18 days in Azerbaijan Itinerary

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.

Ganja is known for historic sites, parks, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Goygol, tour the pleasant surroundings at Heydar Aliyev Park, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Imamzadeh Mausoleum, and make a trip to Nizami Ganjavi Mausoleum.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Ganja online route planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Ganja is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Dubai in March: high temperatures in Ganja hover around 16°C and lows are around 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Gabala.

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

Explore Gabala's surroundings by going to Shamakhi (Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum & Juma Mosque), Laza Waterfalls (in Laza) and Chotari Albanian-Udi Church (in Nij). There's much more to do: glide through natural beauty at Tufandag Winter Summer Resort, have some family-friendly fun at Gabala Shooting Club, get curious at Gabala Archaeological Center, and find something for the whole family at Gabaland.

For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read Gabala trip builder site.

You can drive from Ganja to Gabala in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of train and taxi. In March, daytime highs in Gabala are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Sheki.

Sheki is Azerbaijan’s true travel gem, a small city off the forested slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountains rich in Silk Road history and renowned for its fascinating architecture, food, and friendly residents.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Wed): explore the world behind art at Museum of Folk and Applied Arts, then make a trip to Sheki Fortress, then admire the landmark architecture of Sheki Khans' Palace, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Kish.

For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Sheki trip itinerary website.

You can drive from Gabala to Sheki in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Sheki can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to travel to Nakhchivan.

Nakhchivan, an autonomous Azerbaijani republic, remains a region of breathtaking landscapes, quaint villages, and a cuisine distinct from the rest of the country.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Alinja Castle, admire the striking features of Nakhchivan Khans' Palace, and then don't miss a visit to Mausoleum of Momine Khatun.

For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Nakhchivan day trip site.

Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Sheki to Nakhchivan takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. March in Nakhchivan sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Step out of Baku with an excursion to Gobustan State Reserve in Gobustan--about 1h 5 min away. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Baku Old City, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, examine the collection at Heydar Aliyev Center, and take in panoramic vistas at Flame Towers.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Baku trip website.

Traveling by flight from Nakhchivan to Baku takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Traveling from Nakhchivan in March, you will find days in Baku are slightly colder (13°C), and nights are about the same (5°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.