Breakfast in the hotel Walk through the historical part of Old Baku - Icheri Sheher. If the city has an old city, then it has a heart. And it doesn’t matter how the metropolis is built and grows, this little piece of antiquity, like the roots of a tree, contains the entire crown of history. The historical complex includes many architectural monuments that have survived to our times: mosques, towers, churches, squares and other important buildings of the Shah's reign. You will visit: Museum and palace complex of the Shirvanshahs (XV century) Maiden's Tower (XII century) . The Maiden’s Tower is the oldest symbol of the city of Baku. Most scientists believe that the tower was built in two stages: half in the V century, and the upper part in the XII century. But there are versions with dating that hint at the construction of the tower BC. Museum of miniature books. The world's only museum of miniature books is located on one of the streets of the Old City (Icheri Sheher) in Baku. All books are smaller than a palm. The size of many publications is not more than 1 centimeter, and the "area" of the smallest book in the collection is 2x2 millimeters. Workshop of Ali Shamsi. Tourists, walking along Kichik Gala street, have to stop near a 90-year-old tree with three female faces, take a picture with a lion on the facade of the workshop and go through the open door to admire Ali Shamsi's paintings, talk with the master and take a picture with him as a keepsake. Walk along the Seaside Boulevard and a boat trip (depending on weather conditions). Coming to Baku you should definitely visit the Seaside Boulevard. Visitors to the city will find many attractive places here: museums, attractions, parks, cafes, restaurants and much more. The boulevard itself is unusually beautiful and diverse. Its central part amazes with the richness of greenery and flowers, and the steps of the coastal strip end right at the sea water. Visit to the Carpet Museum. It is a sort of fairytale place that promises you a journey in time full of enjoyments. The first charm that grabs the attention is the shape of museum being a rolled carpet on the seaside park. It’s a museum displaying carpet culture of Azerbaijan throughout the centuries. Here you can see mainly carpets, jewelries, traditional clothes and many other crafts, which represent Azerbaijani culture. As Azerbaijan has strong historical background, the carpet culture contains various schools and techniques with variety of motives and ornaments covering all parts of Azerbaijan in a different timeline. Walking through the museum allows traveling across the country as the exhibits in the museum are divided by regions. Apart from that, the structure of museum gives an opportunity of seeing carpets and other exhibits closely. Visit to Highland Park, from where a beautiful view of the city opens. Climbing the stairs higher and higher, you seem to climb the mountain. Your chest is filled with the cool and refreshing air of the highlands, your wings are spread, and you, like a bird, fly over this ancient, majestic city Highland park, well known as ‘’Viewing Square’’, and earlier in Soviet era as ‘’Sergei Kirov park’’ is one of the most favorite places in Baku to have walk, rest, and enjoy the sea view. There you can take rest by breathing fresh air, viewing the city, drinking tea in the Highland Park Café, while listening to the classic lounge music. It’s the best place to relax, that is located right in the heart of Baku. Transfer to the hotel Overnight at the Hotel

