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

Sadiq Rahimi

Sadiq Rahimi

27 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant city of Baku, where ancient wonders meet modern marvels. Discover the rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and fascinating culture of Azerbaijan. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Land of Fire!

Trip to Baku

Day 1Majestic Views and Cultural Gems
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$13

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$ 1

Teatro Rooms Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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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
9 - 14 min

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Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
Museum with an emphasis on the art of carpet weaving, plus Azeri ceramics & costumes.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
7 - 9 min

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Molokan Gardens
Family gardens centered on a contemporary fountain, with a playground, food stops & shisha bars.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
Day 2Parks, History, and a Ferris Wheel
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$15

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$ 1

Teatro Rooms Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Füzuli Park
Monumental walkway lined by imposing buildings, with fountains & a statue of an Azerbaijani poet.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$1
20 - 29 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
7 - 9 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.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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$5
Day 3Gardens, Panoramic Views, and Art
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$8

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$ 1

Teatro Rooms Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Philarmonia Garden
The stone walls of Baku Fortress edge the landscaped park, with an ornate fountain & a pavilion.
8:00 AM - 9:00 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$3
8 - 10 min

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The Museum Center
Classical & contemporary artwork of famed & emerging regional artists, along with public events.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$4
Day 4Lost in the Ancient Maze of Icherisheher
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$7

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$ 1

Teatro Rooms Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Icherisheher
Walled Old City featuring 1100s fortifications & towers, plus iconic, ornate palaces & mosques.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
Day 5Royal Palaces and Architectural Masterpieces
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$22

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$ 1

Teatro Rooms Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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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 - 16 min

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Heydar Aliyev Centre
Spacious, modern building housing an auditorium, an art gallery & a Heydar Aliyev museum.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
Day 6Fire Temples, Contemporary Art, and Nature's Beauty
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$13

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$ 1

Teatro Rooms Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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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
24 - 29 min

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Museum of Modern Art
Museum devoted to contemporary Azeri art, along with works by Dalí, Picasso & Chagall.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
13 - 16 min

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Dədə Qorqud Parkı
Sprawling urban green space, home to ADA University & the country's oldest zoo, founded in 1928.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$1
Day 7Exploring the Untamed Wilderness of Absheron
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$7

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$ 1

Teatro Rooms Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

61 - 74 min

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Absheron National Park
Big nature preserve on a peninsula with 50+ species of birds & animals, including the Caspian seal.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
Day 8Coastal Delights and Thrilling Races
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$10

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$ 1

Teatro Rooms Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Dənizkənarı Milli Park
Park & promenade featuring waterfront recreation areas plus museums, restaurants, shopping & more.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$4
6 - 9 min

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Baku City Circuit
Grand Prix racing track with spectator stalls & restaurants, in view of government buildings.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$6
Day 9Eternal Flames, Spiritual Serenity, and Wildlife Encounters
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$10

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$ 1

Teatro Rooms Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$4
29 - 35 min

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Heydar Mosque
Huge mosque opened in 2014, featuring domes with Koranic inscriptions, local stonework & 4 minarets.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$1
17 - 21 min

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Baku Zoological Park
Government-run zoo since 1928, with around 160 different species displayed across several acres.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$5

Budget breakdown: $108 In total

Activities & Food:$102
Transport:$7