General Information About
Magical Knots –
Carpet Tour:
Azerbaijan has always been famous for the ancient art of
Carpet weaving, so it is not surprising that there in Baku was opened the world’s only
Carpet Museum. According
to the results of archaeological research on the territory of
Azerbaijan the art of
Carpet making emerged in the 9th century BC. Carpets were used
to decorate walls and paving of floors in tents, yurts, homes and other buildings. The secrets of
Carpet weaving were handed down from generation
to generation. Azerbaijani carpets reflect the nature’s beauty of the region. Carpets made by
Azerbaijan craftsmen were admired by medieval travelers: Ibi Hanukal, Marco Polo, Jenkinson, Chalabi and others.
DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN BAKU
Arrival
to Baku. Accommodation in a hotel. Start exploring Baku. Panorama of the city presented
to the height of the mountainous part of a television tower clearly gives an idea
of the contrasts and the extent of Baku, the horseshoe bay of Baku. The city is shaped like an amphitheater, descending down
to the Caspian Sea.
Tour covers the central part of the city showing the most interesting historical and architectural sites. Visiting of
Carpet Museum.
HOTEL 4* MEALS D
DAY 2 BAKU / ISMAYILLI/ SHEKI [288 km]
Breakfast. Take road
to Ismayilli. One of the most beautiful corners of
Azerbaijan at the foot of the Great Caucasus Mountains – the land of rivers, lakes and waterfalls. Three climate zones are represented in the same place in this region, ranging from snowy mountains
to hot plains. The trip lasts 2. 5-3 hours. The itinerary passes through Lagich village, which is a commercial center. This village is inhabited by
Carpet weavers, hereditary tanners, engravers, potters, blacksmiths, metal and wood carvers. During the excursion, you will see an ancient bridge connecting two villages, a stone water-pipe from the 16th century, and specimens of dwellings from the 19th century with murals; we will also visit the Museum of regional studies, where ancient carpets and brass articles are kept. Drive
to Sheki city. Accommodation in hotel. Overnight.
HOTEL Caravanserai hotel 3* MEALS BLD
DAY 3 SHEKI
Breakfast. Sheki is one of the most famous and ancient places of
Azerbaijan. Situated 700 m (2297 ft. ) above sea level like an amphitheatre surrounded by the mountains and forests of oak trees, this ancient city was long famed as a silk centre and an important stop on the Great Silk Route. There is an assumption that the name of the town goes back
to the ethnonym of the Saks, who reached the territory of
Azerbaijan in the 7th century BC. We’ll start our Sheki
Tour from visiting the 18th century Khan’s summer palace with magnificent frescos and exquisite stained glass work. Sheki History museum is famous with artifacts from several periods. Aacquaintanceship with “Tekelduz” technology of weaving. “Tekelduz” embroidery was widespread in Sheki in the Middle Ages and still popular in modern time. Overnight in Sheki.
HOTEL Caravanserai hotel 3* MEALS BLD
DAY 4 SHEKI / BAKU [288 km]
Breakfast. Drive
to Baku. Accommodation in Hotel. Free time
HOTEL 4* MEALS BLD
DAY 5 BAKU
Breakfast. Drive
to “Azer-Ilme” LLC, which has offered unique contributions
to the material and cultural resources of world civilization through its activity, preserves the traditions of Azerbaijani
Carpet weaving, develops the art of
Carpet weaving, and propagate it through
Carpet sales organized worldwide. “Azer-Ilme” became a centre of
Carpet weaving in 1996.
Today, more than 350 employees work in this company including artists, art critics, and other specialists. Various types of decorative carpets are made in the company using the old traditions and modern technologies. The complete cycle of
Carpet weaving is conducted through traditional and modern technologies including spinning yarn, dying wool with natural dyes, weaving carpets, and post-weaving tightening and washing. The carpets are made for all uses. Drive
to Qala village, Visiting of Ateshgah Temple on the way
to Qala and Yanardaq on the way back. End of
Tour. Overnight
HOTEL 4* MEALS BLD
DAY
6 BAKU/ DEPARTURE
Breakfast. Check out from hotel at 12:00. Depend on departure time transfer
to the airport.
MEALS B
№ Price per person
2 1231 USD
4 766 USD
6 611 USD
8 533 USD
10 487 USD
12 466 USD
15 433 USD
20 408 USD
25 386 USD
30 370 USD
35 367 USD
40 357 USD
45 350 USD
For Single accomodation + 90 USD
The rates include:
• Group
Tour limited
to 45 persons
• Professional
Tour guide-lecturer
• Transportation by comfortable, airconditioned vehicles
• Entrance fees according
to the itinerary
• Accommodation in double or single room in mentioned hotels or similar
• Arrival/departure transfers from Baku Airport
Meals
• 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
• One small bottle of water (1/2 lt) per person at lunch
The rates do not include:
• Personal expenses and beverages,
• Gratuities for the guide and driver,
• Travel insurance,
• Visa fee.
Prijs: € 319
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