10 days in Guba, Baku & Ganja Itinerary

A gateway into the majestic Caucasus Mountains, Guba is a glorious stretch of countryside and a great destination for lovers of ecotourism and outdoor adventures.

Explore hidden gems such as Guba Genocide Memorial Complex and Lahij Central Street. Do some cultural sightseeing at Meyseri Wines and Chotari Albanian-Udi Church. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Guba: Alti Aghaj National Park (in Altiaghach) and Laza Waterfalls (in Laza). Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Nariman Narimanov Park, take in the awesome beauty at Tengya Alty Gorge, and play a few rounds at The National Azerbaijan Golf Club.

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Baku to Guba is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Baku in February since evenings lows in Guba dip to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Baku.

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.

National Museum of History of Azerbaijan and Ali Shamsi Studio are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Museum-lovers will appreciate Museum of Miniature Books and National Museum of Azerbaijan Literature. The adventure continues: stroll through Philharmonic Park, visit Little Venice, take in the spiritual surroundings of Heydar Mosque, and pause for some photo ops at Vahid Monument.

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Traveling by car from Guba to Baku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Guba in February, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Baku, with lows around 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Ganja.

Famous as the birthplace of legendary poet Nizami, Ganja is a truly ancient city still bearing traces of the myriad kingdoms and empires that ruled over it in the past.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): admire the landmark architecture of Bottle House, get engrossed in the history at The Museum of History and Ethnography, and then learn about winemaking at Sharg Ulduzu Wines. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the spiritual surroundings of Imamzadeh Mausoleum, pause for some serene contemplation at Ganja State Puppet Theatre, then make a trip to Mausoleum of Javad Khan, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. John's Church.

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Traveling by flight from Baku to Ganja takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In February, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.