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 the numerous day-trip ideas around Baku: Gobustan (Mud Volcanoes & Gobustan State Reserve). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Heydar Aliyev Center, make a trip to Fountains Square, delve into the distant past at Ateshgah Fire Temple, and stroll the grounds of Alley of Martyrs.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read our Baku trip itinerary tool.

In August, daily temperatures in Baku can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 26°C.