Azerbaijan 3 Day Itinerary

Azerbaijan 3-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Baku (Capital City)

Morning:

  • Arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku.
  • Check-in at a hotel in the city center for convenience.
  • Breakfast at a local café (Khinkali or Lavash are must-tries).

Afternoon:

  • Visit the Baku Old City (Icherisheher) - Explore the 2,000-year-old city walls, Maiden Tower, and Shirvanshah’s Palace.
  • Stroll through the Carpet Museum of Azerbaijan to appreciate traditional Azerbaijani carpets.

Evening:

  • Relax at Baku Boulevard - Enjoy a beautiful seaside promenade with various cafes, parks, and fountains.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant offering traditional dishes like Plov (Pilaf) or Dovga (Azerbaijani fish soup).

Day 2: Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes

Morning:

  • Depart early for Gobustan National Park - Witness petroglyphs dating back 40,000 years and explore the mud volcanoes.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant in Gobustan (traditional Azerbaijani cuisine).

Afternoon:

  • Visit the Mud Volcanoes - Observe these unique geological formations up close.
  • Return to Baku and spend the evening at leisure, perhaps exploring the modern part of the city or shopping for souvenirs.

Day 3: Ateshgah & Yanar Dag (Fire Temple & Burning Mountain)

Morning:

  • Depart for Ateshgah Fire Temple - Explore this ancient temple dedicated to the Hindu Goddess of Earth, where natural gas has been burning for centuries.
  • Head to Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain) - Witness a natural gas fire that has been burning continuously for over 100 years.

Afternoon:

  • Return to Baku and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure, perhaps visiting one of the city’s museums or exploring local markets.

Things to Know:

  1. Azerbaijan uses the Azerbaijani Manat (AZN) as its currency. Credit cards are widely accepted in cities, but it’s good to have some cash on hand.
  2. The official language is Azerbaijani, although Russian and English are widely spoken in cities.
  3. Tap water in Azerbaijan is not safe to drink. It’s best to buy bottled water or use water purification methods.
  4. While a visa is required for some countries, citizens from more than 90 nations can enter Azerbaijan with an electronic visa (e-Visa). Check the official e-Visa website for more information.
  5. Taxis are widely available in Baku and can be hailed on the street or booked through apps like Yandex Taxi or Beepi. Alternatively, you can use public transportation like buses and metro.
  6. Azerbaijan is a relatively safe country for tourists, but it’s always important to take precautions such as not displaying valuable items openly and staying aware of your surroundings in crowded areas.