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 visit kid-friendly attractions like Heydar Aliyev Center and Flame Towers. Venture out of the city with trips to Gobustan (Mud Volcanoes & Gobustan State Reserve). There's much more to do: make a trip to Baku Boulevard, delve into the distant past at Ateshgah Fire Temple, take in the dramatic natural features at Yanardag, and examine the collection at Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum.

To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Baku travel planning website.

If you are flying in from Kuwait, the closest major aiport is Heydar Aliyev International Airport. In December in Baku, expect temperatures between 10°C during the day and 3°C at night.