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Baku in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Baku cover the city, the fires and the mountains. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Azerbaijan — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: the city
  2. 2Day 2: Gobustan & fire
  3. 3Day 3: Candy mountains
  4. 4Quba & Khinalig

Day 1: the city

Old City and modern Baku.

Day 2: the fires

Gobustan, mud volcanoes and fire temple.

Day 3: the mountains

Candy Cane mountains and Khinalig.

Baku in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Baku?
Three days is ideal — the city on day one, the Gobustan and fire sites on day two, and the Candy Cane mountains and Khinalig on day three, covering Azerbaijan’s highlights.
What is the best day trip from Baku?
The Gobustan and fire tour and the Candy Cane mountains with Khinalig are the standout day trips from Baku.
How do I plan a 3-day Baku itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two at Gobustan and the fires, and day three in the northern mountains, booking day tours ahead.