9 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Baku: Gobustan (Gobustan State Reserve & Mud Volcanoes). There's much more to do: make a trip to Baku Boulevard, explore the ancient world of Ateshgah Fire Temple, see the interesting displays at Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Alley of Martyrs.

To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Baku trip planner.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiport is Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in November, and nighttime lows around 9°C.