60 days in Azerbaijan Itinerary

Step off the beaten path and head to Shahbuz National Reserve and Nakhchivan Khans' Palace. Go for a jaunt from Nakhchivan to Ordubad to see Juma Mosque about 1h 15 min away. The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Alinja Castle, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gulustan Mausoleum, admire the engineering at Aras Dam, and admire the masterpieces at Bahruz Kangarly Museum.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Nakhchivan trip itinerary planner.

Los Angeles, USA to Nakhchivan is an approximately 26-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Azerbaijan Standard Time is 12 hours. Traveling from Los Angeles in November, expect nights in Nakhchivan to be a bit cooler, around 2°C, while days are cooler, around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Gabala.

Explore hidden gems such as Tufandag Winter Summer Resort and Gabala Archaeological Center. Venture out of the city with trips to Chotari Albanian-Udi Church (in Nij) and Ismayilli (Chabiant Winery & Ivanovka Village). There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Yeddi Gozel Waterfall, find something for the whole family at Gabaland, steep yourself in history at Chukhur Gabala, and do a tasting at Savalan ASPI Winery.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read Gabala travel route planning tool.

Fly from Nakhchivan to Gabala in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In November, daytime highs in Gabala are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. You will leave for Sheki on the 1st (Thu).

Explore hidden gems such as Sheki Khans' Palace and Bio Garden. Explore Sheki's surroundings by going to Ilisu Waterfall (in Ilisu) and Zagatala (Zagatala Fortress, Zagatala City Mosque, &more). There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Kish, stop by Aliovsat Sweets House, admire the landmark architecture of Winter Palace, and explore the world behind art at Museum of Folk and Applied Arts.

For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Sheki trip planner.

Traveling by car from Gabala to Sheki takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Sheki are 8°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. On the 7th (Wed), you're off to Ganja.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Lake Goygol and Nizami Ganjavi Mausoleum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ganja: Shamkir (Sharg Ulduzu Wines & The Museum of History and Ethnography) and Turkish Baths (in Naftalan). The adventure continues: stroll around Heydar Aliyev Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Ganja State Puppet Theatre, admire the striking features of St. John's Church, and identify plant and animal life at Maralgol lake.

To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read Ganja sightseeing planning app.

Traveling by car from Sheki to Ganja takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December, daytime highs in Ganja are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Shamakhi.

Step off the beaten path and head to Juma Mosque and Beshbarmag Mountain. Get out of town with these interesting Shamakhi side-trips: Alti Aghaj National Park (in Altiaghach), Lahij Central Street (in Lahij) and Basgal Village (in Sileyli). Next up on the itinerary: experience rural life at Alpaca Azerbaijan, see the interesting displays at Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory, delve into the distant past at Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum, and do a tasting at Meyseri Wines.

To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Shamakhi online day trip planner.

Traveling by train from Ganja to Shamakhi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or drive. Traveling from Ganja in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Shamakhi, with lows of -2°C. On the 19th (Mon), you're off to Lankaran.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Hirkan National Park and Khan's House. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lankaran: Lerik (Museum of Longevity & Ozobijon Waterfall) and Yanarbulag Spring (in Astara). Spend the 22nd (Thu) exploring nature at Gizil-Agach State Reserve. The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Khanbulanchay Reservoir, explore the historical opulence of Zindan Tower, and enjoy the sea views from Mayak (Lighthouse).

To find reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Lankaran tour itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from Shamakhi to Lankaran takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, train, and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. You'll set off for Gobustan on the 25th (Sun).

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Mud Volcanoes and Diri Baba Mausoleum. There's more to do: get a new perspective on nature at Gobustan State Reserve.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Gobustan travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Lankaran to Gobustan in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 10°C, and evening lows to 3°C. You will leave for Gusar on the 30th (Fri).

Explore hidden gems such as Nariman Narimanov Park and Afurja Waterfall. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gusar: Tengya Alty Gorge (in Guba), Laza Waterfalls (in Laza) and Chirag Gala Fortress (in Siyazan). The adventure continues: browse the exhibits of Guba Genocide Memorial Complex, see the interesting displays at Khinalig Village, get engrossed in the history at Mountain Jews Museum, and admire the striking features of Six-Domed Synagogue.

To see photos, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Gusar day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Gobustan to Gusar in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of train and taxi. Traveling from Gobustan in December, expect slightly colder with lows of -2°C in Gusar. On the 5th (Thu), you're off to Baku.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Wine Tours & Tastings and National Museum of Azerbaijan Literature. Change things up with a short trip to Shuvelan Park Shopping Mall in Shuvelan (about 50 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Heydar Mosque, get a taste of the local shopping with Nizami Street/Torgovaya, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and tee off at Dreamland Golf Club.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, use the Baku trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Gusar to Baku takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Gusar in January, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 2°C in Baku. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.