Azerbaijan Historical Tour

Why visit Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has different regions each having their own attractions and specialties. Baku is the most famous tourist attractions. Azerbaijan come in the category of nature’s diversity and has lot of outdoor activities to explore. This is a country which offers variety of landscapes which can be explored. Azerbaijan is the Land of Fire, combines the historical, mysterious and exotic side of the place with hospitable locals making one of its own space in the heart of the tourists. By introducing an eVisa, the government recently made it easier to visit Azerbaijan and the country suddenly became a very affordable destination, after oil prices fell, Here are a few reasons to visit this little-explored nation in the Caucasus.

Affordable  – After Azerbaijan’s oil boom, prices soared as the country’s economy skyrocketed. Oil prices dropped, and so did the value of the Manat falling to almost 50% of its value in 2015. Visiting Azerbaijan is now affordable with daily costs of travel rarely exceeding $60 including accommodation, food and drink, admission fees and entertainment. Backpackers should be able to get by on between $30 and $40 per day.

The Azerbaijan eVisa  –Once the Azerbaijan visa used to take weeks involving trips to embassies and hefty fees. But, the recent eVisa has made the formalities faster, easier and cheaper. Tourists of 100 nationalities can apply for the Azerbaijan tourist visa, which costs $20 plus a $3 service fee taking approximately three business days to process.

Mud volcanoes –  More than a third of the world’s mud volcanoes are along the Absheron Peninsula. Mud or sedimentary volcanoes by their technical name, erupt plumes of mud after pockets of subterranean gas build pressure forcing it to the surface. Azerbaijan’s Turaghai and Boyuk Khanizadagh at 700 metres (2297 feet), are among the world’s largest.

The locals –  The culture in Azerbaijan gives the best hospitality possible and makes people open and welcoming. The Airbnb host in Baku, Azerbaijan’s locals help and hospitality will leave you awestruck and they do this without expecting anything in return. Younger Azerbaijanis speak some English and are almost always happy to help.

Mountain villages  – Azerbaijan and Georgia create a variety of historical and cultural villages, the Caucasus Mountains stretch across parts of northern Azerbaijan and Georgia and in Azerbaijan’s northeast, Quba, is a favourite tourist destination. Few interesting villages to visit to experience a culture almost entirely lost to time are Laza, Xinaliq and Buduq communities. The region is also home to the East Caucasus Mountain Jews. It’s advisable to visit as part of a tour.

The Azerbaijan grand prix –  The Grand Prix was hosted by Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku for the second time in 2017 as the global superstars of Formula One. In the capital’s long straight streets, The Baku City Circuit covers 51 laps around the 6 km (3.7 miles) track. Fans from around the world came for the occasion.

The historical, traditional and modern – The architecture in Azerbaijan is varied. From Baku’s modern Flame Towers and opulent House of Government to medieval palaces and temples dotted here and there. The City of Baku is an amalgamation of elements of medieval and traditional Islamic Azerbaijan styles. Europeans, attracted by Baku’s first oil boom in the 19th-century, designed the Old City with baroque and gothic architecture. And the same as other former socialist republics, like those found in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, you’ll face the endless apartment blocks typical of the 20th-century.

Package Inclusion

Visa – Tourist VISA

Accommodation  – Accommodation in Hotel including breakfast (8 nights: 3 nights in Baku,3 nights in Sheki, 1 night in Gabala, 1 night in Guba)

Transport  – SIC (Seat in Coach)

Meals  – Meals as per itinerary (Indian and local)

Tour Guide  – English speaking guide throughout the tour

Airport Transfer  – All transfers according to program including airport transfers

Sightseeing  – Sightseeing In districts (Baku, Lahij- depends on weather, Sheki, Qakh, Gabala, Guba, Khinaliq depends on weather)

General Terms

• Please note that these packages are customizable, which means that you will be able to make changes to the itinerary/activity if you so desire. The final payment will be calculated as per the itinerary and inclusions reflected on the confirmatory e-mail sent to you.
• Please expect to receive your vouchers 72 hours before your departure date (subject to full payment of your package cost).
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, alcoholic beverages, mini bars etc., are not included.
• In case your package needs to be canceled due to any natural calamity, weather conditions etc. Pleasure Holidays shall strive to give you the maximum possible refund subject to the agreement made with our trade partners/vendors.
• The passenger names in the booking form should be exactly as per passports. Pleasure Holidays will not bear any liability for the name change fee, if incorrect names and ages have been added at the time of booking.
• Please note that your package includes baggage as per airlines policy. Any addition in baggage will be charged separately.
• Standard check-in time at the hotel is normally 2:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am. An early check-in, or a late check-out is solely based on the discretion of the hotel.
• In case the selected hotel is unavailable for booking, an alternate arrangement will be offered to the customer in another hotel of a similar category.
• Certain hotels may ask for a security deposit during check-in, which is refundable at check-out subject to the hotel policy.This amount has to be deposited by the traveler.
• Please note that Day at Leisure essentially implies that no sightseeing activities have been included for that day.
• Kindly be on time for your activities, tours and transfers. Pleasure Holidays will not be liable for missing any activity thus for any refund against it in such cases.
• No refund either in part or in full will be made for any unused part of the services provided in the package.
• The package price doesn’t include special dinner or mandatory charges at times levied by the hotels especially during New Year and Christmas or any special occasions. Pleasure Holidays shall try to communicate the same while booking the package. However Pleasure Holidays may not have this information readily available all the time.
• Our package price does not include GST and TCS. Applicable GST and TCS will be charged over and above the package price.
• For queries regarding cancellations and refunds, please refer to our Cancellation Policy.
• For any paid activity which is non-operational due to any unforeseen reason, we will process the refund & should reach the guest within 30 days refund requisition. Also, for any activity which is complementary and not charged to Pleasure Holidays& guests, no refund will be processed.
• Our package prices are on twin sharing accommodation basis thus published prices are applicable for minimum two persons and multiple of two thereon.
• As per RBI guideline every foreign traveler has to provide us his PAN details. The Dollar component of package price will be taken out of your BTQ (Basic Travel Quota).
• The tour cost does not include any Overseas Insurance Premium, but we strongly recommend buying Overseas Insurance Policy. The same after issuance is non refundable.
• These terms are general terms for our tour packages.Any term mentioned in proposal shall be considered part of it and in case of discrepancy term mentioned in proposal shall prevail.
• Disputes, if any, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi.

Payment Policy

• Payment schedule depends on destination, time of booking, inclusions, airline and hotel payment policy etc thus it is specific to your package bookining.
• Payment schedule will be part of our proposal to you for the package.
• If payment is not made as per the schedule provided in the first booking confirmation e-mail, Pleasure Holidays reserves the right to cancel the booking after attempting to get in touch with you. Refunds would be as per the package cancellation policy.

Cancellation Policy

• Once Booking received : INR 5000 (Per PAX) + actual Ticket cancellation + Hotel cancellation as per hotel policy+Visa fee if visa is applied.
• 60 – 45 Days prior to departure : 25 % of land cost + INR 5000 (Per PAX) + actual Ticket cancellation+Visa fee if visa is applied.
• 45 – 30 days prior to departure: 50% of land cost + INR 5000 (Per PAX) + actual Ticket cancellation+Visa fee if visa is applied.
• 30 – 10 days prior to departure: 75% of land cost + INR 5000 (Per PAX) + actual Ticket cancellation+Visa fee if visa is applied.
• Within 10 days: Full.