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WHERE IS AZERBAIJAN? FLIGHT TIMES TO BAKU London Baku: 5.30 hours Berlin Baku: 4.30 hours Frankfurt Baku: 4.35 hours Paris Baku: 5.10 hours Milan Baku: 4.40 hours Istanbul Baku: 2.50 hours Prague Baku: 4.05 hours Barcelona Baku: 5.11 hours Vienna Baku: 3.45 hours Budapest Baku: 3.30 hours Moscow Baku: 2.45 hours Dubai Baku: 2.35 hours Sharjah Baku: 2.30 hours Doha Baku: 2.30 hours Mumbai Baku: 4.20 hours New York Baku: 11.20 hours
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 - 10 million Area - 86.600 km2 Currency - Manat, 1 Usd equivalent to a 1.70 manat and 1 Euro to 2 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.
AZERBAIJAN DISCOVER THE HIDDEN!
AZERBAIJAN LAND OF THE FUTURE!
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WHY TO CHOOSE AZERBAIJAN Azerbaijan s unique location at the crossroads of East and West and its rich historical and cultural heritage Feel refreshed, inspired and ready for conference or convention in Eurasia s stunning new business destination. A Cosmopolitan Hub for Eurasia - Baku is one of Eurasia s biggest air traffic hubs and is closer to Central and Western Europe than you thought. World class conference facilities and high quality hotels to accommodate events, unique dining venues and authentic on-site activities
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. YOU WILL LEAVE THE PART OF YOURS IN BAKU AND TAKE A PART OF IT WITHIN YOURSELF
VISA OVERVIEW ASAN Visa: Instead of applying at an embassy or consulate, you can apply for an electronic visa online at www.evisa.gov.az 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: https://evisa.gov.az/en/countries
BUSINESS TOURISM FACTS 530 hotels, resorts and accommodation properties Up to 15 international brand hotels in Baku including Four Seasons, Fairmont, JW Marriott, Hilton, Pullman, Hyatt, Park Inn, Holiday Inn, Sheraton and etc - HOSTED EVENTS: Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Baku City Challenge 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's Football Championship 2012 1st European Olympic Games (2015) U17 European Football Championship (2016) Formula 1 European Grand Prix (2016, 2017) UPCOMING MAJOR EVENTS FORMULA 1 BAKU GRAND PRIX April 28, 2019 FINAL OF THE EUROPEAN LEAGUE May 29, 2019 4 MATCHES of EURO 2020 Summer 2020
BAKU, is a fascinating city, where East and West blend seamlessly. The city is developing at a very fast pace and is a modern and cosmopolitan city. Particular interest is the Old City, enclosed within the fortress walls, or Icheri Sheher. This open-air museum, together with the famous Maiden Tower (XII c.) located here is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Among the modern hallmarks of Baku one can distinguish the magnificent building complex Flame Towers, Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center and the sports and leisure complex Crystal Hall. There is plenty to see and experience in this intriguing city.
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BAKU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Baku s Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), 20 km east of the capital. It has direct links to over 10 EU cities, over 20 in Russia & CIS countries plus several destinations in Turkey, Gulf and Middle East Areas. Baku airport is awarded 5-Star Regional Airport Rating SKYTRAX. Easy connection to Baku is available through global networks via Istanbul, London, Frankfurt, Berlin, Vienna, Barcelona, Milan, Paris, Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Tehran, Moscow, Riga, Kiev and etc. There are also direct flights to China and longhaul routes to New York started from 24 th of September 2014. The passenger terminal at Baku 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.
AEROFLOT AIR ARABIA AIR ASTANA AIRBALTIC ATA AIRLINES AIRLINES AZERBAIJAN AIRLINES BELAVIA BUTA AIRWAYS ETIHAD AIRWAYS FLYDUBAI IRAERO IRAQI AIRWAYS ISRAIR AIRLINES JAZEERA AIRWAYS LUFTHANSA MAHAN AIR ONUR AIR PEGAS FLY QATAR AIRWAYS S7 AIRLINES SCAT AIRLINES TURKISH AIRLINES UKRAINE INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES URAL AIRLINES UTAIR UZBEKISTAN AIRWAYS WATANIYA AIRWAYS WIZZ AIR DESTINATIONS MOSCOW SHEREMETYEVO SHARJAH ALMATY, ASTANA SEASONAL: RIGA MASHHAD, TABRIZ, TEHRAN-IMAM KHOMEINI AKTAU, ANKARA, BANGKOK SUVARNABHUMI, BEIJING CAPITAL, BERLIN-TEGEL, DUBAI INTERNATIONAL, GANJA, ISTANBUL- ATATÜRK, JEDDAH, KIEV-BORYSPIL, LONDON HEATHROW, LVIV, MILAN MALPENSA, MINSK, MOSCOW-DOMODEDOVO, MOSCOW- VNUKOVO, NAKHCHIVAN, NEW YORK JFK, PARIS CHARLES DE GAULLE, ST PETERSBURG, TEL AVIV BEN GURION MINSK ANTALYA, ISTANBUL SABIHA GÖKÇEN, KAZAN, KIEV-ZHULIANY, MINERALNYE VODY, MOSCOW-VNUKOVO, SOFIA,ST PETERSBURG, TBILISI, TEHRAN-IMAM KHOMEINI ABU DHABI DUBAI INTERNATIONAL SEASONAL: KRASNOYARSK BAGHDAD, NAJAF TEL AVIV-BEN GURION KUWAIT ASHGABAT, FRANKFURT TEHRAN IMAM KHOMEINI TRABZON MOSCOW-ZHUKOVSKY DOHA MOSCOW DOMODEDOVO, NOVOSIBIRSK AKTAU, ATYRAU ISTANBUL ATATÜRK KIEV-BORYSPIL SEASONAL: ODESSA SAMARA, ST PETERSBURG, UFA, YEKATERINBURG MOSCOW-VNUKOVO TASHKENT KUWAIT BUDAPEST
TRANSPORT 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 Meanwhile the secondary northern route from Baku to Tbilisi offers an easy, particularly picturesque alternative way of driving between the Azerbaijani and Georgian capitals 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.
