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8 Days in Baku: Unveiling the Secrets of the Land of Fire

Sadiq Rahimi

27 Dec 2023

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of Baku, Azerbaijan. Discover ancient marvels, immerse yourself in rich history, and witness the mesmerizing flames of Yanar Dag. Get ready for an adventure like no other!

Trip to Baku

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Racing Through the Baku City Circuit and Embracing Nature at Dənizkənarı Milli Park

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$10

Baku City Circuit

Grand Prix racing track with spectator stalls & restaurants, in view of government buildings.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$6

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Dənizkənarı Milli Park

Park & promenade featuring waterfront recreation areas plus museums, restaurants, shopping & more.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$4

Day 2Soaring to New Heights at Highland Park, Unveiling the Past at the National Museum of History, and Relaxing in Füzuli Park

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$13

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$ 1

Highland Park

Elevated terrace reached by stairs or funicular ride, offering dramatic views of the city & sea.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$3

10 - 12 min

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National Museum of History of Azerbaijan

Large state museum in a 19th-century mansion showcasing diverse historical objects & artifacts.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$9

20 - 29 min

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Füzuli Park

Monumental walkway lined by imposing buildings, with fountains & a statue of an Azerbaijani poet.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$1

Day 3Delving into the Art of Carpets at Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, Strolling through Philarmonia Garden, and Admiring the Panoramic Views at Upland Park

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$12

Azerbaijan Carpet Museum

Museum with an emphasis on the art of carpet weaving, plus Azeri ceramics & costumes.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$8

9 - 14 min

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Philarmonia Garden

The stone walls of Baku Fortress edge the landscaped park, with an ornate fountain & a pavilion.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$1

22 - 33 min

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Upland Park

Hilltop park with a war memorial, fountain & viewing deck overlooking the Baku waterfront.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$3

Day 4Stepping Back in Time in the Historic Icherisheher and Gazing at Baku's Iconic Ferris Wheel

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$12

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$ 1

Icherisheher

Walled Old City featuring 1100s fortifications & towers, plus iconic, ornate palaces & mosques.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$6

9 - 11 min

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Baku Eye

Vast Ferris wheel-style attraction that's lit up at night, with panoramas of the city & Caspian Sea.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$5

Day 5Experiencing Royalty at the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Finding Serenity in Molokan Gardens, and Discovering the Grandeur of Heydar Mosque

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$13

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$ 1

Palace of the Shirvanshahs

Restored 15th-century palace complex with a mosque, burial vaults & artifact & relic displays.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$9

13 - 20 min

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Molokan Gardens

Family gardens centered on a contemporary fountain, with a playground, food stops & shisha bars.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$3

25 - 30 min

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Heydar Mosque

Huge mosque opened in 2014, featuring domes with Koranic inscriptions, local stonework & 4 minarets.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$1

Day 6Embracing Nature at Dədə Qorqud Parkı, Marveling at the Architectural Masterpiece of Heydar Aliyev Centre, and Witnessing the Eternal Flames of Yanar Dag

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$18

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$ 1

Dədə Qorqud Parkı

Sprawling urban green space, home to ADA University & the country's oldest zoo, founded in 1928.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$1

8 - 10 min

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Heydar Aliyev Centre

Spacious, modern building housing an auditorium, an art gallery & a Heydar Aliyev museum.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

30 - 36 min

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Yanar Dag

Set on a hillside, this rare, natural gas fire blazes nonstop, with flames going 9+ ft. in the air.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$4

Day 7Immersing in Contemporary Art at the Museum of Modern Art and Exploring the Wonders of Baku Zoological Park

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$12

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$ 1

Museum of Modern Art

Museum devoted to contemporary Azeri art, along with works by Dalí, Picasso & Chagall.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$6

12 - 15 min

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Baku Zoological Park

Government-run zoo since 1928, with around 160 different species displayed across several acres.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$5

Day 8Unleashing the Mysteries of Atashgah Fire Temple and Unwinding in the Tranquil Absheron National Park

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$12

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$ 1

Atashgah Fire Temple

Ancient, castle-like temple complex once used as a Hindu & Zoroastrian place of worship.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$5

49 - 59 min

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Directions

Absheron National Park

Big nature preserve on a peninsula with 50+ species of birds & animals, including the Caspian seal.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$6

Budget breakdown: $100 In total

Activities & Food:$98

Transport:$2