20 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.

Explore Baku's surroundings by going to Gobustan (Diri Baba Mausoleum, Gobustan State Reserve, &more), Khizi (Candy Cane Mountains & Mikayil Mushfig House Museum) and Beshbarmag Mountain (in Siyazan). Dedicate the 11th (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Baku Boulevard, explore the striking landscape at Yanardag, see the interesting displays at Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, and delve into the distant past at Ateshgah Fire Temple.

For other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Baku road trip planning app.

If you are flying in from United Arab Emirates, the closest major aiport is Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 10°C in December, and nighttime lows around 3°C.