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14D DISCOVER , GEORGIA AND WAZ14T 07/Dec/2019 to 31/Dec/2020

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• City Tour with of and

• Visit Baku Bib Heybat and

• Yanar Dag “Burning Moutain and Mardakan Castle

• Sheki and Shki Khan Palace

• Sighnaghi Hill Town

• Tbilisi and Batumi City Tour

• Trabzon City tour with Ataturk Mansion

• View Sumela Monastery

• Bozztepe Cable Car Ride to

• Castle and

• Kastamonu Castle and

• Istanbul City Tour with Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace

D1 SINGAPORE – BAKU

Depart from Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Baku – Azerbaijan.

D2 BAKU

Upon arrival, be greeted by our local representative and embark on a city tour of Baku. Your first destination will be the Highland Park that offers a 360° panoramic view of the Baku city, which resembles a massive amphitheater that gently slopes down to the adjoining ! Visit to Old Town - 'Icheri Sheher' which is the heart of Baku. Included in your visit are some historically architectural monuments located in the territory of Old Town such as the Palace of Shirvanshahs and the Maiden Tower - ‘Baku’s symbol’ also known locally as Giz Galasi, was built in the 12th century as part of the walled city. After lunch, drive pass by , one of the favorite retreat centers for tourists and inhabitants. Visit Baku’s Bibi Heybat Mosque and Muhammad Mosque. After lunch, explore the National Carpets Museum - whose very building resembles a folded carpet and the Cultural Center Complex - Center that is comprised of an exhibition halls, museum and auditorium. Its architecture is remarkable as no angles can be seen in its interior as well as exterior.

Lunch/Dinner

D3 BAKU – ABSHERON – BAKU

Visit the oldest oil producing fields on the Absheron Peninsula to view the natural gas outlets Yanar Dag or “Burning Mountain” and mud volcanoes. Foreign invaders attracted by natural resources induced local feudal lords to erect fortified castles some of which stand today. There are two of them in Mardakan, one with a , and a larger one with a square tower. Near the castle is the 15th century Tuba-Shahi mosque, containing an exhibition dedicated to the castles in the Absheron peninsula. The Mardakan castle, located in the northern extreme of town, with a round tower surrounded by walls, offers a nice view of the Caspian Sea. After lunch visit the Cultural center named after H.Aliyev. Recognized as one of the world’s famous buildings, the masterpiece of Zaha Hadid has become an architectural landmark of the modern Baku. End the day with a visit to , the largest in Baku.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

D4 BAKU – SHAMAKHI – LAHIJ – SHEKI

Embark on a scenic drive to Sheki with a visit to the historical mosque Juma (Friday) at Shamakhi. Continue to Ismayilli region for Lahij. Lahj is a village and municipality on the southern slopes of Greater Caucasus within the Ismayilli Rayon of Azerbaijan. Its population is approximately 860 people who speak the variation of Tati - Lahiji language and a notable place in Azerbaijan, with its authentic handicrafts traditions, particularly related to copper. The village's carpet and rug crafts are also well known in Azerbaijan and the South Caucasus. Depart to Sheki (~300 km).

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D5 SHEKI

Start your day with a city tour Sheki, with visit to the city fortress and Sheki khan Palace. Explore the Caravanserai with its artisans’ stalls such as silk and embroidery shops, potters, confectioners, hatters etc. Visit the Shebeke workshop specialize in stained glass mosaics an authentic art of Sheki. Visit Juma mosque- madrasa dated to 1750 as well the mosque of Omar Efendi.

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D6 SHEKI – SIGHNAGHI – TBILISI

After breakfast, bid farewell to Azerbaijan and cross over to Georgia via the Lagodekhi border. After visiting Sighnaghi hill town, continue towards Tbilisi – the capital of Georgia.

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D7 TBILISI

After breakfast, embark on a city tour of Tbilisi which includes visit to the Old Town. Visit Freedom Square and Rustaveli Avenue, the main street of Tbilisi and explore through some of the narrow streets for some souvenir shopping. The city tour also includes visit the Tbilisi Mosque.

