8 days in Azerbaijan 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). 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.

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.