7 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Heydar Mosque and Dreamland Golf Club. Your inner history buff will appreciate Baku Old City and Ateshgah Fire Temple. Go for a jaunt from Baku to Gobustan to see Gobustan State Reserve about 1h 5 min away. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Heydar Aliyev Center, enjoy breathtaking views from Flame Towers, don't miss a visit to Baku Boulevard, and admire the local landmark of Philharmonic Park.

To find maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Baku driving holiday planner.

Zagreb, Croatia to Baku is an approximately 12-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Zagreb to Baku is 3 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Zagreb in April: highs in Baku hover around 19°C, while lows dip to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can go by car to Sheki.

Sheki is Azerbaijan’s true travel gem, a small city off the forested slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountains rich in Silk Road history and renowned for its fascinating architecture, food, and friendly residents.

On the 1st (Fri), explore the world behind art at Museum of Folk and Applied Arts, then make a trip to Sheki Fortress, then take an in-depth tour of Sheki Khans' Palace, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Kish.

To find maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Sheki vacation planner.

Getting from Baku to Sheki by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and taxi; or take a train. April in Sheki sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to travel to Goygol.

Located in the western part of Azerbaijan, Goygol and its surrounding countryside remain one of the most picturesque regions in the country.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. John's Church and then explore the striking landscape of Lake Goygol.

For reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Goygol trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from Sheki to Goygol takes 2.5 hours. On the 3rd (Sun), you'll travel back home.