The Rich Heritage of Azerbaijan: Baku Tour
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Discover the historical, cultural, and natural riches of Azerbaijan's capital Baku with this special visa-free tour package. During this 3-night, 4-day trip operated by Turkish Airlines, you will set out from Istanbul and experience the unique beauties of Baku.

This tour, packed with dazzling modern architecture, UNESCO World Heritage sites, mystical fire temples, and extraordinary natural wonders, is the ideal option for those seeking both culture and adventure.


Visitando

Istanbul – Baku
Istanbul – Baku

After baggage and check-in procedures at the Istanbul Airport International Departures terminal, departure for Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, with Turkish Airlines flight TK340 at 12:05. Arrival in Baku at 15:50 local time.

Upon arrival, we start our first introduction to the city with a panoramic Baku city tour by private bus waiting for us at the airport. The main highlights to be discovered panoramically:

  • The dazzling Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center with its modern architecture
  • Venice Park with its tranquil atmosphere
  • Baku Boulevard stretching along the coast
  • The impressive Flame Towers
  • The meaningful Turkish Martyrs' Memorial
  • Carpet Museum
  • National Assembly Square

After the tour, transfer to our hotel. After settling into our rooms, free time. Overnight at our hotel.

Baku
Baku

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. We meet in the lobby at the time provided by our guide. After meeting, we depart for the lunch-included "Absheron Peninsula & Ateshgah & Yanardag & Shopping Tour".

Our first stop is the Ateshgah Temple, regarded as a sacred center of Zoroastrianism. Known for the legend of the "Eternal Flame", this special place still retains its mystical atmosphere from the past.

Next, we visit Yanardag, one of nature's extraordinary wonders. This region, where natural gas coming from underground has been burning for centuries without going out, is one of the symbols of Azerbaijan, described by Marco Polo as the "Land of Fire".

After returning to Baku, we have lunch at a designated restaurant, and in the final part of the day, we head to Port Baku / Crescent Mall for shopping. Stores of world-famous brands, modern restaurants, and a pleasant atmosphere await you here. You will have free time for shopping and relaxation.

After the tour, return to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Baku
Baku

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. We meet in the lobby at the time provided by our guide. After meeting, we will have the "Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes and Heydar Aliyev Museum Tour".

The first stop of our tour is Gobustan, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and bearing traces of prehistoric times. This region, an open-air museum on the shores of the Caspian Sea, sheds light on history with its rock carvings and inscribed stones.

Afterwards, we closely observe the Mud Volcanoes, found only in certain regions of the world and abundantly in Azerbaijan. The vivid geological activities of this unique natural event will fascinate you.

In the afternoon, we return to Baku and visit the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, the architectural masterpiece of modern Azerbaijan. Designed by world-renowned Zaha Hadid, this iconic structure draws attention with both its exterior and its exhibitions. In addition to personal belongings of Heydar Aliyev, the center also features ethnographic and archaeological collections.

After the tour, return to the hotel.

Optional: In the evening, for those who wish, our guide will organize the "Azerbaijani Night with Dinner" (80 EUR per person). In this enjoyable evening where we will experience local flavors and Azerbaijani culture accompanied by traditional music, you will have an unforgettable memory from your trip.

After the tour, return to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Baku – Istanbul
Baku – Istanbul

After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and vacating the rooms. Meeting in the lobby at the time provided by our guide and then starting the "Baku Old Town & Surahani Ship Museum Tour".

Our first stop in this tour will be the Surahani tanker, which played a significant role in Azerbaijan's maritime oil transportation history and was converted into a museum with comprehensive maintenance and repairs in 2017. Various innovative solutions were implemented in the 123.5-meter-long and 4,696-ton Surakhani tanker museum halls. Here is what you can learn:

  • The history of the Caspian Sea
  • Oil production in Absheron
  • The development of maritime transport
  • Ships and maritime giants considered among the world's firsts
  • Navigational facilities, an indispensable part of seafaring
  • Maritime knots with a history of nearly 5,000 years
  • Equipment used to operate ships

After our museum visit, we take a journey among the stone streets of Icheri Sheher (Old City), steeped in history, to closely see the following landmarks:

  • Maiden Tower
  • Shirvanshah Palace
  • Miniature Book Museum
  • Historical baths

Finally, you will have free time on Nizami Street, one of Baku's liveliest spots, formerly known as Targovi and reminiscent of Istanbul's Istiklal Street.

After free time, we meet again at the time announced by our guide and head to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport. Upon arrival at the airport, we complete our passport and luggage procedures and depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK335 at 20:50. Arrival in Istanbul at 23:05 local time and end of the tour.

