7 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 Mardakan Fortress (in Mardakan) and Gobustan (Mud Volcanoes & Gobustan State Reserve). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Baku Old City, take in the pleasant sights at Baku Boulevard, examine the collection at Heydar Aliyev Center, and delve into the distant past at Ateshgah Fire Temple.

To find photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Baku trip planner.

Expect a daytime high around 19°C in April, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can travel back home.