• Old Baku (Icherisheher) - a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring ancient walls, mosques, and palaces.
   
• Highland Park - offering panoramic views of the city and the Caspian Sea.
   
• Fountain Square - A lively central square known for its beautiful fountains and surrounding historical buildings. It's a great place to soak up the atmosphere, people-watch, and maybe even enjoy some live music.
   
• Carpet Museum - Housing the world's largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets and rugs. Explore the rich history and craftsmanship of these stunning textiles, a true representation of Azerbaijani art and culture. 
   
• Deniz Mall - Cap off your day of exploration with some retail therapy or a relaxing dinner at Deniz Mall. This modern shopping mall boasts over 70 stores featuring international and local brands, a variety of restaurants and cafes, and entertainment options like a cinema. 
   

• Gobustan National Park & Mud Volcanoes: For a truly unique experience, take a trip to Gobustan National Park, located just outside Baku. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its prehistoric rock art, with petroglyphs dating back thousands of years. The park is also home to mud volcanoes, which are natural formations that erupt with mud and gas. You can walk along the trails and see these bubbling mud pools up close.
   
   
• Ateshgah Fire Temple: Azerbaijan has a long history of fire worship, and the Ateshgah Fire Temple is a fascinating testament to that. This Zoroastrian fire temple, once a pilgrimage site for Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Sikhs, features a central courtyard with an altar where natural gas flames once burned continuously. While the natural flames are now gone, the temple is still a unique and atmospheric place to visit.
   
• Heydar Aliyev Center: a stunning architectural masterpiece designed by the late Zaha Hadid. This futuristic building houses a museum, concert hall, exhibition halls, and more. The museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of Azerbaijan, while the concert hall hosts a variety of performances throughout the year. Be sure to walk around the exterior of the building to admire its unique, flowing curves.
   
   
• Yanardag (Burning Mountain): also known as the Burning Mountain. This natural gas fire burns continuously on a hillside overlooking the Caspian Sea, creating a spectacular sight. You can walk up to the fire or take in the views from a distance.
   

Start by driving from Baku to Ismailli (approximately 170 km, 2.5 hours). Ismayilli is a beautiful town nestled in the foothills of the Greater Caucasus Mountains.

From Ismailli, continue driving to Yedi Gozel Waterfall (Seven Beauties Waterfall) (approximately 40 km, 45 minutes). This is a stunning waterfall complex with seven cascading tiers.

Next, drive to Nohur Lake (approximately 25 km, 30 minutes). This is a large freshwater lake located in the Gabala region.

Finally, make our way to Tufandag Resort. This is a popular ski resort that offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. 

After spending an hour at the top of Tufandag, we will start our return trip to Baku (approximately 235 km).