Baku

Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Later have a welcome dinner at Gala Bazaar (depending on time, it may be switched to lunch).

Baku Old City

Visit the Highland Park and Old City. The history of Baku goes back to the antiquity, although the precise date of its origin is still unknown. The territory of the Absheron Peninsula, where the city is located on, has a favorable geographical position. Therefore, the emergence of the ancient settlements here was quite natural. The Highland Park is located on a hill in the Western part of the city. This is the best spot to overview the city itself, along with the Baku Bay and the Seaside Boulevard, which celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2019. Further, you will get acquainted with the Old City, which is called «Icheri Sheher». Many historical and architectural monuments are concentrated on its territory, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, the symbol of the city of Baku - Maiden Tower, Caravanserais, mosques, etc.

13:00 Lunch at «Dolma» restaurant

Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center

Our tour goes on with a visit to the Heydar Aliyev Center. The Heydar Aliyev Center was built by world-famous architect Zaha Hadid. An Internationally recognized architectural work, the building of the Heydar Aliyev Center has become a signature landmark of modern Baku due to its innovative and cutting-edge design. The Center achieved a famous «Design of the Year Award» back in 2014. Extending on eight floor levels, the center accommodates a 1000-seat auditorium, temporary exhibition spaces, a conference center, workshops, and a museum. 18:00 Return to the hotel

10:00 On the territory of Azerbaijan, called «The Land of Fire», there is a «burning mountain», «Yanardag». It is one of the most amazing natural attractions of the Absheron Peninsula. Yanardag is a flaming mountain slope that cannot be extinguished either by rain or covered with sand, which has been burning for several millennia. Lots of legends are associated with this mountain slope, so the locals and the pilgrims from all over the world still consider Yanardag a sacred place of the worship. Next on our tour is the Temple of Fire Worshipers – «Ateshgah» Azerbaijan is one of a few places on Earth where even today you may find elements of the fire cult and the remains of the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism. These places, where oil oozes from the ground and natural gas bursts out into flaming torches, have always attracted fire worshipers from all over the world.

Baku

Culinary master class and lunch After visiting the sights of Absheron peninsula, the male part of the group will have a chance to acquire unique skills in making kebabs under the guidance of a professional chef who will teach the cooking basics in the best traditions of Azerbaijani cuisine. For the ladies of the group there will be a master class on cooking kutabs, thin dough cakes with meat or vegetable filling. 15:00 Return to the hotel and enjoy the free time

Baku

After checking out from hotel, depending on the time of departure, there is a chance to visit colorful Eastern Bazaar called «Yashil Bazar». You may buy some dried fruits, traditional Azerbaijani tea, nuts and sweets there. Transfer to the airport for departure back to your hometown.