Tour Programme
Day 1 03.06.18
Arrival in Baku. You will be met by our driver and transferred to the hotel.
Day 2 04.06.18
Breakfast in the hotel
Start sightseeing tour in Baku. Visit Memory Alley – “Shehidler Khiyabany”, from where you can have a great panoramic view of Baku city
- Ichari Sheher
The historic quarter also known as “Castle” or simply “Old City” among the people is the ancient part of Baku, also historic-architectural reserve. Ichari Sheher being the ancient part of Baku was surrounded by well protected castle walls. Over 1300 families live in the territory of reserve having the area of 221 m². The territory of reserve was inhabited from the Bronze Age. It was identified in the result of archeological researches that the territory of Ichari Sheher was densly inhabited during the VIII-IX centuries, the handicraft and trade was developed here. After the Shirvanshahs had moved his residence from Shamakhi to Baku in the XV century, the period of “crystallization” was started in the life of Ichari Sheher. In 1748-1806, Baku and its center Ichari Sheher was the capital of Baku Khanate.
- Shirvanshahs palace
Shirvanshahs Palace or the complex of Shirvanshahs Palace — the old residence of Shirvanshahs situated in Baku city (the Shirvan rulers). The complex includes, besides the palace, court-room (divankhana), Shirvanshah sepulcher, the palace mosque the (minaret) tower of which belongs to 1441, bath and the sepulcher of the scientist of palace Seyid Yahya Bakuvi. The complex of palace was buiolt during the period from the the. Some buildings including the placae were built in the beginning of the XV century during the power of Shirvanshah Khalilullah the I. When the Ottoman Empire has seized Baku, the gate was built by the palace walls covering it from the East. The construction of the palace was coordinated with relocation of the capital from Shamakhi to Baku after the Shamakhi earthquake when the Shirvanshah Akhista the I lost his family members.
- Maiden Tower
The height of the Maiden Tower is 28 m, its diameter in the first floor is 16,5 m. The thickness of the wall in the first floor reaches to 5 meters. The internal area of the castle is divided into 8 floors. Each floor was built with hewed stones and covered with dome-shaped roof. The castle began to act as the museum since 1964, and included in the list of world heritage of the UNESCO since 2000. There are circular holes in the middle of these roofs laid from stones. The holes are in the direction of vertical line. So that, when looking through the hole in the middle of the roof of the VIII floor, it is possible to see the floor of the first floor.
Excursion in Heydar Aliyev Center and the Museum of Modern Art (duration: 2 hours)
Heydar Aliyev Center is a cultural center, projected as a complex structure that includes the Auditorium (convention center), a museum, exhibition halls, administrative offices. The project center has been designed by renowned architect ZahaHadid. Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre is considered to be one of the symbols of modern Baku
Baku Boulevard Tour
Boat trip: During the walk experienced guides tell the history of the Caspian Sea, its wealth, and existing problems. At the same time - you can admire a unique panorama of Baku, with the opening of the sea.
Walking to Carpet Museum. (outdoor view of Carpet museum, Little Venice)
Carpet Museum:
Azerbaijan is a country of flying carpets. The different regional carpet schools are located in Azerbaijan. The Carpet Museum will give you the inspiration of different style carpets with different ornaments.
Little Venice:
"Little Venice" in Baku Boulevard is a small town built in 1960. It was expanded up to 10.000 sq.m. now. Boats are provided for 4 people: one is designed for guide and the rest - for passengers.
21:00 - Hotel transfer
05 – 08 June : 2018 BMX World Championships
Tuesday 5 June
TBD TBD Accreditation center open
TBD TBD UCI BMX World Challenge: UCI BMX World Challenge - All Cruiser Categories
Following Racing Prize giving Ceremony
Wednesday 6 June
TBD TBD Accreditation center open
TBD TBD UCI BMX World Challenge: Schedule and categories racing on this day to be decided after registration closes
Following Racing Prize giving Ceremony
Thursday 7 June
TBD TBD Accreditation center open
TBD TBD UCI BMX World Challenge: Schedule and categories racing on this day to be decided after registration closes
09:00 - 09:45 Team Managers' Meeting - Championships
10:30 - 12:30 Riders' Confirmation UCI BMX World Championships
TBD TBD Training - Championships Categories
Friday 8 Jeun
TBD TBD Accreditation center open
TBD TBD UCI BMX Convention
TBD TBD Training - Championships Categories
20:40 - 23:00 UCI BMX World Championships - Motos
09.06.18
Breakfast in the Hotel
Check – out
Transfer to the Airport
Include :
Accommodation at the 4 star hotel in Baku city ( BB )
Transfer ( airport - hotel - airport )
Baku City Excursion with Tour Guide
Hotel - Velopark - Hotel Transfer
Lunch / Dinner during excursion ( traditional cuisine )
Visa fee
Entrance tickets to museums during excursion