8 days in Baku 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: Gobustan (Mud Volcanoes & Gobustan State Reserve). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Baku Old City, shop like a local with Nizami Street/Torgovaya, examine the collection at Museum of Miniature Books, and explore the ancient world of Ateshgah Fire Temple.

For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Baku driving holiday planner.

If you are flying in from Saudi Arabia, the closest major aiport is Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 13°C in March, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.