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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)

After breakfast, departure for an excursion to the historical and archaeological reserve of Gobustan. The archaeological reserve of Gobustan, an open-air museum located in the south-east of the Great Caucasus. Gobustan petroglyphs dating back to 5,000-20,000 years, perfectly preserved rock carvings, are a kind of artistic archive of human evolution on planet Earth. Next point of the tour is the area of Mud volcanoes, a rare natural phenomenon appeared in Azerbaijan 25 million years ago. Azerbaijan has nearly 400 mud volcanoes on its territory. Then after tour goes on with the ancient legacy of Zoroastrianism. Located 30 km away from Baku, there is one of the most mysterious sights of Azerbaijan - Ateshgah, The Temple of Fire Worshippers. Part caravanserai, part fire temple, it stands on the site of a natural-gas burning from the earth crust. It is called the eternal fire. In ancient time Ateshgah was a sacred place to Zoroastrians. Later make your way to visit the burning mountain, Yanardag. a flaming mountain slope that cannot be extinguished either by rain or covered with sand, which has been burning for several millennia. After your tour, head back to the hotel. Overnight in Baku. (B)

After breakfast, head for a trip to the regions of Azerbaijan. First point of journey is the picteresque village of craftsmen called Lahij (visiting Lahij depends on the season and condition of roads). Lahij is a unique monument of Persian urban planning and an architectural object of the Middle Ages. It is a medieval city with cobbled streets and squares, a well-developed water supply and sewerage system. The village is inhabited by tanners, engravers, potters, blacksmiths, wood and metal carvers, who have been passing their knowledge from generation to generation. During the tour guests will also visit an ancient bridge connecting two villages, a 16th-century stone water supply and samples of dwellings from the 19th century with frescoes. Tour continues to Nohur Lake. Surrounded by the forest, the lake is famous for its cleanliness, abundance of fish and amazing turquoise color of the water. Arrival in Sheki region, accommodation at the hotel and leisure time. (B)

After breakfast, get acquaintanted with the city of Sheki. One of the most ancient cities of Azerbaijan, Sheki is located at the altitude of 700 m above the sea level, in the southern foothills of the Greater Caucasus. It is famous for the numerous architectural monuments. The city used to be the capital of the Sheki Khanate and was an important staging point on the Great Silk Road. You will visit the summer Palace of the Sheki khans, built in the 18th century, with its magnificent frescoes and exquisite handmade window decorations. One of the main spot of Sheki is the ancient complex called the Upper Karvan-Saray. Karvan-Saray is a historical momument dated 17th century which includes the hotel. As the most karvan sarays, it was built in form of castle with single gate, closing of which made it impregnable during dangerous incidents. Karvan-Saray is a rectangular-shaped with a large inner yard and pool area. Your acquaintance with Sheki goes on with a visit to the Albanian Church, which is located in the village of Kish. According to a legend, it is the first Christian church built not only on the territory of Caucasian Albania, but in the entire Transcaucasia. Return to Baku. Upon your arrival, check-in into your hotel and rest. Overnight in Baku. (B)

After breakfast, the check-out from the hotel, and get transferred 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)