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D8 TBILISI – BATUMI

Start your day with a scenic drive towards Batumi, a Black Sea resort and port city. Upon arrival, lunch followed by a brief city tour with a visit to Batumi Mosque and take in sights such as the Batumi Boulevard encompasses a waterfront promenade with a park and beach. View the 130m-high Alphabetic Tower, adorned with Georgian script.

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D9 BATUMI – TRABZON

After breakfast, drive along the coast line towards the border of Turkey then continue to Trabzon via Arhavi - a town and locale of Artvin Province. The landscape is sloping and precipitous, view the Twin Bridge and continue to Ayder Plateau located in the town of Camlihemsin in the province of Rize. The Ayder Plateau is fondly referred to as “honey forest” because of its delicacy - honey. It is a conglomeration of all shades of green with touches of gold and brown that reaches out to the skies. The history of Uzungol is tied in with that of Trabzon’s. Trabzon's ancient name was "Trapezos". This means “table”. The had been built on a narrow hill which stretched down to the sea in the shape of a table. Enjoy a traditional cooking class followed by dinner.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

D10 TRABZON – AMASYA

Start your day with a visit to the Ataturk Mansion, the stately mansion that was once owned by the founder of the Republic of Turkey Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. View Sumela Monastery - the extensive ruins of Sumela Monastery, founded by Greeks in the 4th century, cling improbably to a sheer cliff, high above evergreen forests. This is one of the 's unquestionable highlights. Due to ongoing restoration means you can't go inside until at least 2023, but for many visitors, just seeing the exterior from the 'Seyir Noktas' viewpoint is worth the long drive. The Onur Ant (Statue of Honor) is also known as the Atatürk Monument and is located in Atatürk Park in the Ilkadm district of Samsun. Designed by Austrian sculptor Heinrich Krippel, the statue is dedicated to the landing of Atatürk in Samsun, which marked the beginning of the Turkish War of Independence (1919-1923). Finally visit the Amisos Hill dates back B.C 3th century. Enjoy a ride on the Boztepe Cable Car before continue to Amasya for late afternoon city tour that includes the Ferhat aqueduct and the 13th century Seljuk Burmali Mosque. The last stop for today will the Amasya Castle, overlooking the city, the Amasya Castle has been attacked by the Persian, Roman, Pontus and Byzantine Empires. After every destructive force, the castle was built anew and protected the city until the 18th century when it lost its strategic importance. Visitors can view the cisterns, water depots, and remains of an Ottoman hamam after they make their way up to the top of the mountain.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

D11 AMASYA –

Visit Amasya Museum which display archaeological artifacts and Islamic Period mummies. Drive to Bolu and on the way stop in Kastamonu to visit Kastamonu Castle which is one of the major magnificent monuments of the province and it is assumed to be constructed in the Byzantine period. View the House Rock Tombs located to the south of the city center on a rock starting from an altitude of 8 meters. These rock tombs are dated to the 7th BC. Finally visit Lake Abant Nature

Park which is a tectonic structure, shelters a variety of plants in itself and have a great open air recreation potentiality. As a result of these characteristics of the lake, 1150 hectares of it had been taken under the status of Natural Park in the year 1988. Overnight in Bolu.

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D12 BOLU – ISTANBUL

From Bolu head towards Istanbul, upon arrival visit The Blue Mosque - one of the biggest of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Explore Topkapi Palace which was the forrmer imperial residence from where the Great was ruled. Today it is a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family. Not to be missed is the Grand Covered Bazaar a bazaar that will tempt even the non-shoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.

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D13 ISTANBUL – SINGAPORE

After breakfast, free time till you check out from the hotel. Enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise, starting at the Golden Horn, which played an important role in the city's development. Along the way, you’ll enjoy spectacular views of old wooden villas, of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages located along the shore. Later transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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D14

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