8 days in Azerbaijan Itinerary
8 days in Azerbaijan Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Azerbaijan visit planner
Start: Baku
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Baku
— 6 nights
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Shamakhi
— 1 night
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End: Baku
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
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Baku
— 6 nights
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The City of Eternal Flames, the City of Winds
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). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Baku Old City, examine the collection at Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, delve into the distant past at Ateshgah Fire Temple, and don't miss a visit to Fountains Square.
Make your Baku itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Baku. In March in Baku, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to drive to Shamakhi.
Things to do in Baku
Side Trip
Find places to stay Mar 17 — 23:
Shamakhi
— 1 night
The City of Poets and Former Ancient Capital of the Country
Azerbaijan's former capital surrounded by fine countryside and packed with cultural heritage, Shamakhi is one of Azerbaijan’s most historic cities and the birthplace of legendary Azerbaijani poets Sabir and Nesimi.Start off your visit on the 24th (Tue): examine the collection at Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory, learn about winemaking at Meyseri Wines, then explore the ancient world of Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Juma Mosque.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read Shamakhi travel planning tool.
Traveling by car from Baku to Shamakhi takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in March, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to go by car back home.
Things to do in Shamakhi
Side Trip
Find places to stay Mar 23 — 24:
Highlights from your trip
Azerbaijan travel guide
Land of Fire
A holiday in Azerbaijan allows intrepid travelers to discover a history-steeped country sitting at the crossroads of Southeastern Europe and Southwest Asia, an area once controlled by a succession of ancient empires. With its dual Eurasian character, Azerbaijan remains a highly intriguing destination, with tourism one of the top contributors to the country's booming economy. Many begin their tour of Azerbaijan in World Heritage-listed Baku, a cosmopolitan city boasting innovative architecture and a well-preserved historic core. A short drive out of this thriving capital, you can explore timeless villages surrounded by thick orchards and flanked by the majestic Caucasus Mountains.
