ARRIVAL TO BAKU
Upon arrival to International airport of Baku the tourist will be met by our representative. After meeting we will transfer to the hotel. Upon arrival to the hotel we will have check in to the hotel and have a free time. Overnight stay in Baku.
Dinner
BAKU CITY TOUR AND ATESHGAH TEMPLE TOUR
Start exploring Baku. Panorama of the city presented to the height of the mountainous part of a television tower clearly gives an idea of the contrasts and the extent of Baku, the horseshoe bay of Baku. The city is shaped like an amphitheater, descending to the Caspian Sea. Tour covers the central part of the city showing the most interesting historical and architectural sites.Visiting of "Old Town” or “Inner City”. The territory of”Inner City” - 22 hectares, which represents a small fraction of the total area of Baku (44,000 hectares). However, the concentration of architectural and historical monuments, dictates the need for this excursion into a separate and make this part of Baku, perhaps the most interesting to explore. Maiden Tower (XII century), Palace of Shirvanshahs (XV century), Castle Synyk Gala, Caravan Saray, Juma Mosque - this is not a complete list of attractions of the old Baku.Then we will start our tour with excursion to Ateshgah. The temple of fire worshippers Ateshgah is located at the Apsheron peninsula at the outskirts of Surakhani village in30 km from the centre of Baku and was revered in different times by Zoroastrians, Hindus and Sikhs. Current constructions of the temple are dated by XVII century. Because of excavations far more ancient artifacts were discovered here. Pentagonal complex has an open courtyard with temple-altar in the center which was the place of pilgrimage for worshippers. By the decree of the President of Azerbaijan Ateshgah was declared a State historical-architectural reserve. This museum under the open sky was recently restored. Different workshops and souvenir galleries are located here now. Overnight in Baku.
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
GABALA
Breakfast at hotel Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Gabala - Gabala is the ancient capital of Caucasian Albania. Archeological evidence indicates that the city functioned as the capital of Caucasian Albania as early as the 4th century BC. Up to the present time there are the ruins of the ancient city and the main gate of Caucasian Albania. Ongoing excavations near the village Chukhur show that Gabala from 4th – 3rd centuries BC and up to the 18th century was one of the main cities with developed trade and crafts.The ruins of the ancient town are situated 15 km from the regional center, allocated on the territory between Garachay and Jourluchay rivers.Gabala was located in the middle of the 2,500-year-old Silk Road, and was mentioned by Pliny the Younger as "Kabalaka", Greek geographer Ptolemy as "Khabala", Arabic historian Ahmad ibn Yahya al-Baladhuri as "Khazar". In the 19th century, the Azerbaijani historian Abbasgulu Bakikhanov mentioned in his book Gulistani Irem that Kbala or Khabala were in fact Gabala.In the 60s BC, Roman troops attacked Caucasian Albania, but did not succeed in capturing the Qabala territory.Lunch in Indian Restaurant.Visit Nohur Lake, Chukhur Gabala ( Caucasian Albania capital).Visit Shooting – Shooting price not included to the rate.Departure to Tufan Dag for Cable Car.Gala Dinner in Indian Restaurant.Back to Baku. Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
GOBUSTAN ROCK ARTS AND YANAR DAG BURNING MOUNTAIN
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will visit “Gobustan Excursion on historical-art reserve “Gobustan”, where rock paintings have perfectly remained, barrows and housing objects dated from X-XIII millennial BC to the middle Ages. There are certificates of inhabitants of region of an epoch of the Stone Age and the subsequent periods in “Gobustan” - Rock drawings, person parking, gravestone monuments, are concentrated there. Nearby is “Gaval Chalan” - original stone- tambourine, representing flat wise established huge plate? It is possible to hear rhythmic accurate motives by knocking on it. It is considered that these sounds accompanied ritual dances and ceremonies. Visiting of “Gobustan” will transfer you to other world, the world of last mankind and will allow you to feel the atmosphere of thousand – year history of this place. Our guide will be waiting on reception in hotel.Later, excursion to Yanar Dag. You can see here nature phenomenon, incessant burning nature gas on the rock which named to the Yanar Dag reserve the burning rock. As the historians say, maybe this place gave the name *the fire country* to Azerbaijan.Overnight stay in Baku
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
DEPARTURE TO DUBAI + EVENING DESERT SAFARI WITH DINNER
After breakfast will be free time. Depend on departure time our bus will take you to International airport of Heydar Aliyev and later arrive in Dubai.Transfer to hotel and relax. In the afternoon (approx 1530 Hours), we take you on a Desert Safari tour. No visit to Dubai would be complete without a trip into the desert. Desert Safari tour includes an exciting safari by a 4-Wheel Drive over desert dunes. As the sun descends into the horizon, take sunset photographs, while standing on top of the fading desert dunes.
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
CITY TOUR + VISIT BURJ KHALIFA WITH MUSICAL FOUNTATION
Today, the tour begins with a photo stop at the Dubai Creek, the lifeblood of Dubai. Then we will drive through the Bastakiya, Al Fahidi Fort, Ruler’s Court, Old Mosque, Textile Street, Central Bank, Ministry of Finance, Heritage Village, Spice & Gold Souks. Proceed towards Jumeirah Road passing by the Dry Docks Dubai & the Historical Union House with photo stops at the beautiful and famous Jumeirah Mosque, the world’s tallest 7-star hotel - Burj Al Arab.Visit - Tallest Building in the whole world – Burj Khalifa.Entrance – timing will advise you – Entrance to Tallest Iconic Tower in the World – The Burj Khalifa. The Burj Khalifa skyscraper is a world-class destination and the magnificent centerpiece of Downtown Dubai, Dubai's new urban masterpiece. The world's tallest building is surrounded by hotels, must-visit shopping destinations and a world of entertainment options.
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
DEPARTURE
Au Revoir! On this day after your breakfast, depart for your flight to Bangalore with the enthralling memories of your trip by R L Tours and Travels.
Breakfast