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 (Gobustan State Reserve & Mud Volcanoes). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Heydar Aliyev Center, go for a walk through Baku Boulevard, explore the different monuments and memorials at Alley of Martyrs, and don't miss a visit to Fountains Square.

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If you are flying in from Turkey, the closest major aiport is Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in June, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.