

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mini Machu Picchu | Weekend in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Mon, 13 Apr, 2026 at 01:20 am (+04:00)
- **Event Description**: 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 // Friday

Meeting at DXB T2 at 16:30 for a direct flight to Baku at 18:20. Immigration clearance and overnight.

Day 1 // Saturday

After breakfast short connecting flight to Nakhchivan.

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. Further on flight to Baku and flight home. Back in DXB Monday 01:20am.

Level: Easy
Activities: Trekking, sightseeing, experience of secluded culture.
Duration: Weekend
Accommodation &amp; meals: 5 star hotel in Nakhchivan - double sharing. Meals excluded. Bring your fav snacks for the road.

Cost: 3,190 AED incl. international and domestic flights, until MARCH 9th. Limited domestic flights availability!

Specifically excluded:

visa,
meals,
single room supplement.
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

Whatsapp 050 4848238 / docs@trekkup.com
[Find all trekkups at linktr.ee/trekkup](https://linktr.ee/trekkup)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubai/mini-machu-picchu-|-weekend-in-nakhchivan-azerbaijan/200029672420024
- **Event Categories**: meetups, trips-adventures, nonprofit, trekking
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.meetup.com/trekkup/events/313326648/?eventOrigin=group_calendar&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=dubai-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Dubai
- **state**: DU
- **country**: United Arab Emirates
- **location**: Dubai International Airport
- **lat**: 25.1936328
- **long**: 55.279071
- **full address**: Dubai International Airport, Address,Dubai, United Arab Emirates

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Trekkup Dubai (https://allevents.in/org/trekkup-dubai/10171057)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm (+04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Dubai International Airport, Address,Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Trekkup Dubai
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups, trips-adventures, nonprofit, trekking
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Mini Machu Picchu | Weekend in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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