will explore modern Baku, including many futuristic architectural works, among which are the internationally renowned Flame Towers. At the end of our tour, we will go to the local venue for the Azeri Night with Dinner and Folklore Performance. In a historical location of the city, we will enjoy traditional Mugham music and local delicacies, followed by a transfer back to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
 

Day 4 Baku - Ateshgah - Absheron - Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center - Istanbul
After breakfast, free time. After checking out of the rooms, we start our tour with a short journey to the Ateshgah (Fire Temple). This is one of the three Zoroastrian Temples that have survived to this day and the most important one. This fortress-like structure was originally built in the 3rd century AD, and its everlasting flames became well-known in antiquity, especially during the active period of the Silk Road, and was reconstructed by Zoroastrian pilgrims who came to the region in the 17th century. After our visit here, we will proceed to Apsheron Fire Mountain to watch the captivating dance of flames. Following this, our tour will continue with a visit to the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, designed by Iraqi-born British futurist architect Zaha Hadid, covering an area of 101,000 square meters which has attracted global attention. The complex consists of theaters and conference halls, a museum, and art galleries, representing the rising of the Caspian Sea in Azeri mythology. (IMPORTANT NOTE: On certain days, the cultural center may not accept visitors. Due to the timing not being announced in advance, our company cannot be held responsible for this situation. In such cases, the center will be observed from the outside. If open, entry will be allowed). After the free time provided, at the time determined by our guide, we will transfer to the airport. After necessary procedures,
18:25 Departure to Istanbul via Ajet Airlines flight number VF 178.
20:30 Arrival. We hope to see you again on another trip...