5 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Baku: Gobustan (Mud Volcanoes & Gobustan State Reserve). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Heydar Aliyev Center, make a trip to Flame Towers, take in the dramatic natural features at Yanardag, and stroll the grounds of Alley of Martyrs.

To see where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Baku road trip planner.

June in Baku sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to travel back home.