- Arrival in Baku. Meet and greet at Heydar Aliyev International Airport with a professional Russian-speaking guide.
• Transfer to the hotel. Information about the city and country on the way.
• Hotel check-in and accommodation.
• Breakfast at the hotel. - Walking tour in the historical part of Old Baku – Icherisheher (Old City).
If a city has an old town, it has a heart. No matter how the metropolis grows, this ancient part holds the roots of its history.
The historical complex includes many preserved architectural monuments: mosques, towers, churches, squares, and other buildings from the Shirvanshah period.
You will visit:
- Shirvanshahs’ Palace Complex (15th century)
- Maiden Tower (12th century) – the oldest symbol of Baku. Many scholars believe it was built in two stages: lower part in the 5th century, upper part in the 12th century. Some versions date it even earlier.
- Miniature Book Museum – the only museum of miniature books in the world. All books are smaller than a palm; some are only 1 cm, and the smallest book measures 2×2 mm.
- Ali Shamsi Workshop – visit the artist’s studio, see unique paintings, and meet the master.
- Lunch at a restaurant.
- Walk along Baku Boulevard and boat ride (weather permitting). Visitors will find museums, parks, cafes, restaurants, and attractions along the beautiful Caspian seaside promenade.
- Visit to the Carpet Museum – designed in the shape of a rolled carpet. The museum presents Azerbaijan’s carpet culture through centuries, including carpets, jewelry, traditional clothes, and handicrafts. Exhibits are divided by regions of Azerbaijan.
- Visit to Highland Park – panoramic view of Baku. A perfect place to enjoy fresh air and beautiful scenery over the city and the Caspian Sea.
• Dinner at a restaurant.
• Transfer to the hotel.
• Overnight in Baku.