About the trip
This special Gabala tour to North-Eastern region of Azerbaijan is specially designed for tourists who would like to see Azerbaijan’s top provincial holiday centres like Gabala and Shamakhi. Travel into the Azerbaijan mountains from Baku makes this tour special. Without your own transport reaching the two remote destinations from Baku would be a challenge, but pre-booking a cost-effective group adventure takes the hassle out of the journey Take a full-day Gabala tour of the ancient city of Gabala and its ski resort Learn about the history of Azerbaijan’s oldest city from your guide.
Guide Languages
English, Russian
Highlights
- Flight + Hotel + 2 Excursions + Airport Transfers
- Baku city tour
- Shamakhi Juma Mosque
- Tour to Lake Nohur
- 7 Gozel Waterfall (Eddie Gozel / Seven Beauty Waterfall)
- Tufandag Ski Resort
Accommodation
Merida Hotel Baku 4*
Included in the price
Baku
- Baku Old City tour & Sightseeings
- 1 day Gabala Tour
Baku
- Baku Old City tour & Sightseeings
- 1 day Gabala Tour
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrival To Baku International Airport
- Landing at Baku International Airport
- Clearing immigration and customs, collecting the baggage
- Meeting with the company representative at the arrivals hall
- Transfer to the hotel (duration: 30-35 minutes)
- Arrival at the hotel, assistance with check-in process (registration time: 14:00-15:00)
- Spare time to freshen up
- Overnight in Baku
Day 2: Excursion Through Baku And Old Town (Unesco’s World Heritage)
- 9:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel
- 10:00 Morning assemble at the hotel lobby
- Today's excursion starts at the upland park – the spectacular place where you can enjoy an unsurpassed view of the city.
- Our next stop is Old Town.Here, on the hill and in front of Caspian Sea, the ancient city was born. Several dozens of historically architectural monuments are located in the territory of Old Town (UNESCO’s World Heritage): Palace of Shirvanshahs, Maiden Tower, Museum of Miniature Books, caravansaries, mosques, baths, etc.
- Road delivers us to the Baku Seaside Boulevard through Building of Baku City Executive Power, Governor's Garden, Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall designed according to the drawings of the Monte Carlo casino (Beaux-Arts, Napoleon III), Building of Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
- Stroll along the promenade that celebrates its 110th anniversary this year – Little Venice, International Mugam Center, Carpet Museum in the form of folded carpet, Baku Eye – Ferris Wheel, Crystal Hall (in which was held “Eurovision” song contest), Government House.
- Cultural Center named after Haydar Aliyev – one more epic showplace, modern complex construction. The center project and design belongs to the famous architect Zaha Hadid. The construction of the building was covered on the channels of Discovery and Science Channel, dedicated to the most courageous engineering projects of modernity and architectural masterpieces of the world.
- Transfer to the hotel or drop in the city center
- Overnight in Baku
Day 3: 1 Day Excursion To Gabala Region.
- 09:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out formalities
- 10:00 Today we leave for the mountain regions of Azerbaijan where you can witness the most picturesque and spectacular corners of Azerbaijan.
- If you would like to witness one of the most picturesque and spectacular corner of Azerbaijan, you certainly have to visit Gabala. Soul-stirring mountains, mist-shrouded forests, chestnut and walnut groves, rugged mountain rivers, tooth-and-claw wildlife – this is Gabala’s grand outdoor wonderland.
- Our first stop is Nokhur lake – popular recreation spot that is surrounded by mountains and thickets of reeds. Quite nature, clean water surface, incredible scenery – all this brings a sense of tranquility.
- The road leads to Gabaland Adventure / Theme Park with different attractions (karting, sky dive, horse & pony riding, climbing wall, boats etc).
- Next point of visit is Gabala Shooting Club – a favorite place for active leisure fans. Here you can train your shooting skills.
- New Mosque in the city center – one more epic sight of Gabala. The walls and pillars of the mosque are painted with suras from the Holy Koran and decorated with religious symbols using unique samples of the Azerbaijani calligraphic school and oriental ornaments.
- The final destination of our today’s excursion is Tufandag Mountain Resort – unsurpassed tourism recreation centre where you can enjoy breathing the fresh air and wondering at the dazzling views of the mountains. Tufandag offers cable car (teleferique) rides at any time of the year, cafe and restaurants, entertainment centers for kids and other services.
- 18:00-23:00 Transfer Gabala- Baku
- Overnight in Baku
Day 4: Free Day
- 09:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
- Spend your day at leisure at Baku.
- Overnight in Baku
Day 5: Departure
- 09:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
- Time to enjoy the hotel facilities
- Check-out formalities (standard time: 12:00)
- Transfer to Baku International Airport (in case of late departure, suitcases can be left in the hotel)
- Departure
- *** Transfer to the airport - 3.5 hours prior to departure flight time
Exclusions
Expand- Museum entrance fees
Terms and Conditions
Expand- Cancellation policy:
- No modifications are allowed.
- Packages can be cancelled up to 72 hours prior to departure, subject to a fee of AED 400 (or equivalent) per passenger round trip, plus any Hotel Cancellation fee if applicable.
- Travel Insurance is not refundable
- No cancellation is allowed within 72 hours prior to departure.
- Cancellations of holidays packages can only be done through the Call Centre.
- Air Arabia does not have a refund policy once the booking is paid. In case of cancellation, Customer can retain the remaining amount as a credit towards a future flight or package which can be used for travel within one year from the date of payment by the same passenger only. Fees and charges are subject to change.
- Air Arabia reserves the right to change your booking at any time. In case of flight changes, cancellation, you will be informed by notification on your mobile number and email address.
