Take a morning stroll along the waterfront of the Caspian Sea. Enjoy the attractions, including a Ferris wheel, a mini Venice, and a park for kids. Take a boat tour in the afternoon to see the skyline and the Flame Towers.
Spend the morning exploring the modern architecture of Heydar Aliyev Center. The building is home to several exhibitions, a library, and a museum. In the afternoon, visit Azerbaijan Carpet Museum to learn about carpet weaving and Azerbaijani traditional art.
Explore the medieval streets of the UNESCO-listed Old City. Visit the Palace of Shirvanshahs, the Maiden Tower, and the Juma Mosque. In the afternoon, take a cooking class to learn how to make Azerbaijani dumplings and sweets.
Visit Yanar Dag, a natural gas fire burning continuously for centuries. Then, head to Ateshgah, a temple of Zoroastrian fire worship. In the afternoon, return to the city and visit the Azerbaijan Museum of Modern Art.
Take a guided tour to explore the prehistoric rock art and mud volcanoes of Gobustan National Park. In the afternoon, relax on the Caspian Sea beach and enjoy some local cuisine.
Explore Absheron Peninsula and visit the Fire Temple of Baku, Mardakan Castle, and the Yanar Bulag. In the afternoon, head to the Baku Olympic Stadium for a guided tour and see the home of the Azerbaijan national football team.
Get a panoramic view of Baku from Highland Park. Take the funicular to Martyrs' Lane and pay respect to the people who died for Azerbaijan's independence. In the afternoon, visit the Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature and enjoy a cup of Azerbaijani tea.
Don't miss the opportunity to watch a traditional Azerbaijani dance performance at the Mugham Club or see the dolphins at the Baku Dolphinarium. Take a side trip to Qobustan to visit the mud volcanoes and see the bubbling mud. To maximize your fun, buy a Baku Card, which provides unlimited access to public transport and free entry to most museums and attractions. Finally, don't forget to try Azerbaijani cuisine, including plov, dolma, and shekerbura.