5 days in Azerbaijan 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.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Wed): browse the different shops at Park Bulvar Baku, shop like a local with Nizami Street/Torgovaya, then do a tasting at Fireland Vineyards, and finally pause for some photo ops at Vahid Monument. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, view the masterpieces at Ali Shamsi Studio, and then play a few rounds at Dreamland Golf Club.

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Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Baku. March in Baku sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can go by car to Guba.

A gateway into the majestic Caucasus Mountains, Guba is a glorious stretch of countryside and a great destination for lovers of ecotourism and outdoor adventures.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Fri): explore the different monuments and memorials at Guba Genocide Memorial Complex, then play a few rounds at The National Azerbaijan Golf Club, and then take in the awesome beauty at Tengya Alty Gorge.

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You can drive from Baku to Guba in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In March, daytime highs in Guba are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to travel to Laza.

Laza is a village in the Qusar Rayon of Azerbaijan. On the 14th (Sat), examine the collection at Khinalig Village and then admire the sheer force of Laza Waterfalls.

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Getting from Guba to Laza by car takes about an hour. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can travel to Gusar.

Azerbaijan's "northern gates" promise breathtaking Caucasus Mountain scenery, home to some of the country’s highest peaks, a classy ski resort, traditional rustic villages, and tasty Lezgi cuisine.

On the 15th (Sun), walk around Nariman Narimanov Park, then take an in-depth tour of M. Lermontov House Museum, and then tour along fresh powder with Shahdag Mountain Resort.

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Getting from Laza to Gusar by car takes about an hour. In March in Gusar, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to drive back home.