Mini Machu Picchu | Weekend in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan (FROM ABU DHABI)
Schedule
Sat May 18 2024 at 04:00 am to Mon May 20 2024 at 12:45 am
UTC+04:00Location
Abu Dhabi International Airport | Abu Dhabi, AZ
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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 at 4am at Abu Dhabi Airport for a direct flight at 6am to Baku. Arrival, immigration procedure, change of terminals and connecting flight to Nakhchivan, 11:50-13:10.
After lunch we will 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 AUH on Monday 4am 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 included. Bring your fav snacks for the road.
Cost: 1980 AED incl. domestic flights, until APR 18th. Limited flights availability!
International flights excluded: Wizz Air from AUH at 400-900 AED.
You can chose any international flight, considering min. of 2 hours buffer for domestic flights:
Baku - Nakhchivan 11:50-13:10
Nakhchivan - Baku 18:50-20:00
Specifically excluded:
visa,
insurance.
Visas:
Most of passports are entitled for evisa, UAE residence visa holders - visa on arrival. More info here.
See yah in Mini Machu x
Trekkup Crew
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Where is it happening?
Abu Dhabi International Airport, airport,Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