Breakfast in the hotel Meeting at the hotel lobby with a friendly tour guide. Transfer to Lankaran. Lankaran is located in the Southeastern part of Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea. This is one of the most vibrant and beautiful cities in the country. Exquisite architecture, a wonderful climate, and beautiful natural landscapes are the hallmarks of this city. The subtropical climate of Lenkoran region is great for growing citrus fruits, rice, grapes, tobacco. Lankaran is located in the center of the popular tourist routes. One of the features of the coastline is the black sand, which has amazing healing properties. In the region is located the Hyrcan national Park (habitat of the Persian leopard) and Gizilaghaj reserve which is of great interest for lovers of eco-tourism. Lankaran Khan's House (Lankaran History and Ethnography Museum) - Dive into the rich history of Lankaran and visit the historical house-museum belonging to Mir Akhmad Khan, a descendant of the last ruler of the Lankaran Khanate, who existed on the territory of Azerbaijan between 1747 – 1828. Ruled by the Russian empire, Mir Akhmad Khan invited architects from France to design and build the region's first multi-storey house for his fiancee. Although more than a century has passed since its construction, this building, which now serves as the Lankaran Regional History and Ethnography Museum, still inspires those who come to see it. Exhibits range from household items and national clothing of the day to carpets and paintings depicting Mir Akhmad Khan and his wife Tughra khanym. Lankaran Fortress - Lankaran Fortress (tower) was built in the 18th century. It was one of the main fortresses of the city within the Talysh khanate. According to eyewitnesses in those days, the castle made an incredible impression with its high crenellated stone walls and menacing cannons. In addition, the castle was surrounded by deep moats, which were filled with water in case of an impending threat. Old Prison and Lighthouse – Lankaran was once surrounded by impressive fortress walls that were destroyed after the Russians captured the city in 1813. However, keep an eye out for the two remaining towers, one now functioning as a lighthouse and the other currently inoperative. The prison whose most famous prisoner was the young Josef Stalin. Those who want to see these sites should check their availability by contacting Lankaran Destination Management Office. Pir Hussein Mosque and Tomb - The mosque built in 1256 and the adjacent minaret mausoleum were parts of the Khanega religious cult complex. The mosque is made of well-worked stone slabs and is covered with a spherical dome. Of particular value is the altar, decorated with an elegant gyazha engraving, kufic inscriptions and multicolored tiles. The minaret of the mosque is a harmonious octahedral body with a muezzin platform above it. Xanega on Pirsagat river - Near Lankaran stands on the ancient road from Shamahhi to Iran, on the banks of Pirsagat river - a cult Islamic structure of Islam hidden by fortifications with semi-towers and voids. In very good condition. As a rule, Khanega was a complex of buildings for religious purposes - mosques, shrines. Pilgrims used to go there; For this reason, the complex included a caravanserai where believers could stay if they wanted to touch the holy relic. Khanega on the Pirsagat river is a monument of medieval architecture, famous for its magnificent decoration of gyazha carving, ceramic ornaments, masterful stone carving. The basic structures of Khannega are dated to the 12th-14th centuries, although they were later completed and rebuilt. Khanbulan Lake - Khanbulan Lake is a water reservoir in the south of the country, in Lankaran region. It is a beautiful lake surrounded with forests that are part of Hirkan national park. Located in the Lankaran region of Azerbaijan within the Hirkan National Park, the Khanbulan Lake is a water reservoir that was built in 1976. It is 4755 meters long and 2260 meters wide with an overall volume of 52 mln cubic meters. This stunning lake is surrounded by forests with unique trees and vegetation, only seen in the south of Azerbaijan. The trekking route surrounding the lake will take us through these beautiful forests where we will catch sight of the local flora and fauna, and revel at the stunning views. Check in and hotel accommodation in the hotel in Astara Free time for leisure Dinner in the restaurant Overnight at the Hotel

Breakfast at the hotel Starting tour in Astara City Visiting Hirkan National Park - Hirkan National Park offers breathtaking views for those seeking an outdoor experience. Located at the foot of the Talysh mountain range, visiting this region is like going back 200 million years and experiencing what the Earth must have been like before the ice age. The park is mostly covered by a subtropical forest that is home to leopards, lynxes, martens and grizzly bears. There are also 150 endemic plant species in Hirkan, from chestnut oak to fig tree. Ironwood, due to its toughness, is widely used in the manufacture of axes, frames, floorboards, various joinery, although the cost of this wood is usually several times more expensive than other types. Black Sand Beach - Lankaran region is famous for its 120 miles of coastline with some of the best black sand beaches in the world. Sand is good for more than just relaxing in the sun: Chemically equivalent to basalt, the rock has been used to treat diseases of the musculoskeletal, nervous, and cardiovascular systems. If you come to visit, don't forget to bring a sandal that will protect your feet from the abnormally hot sand! Astara Boulevard, Caspian coasts - Astara is located in lowland and mountain zone. The region is surrounded by the rich Talish mountain range in the west. The district is famous for its dishes made of rare fish species from the Caspian Sea. The king of rare trees in the forests of Astara is iron tree. Yanar Bulag - Astara town offers little incentive to hang around and the police remain vaguely suspicious of people who wander the streets. Nonetheless, there is a fairly standard historical museum and the little chaykhana with tea-glass-shaped windows is passingly curious. Astara has one of Azerbaijan’s nicer beaches, but being a border town you’d be unwise to linger too long here and there’s little else to do except cross the border (8am-noon & 2-5pm, variable) to Iran. Note that midrange hotels in Azerbaijani Astara are generally better value than the equivalents in Iran’s namesake town. If you’re arriving from Iran as a pedestrian, you emerge through an oddly unmarked metal doorway into a nest of waiting taxi drivers. Contrary to their assertions. It is very easy to walk to the central square (less than 10 minutes, straight ahead up Heydar Aliyev kuch). Tea and citrus cultivation – Astara’s warm, subtropical climate is perfect for growing citrus. If you are lucky enough to visit the area in early autumn, you can see the colorful village gardens overflowing with tangerines, lemons and kumquats. Tea cultivation, historically known for its rice fields, also began to bloom here in the 1930s and has quickly become a symbol of Astara – look out for the huge samovar monument that greets visitors when they enter the city! Tours are available for local tea and citrus plantations and can be booked through private guides or Lankaran Destination Management Office. The annual Tea, Rice and Citrus Festival will also allow you to taste the products that bear the signature of the region in autumn. Green Lake tourism facility is located in Sanjaradi village.The owner of the tourist facility, which covers an area of 1.5 hectares, is Talat Habibov. They are engaged in horticulture and fishing in the area, produce fishing and livestock products. The farm has a lake and citrus orchards. The facility also functions as a recreation centre. There are 3 guest houses with a reception centre, 5 bedrooms, 10 beds, 5 toilets and a workshop. The company provides services such as tours, master classes, transportation, accommodation and cafes. Visitors can go fishing in the area and go for a walk on the lake. Services: Cottages, fishing, boating, fruit picking, excursions Lunch in the restaurant Back to hotel Dinner in the restaurant Overnight at the hotel

