10 days in Azerbaijan Itinerary
10 days in Azerbaijan Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Azerbaijan holiday maker
Start: Dubai
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Baku
— 7 nights
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Gobustan
— 2 nights
Fly
End: Dubai
Tue, Jul 12 - Thu, Jul 21
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Baku — 7 nights
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A truly contemporary city criss-crossed by history, Baku offers everything from the modern elegance of the Flame Towers to the medieval UNESCO-listed Old City at its core.Baku is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Baku Old City, explore the ancient world of Ateshgah Fire Temple, see the interesting displays at Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, and take in the pleasant sights at Baku Boulevard.
To see ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Baku trip planning website.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Baku is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive. When traveling from Dubai in July, plan for much colder days in Baku, with highs around 36°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can go by car to Gobustan.
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Gobustan — 2 nights
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Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape (UNESCO Heritage) covers three areas of a plateau of rocky boulders rising out of the semi-desert of central Azerbaijan, with an outstanding collection of more than 6,000 rock engravings bearing testimony to 40,000 years of rock art.On the 20th (Wed), examine the collection at Gobustan State Reserve and then don't miss a visit to Mud Volcanoes. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Diri Baba Mausoleum.
To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Gobustan travel route planner.
You can drive from Baku to Gobustan in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. In July in Gobustan, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can fly back home.
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Azerbaijan travel guide
Land of Fire
A holiday in Azerbaijan allows intrepid travelers to discover a history-steeped country sitting at the crossroads of Southeastern Europe and Southwest Asia, an area once controlled by a succession of ancient empires. With its dual Eurasian character, Azerbaijan remains a highly intriguing destination, with tourism one of the top contributors to the country's booming economy. Many begin their tour of Azerbaijan in World Heritage-listed Baku, a cosmopolitan city boasting innovative architecture and a well-preserved historic core. A short drive out of this thriving capital, you can explore timeless villages surrounded by thick orchards and flanked by the majestic Caucasus Mountains.
