Take a Baku city tour.

In the Old Town, see the ancient monuments that make the Old Town an UNESCO World Heritage site: Palace of Shirvanshahs, Maiden Tower, caravan-sarais and many more. The new part of the city offers all modern amenities - the Baky Eye Ferris wheel, Crystal Hall, Cultural Center and many more.

Fun fact: In Baku Old Town, there is a Museum of Miniature Books - the world's largest collection of over 5000 miniature books!

Enjoy the wonderful nature of Gabala

The grandiose Caucasus mountains at their most wonderful. The mist-shrouded forests, chestnut and walnut groves, rugged mountain rivers - feel like you are stepping into a "Lord of the Rings" scene! Lake Nokhur, a popular recreation spot, is an oasis of tranquility with its quiet nature, clean water and incredible scenery.
Fun fact: The name "Azerbaijan" means "protector of fire", and it is a legacy from its Zoroastrian history when local people worshipped the fire.

Visit the Gobustan Museum Complex.

National Park Gobustan is the showcase of the creativity of the ancient people of this locality. Its famous rock carvings (petroglyphs) are protected as a national and world heritage, and included in the UNESCO list. This locality is also known for its mud volcanoes.

Fun fact: Azerbaijan is home to over 350 mud volcanoes, some as old as 20 million years!

Explore the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center.

This amazing building, designed by famous architect Zaha Hadid, is built in a shape of waves, without any angles. Its design won the prestigious Design of The Year award in London, 2014. It is the home of the Heydar Aliyev museum, and it frequently houses many exhibitions.

Fun fact: Azerbaijan is the first muslim country to grant universal suffrage to women - back in 1918!