Azerbaijan at a glance
Manat (AZN)
Currency
Russian
Language
Average (3 of 5)
Level of costs
Trendy (4 of 5)
Tourism trend change
Relative safe (50 / 100)
Safety index
Emerging (76 / 100)
Human development index
Best itineraries
If you love to visit museums you will be happy at Baku (plan Baku itineraries) and Tabriz. Not safe countries are chosen... Many cities are snowy in December. These flight connection are taken during this route: Baku (plan Baku itineraries) - Tabriz. During your travel you have to speak Russian and Persian. English should be enough for communication everywhere. Manat and Iranian Rial are necessary to pay.
Mainly small cities are destinations. You can enjoy museums, theaters and galleries at Baku (more about Baku). Many cities are cold in April. As a Austria citizen you must get the valid visa before for Azerbaijan. You can pay with Manat everywhere. During your travel you have to speak Russia (more about Russia)n. English should be enough for communication everywhere.
Top Azerbaijan attractions
Things to do
Baku is one of the most interesting capital cities you can visit. Sure, it might not elicit the same response as Paris (more about Paris itineraries), Rome (Rome itineraries) or Dubai, but it’s lesser known reputation doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do here. This incredible city has plenty to offer, and its geographic intersection where East meets West provides for a ...
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#8 Explore the Old Town
Panoramic view of Baku - the capital of Azerbaijan located by the Caspian See shore. Azerbaijan’s capital boasts ancient architecture, modern developments, a beautiful coastline off the Caspian Sea, and much more…and it’s about time the whole world knew about the city of Baku (more about Baku). Bidding to host the World Expo in 2025, ...
Azerbaijan Travel Blog: Best Things To Do In Azerbaijan - Marvel At The Glitz And Glamour Of Baku Azerbaijan is the land of fire and oil – lots and lots of fire and oil! – and this former Soviet Socialist Republic will surprise you first with the glitz of its emerging capital Baku before transporting you through ...
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Azerbaijan Travel Blog: Best Things To Do In Azerbaijan
. ancient mosques and minarets, impressive modern architectures, flaming mountain, mud volcano and much more wonderful and interesting places. I have compiled a list of Interesting Places to Visit in Azerbaijan for planning your trip with many tips, suggestions, hotel stays recommendations, itineraries from my fellow ...
Eat & drink
By far the least visited of the three Caucasus nations, Azerbaijan stands at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. at some point since English is not widely spoken outside of Baku. All washed down with plenty of tea. In Baku it seems that there is a kebab stand, restaurant or cart at almost every corner.
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What To Eat In Azerbaijan
what to eat in Azerbaijan
Oof, that food! The clear winner for cuisine was Georgia, if only for its two most famous dishes, khinkali and khachapuri. Khinkali are Georgian soup dumplings, typically filled with spiced meat, although you’ll also find variations with cheese, potatoes, or mushrooms. And khachapuri—ohh khachapuri, how I still dream ...
I have heard mixed reviews from other travellers regarding the food in Azerbaijan but honestly, I really enjoyed it. The food I encountered was tasty and diverse, especially if you compare it with nearby countries like Uzbekistan ...
What kind of food will you be eating in Azerbaijan? Delicious food. Surprisingly good food. The dishes I ate were most similar to Turkish cuisine, fresh and flavorful. While there were some similarities to their Georgian and Armenia (plan Armenia itineraries)n neighbors, Azerbaijani food is very much its own thing.
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What kind of food will you be eating in Azerbaijan?
General
Azerbaijan is a country located in the southern part of the Caucasus, at the crossroads of Southwest Asia and Southeastern Europe. It shares a border with Russia, Georgia (see itineraries) Due to its particular geographic location, Azerbaijan is a real blend of East and West, with a deep and intriguing history.
Before I got to travel Azerbaijan, I didn’t know what to expect, but I thought for sure I wouldn’t like it. I’ve never booked a ticket to a country and then been so down on the idea of actually going there, but I was fully prepared to hate my visit to Azerbaijan and then move on to the rest of the Caucasus.
Even if you fly into Baku (plan Baku itineraries), I would recommend anyone planning to get out of the city and explore to bring a backpack. There are many timeswhen you’ll appreciate having the smallest luggage possible. Of course, if you’re planning to travel with a rental car or by private taxi, then space will ...
Among the Former Soviet Republics, Azerbaijan is one of those who didn’t really benefit from the sexual equality ideology pushed by the Soviet Union, the country is still tied to a very machistic culture, thus making it not the most enjoyable place to travel for women, especially when traveling solo.
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Itinerary
Azerbaijan, the ultimate Caucasian country and, probably, one of the least visited places in both Europe and Asia, is a fascinating and unique country, as it is the place where East literally meets West. , and the Soviet Union, for years, people have struggled to figure out where it actually belong: Well, the truth is ...
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Backpacking in Azerbaijan – 2-week itinerary
Backpacking in Azerbaijan – 3-week itinerary
Kate poses on a balcony in front of the three flame-shaped towers of Azerbaijan as the sky turns pink at dusk. If you were going to spend two weeks in the Caucasus, what’s the best itinerary? I recently visited the Caucasus for the first time: first Azerbaijan, then Georgia, then Armenia (plan Armenia itineraries).
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Two-Week Caucasus Itinerary
7 thoughts on “Two Weeks in the Caucasus: Travel Itinerary for Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan”
Alternative Two Week Caucasus Itineraries
As your driver drops you in Lagodekhi, you can breathe a sigh of relief that your Azerbaijan – Georgia border crossing is now complete. The drop off point is also the station for Marshrutkas. There is a little ticket office here where you can check the schedules and buy your tickets.
Costs
Our beloved Azerbaijan is a tiny country, but it turns out that9 out of the 11 climate zones can be found there: From high altitude Caucasian mountains ...
Azerbaijan is really cheap. In fact, leaving the fancy Baku (plan Baku itineraries) aside, this is one of the cheapest countries I have ever been to. These are the costs of the most typical things: ...
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Backpacking Budget for Azerbaijan
Accommodation
Baku has some excellent high end accommodation for typically mid-level prices. Now when planning our trip to Azerbaijan, we had only intended on staying in one property. ...
There are a few guesthouses and a hostel in Xinaliq, they are cheap and can give you a great insight into how people live here. Anyway, if you are like us and prefer camping under the stars, there’s no lack of places where to pitch your tent around the village. Be ready to wake up by roaming cattle though.
If you’re overnighting in Quba on your way to Xinaliq, there are a couple of good hotel options in the centre of town. ...
There are plenty of hostels, hotels, and guesthouses in the big cities and towns. Hostels are the cheapest option, starting from 7 USD per night for a bed in a hostel dorm in Baku (more about Baku). You can also find a nice private room, starting at 12-15 USD per night. We always use booking.com to find the cheapest deals.