9 days in Azerbaijan Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Azerbaijan trip maker
Start: Kuwait City
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Baku
— 4 nights
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Gusar
— 2 nights
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Gobustan
— 2 nights
Fly
End: Kuwait City
Thu, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 27
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Baku — 4 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.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, stroll around Highland Park, explore the ancient world of Ateshgah Fire Temple, and take in panoramic vistas at Flame Towers.
To see photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Baku trip itinerary builder site.
Kuwait City, Kuwait to Baku is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Kuwait City to Baku, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Kuwait City in January, you will find days in Baku are cooler (8°C), and nights are a bit cooler (2°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to drive to Gusar.
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Gusar — 2 nights
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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 24th (Tue), walk around Nariman Narimanov Park, stroll through Shahdag Mountain Resort, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Laza Waterfalls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Afurja Waterfall, then browse the exhibits of Guba Genocide Memorial Complex, then take an in-depth tour of Mountain Jews Museum, and finally admire the striking features of Six-Domed Synagogue.
For other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Gusar travel route tool.
Getting from Baku to Gusar by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Baku in January, plan for little chillier nights in Gusar, with lows around -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Gobustan.
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Gobustan — 2 nights
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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.Start off your visit on the 26th (Thu): examine the collection at Gobustan State Reserve. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Mud Volcanoes and then don't miss a visit to Diri Baba Mausoleum.
To see ratings and tourist information, go to the Gobustan trip builder.
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 January, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 2°C in Gobustan. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can fly 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.
