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 Lahic History and Ethnography Museum. Do some cultural sightseeing at M. Lermontov House Museum and Meyseri Wines. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Guba: Chotari Albanian-Udi Church (in Nij), Laza Waterfalls (in Laza) and Lahij (Lahij Central Street & Zernava Bridge). The adventure continues: walk around Nariman Narimanov Park, play a few rounds at The National Azerbaijan Golf Club, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Tengya Alty Gorge, and explore the striking landscape of Alti-Agach National Park.

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Baku to Guba is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. Traveling from Baku in February, Guba is a bit cooler at night with lows of °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough 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 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. When in Baku, make a side trip to see Fireland Vineyards in Novxani, approximately Novxani away. There's still lots to do: stroll through Philharmonic Park, take a stroll through Mini-Venice, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and appreciate the history behind Monument to Richard Sorge.

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You can drive from Guba to Baku in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Guba in February, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Baku, with lows around °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to 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, thenmake 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In February, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can travel back home.