AZERBAIJAN - LAND OF FIRE! INCENTIVE & CULTURAL & SPECIALIZED & MULTI-COUNTRY PROGRAMS

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1 LIBERTY AZERBAIJAN

2 AZERBAIJAN - LAND OF FIRE! INCENTIVE & CULTURAL & SPECIALIZED & MULTI-COUNTRY PROGRAMS

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4 QUICK FACTS ABOUT AZERBAIJAN Location Russia in North, Caspian sea on the East, Iran in the South, Turkey on west. Climate Climate is very diverse from -33C to +46C, 9 different climatic zones can be observed in Azerbaijan. Inhabitants million Area km2 Currency - Manat, 1 Euro equivalent to a 1.65 manat Business languages - Azerbaijani, English, Russian Airports - 6 International airports Economy +10,000USD GDP Per Capita, mostly exports petroleum, natural gas and other natural resources.

5 BUSINESS TOURISM FACTS 530 hotels, resorts and accommodation properties Up to 15 international brand hotels in Baku including Four Seasons, Fairmont, JW Marriott, Hilton, Kempinski, Hyatt, Park Inn, Holiday Inn, Sheraton, Trump Hotel, Jumeirah and etc Hosted Events: - Eurovision Song Contest Baku City Challenge Baku International Humanitarian Forum (annual) - Baku Jazz Festival (annual) - Baku World Challenge International Chess Festival st European Olympic Games (2015) - U17 European Football Championship (2016) - Formula 1 European Grand Prix (2016) - FIFA U-17 Women's Football Championship World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue 2011/2013/2015

6 VISA OVERVIEW No visa is required for citizens of: Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. Maximum stay is 90 days, registration is required within ten days. Visa on arrival is available for citizens of Turkey, Bahrain, China, Kuwait, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea and United Arab Emirates in Azerbaijan international airports (Baku, Ganja, Nakhchivan). US citizens travelling by the New York-Baku direct flight on Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) are also eligible to obtain short stay single entry (up to 30 days) Azerbaijani visa upon arrival at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku. Pre-arranged Visa: Nationalities other than those listed above should arrange their visas in advance. Generally this will mean either visiting an Azerbaijani embassy/consulate/visa service or organizing a tourist e-visa through a travel agency. Most single entry visas are valid for one entry of up to 30 days, and must be used within 90 days. Double entry visas, available for business but not tourist purposes, cost no more than single entry ones. Each entry allows stays of up to 30 days within a period of 90 days from the visa s issue. Multiple-entry visas are typically valid for a year but usually require a considerable degree of preparation and telexed approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Some such visas allow a total of just 90 days in-country during the year of validity. ASAN Visa: Instead of applying at an embassy or consulate, you can apply for an electronic visa online at E-visas have the advantage of allowing you to apply from anywhere in the world without going anywhere. List of eligible countries for ASAN Visa:

7 Azerbaijan s unique location at the crossroads of East and West and its rich historical and cultural heritage, UNESCO sights, combined with modern infrastructure and heartfelt hospitality all positively contribute to its appeal as a destination. Imagine yourself climbing a fortress tower so old that historians have lost track. Stare out across an ancient citadel ringed by crenulated walls. Watch yachts bobbing across an azure vista of the fabled Caspian Sea. Observe a hectically mushrooming skyline sprouting fanciful 21st century architecture. Then stroll back to a pampering at one of Baku s gamut of dazzling new five star hotels or to a modest but hospitable family pension tucked into Baku s medieval warren of old-city alleys. Either way, feel refreshed, inspired and ready for the next day s conference or convention in Eurasia s stunning new business destination. A Cosmopolitan Hub for Eurasia - Ever better connected, Baku is one of Eurasia s biggest air traffic hubs and is closer to Central Europe than you might have thought. Along with excellent air accessibility, world class conference facilities and high quality hotels to accommodate events of different sizes and scales, unique dining venues and authentic on-site activities, all work together to make Azerbaijan visible to the World of M.I.C.E.

