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7-Day Itinerary for Baku in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Old City
    10 minutes (3 km) from Heydar Aliyev International Airport

    In the morning, explore the iconic Maiden Tower and Shirvanshahs Palace. In the afternoon, visit the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum and the Museum of Miniature Books. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Azerbaijani dinner at Firuze.

  2. Day 2: Flame Towers
    15 minutes (5 km) from Old City

    Start your day with a visit to the Heydar Aliyev Center, a stunning piece of modern architecture. In the afternoon, take a ride up to the Flame Towers for a panoramic view of the city. In the evening, have dinner at the revolving restaurant at the top of the towers.

  3. Day 3: Baku Boulevard
    15 minutes (6 km) from Flame Towers

    Take a stroll along the Baku Boulevard in the morning. Visit the Carpet Museum and the Mugham Center in the afternoon. In the evening, enjoy a dinner cruise along the Caspian Sea.

  4. Day 4: Gobustan National Park
    1 hour 20 minutes (63 km) from Baku Boulevard

    Take a day trip to the Gobustan National Park, home to ancient rock carvings and mud volcanoes. Take a guided tour of the park and enjoy a picnic lunch. Return to Baku in the late afternoon.

  5. Day 5: Ateshgah Fire Temple
    45 minutes (30 km) from Gobustan National Park

    Visit the Ateshgah Fire Temple in the morning, a fascinating Zoroastrian temple with a history dating back to the 17th century. In the afternoon, visit the Yanar Dag natural gas fire, a mysterious and fascinating natural phenomenon. In the evening, have dinner at Kavkazskaya Plennitsa.

  6. Day 6: Upland Park
    10 minutes (4 km) from Ateshgah Fire Temple

    Start your day with a visit to the Upland Park, which offers stunning views of the city. In the afternoon, visit the Azerbaijan National Museum of Art. In the evening, have dinner at Nargiz Restaurant.

  7. Day 7: Absheron Peninsula
    1 hour (40 km) from Upland Park

    Explore the Absheron Peninsula in the morning, visiting the Yanar Bulag and the Mardakan Castle. Have lunch at the Mövenpick Hotel Baku. In the afternoon, visit the Gala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum. In the evening, have dinner at the Winter Park.

Recommendations

If you have time, consider visiting the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, the Gyz Galasy Maiden Tower, and the Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature. You could also take a day trip to the ancient city of Shamakhi or the picturesque town of Quba. To maximize your fun, try local Azerbaijani cuisine, visit local bazaars and markets, and attend local festivals and events. Don't forget to try the local tea and sweets!

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