5 days in Azerbaijan Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Azerbaijan route planner
Start: Abu Dhabi
Fly
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Gobustan
— 1 day
Drive
2
Gusar
— 1 night
Drive
3
Baku
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Abu Dhabi
Fri, Jan 27 - Tue, Jan 31
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Gobustan — 1 day
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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.Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): make a trip to Mud Volcanoes and then see the interesting displays at Gobustan State Reserve.
To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Gobustan sightseeing planner.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Gobustan is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Abu Dhabi in January, with highs in Gobustan at 8°C and lows at 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can go by car to Gusar.
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Gusar — 1 night
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The Gates with Tranquil Peaks and Thrilling Activities
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 28th (Sat), walk around Nariman Narimanov Park, stroll through Shahdag Mountain Resort, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Six-Domed Synagogue, and finally stroll the grounds of Guba Genocide Memorial Complex.
For maps, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Gusar day trip site.
Traveling by car from Gobustan to Gusar takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of train and taxi. Traveling from Gobustan in January, plan for slightly colder nights in Gusar, with lows around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to drive to Baku.
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Baku — 3 nights
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The City of Eternal Flames, the City of Winds
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 discover tucked-away gems like Museum of Miniature Books and Philharmonic Park. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Baku Old City, explore the ancient world of Ateshgah Fire Temple, examine the collection at Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, and go for a walk through Baku Boulevard.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Baku route planner.
Traveling by car from Gusar to Baku takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Gusar in January since evenings lows in Baku dip to 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Azerbaijan travel guide
Land of Fire
A holiday in Azerbaijan allows intrepid travelers to discover a history-steeped country sitting at the crossroads of Southeastern Europe and Southwest Asia, an area once controlled by a succession of ancient empires. With its dual Eurasian character, Azerbaijan remains a highly intriguing destination, with tourism one of the top contributors to the country's booming economy. Many begin their tour of Azerbaijan in World Heritage-listed Baku, a cosmopolitan city boasting innovative architecture and a well-preserved historic core. A short drive out of this thriving capital, you can explore timeless villages surrounded by thick orchards and flanked by the majestic Caucasus Mountains.
