AZERBAIJAN

Land of ancient fire

26TH SEPTEMBER - 2022 - 05 NIGHTS & 06 DAYS | FLY ON AIR ARABIA ...

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AZERBAIJAN OVERVIEW
Capital - Baku
Official Language - Total Area - 86,600 km2 Population - 10
1 Azerbaijani Manat equals 44.50 Indian Rupee
Time Difference - India is 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of A

DAY 1 - COCHIN - SHARJAH - BAKU ...

Assemble at Cochin International airport

Meet your Malayalee Tour Manager from Santamonica Group
will be departing by Air Arabia at 03:40 AM
Arrive Sharjah at 06:10 AM, Connection flight to Baku departs at
07:55 AM
Arrive Baku at 10:50, clear immigration & collect baggage. After
Lunch Check in hotel & Free time.
Later proceed for Panoramic city tour. Visit to Highland Park -
Alley of Martyrs - Martyrs' Lane or Alley of Martyrs, formerly
known as the Kirov Park, is a cemetery and memorial in Baku,
Azerbaijan dedicated to those killed by the Soviet Army during
Black January 1990 and in the First Nagorno-Karabakh War
of 1988–1994. The National Assembly- also transliterated as
Milli Majlis is the legislative branch of government in
Azerbaijan. Flame towers-the tallest skyscraper in Baku , Flame
Towers are a trio of skyscrapers in Baku, Azerbaijan, the height
of the tallest tower is 182 m.
Walking through Baku Boulevard which stretches along a south-
facing bay on the Caspian Sea. It traditionally starts at Freedom
Square continuing west to the Old City and beyond. Since 2012,
the Yeni Bulvar (New Boulevard) has virtually doubled the
length to 3.75 km.
After dinner Return to hotel & Overnight stay .
Overnight stay at Hotel
Meals - Breakfast in Flight| Lunch | Dinner
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DAY 2 - GABALA TOUR

After Breakfast proceed to Gabala

Today we experience Tufandaq”Winter-
Summer Tourism Complex offers cable car
rides at any time of the year, skiing on the ski
tracks of different difficulty level, ski training
and ski school, catering service (cafe and
restaurants), entertainment centres
for kids, hotel and other services. After lunch
we do Nohur Lake - It is located in Qabala,
another region of Azerbaijan that one passes
when travelling to Sheki. It has a large tree-
lined body of water reflecting the Greater
Caucasus Mountains in its green-blue
waters. Though Nohur Lake
is not nature's creation but it is
quite beautiful and nothing short of a natural
lake.
After dinner drive back to the Hotel in Baku
Meals - Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

DAY 3 - BAKU GUIDED CITY TOUR

After breakfast we proceed to Old City or Inner City is the historical core of Baku, the capital of
Azerbaijan. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, which is surrounded by walls were
well protected. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3000 people. In December 2000,
the Old City of Baku, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower, became the
first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (walking tour).
Later group will experience the happening street of Nizami Street known for shopping.The
street's history could be traced back to Baku's town-planning project of 1864. The street runs
through the city's downtown from west to east. It begins from Abdulla Shaig Street, in
mountainous part of the city and ends at railroad bed on SabitOrujov Street, near a monument to
Shah Ismail Khatai in “Black City”. Fountains Square is a public square in downtown Baku,
capital of Azerbaijan. The square was previously called Parapet and is often referenced to by the
same name now.
Later we visit Absheroron Wine factory .
Continues shopping tour with Ganjlik Mall - located in 10 minutes distance form city center with
taxi. Genclik mall is the biggest Mall in Baku and contains over 80 stores, big bowling halls,the
biggest movie halls, 3D cinema, Playground for children, Bravo supermarket, VIP restaurants,
food courts .
After dinner drive back to the same Hotel in Baku
Meals - Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
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DAY 4 - QOBUSTAN TOUR

