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Discover Talish Mountains in Azerbaijan

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Discover Talish Mountains in Azerbaijan

5 Days Starting and ending in Baku, Azerbaijan

Visiting: Baku, Masalli, Lankaran, Gobustan

Tour operator:

Across Azerbaijan

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

10-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Halal, Jain, Kosher, Meat, Vegans

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Active, Adventure Tours

Interests:

Cultural, Festival & Special Events, Gardens & Nature Tours, History

From:

$423

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Tour Overview

There are several birdwatching sites home to exclusive bird species in the Talish Mountains, which cover large parts of Azerbaijan’s south-eastern corridor and straddle the border with Iran. Lower down the climate is subtropical and much of the region is covered by the Hirkan Forest, an internationally significant refuge of tertiary relict flora including many endemic tree species as well as creeks, rivers and waterfalls which is protected by the Hirkan National Park.The most interesting species living here are the very localised poelzami subspecies of Great Spotted Woodpecker, Shikra, Caspian Tit and in winter the Black-throated Thrush from Siberia, mostly found near the popular restaurant Tabassum on the road from Lankaran city to the hilltop town of Lerik. Up there, in the hillside bushland and forest near the treeline, is the only place in Europe inhabited by the elusive Caspian Tit, which was only rediscovered by a British birder in 2017 having not been seen for decades. Similarly, the Shikra, another specialty to the region similar to a Eurasian Sparrowhawk, was spotted in 2008 for the first time since 1968, though today birdwatching groups have an excellent chance of seeing them in the lush roadside parks and gardens in Masalli. Beyond Lerik a delightful country road passes through lush meadows and a dramatic canyon before entering an expanse of semi-arid highland scattered with thorny bushes and small oases of luxuriant forest. Here, in the Zuvand highlands, you may encounter species otherwise limited to the exclave of Nakhchivan like White-throated Robin, Bimaculated Lark, Pale Rock Sparrow and Crimson-winged Finch.

Highlights

Arrival to Baku
Baku City Tour (B)
Qobustan, Yanardagh and Ateshgah (B)
Baku – Shemakha – Gabala - Sheki (B)
Departure (B)

Itinerary

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Day 1: Baku City Tour

Location: Baku

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Arrival to Baku International Airport and departure from Baku to Lankaran. Accommodtion in hotel and free time. Start exploring Azerbaijan with a city tour of Baku, which is one of the oldest and biggest cities in the East for antiquity, territory and population. We’ll visit the Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah Palace and Maiden Tower, UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Inner City (Icheri Sheher) has preserved much of its 12th century defensive walls. The 12th century Maiden Tower , built over earlier structures dating from the 7th to 6th centuries BC, and the 15th century Shirvanshah' Palace, one of the pearls of Azerbaijan's architecture. Juma Mosque and the Carpet Museum. We will have a walk in Seaside Park and along Baku Boulevard, the second largest one in Europe. Back to hotel for free time

Day 2: Baku - Salyan - Masalli - Lankaran

Location: Masalli

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast in the hotel. Departure to south regions of Azerbaijan. Arrival to Salyan region and excursion to Shirvan National Park in Salyan region. Shirvan National Park was established in July 2003 in an area of 54 373, 5 hectares. It is a part of specially protected site with an overall area of 65589 hectares on the south-eastern plain of the Kura-Araz lowland which also includes, Shirvan State Nature Reserve having an area of 6232 hectares and Bandovan State Natural Sanctuary with an area of 4930 hectares. Departure from Salyan and arrival in Masalli region. Excursion to hot-water treatment Massali district familiarity with tourism and recreation center. Arrival to Lankaran and accommodation in AB Qala Hotel Lankaran 4*. Night in Lankaran

Day 3: Lankaran City Tour

Location: Lankaran

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast in the hotel. Lankaran city tour. Lankaran is located in the south-eastern part of Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea. This is one of the brightest and most beautiful cities in the country. Exquisite architecture, a wonderful climate and beautiful natural landscapes are the hallmarks of this city. The fertile soil serves to the prosperity of agriculture, the presence of hot springs attracts tourists and people who want to improve their health and a long history and an abundance of historical and cultural attractions do not leave fans of Antiquities indifferent. Excursion to Lankaran Fortress Gates, Hazi Aslanov house museum ( second world war hero ), The building of the lighthouse and circular tower. Excursion to Hirkan National Park. Hirkan National Park was established in 09 February 2004. The National Park is located on the shores of the Caspian Sea in the southeast of Azerbaijan. By the Decree dated on 23 april 2008 of the Prezident of Azerbaijan the area of Hirkan National park was enlarged to 40358 hectares. The park encompasses a virgin part of the Talish Mountains which are distinguished for its unique natural components. The mission of the National Park is to ensure the conservation of relict and endemic plant species of the Tertiary period, the protection of typical flora and fauna representatives of this area listed in the Red Data Book of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the implementation of environmental monitoring, public environmental education as well as creating conditions for research, tourism and recreation. Tea plantations, citrus planting area and is a symbol of Lankaran "Hot spring" familiarity with. Back to the hotel and free time

Day 4: Discovering Talish Mountains - Tour To Lerik

Location: Gobustan

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast to the hotel. Departure to the Lerik region. Arrival to Lerik and excursion to long-livers museum, museum of the history of Lerik and Maiden Tower in Lerik mountains. Back to the hotel and free time

Day 5 – Departure (B)

Location: Airport

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today after breakfast, Check out of the Hotel.

Departure transfer to Airport of Azerbaijan

What's Included

Accommodation
Air conditioned vehicle
Guide service
1 bottle of water (1lt) per person per day
Our 24/7 assistance
Meals: breakfast in hotels

What's Not Included

Half-board meals
Azerbaijan E-VISA

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Reviews from Travellers on this Tour

Johny Winstoni

Baku Tour 3 Night beest

06-Nov-2023

Good accompaniment with my family that was given to us in Baku, thank you very much

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