Bakou en 5 jours
Icherisheher, Maiden Tower et Palace of the Shirvanshahs le jour 1, Flame Towers et Heydar Aliyev Center le jour 2 et une excursion à Gobustan Petroglyphs le jour 3. Les 2 autres jours ajoutent une excursion à Gobustan National Park et Nizami Street / Fountain Square Area. Logez à Icherisheher (Old City), le quartier le plus proche des étapes du programme.
Jour 1 : Icherisheher, Maiden Tower et Palace of the Shirvanshahs
The historic, walled heart of Baku, a UNESCO World Heritage site of narrow, cobbled lanes and ancient stone buildings.
Matin
Icherisheher (Old City)
This is where the city began, offering an atmospheric maze of mosques, museums, and traditional tea houses.
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Fin de matinée
Maiden Tower
Quartier : Icherisheher.
Pour manger
Traditional & Classic
Traditional restaurants often serve bread ('tendir choreyi') baked in a clay oven; it's customary to tear it by hand, not cut it with a knife.
Où aller : Shah Plov at Firuze Restaurant, Lyulya Kebab at Sehrli Tendir, Dolma at Sumakh Restaurant
Après-midi
Palace of the Shirvanshahs
Quartier : Icherisheher.
Soir
Baku Museum of Miniature Books
A tiny, charming museum in the Old City housing the world's largest collection of miniature books, including incredibly small editions of classic literature.
Jour 2 : Flame Towers et Heydar Aliyev Center
Matin
Flame Towers
For the best photos of the Flame Towers lit up at night, head to the Highland Park (Dagustu Park) or the terrace near the Martyrs' Lane.
Pour manger
Street Food & Quick Bites
Look for busy stalls where locals queue. A good 'kutab' should be freshly made on a convex griddle ('saj') and served hot.
Où aller : Kutab from stalls in the Old City, Doner Kebab at local 'lavash' houses, Fresh Pomegranate Juice from street vendors
Après-midi
Heydar Aliyev Center
Quartier : Yasamal District.
Soir
Mardakan Fortress (Quadrangular Tower)
A well-preserved 14th-century defensive tower located in the northern suburb of Mardakan, surrounded by a tranquil garden.
Jour 3 : excursion à Gobustan Petroglyphs
Jour 4 : excursion à Gobustan National Park
1 hour by car/taxi.
A UNESCO site featuring one of the world's largest collections of ancient rock art. Thousands of petroglyphs dating back 40,000 years depict prehistoric life, alongside fascinating mud volcanoes and gas-stone phenomena.
À voir : Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape, Mud Volcanoes field, Gaval Dash, Gobustan Museum
Jour 5 : Nizami Street / Fountain Square Area et Bibi-Heybat Mosque
Matin
Nizami Street / Fountain Square Area
The bustling, pedestrianized downtown core, known for its elegant 19th-century architecture from the first oil boom. Lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants, it's the city's main shopping and social hub day and night.
Aussi dans le coin : Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature, Passage, Philharmonic Fountain Park
Après-midi
Bibi-Heybat Mosque
A stunning, reconstructed mosque on the outskirts of Baku, an important pilgrimage site with beautiful blue domes and intricate interior decoration.
Soir
Villa Petrolea (Nobel Brothers' House)
The former estate of the Nobel brothers (of Nobel Prize fame) in the Black City district, now a museum in a peaceful park.
Avant de partir
Depuis l'aéroport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is 25 km from the city center. The most convenient option is a taxi via Bolt/Uber (approx. 15-25 AZN / €8-13, 30 min). The Airport Express bus (Aeroexpress) runs to 28 May Metro station every 30 mins (1.30 AZN, 45 min).
Se déplacer
The city center, including the Old City, Fountain Square, and much of the Boulevard, is very walkable. Distances between major sights in the core are manageable on foot.
Conseils sur place
- Buy a Baku Card for unlimited public transport (metro and buses) and free/discounted entry to over 20 museums for 24, 48, or 72 hours.
- When taking a taxi, always use a ride-hailing app like Bolt or Uber to avoid price negotiations and ensure you're charged the local rate.
- Visit the Old City early in the morning (before 10 AM) to have the quiet, atmospheric lanes almost to yourself before the tour groups arrive.
