Azerbaijan in 7 Days: Baku, Gobustan & Silk Road Sheki
A captivating 1-week journey across Azerbaijan. Land at Baku international airport and marvel at Zaha Hadid architecture, explore bubbling mud volcanoes in Gobustan, and ride the modern Stadler fast train to the summer palaces of Sheki.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Baku Arrival & Caspian Seaside Promenade
BakuArrive at Baku Airport via flight. Check in and walk along the Caspian Sea boulevard, viewing the illuminated Flame Towers.
UNESCO Old City (Icherisheher) & Maiden Tower
BakuExplore the cobblestone labyrinth of Icherisheher, tour the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, and climb 12th-century Maiden Tower.
Heydar Aliyev Center & Fountain Square
BakuPhotograph the curving white facade of the Heydar Aliyev Center and dine on qutab flatbreads and piti stew around Fountain Square.
Stadler Fast Train West to Sheki
ShekiBoard the modern Azerbaijan Railways Stadler train to Sheki in the Greater Caucasus foothills. Check in to the 18th-century Karvansaray.
Palace of Sheki Khans & Silk Workshops
ShekiTour the Palace of Sheki Khans with intricate shebeke stained-glass windows and visit traditional silk weaving workshops.
Return Train to Baku & Ateshgah Fire Temple
BakuReturn to Baku by morning train. Visit the historic Ateshgah Zoroastrian Fire Temple and Yanar Dag naturally burning mountain.
Yasil Bazaar & Departure
BakuBrowse Yasil Bazaar for Caspian caviar, dried fruits, and saffron before your flight departure from Baku Airport.
✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time
If limited to 4 days, focus entirely on Baku, Icherisheher, and a half-day excursion to Gobustan mud volcanoes.
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