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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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 |
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