1. Classic Azerbaijan Highlights Route (6–9 days)
Route:
Baku → Gobustan → Shamakhi → Sheki → Qabala → Lahij → Baku
Highlights
- Gobustan rock carvings and mud volcanoes
- Historic mosques in Shamakhi
- Sheki Khan’s Palace and Silk Road heritage
- Mountain scenery around Qabala
- Traditional craft village of Lahij
Good for: Culture, history, and mountain landscapes.
2. Caucasus Mountains Route (5–7 days)
Route:
Baku → Quba → Khinaliq → Shahdag → Qusar → Baku
Highlights
- Scenic Caucasus mountain roads
- Remote high-altitude village of Khinaliq
- Alpine landscapes near Shahdag
- Forests and rivers in northern Azerbaijan
Good for: Adventure and mountain scenery.
3. Caspian Sea Coastal Route (4–6 days)
Route:
Baku → Sumgait → Siyazan → Nabran → Lankaran → Astara → Baku
Highlights
- Caspian Sea coastline
- Beaches and seaside resorts
- Forested areas around Lankaran
- Tea plantations in southern Azerbaijan
Good for: Coastal driving and relaxing landscapes.
4. Southern Azerbaijan Nature Route (5–7 days)
Route:
Baku → Gobustan → Shamakhi → Ismayilli → Lerik → Lankaran → Baku
Highlights
- Forests of the Talysh Mountains
- Waterfalls and mountain valleys
- Traditional villages and rural culture
- Subtropical landscapes near Lankaran
Good for: Nature and quiet countryside travel.
5. Silk Road Heritage Route (5–8 days)
Route:
Baku → Shamakhi → Sheki → Kish → Qakh → Zagatala → Baku
Highlights
- Historic Silk Road trading towns
- Sheki Khan’s Palace
- Ancient Albanian church in Kish
- Mountain scenery near the Georgian border
Good for: History, culture, and traditional architecture.
6. Grand Azerbaijan Motorhome Tour (10–14 days)
Route:
Baku → Gobustan → Shamakhi → Lahij → Qabala → Sheki → Zagatala → Quba → Khinaliq → Shahdag → Baku → Lankaran → Astara → Baku
Highlights
- Combines Caspian coast, Caucasus Mountains, and Silk Road towns
- Historic monuments and cultural sites
- Remote mountain villages
- Diverse landscapes from desert to forest
Good for: A complete exploration of Azerbaijan.
RV Travel Tips for Azerbaijan
- Main highways are generally good quality, but rural mountain roads can be narrow or rough.
- Fuel stations are common near major towns but less frequent in remote areas.
- Wild camping is possible in many rural areas, though campgrounds are limited.
- Carry cash (Azerbaijani manat) for smaller towns and services.