15 days in Azerbaijan Itinerary

Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape (UNESCO Heritage) covers three areas of a plateau of rocky boulders rising out of the semi-desert of central Azerbaijan, with an outstanding collection of more than 6,000 rock engravings bearing testimony to 40,000 years of rock art.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Mon): learn more about the world around you at Gobustan State Reserve. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Diri Baba Mausoleum and then don't miss a visit to Mud Volcanoes.

For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Gobustan online trip maker.

Karachi, Pakistan to Gobustan is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Karachi to Gobustan is minus 1 hour. In December, daily temperatures in Gobustan can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Gabala.

If you're fed up of the concrete jungle, take a trip to Gabala for the perfect getaway.

On the 23rd (Wed), contemplate the waterfront views at Yeddi Gozel Waterfall, ski along the peaceful trails at Tufandag Winter Summer Resort, and then find something for the whole family at Gabaland.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Gabala vacation site.

Getting from Gobustan to Gabala by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and taxi. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Gabala when traveling from Gobustan in December, with lows around -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can drive 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.

For shopping fun, head to Ganja Mall or Javad Khan Street. Get in touch with nature at Lake Goygol and Maralgol lake. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Imamzadeh Mausoleum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Alexander Nevsky Church, admire the landmark architecture of St. John's Church, and stroll around Heydar Aliyev Park.

To see where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Ganja trip app.

Getting from Gabala to Ganja by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and train. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in December, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can travel 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.

Escape the urban bustle at REST Travel and Yanardag. Family-friendly places like Nizami Street/Torgovaya and Flame Towers will thrill your kids. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Heydar Aliyev Center, take in the exciting artwork at Museum of Modern Art, get a taste of the local shopping with Ali Shamsi Studio, and make a trip to Fountains Square.

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Traveling by flight from Ganja to Baku takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 10°C in December, and nighttime lows around 3°C. You'll have a few hours on the 3rd (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.