8 days in Baku & Sheki Itinerary
8 days in Baku & Sheki Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Azerbaijan journey planner
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End: Baku
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The City of Eternal Flames, the City of Winds
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.Change things up with a short trip to Gobustan State Reserve in Gobustan (about 1h 5 min away). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Heydar Aliyev Center, explore the different monuments and memorials at Alley of Martyrs, don't miss a visit to Fountains Square, and enjoy breathtaking views from Flame Towers.
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If you are flying in from Serbia, the closest major aiport is Heydar Aliyev International Airport. In June, daytime highs in Baku are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to drive to Sheki.
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Azerbaijan's True Historical Gem
Sheki is Azerbaijan’s true travel gem, a small city off the forested slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountains rich in Silk Road history and renowned for its fascinating architecture, food, and friendly residents.Get out of town with these interesting Sheki side-trips: Chotari Albanian-Udi Church (in Nij) and Gabala (Gabaland, Tufandag Winter Summer Resort, &more). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Sheki Khans' Palace, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Folk and Applied Arts, don't miss a visit to Sheki Fortress, and pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Kish.
For photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Sheki trip planner.
Getting from Baku to Sheki by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and taxi; or take a train. In June, daytime highs in Sheki are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can drive back home.
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