After breakfast proceed to Qobustan which is best known for being the home to the famous rock petroglyphs .The area has been
settled since the 8th millennium BC. It is known for hosting thousands of rock engravings spread over 100 square km depicting
hunting scenes, people, ships, constellations and animals. Its oldest petroglyphs date from the 12th century BC. UNESCO
included the ‘Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape’ in the World Heritage list.
Later visit to Mud Volcanoes
Tour continues with the visit to the charming example of modern architecture - The Heydar Aliyev Center– a 57,500 m2 building
complex in Baku, Azerbaijan designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and
flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles. The center is named after Heydar Aliyev, the first secretary of Soviet
Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982, and president of Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003. (Photoshoot
outside)
Later we visit (Fire Worshippers Temple) Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu and
Zoroastrian place of worship. “Atash» is the Persian word for fire. The pentagonal complex , which has a courtyard surrounded
by cells for monks and a tetra pillar-altar in the middle, was built during the 17th and 18th centuries.
We continue our journeyto “Fire Mountain“-“Yanardag” –a mountain on Absheron peninsula , 25 km from north of
Baku.Literally, word “Yanardag” means “Blazing mountain”. Blazing bodies of flame dance on stones and floor. Yanar dag is a
natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of
Azerbaijan, which itself is known as the “land of fire.”
After dinner drive back to the same Hotel in Baku.
Meals - Breakfast | Lunch | Gala Dinner

- BAKU - SHARJAH ...

DAY 5

After breakfast, check out & transfer to

airport for your return flight.
Flight departs at 11:30 AM
Arrive Sharjah at 02:10 PM
Connection to Cochin is at 09:45 PM
Breakfast | Lunch & Dinner in flight

DAY 6 - ARRIVE COCHIN ...

Arrive Cochin at 03:15 AM

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INCLUSIONS SIGHTSEEINGS EXCLUSIONS

5 Nights Accommodation in 4* Hotel

Temple of Fire (Ateshgah) Meals other than specified, Extra stay
All transfers
Blazing Mountains (Yanar Dag) pre/post tour.
All meal - Local or Indian 01
Tufandag Resort Cable Car Personal expenses such as laundry & mini
Gala Indian dinner
Wine Factory & Museum bar charges.
English Speaking Guide
Gobustan Mud volcanoes Any Increase in the fuel surcharge or any
Malayali tour manager
Gobustan Petroglyphs kind of taxes
2 Bottles of water per person per day
Gobustan Museum Any add-on sightseeing / sightseeing
Return economy flight ticket from Cochin
Oguz Xal Xal done twice /activities along with transfers
Transport services as per the program Meals
Sheki Xan Palace if done other than mentioned in the tour
as per program
Sheki Karavan Palace program.
Entrance fee as per the program
Anything not specifically mentioned in
Insurance (Below 70 Yrs) & GST
tour cost

ADULT – INR 89,500

PER PERSON ON TWIN / TRIPLE SHARING BASIS

CHILD – INR 79,500

PER CHILD SHARING WITH PARENTS

NOTES : The taxes of the Airline as calculated are on 30th Jan 2022. If there is a drastic decrease in the group size it has to be borne by the passengers. Any deviations from the tour will be
charged extra as per the prevailing airfare like sector change, date change etc. Twin and Triple sharing charges will be same. For single passenger, without family you will share a room either
on twin or triple sharing basis depending on the bookings. If we do not have a single person like you, then you will have to bear the single supplement mentioned. The tour cost is based on
25 Pax travelling together in a group. No refunds for any expenses passengers might incurred due to circumstances beyond our control such as flight cancellation, delays, accidents of any
nature, bad weather, natural calamities, medical evacuation, supplier policies etc. The hotels will be star Category. If there is any cancellation occurred a non refundable deposit of Rs.10,000
will be applicable .The advance payment will be Rs.20,000 per passenger. Please check the terms and conditions mentioned on the next page. We will be considering as an acceptance of our
terms and conditions when you book the tour.
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