11 days in Azerbaijan Itinerary

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Baku Old City and Heydar Mosque. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Museum of Miniature Books and National Museum of Azerbaijan Literature. Dedicate the 3rd (Mon) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: view the masterpieces at Ali Shamsi Studio, see the interesting displays at Heydar Aliyev Center, ponder the design of Philharmonic Park, and delve into the distant past at Ateshgah Fire Temple.

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Baku is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Riyadh to Baku due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Riyadh in July; daily highs in Baku reach 36°C and lows reach 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can fly to Ganja.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): explore the activities along Lake Goygol. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. John's Church, then identify plant and animal life at Maralgol lake, and then browse the different shops at Ganja Mall.

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You can fly from Baku to Ganja in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In July, daily temperatures in Ganja can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can go by car to Sheki.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): admire the masterpieces at Museum of Folk and Applied Arts, make a trip to Sheki Fortress, then admire the landmark architecture of Sheki Khans' Palace, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Kish.

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You can drive from Ganja to Sheki in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Sheki can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Gabala.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): fly down the slopes at Tufandag Winter Summer Resort, contemplate the waterfront views at Yeddi Gozel Waterfall, and then do a tasting at Savalan ASPI Winery.

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Traveling by car from Sheki to Gabala takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. July in Gabala sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to drive to Gobustan.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Gobustan State Reserve and then don't miss a visit to Mud Volcanoes.

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You can drive from Gabala to Gobustan in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Traveling from Gabala in July, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Gobustan, with lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.