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've added Baku Puppet Theatre, Port Baku Mall, Little Venice, and other attractions to your itinerary. Baku Old City and Heydar Mosque will appeal to history buffs. Museum-lovers will appreciate Heydar Aliyev Center and Qala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex. There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, shop like a local with Nizami Street/Torgovaya, browse the different shops at Ganja Mall, and make a trip to Flame Towers.

To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Baku online attractions planner.

If you are flying in from United Arab Emirates, the closest major aiport is Heydar Aliyev International Airport. August in Baku sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.