12 days in Baku Itinerary

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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Baku Old City and Ateshgah Fire Temple. Venture out of the city with trips to Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum (in Shamakhi), Mardakan Fortress (in Mardakan) and Gobustan (Diri Baba Mausoleum, Mud Volcanoes, &more). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Flame Towers, take in the spiritual surroundings of Heydar Mosque, stroll the grounds of Alley of Martyrs, and examine the collection at Heydar Aliyev Center.

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Vancouver, Canada to Baku is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Azerbaijan Standard Time (AZT), which is usually a 12 hour difference. In April, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.