8 If you ve never been to Azerbaijan, prepare to be astounded. Discover Baku s state-of-the-art gamut of Meetings Industry facilities and its 21st-century infrastructure. Be enticed by the glorious variety of Azerbaijan s landscapes, and the sheer fascination of our architecture, culture and history. Azerbaijan has a proven track record as a destination with both the capacity and the capability to host large meetings and events. This was seen most notably with the Eurovision Song Contest in Azerbaijan set a further milestone in 2015 when hosting the first European Olympic Games with around 6000 athletes from 49 countries and Formula One Grand Prix racing in Baku and further mega-projects are planned including UEFA European Football Championship in 2020 and etc. YOU WILL LEAVE THE PART OF YOURS IN BAKU AND TAKE A PART OF IT WITHIN YOURSELF!

9 BAKU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT You might be surprised just how well connected we are. Baku s Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), 20 km east of the capital, is the main gateway to Azerbaijan. It has direct links to nine EU cities, over 20 in Russia & CIS countries plus several destinations in Turkey, Gulf and Middle East Areas. Options are greatly increased thanks to seamless connections with global networks via Istanbul, London, Frankfurt, Berlin, Vienna, Milan, Paris, Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Tehran, Moscow, Riga, Kiev and etc. There are also direct flights to China and long-haul routes to New York started from 24 th of September The newly opened passenger terminal at Heydar Aliyev International Airport is one of the most beautiful and comfortable terminals in the world. Its appearance, design, and the infrastructure have been made at the highest level. The terminal has the capacity for up to 6 million passengers annually. The total area of the complex is 65,000 sqm. The terminal has 30 escalators and 20 passenger elevators. The new facility is based on the latest scientific and technological achievements in the field of international aviation, including the so-called smart airport model.

10 TRANSPORTATION Azerbaijan s transport infrastructure has enjoyed massive investment in recent years. By road Azerbaijan is connected to Russia, Iran and Georgia while the Nakhchivan exclave has direct road links to Turkey with regular bus services all the way to Istanbul. Major highways have been widened and upgraded. Meanwhile the secondary northern route from Baku to Tbilisi offers an easy, particularly picturesque alternative way of driving between the Azerbaijani and Georgian capitals via the historic cities of Shamakha and Sheki through a varied selection of landscapes encompassing everything from vineyards to poppy fields, to mountain-backed meadows, woodlands and semi deserts. In order to ensure the best possible service for our customers, we use: Luxurious air-conditioned Mercedes, Neoplan, Setra coaches, midi-buses, mini-vans, vans for groups Luxurious air-conditioned Sedans, 4WDs with chauffeur for servicing of VIPs and FITs.

11 PLACES TO VISIT & SEE Baku: The gateway to the Land of Fire - Azerbaijan. Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. Baku is located 28 metres (92 ft) below sea level, which makes it the lowest lying national capital in the world and also the largest city in the world located below sea level. The Inner City of Baku along with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in According to the Lonely Planet's ranking, Baku is also among the world's top ten destinations for urban nightlife. Nakhchivan: An ancient land of Azerbaijan, Nakhchivan is one of the first human settlements to give birth to life on Earth. The city of Nakhchivan was mentioned firstly in Ptolemais's "Geography" as Naksuana and said to be established in 4400 A.D. Being involved in empires, sultanate, and khanate the name of Nakhchivan was altered many times. Some of these names are: Nakshijahan in Turkish, Naksuana in Greek, Nakhch in Pehlevi, Nakhchuan in Arabic. Another verified version is that the name «Nakhchivan» is linked with the prophet Noah, or more exactly, with the «global flood» and means «Nuhchuvan» - "Noah s land". 55 minutes flight from Baku. Sheki: Sheki is a city in northwestern Azerbaijan near the Georgian border and is situated on the southern part of the Greater Caucasus mountain range, 325 km (202 mi) from Baku. The population is 65,000. There are traces of large-scale settlements in Shaki dating back to more than 2700 years ago. Sheki is one of the destinations for most people traveling through Azerbaijan. An ancient church from the 13th century, a king s palace from the 18th as well as dozens of museums and shops featuring local culture and cuisine await. For centuries, it has been a stop-over on the silk road for traders and merchants. 5 hours driving from Baku.

