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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Baku: Mardakan Fortress (in Mardakan) and Gobustan State Reserve (in Gobustan). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Baku Old City, explore the striking landscape at Yanardag, take in panoramic vistas at Flame Towers, and don't miss a visit to Fountain Square.

To find other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Baku tour planner.

Belgrade, Serbia to Baku is an approximately 10- hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Belgrade to Baku due to the time zone difference. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.