Breakfast in the hotel Meeting at the hotel lobby with a friendly tour guide. Check out from the hotel in Sheki Transfer to Baku Check in and Baku hotel accommodation Lunch in the restaurant Free time for leisure Dinner in the restaurant Overnight at the Hotel

Breakfast at the hotel Starting Absheron tour Absheron tour covers three historical places. You will get an opportunity to become acquainted with old household and ethnographic traditions at Gala open-air museum. During the tour you will see Quadranqular Tower, one of the ancient Absheron towers located in Mardakan village. Moreover, you will also learn legends about Ateshgah Temple and Burning Mountain and the streams located nearby. Firstly, to Atesgah (Fire Temple) it is the first main settlement of worshippers in Azerbaijan since the second century. Ateshgah often called the "Fire Temple of Baku" is a castle-like religious temple in Surakhani town, a suburb of Baku, Azerbaijan. Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu, Sikh, and Zoroastrian place of worship. Ateshgah – is temple of fire exotic of Azerbaijan. It is known almost all over the world. It is situated 30 km away from Baku, in Surakhani district. This territory is well known with it is phenomen - natural gas which comes from ground and and burns. The temple was built in XVII-XVIII centuries. It was built by a Hindu community in Baku, belonging to the Sikh caste. But the history of Ateshgah is more ancient. Long ago in this territory was located the sanctuary of Zoroastrians - fire worshipers (approximately the beginning of our era). Lastly, we will visit: Yanar Dag (Azerbaijani: Yanar Dağ, meaning "burning mountain") Fire mountain — is one of the most incredible natural sightseeings of Absheron peninsula. This is a mountain hill which is impossible to put out neither with rain nor with sand. And it is several thousand years that it burns. The frightening and simultaneously mesmerizing fiery landscape are actually explained very simply: From the upper layers of the soil natural gas is released, and when it comes into contact with oxygen, it turns into a flame. Trip to “Fire Mountain “- “Yanardag” – (25 km from Fire Temple) is 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.” Lunch in restaurant Visiting Heydar Aliyev Center. Heydar Aliyev Center is considered as is one of the main attractions for tourists and has also become a symbol of modern Azerbaijan and modern Baku. The iconic Heydar Aliyev Centre was designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and is famous for its distinctive flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles. As a brilliant piece of post-modern architecture, the building’s shape is an eternal cycle, connecting the past with the present. The building houses a conference hall, gallery halls, museums and more and seeks to unite people of diverse backgrounds in a place of shared ideas. The building won the London Design Museum award in 2014. Dinner in the restaurant Back to the Hotel

Breakfast in the hotel Departure from the hotel Airport transfer During the trip