6 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.

Get some cultural insight at Baku Old City and Baku Boulevard. You'll explore and learn at Gobustan State Reserve and Heydar Aliyev Center. Step out of Baku with an excursion to Candy Cane Mountains in Khizi--about 1h 45 min away. Spend the 11th (Wed) exploring nature at Absheron National Park. And it doesn't end there: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, tee off at Dreamland Golf Club, see the interesting displays at Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, and take in panoramic vistas at Flame Towers.

To see traveler tips, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Baku trip planner.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiport is Heydar Aliyev International Airport. In September, daytime highs in Baku are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can travel back home.