6 days in Gusar Itinerary

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.

Get out of town with these interesting Gusar side-trips: Khinalig Village (in Khinalig), Guba (Afurja Waterfall & Tengya Alty Gorge) and Laza Waterfalls (in Laza). The adventure continues: walk around Nariman Narimanov Park, browse the exhibits of Guba Genocide Memorial Complex, and take an in-depth tour of Mountain Jews Museum.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Gusar trip itinerary planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Gusar is an approximately 23-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Dubai in December: high temperatures in Gusar hover around 8°C and lows are around -2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can travel to Gusar.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Mon): take an in-depth tour of Mountain Jews Museum, then stroll the grounds of Guba Genocide Memorial Complex, and then walk around Nariman Narimanov Park.

To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Gusar road trip planner.

Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to drive back home.