9 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 Yanardag and Dreamland Golf Club. Popular historic sites such as Baku Old City and Alley of Martyrs are in your itinerary. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Heydar Aliyev Center, pause for some photo ops at Sculpture Girl on Bench, explore the historical opulence of Palace of the Shirvanshahs, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Juma Mosque.

To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Baku trip itinerary site.

Belgrade, Serbia to Baku is an approximately 10- hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Azerbaijan Standard Time, which is usually a 3 hour difference. Traveling from Belgrade in June, Baku is a bit warmer at night with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to drive to Gusar.

Azerbaijan's "northern gates" promise breathtaking Caucasus Mountain scenery, home to some of the country’s highest peaks, a classy ski resort, traditional rustic villages, and tasty Lezgi cuisine.

On the 12th (Fri), identify plant and animal life at Tengya Alty Gorge, then see the winter wonderland with Shahdag Mountain Resort, and then stroll around Nariman Narimanov Park.

To see ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Gusar trip planner.

Drive from Baku to Gusar in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Baku in June, expect slightly colder with lows of 19°C in Gusar. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Goygol.

Located in the western part of Azerbaijan, Goygol and its surrounding countryside remain one of the most picturesque regions in the country.

On the 13th (Sat), admire the striking features of St. John's Church and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Goygol.

For maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Goygol trip builder site.

Getting from Gusar to Goygol by car takes about 6.5 hours. On the 14th (Sun), you're off to home.