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Baku Tour with Turkish Airlines / Visa-Free / 3 Nights Hotel Accommodation / Departing from Istanbul / Baku Departure
Important Notes
- A passport valid for at least 6 months is mandatory for international travel. Passports older than 10 years are not valid for trips abroad and must be renewed before the tour departure date. Entry is not permitted with torn or worn passports.
- For visa applications, a passport valid for at least 6 months and the documents specified in the visa-required documents list that you can obtain from our agency must be delivered to the agency with written approval at least 1 month before the tour departure date.
- In cases such as fairs, congresses, events, etc. that may occur in cities, accommodation may be provided outside the committed distance and area. In such a case, the hotel area will be notified to our agency in writing at least 30 days before the tour departure.
- The visa must be obtained from the first country entered on the tour or, at most, from the country where the longest stay will be made; otherwise, DGN TRAVEL is absolutely not responsible if passport control does not allow entry into the country.
- In the event of tour cancellation, visa fees and insurance fees are non-refundable.
- DGN TRAVEL acts only as an intermediary between the consulate and our customers, and accepts no responsibility if the visa is not approved for any reason, is not issued on time, and/or contains errors; the passenger shall have no right to claim compensation from DGN TRAVEL in any way.
- DGN TRAVEL acts only as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955.
- During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number as shown in the passport must be entered into the system. Airline tickets are issued based on this information. Ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be charged to guests as a no-show fee.
- Flight times may change before departure, and all times must be verbally confirmed by our guests with the central office 48 hours before the departure date.
- The city where the plane lands may vary. DGN TRAVEL cannot be held responsible for schedule changes or possible delays made by the airline.
- DGN TRAVEL is not responsible for any changes in domestic connecting flights for guests who do not confirm flight times and route details.
- The airline rules apply to group tickets; if the outbound flight cannot be used under the group ticket rules, the return flight cannot be used either.
- The general baggage allowance for flights departing from Turkey is 20 kg. This may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights in the destination country, this limit may drop to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of DGN TRAVEL.
- If the number of people joining the package tour is insufficient, the tour will be canceled and notified to the consumer 21 days in advance.
- The route specified in the tour program is an example route, and the tour itinerary may change.
- City sightseeing tours may be carried out the next day/days depending on the time of arrival in the city.
- Excursions specified in the programs may, at the discretion of the guide and for any reason, be carried out on a different day than stated.
- Optional excursions along the route take place only if at least 6 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to join will be left at the rest stop.
- During busy periods such as fairs, congresses, and seminars, hotel accommodations may be outside the city.
- Tours or excursions that local authorities do not permit to be visited or undertaken for any reason will not be carried out. Alternative tours may be operated if there is a minimum participation of 20 people; if participation is lower, they may be operated at the guide's discretion and, if necessary, with price changes. DGN TRAVEL cannot be held responsible for tours or excursions that cannot be carried out.
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees are not included in the price.
- DGN TRAVEL reserves the right to change hotel names, provided that the star category remains the same.
- All hotel names stated in the programs are V.B. (and similar) and are written as examples in terms of star category and distance. This does not mean that accommodation will be at the hotel named.
- In 3-person rooms, an extra bed is used; the 3rd bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional foldable bed.
- Please make sure that you take all your belongings with you when leaving the vehicles and hotels used during your trip.
- Child discounts are valid only for children within a certain age group staying with 2 adults.
- If minors under 18 do not travel with one or both of their mother and father, the consent forms required for participation in the tour must be carried with them during travel.
- In case of cancellation or changes, the “DGN TRAVEL SALES CONTRACT” applies.
Baku, Azerbaijan
1st Day
ISTANBUL – BAKU
FLIGHT DETAILS
IST – GYD 02:05 06:00 - TK338
GYD – IST 22:05 00:20 (+1) - TK335
IMPORTANT NOTE
Flight information may vary depending on the tour dates. We kindly ask passengers who will purchase domestic connecting tickets to obtain information.
