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: stroll around Nariman Narimanov Park, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Tengya Alty Gorge, and play a few rounds at The National Azerbaijan Golf Club.

For other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Guba journey planner.

Baku to Guba is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. Traveling from Baku in February, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Guba, with lows of -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. There's lots more to do: admire the local landmark of Philharmonic Park, stop by Little Venice, pause for some photo ops at Monument to Richard Sorge, and learn about winemaking at Fireland Vineyards.

To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Baku sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Guba to Baku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Guba in February, Baku is a bit warmer at night with lows of 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can travel 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.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Ganja tour app.

Traveling by flight from Baku to Ganja takes 3 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 travel back home.