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 Juma Mosque are in your itinerary. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Heydar Aliyev Center, don't miss a visit to Fountains Square, take in the pleasant sights at Baku Boulevard, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Alley of Martyrs.

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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 difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Azerbaijan Standard Time is 3 hours. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Baku when traveling from Belgrade in June, with lows around 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to go by car 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.

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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.

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