Baku 2026 TK (GYD-GYD) Baku (3)

DAY 1                 ISTANBUL – BAKU                                                                                                                                             

Meeting with our valued guests in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the International Terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. Following the baggage, ticket and boarding procedures, departure for Baku on a Turkish Airlines flight. Upon arrival, we depart with our private bus waiting for us at the airport for a panoramic Baku city tour . During our tour, the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, Venice Park, Baku Boulevard, the famous Ferris wheel, Flame Towers, Turkish Martyrs’ Cemetery, Carpet Museum and National Assembly Square are among the places to be seen panoramically. After our tour, we transfer to the hotel. Guests who wish may join the extra Baku Old Town & by Night Tour (55$ per person) organized by our guide. We begin our tour with a visit to the Old City (Icheri Sheher). Its magnificent historical structure, narrow cobblestone streets, the Maiden Tower (Qız Qalası) and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, historic mosques and baths, and the Museum of Miniature Books are among the places we will see. Afterwards, we have free time on Nizami Street, one of the busiest and most popular areas of the city, known as “Targovi Street” during the Soviet era, with its structure reminiscent of Istiklal Avenue and its live music, cafés and restaurants. After our tour, we return to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 2                 BAKU                                                                                                              

We begin the day with breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, free time. Guests who wish may join the extra Absheron Peninsula & Port Baku Mall Shopping Tour (85$ per person) organized by our guide. We depart for the Absheron Peninsula to visit the Ateshgah Architectural Complex, one of the Three Zoroastrian Fire Temples, whose name means “fire temple.” Known as the “Eternal Fire,” this structure is one of the important pilgrimage sites according to the Zoroastrian faith. Afterwards, we will visit Yanardag, which the famous traveler Marco Polo called the “Land of Fire.” Discovered accidentally in the 1950s, this Yanardag, which continues to burn for centuries without going out due to natural gas emerging from underground across an area of 65 hectares, will fascinate you from every angle. After our tour here, we depart for Port Baku Mall, our next stop, located at Baku Port, which will fascinate you with its magnificent skyscrapers and features world-famous brands and the city’s finest restaurants. We have free time here for shopping and dinner. After our tour, we transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 3                 BAKU    

We begin the day with breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, free time. Guests who wish may join the extra Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes and Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center Tour with Lunch (85$ per person) organized by our guide. We first set out for Gobustan, located approximately 70 km outside Baku, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and the most famous region in terms of archaeological artifacts. Located on the old Shirvan road near the Caspian Sea, Gobustan is also known as an open-air museum. Gobustan bears very important traces of the medieval period with its carved rocks and painted stones. Our next stop is the Mud Volcanoes Region. This region is known for being home to half of the more than 700 mud volcanoes in the world, including the largest ones. Afterwards, we observe active volcanic movements together. Following our tour here, we set out for Baku to visit the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. Reflecting the rise of the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijani mythology, this building, specially designed by the famous architect Zaha Hadid, was constructed 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 future-oriented approach with its futuristic and modern architecture. In addition to exhibitions, the center houses archaeological findings, an ethnography section and personal belongings related to Heydar Aliyev. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional activity Azerbaijani Night with Dinner (67$ per person) organized by our guide. We enjoy a wonderful evening with dinner accompanied by Azerbaijani music. Afterwards, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 4                 BAKU – ISTANBUL                                                                                                                                                                

We begin the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by free time until the time determined by our guide. We then check out of the hotel and transfer to Baku Airport. Following the baggage and ticket procedures, we fly to Istanbul on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Upon arrival, the end of our tour.