Ponto de encontro

Istanbul Airport
Dia 1: Istambul, Baku
Dia 2: Baku
Dia 3: Baku
Dia 4: Baku, Istambul
  • Flight: Economy class flight Istanbul (IST) – Baku (GYD) – Istanbul (IST) with scheduled service operated by Turkish Airlines. The outbound flight departs Istanbul at 12:05 with flight number TK340 and arrives in Baku at 15:50 local time. The return flight departs Baku at 20:50 with flight number TK335 and arrives in Istanbul at 23:05 local time.
  • Accommodation: 3 nights bed and breakfast at a 4-star hotel (Wyndham Baku etc.). Breakfasts are served in continental style, suitable to the local culture.
  • Baku Panoramic City Tour: Upon arrival, this tour covers panoramic visits to such highlights as the dazzling Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, the tranquil Venice Park, the Baku Boulevard along the coast, the impressive Flame Towers, the meaningful Turkish Martyrs' Memorial, Carpet Museum, and the National Assembly Square.
  • Absheron Peninsula, Ateshgah Temple, and Yanardag Tour: Includes a visit to the Ateshgah Temple, regarded as a sacred center for Zoroastrianism and famed for the "Eternal Flame" legend, and Yanardag, one of Azerbaijan's symbols described by Marco Polo as the "Land of Fire." Lunch is included in this tour.
  • Gobustan and Mud Volcanoes Tour: Covers visits to Gobustan open-air museum, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, which sheds light into the depths of history with its rock carvings and inscribed stones, and the Mud Volcanoes, found only in certain regions of the world and abundantly in Azerbaijan.
  • Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center Visit: This iconic structure, designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, amazes visitors with both its exterior and its ethnographic and archaeological collections as well as the exhibition of Heydar Aliyev's personal belongings.
  • Surahani Ship Museum and Old City Tour: Includes a visit to the 123.5-meter-long Surahani tanker, converted into a museum in 2017, and the historic Old City (Icheri Sheher) area with the Maiden Tower, Shirvanshah Palace, Miniature Book Museum, and historic baths.
  • Experienced Turkish-Speaking Guidance: The entire tour is accompanied by a professional, experienced, and Turkish-speaking guide.
  • Transfers: All transfers between the airport and hotel are provided by private bus.
  • Taxes: Airport taxes and city taxes are included in the price.
  • Museum and Ruins Entrance Fees: The entrance fees for all museums and sites specified in the program are covered.
  • Mandatory Travel Insurance: Mandatory travel insurance is provided within the scope of professional liability insurance.


  • Azerbaijani Night with Dinner: This special evening, which will be organized as an extra by the guide on the third night, is subject to a fee of 80 EUR per person. This event, where local flavors and Azerbaijani culture will be experienced accompanied by traditional music, is entirely optional; guests who wish to participate must inform their guides in advance.
  • Personal Expenses and Hotel Extras: The cost of minibar products consumed in the hotel room, laundry services, room service, and other similar personal expenses, as well as extra services offered within the hotel, are the responsibility of the participant.
  • Lunches and Dinners: All lunches and dinners not specifically mentioned in the program are not included in the price. Only the lunch during the Absheron Peninsula tour on the 2nd day is included; meals on other days must be covered by the participants.
  • Beverages During Meal Tours: Beverages are not included in the meal tours specified in the program. The cost of beverages consumed during the meal will be paid by the participant.
  • International Departure Fee: The international departure fee, which must be paid when leaving Turkey, is not included in the price. This fee can be paid at relevant banks or the finance counters at the airport.
  • Domestic Connecting Flights: Domestic flight tickets used by participants to reach Istanbul Airport are not included in the package and must be arranged separately.
  • Travel Insurance Package: Comprehensive travel insurance (including cancellation coverage, health insurance, etc.) other than mandatory professional liability insurance is not included in the price and can be purchased optionally.
  • Participants are advised to plan their travel budgets by taking these expenses into account. Payment details for the extra tour, Azerbaijani Night with Dinner, can be learned through the guide.

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Remarks

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The flight times specified in the program are obtained from the relevant airline, and our agency is not responsible for changes in flight times. If any changes occur in flight times, the program may be revised accordingly.

First name, surname, and date of birth information provided at the time of reservation must be complete and correct as stated in the passport. No name confirmation will be made afterwards.

Hotel vouchers and flight tickets will be sent to you three days prior to the tour departure date.

Due to weather conditions, changes may be made to optional tours. In such cases, the right to make necessary arrangements is reserved.

All participants are responsible for carrying their round-trip flight tickets and hotel accommodation documents with them. Guests who do not have a ticket printout are responsible for their own entry into the country.

Participants are advised to activate their mobile phones for international use.

ACCOMMODATION AND ROOM ARRANGEMENTS

Hotel check-in times are between 15:00–17:00 and check-out times are between 10:00–12:00. Triple rooms can be provided depending on hotel availability, and the third bed may be smaller than the standard bed. These rooms, usually arranged as 1 double bed + 1 extra bed, have additional beds that are portable and foldable. This arrangement is considered accepted by the participant.

In some hotels, twin beds may be provided. Requests for room type changes during hotel stays are at the hotel's discretion.

Child discounts are valid only for one child who meets the age criteria and stays in the same room as two adults. If more than one hotel alternative is offered in the same destination and/or only the hotel category is specified, the hotels to be used will be notified to you 48 hours before the tour departure date. Changes in hotels may occur due to high occupancy; however, the hotel category will not change.