PLACES TO VISIT & SEE in AZERBAIJAN 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 2000. 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.
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.
AZERBAIJAN TOURIST DESTINATIONS MAP TOURISTIC REGIONS BAKU - ABSHERON NAKHCHIVAN SHEKI - ZAGATALA GANJA GABALA - ISMAYILLI GUBA - GUSAR LENKORAN - ASTARA
TRADITIONS in AZERBAIJAN Hospitality Guests are treated with the utmost respect. If you have the chance to meet or stay with a family in Azerbaijan, you ll definitely be able to experience this for yourself. Meeting and Greeting Etiquette: Men greet each other with a handshake, a kiss on the cheek and salam (meaning hello ). Women hug and kiss each other once on the left cheek. Males should wait and see if a woman extends her hand (although most will). Clothes Although most people today wear modern clothing, traditional Azerbaijani clothing can still be seen at festivals and other events. Wedding Traditionally, Azerbaijani weddings are a long affair, from engagement, to wedding. Weddings are an important time, when to families came together. Even modern weddings incorporate Azerbaijani traditions, though they have a modern and international feel. Dances Azerbaijani dances are sure to be full of life and energy, and will remain one of the most vivid memories of your time in the country. FESTIVALS in AZERBAIJAN Novruz (or Nowruz) is the biggest holiday in Azerbaijan, taking up almost a whole month in the spring. If you want to visit and experience the most traditions in Azerbaijan at the same time, Novruz is an excellent time to book your trip. The biggest celebrations are on March 20-21, the spring equinox, but there are plenty more traditions to learn about and see for yourself.
INCENTIVE ACTIVITIES IN BAKU Our incentive programs in Baku are devised for specific groups and are tailored to the particular client s objectives, desires, and budget. Bring joy to your colleagues, partners, and clients by giving them a great incentive trip! SOME OF THE IDEAS: OLD CITY QUEST - TREASURE HUNT with E-Tabs Azeri Traditional Art painting Azeri Dancing Azeri Cuisine Master Class Azeri Spice Tasting Horse Riding Soviet Retro Car Drive Caviar Tasting Hookah Masterclass Marionette Theatre Show Many more
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS Wine Tours Golf Tours Gourmet Tours Bird Watching tours Botanical/Green Tours Ethnographic tours Carpet tours Architectural programs Jewish Heritage Tours
HISTORY TO ATTRACT YOU!
CULTURE TO ATTRACT YOU!
CUISINE TO ATTRACT YOU!
DELICIOUS AZERI ORGANIC FRUITS
NATURE TO ATTRACT YOU!
SPORTS TO ATTRACT YOU!
HOTELS TO ATTRACT YOU!
VENUES TO ATTRACT YOU!
RESTAURANTS TO ATTRACT YOU!
Date Morning Noon Afternoon Evening Day 1 Arrive and private transfer to your hotel. Welcome Cocktail at the hotel and Dinner at 12 th century built Kervansaray you will get amazing overview of traditions and culture from local prestigious Cultural Expert followed by Dance Talent Search event and amazing entertainment program. Day 2 Morning - Azeri organic Tea-Cream Party at the Old Town with Music Instruments Talant search. Treasure Hunt at the 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. 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 House of Nobel Brothers called 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. Day 3 Yoga master class at the Hotel. Azerbaijan Postcards will be arranged for you to sign and we will send to your designated addresses. Trip, meeting and drink with Management of KHAZAR ISLANDS, a 150 billion USD Project is under construction 26 km from Baku. Lunch at the Restaurant Wine tasting at the Fireland 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 Elvet Resturant the best Meat restaurant in the whole region with the Art of Service Culture and Cross-Cultural Entertainment Program. Day 4 Departure to the Home country Trip memory photo presented to each pax. SAMPLE INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Date Morning Noon Afternoon Evening Day 1 Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Day 2 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 Day 3 1 hour flight to Nakhchivan in the morning 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. Day 4 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 Day 5 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 Day 6 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 Day 7 Visit to Sheki Khan s Palace Museum of History Depart to Baku and Lunch Arrive in Baku and relax Dinner in local restaurant Day 8 Departure to the Airport SAMPLE HISTORICAL-CULTURAL TOUR PROGRAM
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 MULTI COUNTRY TOURS Day 15 Flight to home country Day 15 Kazakhstan-Home country Day 15 Flight to home country
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