Azeri Craft Tour
Tour Type: General tours Price: 850.00$ Duration: 4 day(s)

Day 1.
Meeting in the airport. Transfer to the hotel. After a short break start the tour in Baku and pay a visit to city’s main landmark – Icheri Sheher (Old City). Here you can find some historical monuments including the Maiden Tower - the symbol of Baku city. There are numerous shops selling carpets and antiques there. Visit also workshop-museum where you can buy any carpet you like. Pay a visit to National Carpet Museum with its rich collection of oriental carpets. Return to hotel. Free time.

 

Day 2.
Departure to Guba in the morning. The trip takes 2,5 - 3 hours. The program includes visiting places of interest such as Juma Mosque (19th century), Sakina khanum Mosque (19thcentury) and necessarily Carpet-weaving workshop. You will have the opportunity to see how carpets, the copies of which are kept in the best world museums, are woven. In Gachresh village which is frequented by visitors from different parts of Azerbaijan desiring to enjoy incomparably beautiful nature, you can taste shashlik or order some other dish of traditional cuisine. Return to Baku.

Day 3.
Departure to Ismayilli, which is one of the most beautiful corners of Azerbaijan lying at the foot of the Great Caucasian Mountains - the land of rivers, lakes and waterfalls. Three climatic zones are represented at the same time in this region, ranging from snowy mountains to hot planes. The itinerary crosses Lagich village famous for its skilful craftsmen. This village is inhabited by hereditary braziers, tanners, engravers, potters, and blacksmiths, metal and wood carvers. During the excursion you will see the bridge connecting two villages, the stone water-pipe of the 16th century, and specimens of dwellings of the 19th century with wall paintings, Museum of regional studies where ancient carpets and brass articles are kept. Return to Baku.

Day 4.
Departure to airport

 

Price for tourpackage
GroupPrice per 1 pax in US$ 
1850 
2650 
4600 
6530 
8450 
 Single supplement  
 
Price includes:Price does NOT include:
  • Double/Twin accommodation;
  • All transfers;
  • Local tour guide;
  • Breakfast in the hotels;
  • Entrance fees for the museums and monuments indicated in the main program;
  • Lunches and dinners;
  • Fees for additional services in the hotels;
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks;
  • Tips to local staff;
  • Camera/Video fees.
 
Accommodation
CityAccommodation 
BakuHotel Absheron*** 

 

 

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