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 Imamzadeh Mausoleum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ganja: Sheki (Museum of Folk and Applied Arts, Sheki Karvansaray, &more). And it doesn't end there: take a peaceful walk through Lake Goygol, don't miss a visit to Nizami Ganjavi Mausoleum, explore the activities along Maralgol lake, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Shah Abbas Mosque.

For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Ganja trip planner.

If you are flying in from Portugal, the closest major aiports are Ganja International Airport, Zaqatala International Airport and Gabala International Airport. In May, daily temperatures in Ganja can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 17°C.