Southern Charm of Azerbaijan

After breakfast, get ready for your tour starting with a visit to the Highland Park. Located on a hill in the western part of the city. This is the best place to see the city and Baku bay. Next, you will visit the Old City, with its fortified walls, historic buildings and narrow cobbled streets. You will appreciate the main attractions of the Old Town, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and the famous Maiden Tower. Next Discover one of Azerbaijan’s most treasured traditions with a visit to the iconic Carpet Museum in Baku. Housed in a building shaped like a rolled carpet, the museum showcases an outstanding collection of carpets from different regions of the country, each reflecting centuries-old craftsmanship, patterns, and cultural heritage, guided by experts. After the museum tour, immerse yourself in the living tradition of carpet weaving during an interactive masterclass. Next, there is a trip to the national restaurant (for extra charge), where you guests will taste the national dishes, as well as will have the opportunity to see the process of tandoor cooking (a special kind of bread) in a special oven of the same name. After spending some free time, head back to your hotel. Overnight in Baku. (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out from the hotel and departure to Lankaran. A trip to Lankaran city in the south of Azerbaijan. Lankaran city is located 255 km from Baku on the shore of the Caspian Sea and is surrounded by the Talysh mountains. On the way to the city we will stop at Khanbulan lake. Lake Khanbulan in Azerbaijan`s southeast city of Lankaran is an eye-catching mixture of Mother Nature`s beauty, from thick green woods to crystal-clear waters and picturesque foothills. It is a beautiful lake surrounded with forests that are part of Hirkan national park. Later make your way towards Lankaran and check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Lankaran. (B)

After breakfast, today’s tour starts with a visit to the historical sites including Kichik Gala, Khan Evi (Palace of Khan), Balabur fortress, as well as the monument of a national hero of the Soviet Union, the legendary commander of the tank division Azi Aslanov. Further, you will continue your trip to the Hirkan nature reserve. On the way, you will drive past the relict forests. Lankaran region has a unique flora and fauna. There is a tree called the iron tree and it only could be found in this zone. Lankaran is located in the subtropical climate zone and famous for its citruses and various sorts of tea. Therefore, the tea ceremony with lemon is the most important part of our acquaintance with Lankaran. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Lankaran. (B)

After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and head to Lerik. A trip to Lerik which is located further from the sea, among the forests and is one of the highland regions of Azerbaijan. Lerik is famous for its long-livers. You will have the opportunity to visit the unique museum of long-livers. Departure from Lerik to Baku. On the way to Baku visiting of Shirvan nature reserve, famous for its herds of gazelles (a kind of roe deer). Shirvan national park is also famous for its wild boars, nutrias, hares, turtles and other wild animals. Arrival in Baku, check-in at the hotel for overnight stay. (B)

After breakfast, the check-out from the hotel and you will have a convenient transfer to the Heydar Aliyev international airport. Depending on the time of departure, there is a chance to visit colorful Eastern Bazaar called Yashil Bazar or Green Bazaar. You may buy some dried fruits, traditional Azerbaijani tea, nuts and sweets. (B)