8 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.

Museum of Miniature Books and National Museum of Azerbaijan Literature will appeal to museum buffs. Explore hidden gems such as Juma Mosque and Wine Tours & Tastings. Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, get a taste of the local shopping with Ali Shamsi Studio, pause for some photo ops at Sculpture Girl on Bench, and ponder the design of Philharmonic Park.

To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Baku road trip planning site.

Kuwait City, Kuwait to Baku is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Kuwait City to Baku is 1 hour. Expect much colder weather when traveling from Kuwait City in January: highs in Baku hover around 8°C, while lows dip to 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can 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 22nd (Sun), examine the collection at Guba Genocide Memorial Complex, then hit the slopes at Shahdag Mountain Resort, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Six-Domed Synagogue.

For other places to visit, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Gusar trip maker website.

Getting from Baku to Gusar by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Baku in January since evenings lows in Gusar dip to -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Goygol.

Located in the western part of Azerbaijan, Goygol and its surrounding countryside remain one of the most picturesque regions in the country.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Goygol. On the 24th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some serene contemplation at St. John's Church and then do a tasting at Sharg Ulduzu Wines.

To find ratings, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Goygol online attractions planner.

Drive from Gusar to Goygol in 6.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can go by car to Sheki.

Sheki is Azerbaijan’s true travel gem, a small city off the forested slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountains rich in Silk Road history and renowned for its fascinating architecture, food, and friendly residents.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): explore the world behind art at Museum of Folk and Applied Arts, then make a trip to Sheki Fortress, then explore the galleries of Sheki Khans' Palace, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Kish.

For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Sheki trip itinerary builder site.

Getting from Goygol to Sheki by car takes about 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in January, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Gabala.

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

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): contemplate the waterfront views at Nohur Lake and then fly down the slopes at Tufandag Winter Summer Resort.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Gabala trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Sheki to Gabala in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Gabala can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Thu) to allow time for travel back home.