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.

Family-friendly places like Baku Old City and Flame Towers will thrill your kids. Change things up with a short trip to Gobustan State Reserve in Gobustan (about 1h 5 min away). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Heydar Aliyev Center, pause for some photo ops at Vahid Monument, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Yanardag.

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Tehran, Iran to Baku is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Tehran to Baku due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Tehran in March, expect Baku to be a bit cooler, temps between 13°C and 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Gusar.

Azerbaijan's "northern gates" promise breathtaking Caucasus Mountain scenery, home to some of the country’s highest peaks, a classy ski resort, traditional rustic villages, and tasty Lezgi cuisine.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Tue): stroll around Nariman Narimanov Park, then tour along fresh powder with Shahdag Mountain Resort, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Tengya Alty Gorge.

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You can drive from Baku to Gusar in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March in Gusar, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Gabala.

If you're fed up of the concrete jungle, take a trip to Gabala for the perfect getaway.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): glide through natural beauty at Tufandag Winter Summer Resort, find something for the whole family at Gabaland, and then explore the activities along Yeddi Gozel Waterfall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: hit the bull's-eye at Gabala Shooting Club and then get curious at Gabala Archaeological Center.

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Traveling by car from Gusar to Gabala takes 5 hours. In March in Gabala, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.