18 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Candy Cane Mountains (in Khizi), Gobustan (Gobustan State Reserve, Diri Baba Mausoleum, &more) and Masazir Lake (in Masazir). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Baku Old City, see the interesting displays at Heydar Aliyev Center, explore the historical opulence of Palace of the Shirvanshahs, and enjoy breathtaking views from Flame Towers.

For maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Baku route builder.

In January, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.