6 days in Azerbaijan Itinerary

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Baku
— 3 nights
Drive
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Gusar
— 1 night
Drive
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Gobustan
— 1 night
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Baku — 3 nights

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.
Baku is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Baku Old City, get engrossed in the history at National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, take in the pleasant sights at Baku Boulevard, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Alley of Martyrs.

To find maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Baku trip planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Baku is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Dubai in February, expect Baku to be cooler, temps between 9°C and 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to drive to Gusar.
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Museums · Historic Sites · Parks · Nature
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Gusar — 1 night

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.
Kick off your visit on the 15th (Wed): explore the different monuments and memorials at Guba Genocide Memorial Complex, take in the spiritual surroundings of Six-Domed Synagogue, then fly down the slopes at Shahdag Mountain Resort, and finally stroll around Nariman Narimanov Park.

To see more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Gusar online attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Baku to Gusar takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Baku in February, Gusar is little chillier at night with lows of -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can drive to Gobustan.
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Gobustan — 1 night

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.
Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): get a new perspective on nature at Gobustan State Reserve and then don't miss a visit to Mud Volcanoes.

For more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read Gobustan vacation 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. Traveling from Gusar in February, Gobustan is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Azerbaijan travel guide

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Historic Sites · Specialty Museums · Observation Decks
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.
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