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 Nature & Wildlife Tours. Popular historic sites such as Baku Old City and Ateshgah Fire Temple are in your itinerary. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Heydar Aliyev Center, play a few rounds at Dreamland Golf Club, don't miss a visit to Baku Boulevard, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Juma Mosque.

For reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Baku road trip 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, expect a bit warmer with lows of 22°C in Baku. 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.

For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, 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.

To see ratings, other places to visit, reviews, 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.