12 Ganja: Ganja is Azerbaijan's second-largest city with a population of just over 1,000,000. According to medieval sources, the city of Ganja was founded go in 494 BC (in 2014 Ganja celebrated 2508 anniversary). The city in the west of the country and has a rich natural, cultural and historical heritage. Ismayilli/Gabala: It is the beautiful part of Azerbaijan with a rich and ancient history. Sometime in the past this city (Kabbalah) was the capital of Caucasian Albania for 600 years. Up to this present time there are the ruins of the ancient city and the main gate of Caucasian Albania. There is a great number of historical and cultural monuments of different eras in this region. Here are a few five star complexes, small family hotels, recreation areas and tourist camps. The towns on the North of the country with lots of vegetation, delicious cuisine, natural and cultural beauties. Guba/Gusar: Their location is one of the closest to the capital regions of Azerbaijan. The district has a unique mountain village Khinalig, located at an altitude of 2500 m. above sea level. The population of the village is a separate ethnographic group, with its own language. In Guba, there is also a famous village of Krasnaya Sloboda, which is home to one of the largest communities of Mountain Jews in the world. Towns on the north of the country famous for its forests and other natural sights, also has some distant villages with own culture. There is a winter ski resort in the Gusar region on the north. Lenkoran/Astara: Lankaran is located in the south-eastern part of Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea. The subtropical climate of Lankaran region is ideal for growing citrus fruits, rice, grapes, tobacco. Great attention is given to the production of Lankaran tea. The city is known not only in the former Soviet Union but also in many European countries as an exporter of this esteemed worldwide beverage/tea. Therefore a huge samovar meets tourists at the entrance to Lankaran city.

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14 SAMPLE INCENTIVE PROGRAM Date Morning Noon Afternoon Evening 1 day Arrive and private transfer to your hotel. Welcome Cocktail at the hotel and dinner at 15 th century built Restaurant with amazing dance and music show program followed by Azeri Nagaradrum playing activity. 2 day Walking tour of Old City The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited parts in the region and indeed in the Middle East. Treasure Hunt team building activity in Old City. Cooking Master Class in a local restaurant with prestigious Chef followed by lunch national dishes include pilaf, kebabs, dolma and etc Private excursion to the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. The Center is a 619,000-square-foot building complex in Baku, designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles. Dinner at the Traditional Restaurant you will get amazing overview of traditions and culture from local prestigious Cultural Expert followed by Dance Talent Search event. 3 day Yoga master class. Azerbaijan Postcards will be arranged for you to sign and we will send to your designated addresses. Visit to Gobustan petroglyphs, a UNESCO Heritage sight. Jeep Safari to Mud Volcanoes 65% of mud volcanoes in the world located in Azerbaijan. Lunch at Seaside restaurant Fish menu. Azerbaijan has the best variety of fishes in the whole region. In good weather we will do Boat excursion at the Caspian Sea you will see the city from the bay. Canapés, drinks will be offered on board. OR Wine tasting at one of the Wine Factory in Baku. Azerbaijan's long history of wine production was rediscovered at archaeological digs where archaeologists discovered stone fermentation and storage vessels that included residue and grape seeds dating back to the second millennium BC. Farewell Dinner at the Restaurant of the Villa Petrolea. Dining in this special property is usually restricted to Nobel Club members only. You will enjoy live Jazz and piano music here followed by local Spice Tasting activity. 4 Day Departure to the Home country Trip memory photo and photo USB will be presented to each pax.

