7 days in Ganja Itinerary

Famous as the birthplace of legendary poet Nizami, Ganja is a truly ancient city still bearing traces of the myriad kingdoms and empires that ruled over it in the past.

Get a sense of the local culture at Sheki Khans' Palace and Sheki Fortress. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ganja: Sheki (Museum of Folk and Applied Arts, Sheki Karvansaray, &more). Spend the 18th (Tue) exploring at Lake Goygol. There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Nizami Ganjavi Mausoleum, admire the striking features of Bottle House, take in the spiritual surroundings of Imamzadeh Mausoleum, and explore the activities along Maralgol lake.

To see more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Ganja online trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Portugal, the closest major aiports are Ganja International Airport, Zaqatala International Airport and Gabala International Airport. May in Ganja sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C at night.