10 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.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): don't miss a visit to Bibi-Heybat Mosque, examine the collection at National Museum of Azerbaijan Literature, tour the pleasant surroundings at Philharmonic Park, then examine the collection at Museum of Miniature Books, and finally appreciate the history behind Vahid Monument. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Yanardag, then explore the ancient world of Ateshgah Fire Temple, then look for gifts at Xurcun, and finally find something for the whole family at Baku Ferris Wheel.

For other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Baku trip planner.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Baku is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Baku is minus 4 hours. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Kuala Lumpur in October; daily highs in Baku reach 21°C and lows reach 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Gobustan.

Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape (UNESCO Heritage) covers three areas of a plateau of rocky boulders rising out of the semi-desert of central Azerbaijan, with an outstanding collection of more than 6,000 rock engravings bearing testimony to 40,000 years of rock art.

For other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Gobustan travel route builder app.

Getting from Baku to Gobustan by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train. In October, daytime highs in Gobustan are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. On the 3rd (Mon), you'll travel to Shamakhi.

Azerbaijan's former capital surrounded by fine countryside and packed with cultural heritage, Shamakhi is one of Azerbaijan’s most historic cities and the birthplace of legendary Azerbaijani poets Sabir and Nesimi.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Juma Mosque.

To find more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Shamakhi online itinerary planner.

Traveling by train from Gobustan to Shamakhi takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Gobustan in October since evenings lows in Shamakhi dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to drive to Gabala.

If you're fed up of the concrete jungle, take a trip to Gabala for the perfect getaway.

On the 5th (Wed), contemplate the waterfront views at Yeddi Gozel Waterfall, then fly down the slopes at Tufandag Winter Summer Resort, and then get in on the family fun at Gabaland.

To see ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Gabala online trip maker.

Traveling by car from Shamakhi to Gabala takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in October, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to Sheki.

Sheki is Azerbaijan’s true travel gem, a small city off the forested slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountains rich in Silk Road history and renowned for its fascinating architecture, food, and friendly residents.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): explore the world behind art at Museum of Folk and Applied Arts, then make a trip to Sheki Fortress, then contemplate the long history of Sheki Khans' Palace, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Sheki Karvansaray.

To see reviews and more tourist information, use the Sheki road trip tool.

You can drive from Gabala to Sheki in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in October, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Khinalig.

This picturesque village is located at over 2,000 m (6,500 ft) above sea level and it is said to be connected with the story of Noah: according to legend, when Noah saw this high, flat terrain, he dropped anchor and told everyone to leave the Ark.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Khinalig holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Sheki to Khinalig takes 7 hours. On the 7th (Fri), you're off to Goygol.

Located in the western part of Azerbaijan, Goygol and its surrounding countryside remain one of the most picturesque regions in the country.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): explore the activities along Lake Goygol. Keep things going the next day: admire the landmark architecture of St. John's Church and then learn about winemaking at Sharg Ulduzu Wines.

To see ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Goygol day trip planning site.

You can drive from Khinalig to Goygol in 7.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to drive to Lankaran.

Known for its awesome nature and unmissable cuisine, Lankaran can also inspire with its varied scenes of culture and traditions.

To find reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Lankaran journey maker.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Goygol to Lankaran. You will leave for Baku on the 9th (Sun).

Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): pause for some photo ops at Pushkin Statue, don't miss a visit to Baku Boulevard, and then steep yourself in history at Baku Old City.

To plan Baku vacation without wasting time, ask Klarna Trips to design an itinerary.

You can drive from Lankaran to Baku in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train.