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 Tengya Alty Gorge. Do some cultural sightseeing at Meyseri Wines and Lahij Central Street. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Guba: Alti Aghaj National Park (in Altiaghach), Chotari Albanian-Udi Church (in Nij) and Laza Waterfalls (in Laza). It doesn't end there: walk around Nariman Narimanov Park and tee off at The National Azerbaijan Golf Club.

To find reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Guba trip planner.

Baku to Guba is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. Traveling from Baku in February, expect little chillier with lows of -1°C in Guba. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can go by car 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 Museum of Miniature Books are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Museum-lovers will appreciate National Museum of Azerbaijan Literature and Ali Shamsi Studio. 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.