9 days in Baku & Nakhchivan 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.

Take a break from Baku with a short trip to Gobustan State Reserve in Gobustan, about 1h 5 min away. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Heydar Aliyev Center, make a trip to Baku Boulevard, contemplate the long history of Baku Old City, and stroll the grounds of Alley of Martyrs.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Baku day trip app.

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. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Belgrade in June since evenings lows in Baku dip to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to travel to Nakhchivan.

Nakhchivan, an autonomous Azerbaijani republic, remains a region of breathtaking landscapes, quaint villages, and a cuisine distinct from the rest of the country.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Alinja Castle.

For other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Nakhchivan online road trip planner.

You can fly from Baku to Nakhchivan in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Baku in June, expect a bit cooler with lows of 18°C in Nakhchivan. On the 21st (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.