TOURS AND EXCURSIONS

The panoramic city tours specified in the program are introductory tours conducted from inside the vehicle with guide commentary and last about 2–3 hours. These tours do not include museum and site entrance fees.

Tours may be cancelled or their content changed due to restrictions imposed by local authorities, road closures, or adverse weather conditions. In such cases, no responsibility is accepted. If necessary, tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot.

OTHER ISSUES

For promotional and early booking campaign tours, cancellations or changes are not allowed. Intermediary services are provided between the airline and the passenger and are subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. Delays and time changes may occur in scheduled or charter flights; these are deemed accepted in advance by the participants. Children aged 0–2 are not required to pay airport tax and service fees.

VISA AND PASSPORT INFORMATION

Visas are not required for Turkish citizens for travels to Azerbaijan. Turkish citizens can enter Azerbaijan with a passport or new type chipped Turkish ID card.

Participants traveling with a passport are advised to ensure that their passports are valid for at least 6 months from the end date of travel. The decision to allow entry into the country during passport or ID control rests with the border police.

No responsibility is accepted for problems arising from worn, wet, or damaged passports or ID cards. Documents must be in proper condition.

Participants under 18 traveling alone or with only one parent are required to have a notarized letter of consent. Without this document, problems may arise when entering or leaving the country.

TOUR PARTICIPATION CONDITION

The tour program is organized based on a minimum participation requirement. In case of insufficient participation, cancellation information will be notified to you via your agency no later than 20 days before the departure date. It is highly recommended to check prices before completing your purchase.

Does not include:

* Tips.

* Personal expenses.

* No other services not specified in the previous section.

* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.



Very important:

* This document, obtained by the User through Compositor Panavisión Tours, does not constitute a confirmation of reservation or a firm reservation of any of the travel services described therein. Such confirmation will only be obtained when Panavisión Tours receives the total price of the reservation through the retail agency selected by the User among those associated with Compositor Panavisión.


* The booking of tourist services and product purchases contained in this document will be governed by the specific contractual conditions with which they have been offered and by the General Conditions applicable to travel services and products sold by Panavisión Tours that are published on this website, a copy of which is attached to this document.


* The confirmation of the reservation obtained by the User through the Composer Panavisión Tours www.panavision-tours.com or www.panavision-tours.es is also subject to availability at the time the User makes his payment for places in the means of transport, accommodation , or any type of service selected within the tariff selected or used for the offer.


* The final price obtained in the document generated through Compositor Panavisión Tours www.panavision-tours.com or www.panavision-tours.es may be subject to change at the time of requesting and confirming the reservation as a result of the companies' dynamic pricing policy aerial.


* Likewise, the final price is always conditioned to currency fluctuation, fuel price, taxes and tourist surcharges for airports, accommodation, airline tickets, maintenance services, visas and in general all those that apply to the services included in the travel, which may justify a price change, even after the reservation is confirmed under the terms and limits set by law.


* Confirmed the reservation, cancellation fees will be applied to those services that have previously been indicated in the reservation process, which are "Non-Refundable".


* This trip may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility. Check with your agency about its suitability based on your personal needs.


* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.


* Group reservations are considered to be those reservations or blocks made by the agency of 5 rooms or more under the same or several locators with the same creation date, or made on different dates and the dates of stay of the reservations coincide on several of the days or at all. Therefore, in these situations, the wholesaler reserves the right not to accept said reservations, having to confirm the price and availability of said places expressly by it and after the quotation of places and prices through the department of groups.


* In the case of making the reservation, the rates do not allow modifications. You must cancel and make a new reservation. Cancellation expenses according to rate conditions.



INCLUSION INSURANCE IN COMBINED TRAVEL RESERVATIONS


With regard to our inclusion insurance, said insurance exclusively includes those people who have their residence and origin of the trip in Spain or Portugal.


CHAPTER I (Obligations of information and content of the combined travel contract), Article 153 (Pre-contractual information), point 1, section H:


"1. Before the traveler is bound by any package travel contract or corresponding offer, the organizer, and also the retailer, when the package is sold through the latter, will provide the traveler with the form with the standard information regarding to the package trip that appears in annex II, A or B, as well as the following information that is applicable to the package trip:

"h) Information on the subscription of an optional insurance that covers the expenses originated in the event that the traveler decides to terminate the contract or the expenses of assistance, including those of repatriation, in case of accident, illness or death."



Said section refers to the obligation to inform the client of the possibility of contracting insurance, not to the obligation to include insurance on the trip, that is, the client has the power (option) to contract insurance with the agency or not. . The agency has the obligation to inform that it is recommended that the client take out insurance that includes, at least, issues such as repatriation,... which is basically inclusion insurance.


Once the agency informs the client about the recommendation to contract insurance for the trip, it is the client who can contract insurance with the agency, or contract it directly with whoever they want.