9 days in Azerbaijan Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Azerbaijan travel planner
Start: Muscat
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Baku
— 5 nights
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Gusar
— 1 night
Drive
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Gobustan
— 2 nights
Fly
End: Muscat
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Baku — 5 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.You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Baku Old City and Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum. And it doesn't end there: enjoy breathtaking views from Flame Towers, make a trip to Fountains Square, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, and examine the collection at Heydar Aliyev Center.
For other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Baku trip builder site.
Muscat, Oman to Baku is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. Traveling from Muscat in January, things will get cooler in Baku: highs are around 8°C and lows about 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can go by car to Gusar.
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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.On the 31st (Tue), walk around Nariman Narimanov Park, then fly down the slopes at Shahdag Mountain Resort, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Six-Domed Synagogue, and finally take an in-depth tour of Mountain Jews Museum.
For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Gusar trip itinerary site.
You can drive from Baku to Gusar in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Baku in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Gusar, with lows of -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Gobustan.
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Gobustan — 2 nights

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.On the 1st (Wed), make a trip to Mud Volcanoes and then see the interesting displays at Gobustan State Reserve. On the 2nd (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Diri Baba Mausoleum.
To see ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Gobustan online holiday maker.
You can drive from Gusar to Gobustan in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of taxi and train. Traveling from Gusar in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Gobustan, with lows of 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) 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.