12 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Baku Old City and Heydar Aliyev Center. There's much more to do: take in panoramic vistas at Flame Towers, explore the ancient world of Ateshgah Fire Temple, ponder the design of Philharmonic Park, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Alley of Martyrs.

To find more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Baku trip planner.

Kuwait City, Kuwait to Baku is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Kuwait City to Baku. When traveling from Kuwait City in March, plan for colder days and slightly colder nights in Baku: temperatures range from 13°C by day to 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Ganja.

Famous as the birthplace of legendary poet Nizami, Ganja is a truly ancient city still bearing traces of the myriad kingdoms and empires that ruled over it in the past.

Spend the 8th (Wed) exploring at Lake Goygol. Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Maralgol lake, take in the spiritual surroundings of Shah Abbas Mosque, browse the different shops at Ganja Mall, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Alexander Nevsky Church.

To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Ganja journey maker site.

Traveling by flight from Baku to Ganja takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In March, daily temperatures in Ganja can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Gabala.

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

On the 10th (Fri), stroll through Tufandag Winter Summer Resort, contemplate the waterfront views at Nohur Lake, and then examine the collection at Gabala Archaeological Center.

To see photos, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read Gabala trip planner.

You can drive from Ganja to Gabala in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in March, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Gusar.

Azerbaijan's "northern gates" promise breathtaking Caucasus Mountain scenery, home to some of the country’s highest peaks, a classy ski resort, traditional rustic villages, and tasty Lezgi cuisine.

On the 11th (Sat), stroll the grounds of Guba Genocide Memorial Complex, then hit the slopes at Shahdag Mountain Resort, and then walk around Nariman Narimanov Park.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Gusar trip itinerary builder site.

Getting from Gabala to Gusar by car takes about 5.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in March, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to drive 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.

On the 12th (Sun), get a new perspective on nature at Gobustan State Reserve and then don't miss a visit to Mud Volcanoes.

To find photos and more tourist information, use the Gobustan online road trip planner.

Drive from Gusar to Gobustan in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of taxi and train. In March in Gobustan, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can fly back home.