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Explore its medieval fortress, the Palace of the Sheki Khans’, with its magnificent Islamic architecture, the museum of history and the amazing Bazaar.
Lunch today will be at a family home where we will enjoy a delicious homemade lunch including Sheki’ s favorite dish: Piti. A soup prepared in individual earthenware pots. Return to Sakitgol.
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We discover some of the most original contemporary buildings of the country and will enjoy the privilege of entering“ off limit” areas of the Heydar Aliyev Center.
Last but not least, we will visit the Azerbaijan Art Museum, housed in the Rothschild family mansion with its fine collection of Russian paintings, including Aivazovsky, Repin, and Kandinsky.
A scenic cruise of Baku Bay on a private yacht for cocktails and dinner of Sturgeon with Vladivostok Potatoes and Caviar closes our program.
March 19 │ Individual transfers to the airport
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S TA R G A Z I N G
This tour has been purposely scheduled to be in Shamakhi on the evening of April 16 for the new moon. Those of you who would like to enjoy a session of stargazing, arrangements have been made at the famous Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory for the use of their facilities. Optional $ 75 p / p. Novices and experienced stargazers will enjoy the high quality views, carefully selected list of objects and the star lore narrative on the history of Astronomy told by an experienced Astronomer. |
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March 16 & 17 │ This morning we leave Sakit Gol and travel south-east back to Baku making a stop to visit the Diri Baba and the Yeddi Gumbez Mausoleums in Maraza and Shamakha, as well as the historical Juma Mosque, and the Shirvan Shah’ s family grave. Upon arrival in Baku, we continue to the village of Guba. We offer the opportunity to avoid the 4 hours drive to Guba today by taking an optional air transfer by private helicopter. Please ask for prices.
Indisputably, the homeland of some of the best carpets weavers in the world, Azerbaijan Carpet Art can be found at major museums across Europe and the world, and at homes of the most serious collectors. Guba Carpets hold a premier prix in the carpet weaving tradition of the Greater Caucasus. During our exclusive carpet-weaving workshop, we will have the privilege of meeting Fatima Aghamirzayeva, the first female entrepreneur of post-Soviet Azerbaijan and a dedicated carpet revivalist.
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The Jewish sites of the beautiful mountain village of Qebele on the eastern bank of the river will not be overlooked.
March 18 │ Drive back to Baku( 3H) where we tour the city dramatic modern architecture buildings accompanied by the president of the Baku Architecture Association and former assistant to Ms. Zaha Hadid.
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After our tour and lunch in Shamakha on March 16, a comfortable air transfer to Guba by private Helicopter can been arranged
Circ. $ 1250
Prices per person
Sharing $ 4100($ 3950 if paied by Dec. 31st, 2017) Single room occupancy $ 4950
» Private luxury sedan transfer from Baku airport to the Fairmont Flames Towers
» All transportation from day two to the end of the program by deluxe bus
» Hotel accommodations at the Fairmont Flame Towers( 3); Sakit Göl Silent Lake( 3); Rixos Guba Resort( 2); Sheraton Baku Airport( 1)
» Breakfast & lunch( or dinner) daily
» Expert guides for sightseeing as per program with all entry fees and admissions
» Caviar Tastings and Market visit
» Baku Bay Cruise with Vodka bar & Caviar Dinner
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our promises to you
We aim to be fair, reasonable and sympathetic in all our dealings with clients, and to act always with integrity. We will meet all our legal and regulatory responsibilities, often going beyond the minimum obligations. We aim to provide full and accurate information about our holidays. If there are changes, we will tell you promptly. If something does go wrong, we will try to put it right. Our overriding aim is to ensure that every client is satisfied with our services.
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all we ask of you is that you read the information we send to you |
air travel to azerbaijan
We suggest working with United and Turkish airlines on a two connection round trip combination to Baku( GYD).
Prices at the time of printing Economy Class..........$ 959 Economy Plus............$ 1950 Business Class............$ 3800
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PLEASE NOTE This schedule, although“ final,” remains open to change |
an azerbaijan caviar luxury experience with John Tesar |