10 Days in Azerbaijan: The Complete Travel Itinerary
The ultimate 10-day Azerbaijan itinerary covering Baku, Gobustan, Sheki, Gabala, Quba, Lahij, and Ganja. Perfect for first-time visitors.
10 Days in Azerbaijan: The Complete Travel Itinerary
Ten days gives you time to see the full diversity of Azerbaijan—from Caspian beaches to Caucasus mountains, from ancient Silk Road cities to modern Baku.
Day 1-2: Baku (The Capital) 🏙️
- Day 1: Old City, Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs' Palace, Fountain Square.
- Day 2: Heydar Aliyev Center, Carpet Museum, Boulevard, Highland Park.
Day 3: Gobustan & Absheron (Day Trip) 🌋
- Morning: Gobustan petroglyphs and Mud Volcanoes.
- Afternoon: Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanar Dag.
- Evening: Return to Baku.
Day 4: Baku → Shamakhi → Lahij (Travel Day) 🚗
- Morning: Depart Baku. Stop at Diri Baba Mausoleum and Juma Mosque in Shamakhi.
- Afternoon: Drive to Lahij village (famous for copper crafts). Overnight in Lahij guesthouse.
Day 5: Lahij → Sheki 🏔️
- Morning: Explore Lahij's cobblestone streets and workshops.
- Afternoon: Drive to Sheki (2 hours). Check into a Caravanserai hotel.
- Evening: Dinner with Sheki Piti.
Day 6: Sheki (Silk Road City) 🕌
- Full Day: Sheki Khan's Palace, Caravanserai, Shebeke workshop, Kish Albanian Church.
- Evening: Try Sheki Halva for dessert.
Day 7: Sheki → Gabala 🏞️
- Morning: Drive to Gabala (1.5 hours).
- Afternoon: Nohur Lake, Tufandag cable car, Seven Beauties Waterfall.
- Evening: Overnight in Gabala.
Day 8: Gabala → Quba 🏔️
- Morning: Drive to Quba (2 hours).
- Afternoon: Visit Qechresh Forest, Quba Genocide Memorial, and the famous apple orchards.
- Optional: If adventurous, take a 4x4 to Khinalig village (one of the highest and oldest settlements in the Caucasus).
- Evening: Overnight in Quba.
Day 9: Quba → Baku 🚗
- Morning: Drive back to Baku (2.5 hours).
- Afternoon: Free time for shopping (Yasil Bazaar, Nizami Street).
- Evening: Farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant.
Day 10: Departure ✈️
- Morning: Last-minute souvenir shopping or visit a museum you missed.
- Afternoon: Transfer to airport.
Alternative Route (If You Want Ganja)
Replace Day 8-9 with:
- Day 8: Gabala → Ganja (3 hours). Visit Nizami Mausoleum, Bottle House, Javad Khan Street.
- Day 9: Ganja → Baku (4 hours by train or car).
Budget Estimate
- Budget: $600 - $800
- Mid-Range: $1,200 - $1,500
- Luxury: $2,500+
This is the ultimate Azerbaijan experience!