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.

Get outdoors at Gobustan State Reserve and Yanardag. Appreciate the collections at Heydar Aliyev Center and Museum of Miniature Books. Take a break from Baku with a short trip to Mud Volcanoes in Gobustan, about 1h 25 min away. Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Baku Old City, don't miss a visit to Fountains Square, enjoy breathtaking views from Flame Towers, and stroll the grounds of Alley of Martyrs.

For photos, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Baku trip planner.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Baku is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Riyadh to Baku. When traveling from Riyadh in September, plan for colder days in Baku, with highs around 31°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can travel back home.