Mini Machu Picchu | Weekend in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan

Name: Mini Machu Picchu | Weekend in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan
Start: 2025-02-15T00:30:00+04:00
End: 2025-02-17T01:30:00+04:00
Location: Dubai International Airport

Schedule

Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 12:30 am to Mon, 17 Feb, 2025 at 01:30 am

UTC+04:00

Location

Dubai International Airport | Dubai, DU

In one of the most remote corners of Central Asia lies the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan. Known as the land of Noah and holding one of the most picturesque secrets of Azerbaijan and resembling the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, the Alinja Fortress towers over Nakhchivan below.
While considered autonomous, with its own legislature and ruler, the region is presided over by Azerbaijan despite sharing no land border whatsoever and wedged between Turkey, Armenia and Iran.
In one short weekend we will climb the 3000 stairs to the fortress, visit Noah’s Tomb, and wander through the monuments, minarets, and palaces of this ancient and fascinating land before returning to Dubai with memories of a lifetime!
Let’s go!
Day 1 // Saturday
Meeting past midnight at Dubai Airport T1 for a direct flight at 2.30am to Baku. Arrival, immigration procedure, change of terminals and connecting flight to Nakhchivan, 07:00-08:20.
Short rest and start with exploration of Noah’s Tomb and the Momina Khatun Monument, which the locals call the “Taj Mahal of Nakhchivan”. Once the site of thousands of houses, dozens of mosques, mausoleums, and minarets, all that remains is the mosaic columns and minarets of Garabaghlar.
Overnight in 5 star hotel.
DAY 2 // Sunday
With stops to see few other sites, we will begin the climb of 3000 stairs up to Alinja Fortress and see for ourselves why it is the Machu Picchu of Central Asia.
Past lunch we will visit the most curious hospital inside a salt mine for the treatment of asthma and bronchitis! Afterwards we will descend the caves of Ashabu before making a quick visit to carpet museum for souvenirs. Dinner and evening flight to Baku 18:50-20:00 and further flight home.
Back to Dubai on Monday 01:30am with pockets full of memories!
Level: Easy
Activities: Trekking, sightseeing, experience of secluded culture.
Duration: Weekend
Accommodation & meals: 5 star hotel in Nakhchivan - double sharing. Meals excluded. Bring your fav snacks for the road.
Cost: 2990 AED incl. international and domestic flights, until JAN 15th. Limited flights availability!
You can chose any international flight, considering buffer for immigration. Domestic flights:
Baku - Nakhchivan 07:00-08:20
Nakhchivan - Baku 18:50-20:00
Specifically excluded:
visa,
meals
Visas:
Most of passports are entitled for evisa, UAE residence visa holders - visa on arrival. More info here.
See yah in Mini Machu x
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