Take a trip Azerbaijan

Take a trip to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan. It shifts from one world to another — without warning. Old customs still linger, while glass towers climb into the sky. With Azerbaijan tour guides, you start noticing the overlaps. Not always clear, but always there.

Begin in Baku. The city moves fast, but the past sticks. Inside the UNESCO-listed Old City, it slows down. The Palace of the Shirvanshahs, the Maiden Tower — both stand quietly, watching things change.

Leave the city. The Caucasus rise. In Shahdag National Park, the cold feels sharp, the ridgelines stretch far. South of there, Gobustan — a different silence. Rock faces, carvings, shapes older than memory.

And then Lake Goygol. Still. Deep blue. Forests fold around it like they’ve always known the place.

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5 ideas for guided tours in Azerbaijan

  • Baku

    Azerbaïdjan - Bakou

    This city doesn’t really follow rules. You walk a few blocks and something shifts — old and new cross paths without warning.

    Start with Icherisheher, the old town. Narrow lanes, stone walls, bits of silence. The Shirvanchah Palace stands there, quietly detailed. The Maiden Tower, too — climb it if you want. The Caspian shows up at the top.

    Elsewhere, there’s the Allée des Martyrs. Bright lights. Harsh angles. A walk by the sea that remembers names.

    By night, Fountain Square fills with noise. Tables, steam, music drifting. Plates of plov, pastries, and no real plan.

  • Gobustan Reserve

    Azerbaïdjan - Réserve de Gobustan

    You don’t expect time to feel so close. But in Gobustan, it’s carved right into the stone.

    The ground shifts into strange hills. Wind-scoured. Dry. Walk slowly. Shapes appear: animals, people, hands raised.

    The Boyukdash rock holds most of them. Hunters. Dancers. Stories scratched in long before words.

    And around all that — old tombs, fragments, remains of whoever came first. Nothing feels staged. It just is.

  • Astara

    Azerbaïdjan - Astara

    South, near the border with Iran, lies Astara. Between forest and sea. One side — the Caspian. The other — mountains leaning in.

    Go into the Khazar Reserve. The air shifts there. Trees, rivers, waterfalls without noise.

    A little further, near the village, the Astara park stretches out — marshes, birds, slow water. Life moving at its own pace.

  • Shaki City

    Azerbaïdjan - Chaki

    Shaki holds onto its past. The Palace of the Shaki Khans rises from the slope — carved wood, painted glass, a sense of detail that doesn’t shout.

    You move through rooms built to impress. They still do.

    Outside, in the old village of Nukha, the fortress remains — long stone walls, still standing after centuries.

    The market is another rhythm. Colors, spices, things you don’t recognize but want to try. And if you need quiet, Maraza Park isn’t far.

  • Quba

    Azerbaïdjan - Quba

    Quba, in the north, sits by the Qudyalçay River. The city folds together old traces — facades painted in soft tones, mosques with long shadows, brickwork half hidden.

    You might pass the poet’s tomb — Mirza Fatali Akhundov — or reach the Khans’ palace. Time settles on both.

    Further in, the Krasnaya Sloboda village. Jewish families have lived here since the 1700s. The quiet feels rooted.

    Nature surrounds it all. Waterfalls fall in the Tenghi Canyon. Paths wind through Altyagach National Park. And in winter, Shahdag wakes up — ski tracks drawn into the slope.

Must-Visit Attractions in Azerbaijan

  • Baku – Explore the vibrant capital with its UNESCO-listed Old City, cobblestone streets, and modern architecture, including the Flame Towers and the Heydar Aliyev Center.
  • Quba – A lush northern region known for its mountainous landscapes, apple orchards, and traditional villages offering a glimpse into rural life.
  • Gobustan National Park – Famous for its prehistoric petroglyphs that bear witness to ancient civilizations, as well as its unique mud volcanoes.
  • Sheki – A historic town featuring the Palace of the Sheki Khans, renowned for its colorful stained glass windows, and timeless traditional wooden houses.
  • Lake Göygöl – A beautiful alpine lake surrounded by lush mountains, ideal for walks and picnics amidst nature.
  • Yanardag – A natural phenomenon where fire continuously burns on a hillside, creating the impressive spectacle of a “burning mountain.”
  • Absheron Peninsula – A coastal region with beaches, historical sites like the Ateshgah Fire Temple, and nature reserves.
  • Gabala – A popular destination for its ski resorts in winter and stunning mountainous landscapes, ideal for outdoor activities.
  • Nakhchivan – An enclave rich in ancient monuments like the Momine Khatun Mausoleum, and unique desert landscapes.
  • Shamakhi – Known for its vineyards, rolling hills, and history as the former capital of the Shirvanshah kingdom.
  • Ismailli – A picturesque mountainous region, perfect for hiking, with authentic villages and magnificent views of the Caucasus Mountains.

Practical Information Azerbaijan

Capital

Baku

Official Language

Azerbaijani

Area

86,600 km²

National Holiday

May 28

Population

10 million

Currency

Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)

Time Zone

AZT (UTC+4)

Climate

Continental

Phone Code

+994

Voltage and Plugs

220 V, Type C & F

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