15 SAMPLE CULTURAL & HISTORICAL PROGRAM Date Morning Noon Afternoon Evening 1 day Arrive and transfer to the hotel. 2 day City tour of Baku and Old City: Panorama of Baku, Maiden Tower, Shirvanshakh s Palace UNESCO Heritage sights Lunch Visit to Gobustan Paleontological site and mud volcanoes Dinner in a restaurant with traditional live shows and music 3 day Departure from the hotel to Nakhchivan Prophet Noah s Land. Check in to the Hotel in Nakhchivan Nakhchivan City tour Noah s Grave, City Walls, Momina Khatun Monument, Khan s Palace Lunch Yusif ibn Kuseyir Tomb, Garabaglar Monument, Duzdag (Salt Mine Cave) Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 4 day Carpet Museum Heydar Aliyev Museum Tea Party at Old Hammams Drive to Julfa - Daridagh Lunch Ashabu Kahf Caves Fruit party on the road Farewell dinner in Nakhchivan City Departure to Baku Flight to Baku Arrive to Baku and transfer to the hotel 5 day Visit to local Bazaar Local Carpet Factory H. Aliyev Cultural Centre and museums Lunch Gala Historical Museum Mardakan Castle Ateshgah Fire Temple Yanardagh burning mountain Dinner in the local restaurant Walking tour on Baku Boulevard Public Boat Tour 6 day Departure to Sheki Visit to Diri Baba Tomb and Yeddi Gumbez Lunch in Ismayilli Check-in to the hotel in Sheki Albanian Church in Kish Kervansaray Dinner in local restaurant 7 day Visit to Sheki Khan s Palace Museum of History Depart to Baku and Lunch in the restaurant in Ismayilli Arrive in Baku and relax Dinner in local restaurant 8 day Departure to the Airport

16 AZERBAIJAN - GEORGIA AZERBAIJAN - IRAN AZERBAIJAN - CENTRAL ASIA AZERBAIJAN-EASTERN TURKEY- GEORGIA Days Country Days Country Days Country Days Country Day 1 Baku, Azerbaijan Day 1 Baku, Azerbaijan Day 1 Baku, Azerbaijan Day 1 Baku, Azerbaijan Day 2 Baku Day 2 Baku Day 2 Baku Day 2 Baku Day 3 Baku, Nakhchivan Day 3 Shemakhi, Sheki Day 3 Baku-Nakhchivan-Baku Day 3 Baku-Nakhchivan Day 4 Nakhchivan Day 4 Baku Day 4 Baku-Ashgabat/Turkmenistan Day 4 Nakhchivan Day 5 Nakhchivan Day 5 Baku-Nakhchivan Day 5 Turkmenistan Day 5 Nakhchivan-Eastern Turkey Day 6 Baku Day 6 Nakhchivan Day 6 Turkmenistan Day 6 Igdir-Kars Day 7 Shemakhi, Sheki Day 7 Land pass to Iran Day 7 Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan Day 7 Kars Day 8 Land pass to Georgia Day 8 Iran Day 8 Uzbekistan Day 8 Land pass to Georgia Day 9 Georgia Day 9 Iran Day 9 Uzbekistan Day 9 Georgia Day 10 Georgia Day 10 Iran Day 10 Uzbekistan Day 10 Georgia Day 11 Georgia Day 11 Iran Day 11 Uzbekistan Day 11 Georgia Day 12 Georgia Day 12 Iran Day 12 Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan Day 12 Land pass to Azerbaijan Day 13 Georgia Day 13 Iran Day 13 Kazakhstan Day 13 Sheki Day 14 Flight to home country Day 14 Iran Day 14 Kazakhstan Day 14 Sheki-Baku COMBINED COUNTRY TOURS Day 15 Flight to home country Day 15 Kazakhstan-Home country Day 15 Flight to home country

17 SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS Wine Tours Golf Tours Gourmet Tours Bird Watching tours Botanical/Green Tours Ethnographic tours Carpet tours Architectural programs Jewish Heritage Tours

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