BAKU & ALMATY 08 NIGHTS / 09 DAYS

Arrival in Baku  Transfer to Hotel Check-In 1400 hrs  Free time  1600 hrs 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. The 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 zahahadid 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).  Free time – Can explore night activities at you own  Overnight in hotel  Meals: Dinner

Activities : Food and Drink , Forts and Palaces , Art Galleries

Accommodation : @ Hotel Sea Pearl [ 4 Star ]

Breakfast 0700 - 1000 hrs  1000 hrs assembly at hotel lobby . Trip to "fire mountain ""Yanardag" a mountain on abs heron peninsula , 25 km from north of baku. Literally, word "Yanardag" means "blazing mountain". Blazing bodies of flame dance on stones and floor. Yanardag 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." 1130 hrs tour continues with Ateshgah (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 pillaraltar in the middle, was built during the 17th and 18th centuries. It was abandoned in the late 19th century, probably due to the dwindling of the Indian population in the area. The natural "eternal flame" went out in 1969, after nearly a century of exploitation of petroleum and gas in the area, but is now lit by gas piped from the nearby city  1430 hrs continue with Baku Ferris wheel, also known as the Baku eye is a Ferris wheel on baku boulevard in the seaside national park of Baku, capital of Azerbaijan. The wheel is 60 metres tall and has 30 cabins, each holding eight people. It makes a complete turn in 30 to 40 minutes.  1530 hrs start shopping tour with local sweet shop, Azerbaijan brand: aliahmad’s  1600 hrs proceed to local vine and alcoholic drinks shop  1700 hrs continue with “Xurcun” dry fruits and sweets shop  Continue with boat tour  Transfer for dinner at Indian restaurant at 2000 hrs  Transfer to hotel at 2200 hrs  Free time – can explore night activities at you own  Overnight in hotel  Meals: Breakfast + Dinner

Activities : Food and Drink , Forts and Palaces , Mountaineering , Museums

Accommodation : @ Hotel Sea Pearl [ 4 Star ]

Excursion in: Tufandag “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.  Gabala Amusement Park  Visit to Gabaland - It is located in one of the most picturesque regions of Azerbaijan, this center attracts summer tourists from Russia, Iran and Turkey .The main attractions are Drop tower, Twister, Swinger Mini coaster, Techno pop, Butterfly, Bumper cars, Crazy clown, Pedal boats, Italian kiddie rides, Mini jet, Battery moto, Playground, Trampoline, Lasermaxx, XD theatre, Ice ring dome, Horse & pony riding, Race mania, Nautic jet, Climbing wall, Bungee trampoline, Sky dive  Nohur Lake -It is located in Gabala, another region of Azerbaijan that one passes when travelling to Sheki. Lake is not on the way but if you go a bit deeper towards the mountains this beautiful view opens up in front of you. (To reach Gabala Yeddi Gozel Waterfall have to use special off road taxi)  Back to Hotel, Overnight in Gabala.  Meals: Breakfast + Dinner

Activities : Adventure Sports , Skateboarding , Skiing , Snow Sports , Motor Biking , Rock Climbing , Jet Ski Ride , Cable Car , Ski Mountaineering , Theme Parks

Accommodation : @ Hotel Sea Pearl [ 4 Star ]

 Breakfast 07:00 – 10:00 AM  10:00 AM - Visit to Genclik Mall located in 10 minutes distance form city centre with taxi. Genjlik 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.  03:30 PM - Start shopping in Park Boulevard which is a multi-storey shopping mall located on Baku Boulevard, downtown Baku, Azerbaijan. The mall is located 5 minutes of walking distance from Sahil Metro station of Baku Subway and Government House of Baku. The building has all architectural attributes of the East and modern art of the West. It consists of six floors, including two underground floors. The general area of the mall is 17,000 square metres. It also has a parking lot for 550 automobiles  Indian Dinner  Drop to Baku Airport for Flight to Almaty  Meals: Breakfast + Dinner

Activities : Day Spas

Accommodation : @ Hotel Sea Pearl [ 4 Star ]

 Arrival in Almaty at 03:25 AM  Transfer Airport-Hotel by bus/ Check-in to the Hotel  Evening – Short City Tour  Transfer to the hotel after City tour  Free time – can explore night Life activities at you own.  Overnight at Hotel.  Meals: Breakfast + Dinner

Activities : Food and Drink , Museums

Accommodation : @ Best Western [ 4 Star ]

Breakfast 07:00-10:00AM  Almaty city Tour with English speaking guide  You will know more about history and development of the southern capital of Kazakhstan and see its major attractions:, Palace of President, Republic Square and Monument of Independence, and Astana Square, Panfilov Park, Abai Square and Palace of Republic, Presidential Park.  Continue Almaty City Tour, Rakhat Chocolate Factory shop and Local Market Zilyoni -Bazar.  You can buy Chocolates from Rakhat Chocolate Factory shop; can buy Dry Fruits at cheap rates and some souvenirs from Zilyoni Bazar.  Transfer to the hotel after City tour  Free time – can explore night activities at you own  Overnight in hotel  Meals: Breakfast + Dinner

Activities : Food and Drink , Forts and Palaces , Arab Baths , Art Galleries

Accommodation : @ Best Western [ 4 Star ]

Breakfast 07:00-10:00AM  First half is free enjoy at your own  Proceed towards the tour of Kok-Tobe. It is a mountain which is the highest point of Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city. There is a popular recreation area on top of the mountain. The mountain's height is 1100 meters above sea level. Kok-tobe is one of the main landmarks in the city, and it is popular among visitors and tourists to Almaty.  The Kok-Tobe recreational area has a variety of amusement park type attractions and restaurants. It is connected to downtown Almaty by a cable car line. The City Terminal is located near Hotel Kazakhstan. Also, there is a 372 meters tall TV Tower at the foot of the mountain. The tower can be seen from most parts of the city.  Transfer Back to Hotel at 06:00 PM  Free time – can explore night activities at you own  Overnight in hotel  Meals: Breakfast + Dinner

Activities : Adventure Sports , Mountaineering , Cable Car , Theme Parks

Accommodation : @ Best Western [ 4 Star ]

 Breakfast 07:00-10:00AM  Transfer to excursion at 10:30 AM  This tour provides you the best opportunity to see the beautiful mountain surroundings of Almaty city. The first stop of the tour awaits you in the Meadow Gorge, where in the wonderful mountains of TransIli Ala-Tau the largest high mountain skating rink in the world is located as well as the huge dam, protecting the city from destructive mudflows formed on the tops of the western Tien Shan. Next destination is Shymbulak ski resort, located at an altitude of 2230 meters above sea level. It is very popular for its mild climate, large quantity of sunny days and snow through the winter and remarkable scenery of mountain ranges.  Free time to Look Around!!!!  Transfer to hotel 17:00 PM  Free time at your own.  Free time – can explore night activities at you own  Overnight in hotel  Meals: Breakfast + Dinner

Activities : Skiing , Alpine Skiing , Ice Climbing , Ice Skating , Ski Mountaineering

Accommodation : @ Best Western [ 4 Star ]

Departure from Almaty

Activities : Food and Drink

Accommodation : @ Best Western [ 4 Star ]