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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Sheki Karvansaray (in Sheki) and Gobustan (Gobustan State Reserve & Mud Volcanoes). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Baku Old City, see the interesting displays at Museum of Miniature Books, go for a walk through Baku Boulevard, and explore the ancient world of Ateshgah - Fire Temple.

For ratings, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Baku road trip planner.

London, UK to Baku is an approximately 8.5- hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from London to Baku, you'll lose 4 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from London in May, expect Baku to be somewhat warmer, temps between 28°C and 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can travel back home.