Northern & Western Azerbaijan Grand Loop
A grand loop from Baku covering Quba, Sheki, Ilisu, and Ganja, showcasing the best of northern and western Azerbaijan.
The ultimate comprehensive route for travelers with plenty of time. Begin with Baku and the northern mountain villages, then head west along the southern foothills of the Greater Caucasus via Gabala and Sheki to Ilisu and Zaqatala. Next, head south to Ganja and Lake Goygol before returning to Baku by train. Spending an extra night in smaller mountain towns allows for a more relaxed pace than shorter itineraries. Chartering a car for the entire trip is the most hassle-free option. This route excludes Lankaran in the south and is perfect for second-time visitors or those who prefer slow travel.
Spring and autumn are the best times to visit. Mountain roads and waterfall hikes are weather-dependent; waterfalls freeze in winter.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrive in Baku & Explore the Old City
巴庫（巴庫老城（內城）、少女塔、希爾萬沙宮、穆爾塔尼與布哈拉商隊驛站）
Take the Aero Express bus or a taxi to the city center (approx. 30 mins). Explore the Old City entirely on foot.
住宿：巴庫老城
第 2 天 · Flame Towers & Seaside Boulevard
巴庫（阿利耶夫文化中心、巴庫纜索鐵路、火焰塔與高地公園、裡海濱海大道、噴泉廣場、尼扎米步行街）
Take the metro or a taxi to the Heydar Aliyev Center, ride the funicular up to Highland Park, and walk along the seaside boulevard after descending.
住宿：巴庫老城
第 3 天 · Gobustan & Absheron
巴庫（戈布斯坦巖畫保護區、戈布斯坦泥火山、蘇拉哈尼拜火廟、亞納爾達格燃燒山）
Charter a car or join a day tour. Head south to Gobustan (approx. 1 hour), then loop around the Absheron Peninsula. The entire excursion takes about 8 hours.
The road to the mud volcanoes can be difficult to navigate after rain; the trip may be canceled if it rains.
住宿：巴庫老城
第 4 天 · Candy Cane Mountains to Quba
古巴·沙赫達格（別什巴爾馬克山、糖果山、古巴主麻清真寺、紅色村（猶太小鎮））
Drive north along the coastal highway, passing Besh Barmag and the Candy Cane Mountains, reaching Quba in about 3 to 4 hours.
住宿：古巴市區
第 5 天 · Stay in the High-Altitude Ancient Village of Khinalig
Charter a car from Quba to drive up the canyon (approx. 1 to 1.5 hours). Spend the afternoon walking around the village.
There are no ATMs or restaurants in the village; bring plenty of cash and arrange meals with your guesthouse.
住宿：希納利格村
第 6 天 · Descend the Mountain & Return to Baku to Rest
Drive from Khinalig back to Baku via Quba (approx. 4 hours). Spend the afternoon resting in the city.
住宿：濱海大道與火焰塔一帶
第 7 天 · Shamakhi & Lahij to Gabala
加巴拉（迪裡巴巴陵墓、沙馬基主麻清真寺、七圓頂陵墓（耶迪貢巴茲）、拉希奇銅匠村）
Drive west through Shamakhi, take the mountain road to Lahij, and continue to Gabala. The journey takes about 8 hours including stops.
The mountain road to Lahij is weather-dependent and can be skipped on rainy or snowy days.
住宿：加巴拉市區
第 8 天 · Gabala Lakes & Mountains to Sheki
加巴拉（圖凡達格山地度假區、諾胡爾湖、丘胡爾加巴拉古城遺址與考古中心、尼季烏迪村） → 舍基
Spend the morning around Gabala, then drive to Sheki via Chukur Gabala and Nij village in the afternoon (approx. 2 hours).
住宿：商隊客棧與汗宮一帶
第 9 天 · Sheki Khan's Palace & Kish Church
舍基（舍基汗宮、舍基汗諾夫之家、上商隊客棧、舍基老城、基什阿爾巴尼亞教堂）
Explore the Old Town on foot. Take a taxi to and from Kish village (approx. 30 mins each way).
住宿：商隊客棧與汗宮一帶
第 10 天 · Qakh Old Street to Ilisu Village
Drive from Sheki to Qakh (approx. 1 hour), then head into the mountains to Ilisu (approx. 30 mins). Spend the afternoon walking around the village.
住宿：伊利蘇村
第 11 天 · Waterfall Hike & Drive to Zaqatala
扎卡塔雷與卡赫（伊利蘇國家自然保護區、庫姆巴西利卡、列基特圓形神廟、扎卡塔雷要塞、扎卡塔雷古懸鈴木）
Hike to the waterfall and back in the morning (approx. 2 hours). In the afternoon, charter a car to see the ancient church, then continue to Zaqatala (approx. 1 hour).
The mountain trail to the waterfall is steep; local 4WD vehicles are recommended. Check the trail conditions on the day.
住宿：扎卡塔雷鎮
第 12 天 · Head South to the Ancient City of Ganja
佔賈（尼扎米陵墓、沙阿阿拔斯清真寺（主麻清真寺）、瓶子屋、賈瓦德汗街）
Drive south towards Ganja via Sheki (approx. 4.5 hours). Spend the afternoon exploring the city center on foot.
住宿：老城與賈瓦德汗街
第 13 天 · Helenendorf & Lake Goygol
佔賈（格伊格爾鎮（海倫多夫德國老街區）、蓋格爾湖（格伊格爾國家公園））
Charter a car from Ganja to the lake area (approx. 45 mins). Walk to the lakeside from the parking lot and return in the evening.
Lake Maralgol can only be reached by national park shuttle buses; taxis cannot drive there.
住宿：老城與賈瓦德汗街
第 14 天 · Return to Baku by Train & Depart
Take the morning train to Baku (approx. 4 hours). Upon arrival, take a taxi to the airport or spend another half-day sightseeing.
Train schedules change frequently; verify times in advance via official railway channels.