6-day program "Know all Azerbaijan!"

Day 1

All monuments of the ancient city of Baku: a journey through time

Indigenous Baku residents believe that Baku is the most beautiful city on earth. It is difficult to disagree with them, you will see this by visiting the sights of the Azerbaijani capital.

You are waiting for the picturesque old streets of the Old Town, which were the scene of several scenes from the comedy “The Diamond Arm”. Here you can take great pictures by memory, for a few minutes reincarnated in the hero Yuri Nikulin

For a little rest, we will go to one of the local restaurants. Here you will taste Azerbaijani cuisine and the taste of local drinks. We will visit the places, thanks to which the capital gained the glory of a modern metropolis. We will ride the funicular to look at the city from above, visit 3 giant skyscrapers, visit the Carpet Museum and the Palace of Happiness.

Next, we will walk along Baku Boulevard – this is a promenade of several decades.

Its new part was discovered recently, but very organically closes with the old. This is a favorite place of rest of Baku residents. I am sure that you will be imbued with the warmth of the sea and the hot sun. If you really want to, we can change the program a little and stay in the places that interest you.

Day 2

Gobustan, volcanoes and Absheron are national treasures

Gobustan Reserve is included in the UNESCO list and is one of the wonders of the world.

On Yanardag you will see a fantastic sight: a flame bursts directly from the ground, which never goes out.

On Absheron, we will visit the Ateshgah temple, where the pilgrimage of fire worshipers (adherents of Zoroastrianism) began from the XVII century, climb the defensive tower of the Middle Ages in the village of Myardyacan, imbue with the energy of the sanctuaries in the village of Gala, and finally sit in a restaurant and try fish dishes of the national Azerbaijani cuisine. I assure you, you have never tasted such delicious food!

Day 3

Shemakha, Lagich and Ivanovka – the land of winemakers and artisans

Get acquainted with ancient Muslim shrines and unique natural landscapes. First stop is the Mausoleum of Diri Baba. Then we will visit the famous city of Shemakha, where we will see the oldest mosque in the Caucasus.

Having overcome the Shemakhan Pass, we will go to the village-reserve Lagich

The road winds along the mountain serpentine, on one side of which there are steep high cliffs. The spectacle is great, you can stop and take some “cool” pictures. Lagich is a city of artisans, here from all sides you can hear the sound of the tools of blacksmiths, gunsmiths, coppersmiths. On our way will meet the Russian village of Ivanovka. It was founded in 1840, and its inhabitants were peasant settlers from Russia, who supported morality in the Orthodox religion.

All signs here are written in Russian, including on the building where the board of the Nikitin kolkhoz was located. Yeah, I didn't miss it.

The kolkhoz has existed since Soviet times and is successfully developing. “Retrospective” in Soviet times will end with a dinner in the Azerbaijani style: with fragrant tea, hot cakes, local wines and intimate conversations. There is a guest house in the village where you can spend the night if you wish.

Day 4

“Gabala and Sheki – on the ancient paths of the Great Silk Road! "

The city of Gabala, where we will go the next day of our trip, is about 2 thousand years old. It is surrounded by high mountains (about 5 thousand meters above sea level), on the slopes covered with dense forest.

Next, visit the cascade of waterfalls “Seven beauties”

Along the fabulous forests of Gabala, we will go to the city of Sheki, the city that was the center of the Sheki Khanate in the 17-18 centuries. I will show you the most interesting monuments: the palace of Sheki khans, caravanserais, the Christian church in the village of Kysh. We are waiting for a delicious tasting of Sheki Piti dish and Sheki baklava, which is absolutely different from traditional baklava.

Day 5

“Ganja and Naftalan are medicinal oil and the birthplace of Nizami! "

So most of the journey is behind us.

We are going to get acquainted with the delightful homeland of Nizami Ganjavi, the world-famous poet of the East.

From the very first minutes you will be attracted to the world of fairy tales and narratives, because we will hear the legend about the creation of the glorious Azerbaijani city of Ganja. The Sheikh Bahauddin Ensemble is the treasure and pride of the city. It includes three important components: Juma Mosque, Cheyak Hamam, Caravanserai. And each of these "elements" contains an unusual and important feature. Enjoying the peaceful beauty of the functioning Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky, you can not even guess where it was built! We will see the beauty of one of the largest lakes of Azerbaijan - Goygel, and visit the city of Naftalan, famous for its healing oil, where we will have the opportunity to purchase miraculous products from naftalan.

Day 6

Zagatala - the land of lavender, roses and chestnut

Go to the city of Zagatala - in translation "Valley of Saks". Those who come here for the first time, immediately feel his spiritual aura. Local attractions are the central Platanova Square, the Christian church, the defensive towers, the fortress. All of them witnessed military battles and historical events that took place in Zagatala for several centuries. In 1830 there was a garrison of Russian troops. Zagatala is a valley of roses, lavender and chestnut. Here you will have the opportunity to buy lavender and rose oil, as well as visit the plant for the manufacture of these oils. Then we will head to the city of Balaken, from which a little more than 10 km to the Georgian border. Stay in the original Café Lezzet, which is equipped in a “nest” on a tree in a real wild forest! The surroundings of the city are beautiful scenery for a photo shoot. That ends our program. From the base close to the Georgian border. If you wish, continue your trip to Georgia.

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