Discover Baku and Gabala (4* Hotel)
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Sightseeing, Art & Culture, Active Tours, Nature Tours
Direction:
Baku - Gabala - Lahij
Duration:
5 days
Tour description
From ancient streets of Lahij to modern building of Baku, Azerbaijan is a magnificent country. During last decade, number of tourists visited to Azerbaijan has been doubled. Reset yourself to a new rhythm: rest, relaxation and indulgence. Allow yourself to be pampered at charming venues in just one night! This private tour will take you to stunning part of Azerbaijan: Gabala! Gabala is one of the ancient and fascinating regions of Azerbaijan, which is 800 meters above sea level.
Gabala, the capital city of ancient Caucasian Albania will give you an amazing experience by traveling back to the ancient and mediaeval times. Being the most ancient city of Azerbaijan, it is abundant with historical sightseeing where you can find aged religious temples, villages with full of history. It is not only the historical sites that you will admire, but also natural beauty of the region. Gabala offers tourists an attractive greenery atmosphere with its clean air, thick forests, mountains suitable for hiking and diversity of wild life.
Lahij is a village and municipality on the southern slopes of Greater Caucasus within the Ismailli Rayon of Azerbaijan. Population is approximately 860 people who speak the variation of Tati - Lahiji language. Lahij is a notable place in Azerbaijan, with its authentic handicrafts traditions, particularly related to copper. The village's carpet and rug crafts are also well known in Azerbaijan and the South Caucasus. Lahij has an old sewage system (some experts claim that it was built 1000 – 1500 years ago). Due to frequent earthquakes local people have developed sophisticated and authentic construction techniques.
Program of the tour
- Arrival at the airport
- Transfer to the hotel
- Free time
- Baku Night tour:
- Upland Park Baku
- National Flag Square - One of the highest flag of the world
- Flame Towers
- State Philharmonic Hall
- Sabir Park
- Fountain Square
- Nizami Street-known as Targovaya (the merchant street)
- Overnight Baku
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Departure from the hotel.
- Shirvanshah Palace
- Maiden Tower
- Baku Old City
- Seaside Boulevard
- National Flag Square
- Heyder Aliyev Center
- Transfer to Gabala
- Free time
- Overnight in Gabala
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Tour to Tufandag: memorable summer views of the Alpine scenery behind Gabala
- Pedestrian Ropelines experience
- Lunch
- Qabala Shooting Club - Shooting experience
- Free time
- Dinner
- Overnight at the hotel
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Check out and Departure from Gabala
- Sightseeing Tour in lahij
- Visiting Trade and Craft center, historical Nurmammad bath and Haji Mulla Huseyin bath
- Transfer to Baku
Hotel: 4* Anatolia Hotel (or better alternative) and 4* Qafqaz Karvansaray Hotel Gabala (or better alternative)