Meet with our valued guests 3 hours before the flight at the Turkish Airlines counter in the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, depart for Baku on Turkish Airlines. Upon arrival, we proceed with our panoramic Baku city tour by our private bus waiting for us at the airport. During our tour, we will see the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center, Venice Park, Baku Boulevard, the famous Ferris Wheel, Flame Towers, the Turkish Martyrs’ Memorial, the Carpet Museum, and the National Assembly Square from the outside. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Guests who wish may join the extra Baku Old Town & by Night Tour (55 USD per person), organized by our guide. We begin our tour with the Old City (Icherisheher), with its magnificent historical structure, narrow cobblestone streets, the Maiden Tower (Qız Qalası) listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Shirvanshah’s Palace, historical mosques and baths, and the Miniature Book Museum among the places we will see. Then we will have free time on Nizami Street, known as Targovi Street during the Soviet era, resembling Istanbul’s Istiklal Street, and one of the city’s busiest and most popular spots, with live music, cafes, and restaurants. After the tour, we return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
2nd Day
BAKU
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then free time. Guests who wish may join the extra Absheron Peninsula & Port Baku Mall Shopping Tour (85 USD per person), organized by our guide. We head to the Absheron Peninsula to visit the Ateshgah Architectural Complex, one of the three Zoroastrian fire temples, whose name means “fire temple.” This structure, known as the “Eternal Fire,” is one of the important pilgrimage sites according to the Zoroastrian faith. Then we will visit Yanar Dag, which the famous traveler Marco Polo called the “Land of Fire.” Discovered by chance in the 1950s, this Yanar Dag, where natural gas coming from underground has been burning continuously for centuries over an area of 65 hectares, will fascinate you in every aspect. After our tour there, we head to our next stop, Port Baku Mall, located at Baku Port, with its magnificent skyscrapers, world-famous brands, and the city’s finest restaurants. Here we will have free time for shopping and dinner. After the tour, we transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
3rd Day
BAKU
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then free time. Guests who wish may join the extra Lunch Included Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes and Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center Tour (85 USD per person), organized by our guide. First, we travel to Gobustan, located about 70 km outside Baku and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, the most famous region in terms of archaeological artifacts. Located on the old Shirvan road and near the Caspian Sea, Gobustan is also described as an open-air museum. With its carved rocks and inscribed stones, Gobustan bears very important traces from the Middle Ages. Our next stop is the Mud Volcanoes area. This region is known for having half of the more than 700 mud volcanoes in the world, as well as the largest ones. Then we observe active volcanic movements together. After our tour there, we travel to Baku for a visit to the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center. Designed by the famous architect Zaha Hadid, reflecting the rise of the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijani mythology, this building was completed in approximately 3.5 years. Considered one of Azerbaijan’s most important works, this building is also regarded as a symbol of Azerbaijani society’s forward-looking approach with its futuristic and modern architecture. In addition to exhibitions, the center includes archaeological finds, an ethnography section, and personal belongings of Haydar Aliyev. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional activity Azerbaijani Night with Dinner (75 USD per person), organized by our guide. We enjoy a wonderful evening with dinner accompanied by music unique to Azerbaijan. Afterwards, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
4th Day
BAKU – ISTANBUL
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel and then have free time until the time determined by our guide. Afterwards, we complete our hotel check-out and transfer to Baku Airport. After baggage and ticket procedures, flight to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines scheduled service. The tour ends upon arrival.
What's Included
- Economy class airline ticket on Turkish Airlines scheduled flights on the Istanbul (IST) – Baku (GYD) – Istanbul (IST) route
- Airport taxes
- 3 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in 4-star hotels
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers
- Panoramic Baku city tour
- Professional Turkish-speaking guiding services
Not Included
- Travel health insurance
- Exit tax fee for departure from the country
- Lunch, dinner, and other meals
- Hotel extras and personal expenses
- Extra tours, optional tours en route, and optional activities
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
- All services not explicitly stated as included in the price
Bakü Old Town & By Night Tour (per person $55)
Absheron Peninsula & Port Baku Mall Shopping Tour (per person $85)
Lunch Included Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes and Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center Tour (per person $85)
Dinner Included Azerbaijan Night Tour (per person $75)
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