Azerbaijan and Georgia both offer plenty of outdoors escapes. Georgia is greener but has harsher winters (in some areas). Azerbaijan has a greater variety of landscapes and has smaller, if any, crowds.
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Don't let the visa myths stop you and consider visiting Azerbaijan too! It's so worth it, for many reasons: people, landscape, architecture, food!I bet you'd enjoy it too!
While Azerbaijan is overall a very safe place to visit, risks do increase at night. Err on the safe side and take increased precautions after dark, such as not walking around alone at night.
You can get away with 3 days if you're in a rush, you would be able to visit Baku, and the Gobustan Natinal park (the UNESCO world heritage site home to the mud volcanoes). You could also spend 2 weeks and see the whole country! Personally, though, I think 5 nights is the perfect amount of time to spend in Azerbaijan.
The historical, traditional and modern. The architecture in Azerbaijan is varied. From Baku's modern Flame Towers and opulent House of Government to medieval palaces and temples dotted here and there. The Walled City of Baku combines elements of medieval and traditional Islamic Azerbaijan styles.
The best time to visit Azerbaijan is April to June and September to October, which will let you avoid the 40°C summers and sub zero winters - particularly in the mountains. You can also participate in the Novruz Bayrami celebrations each March, which mark the Persian New Year.
Armenia is typically the first stop on these multi-country itineraries. Here, you will encounter ancient lands well off the radar of modern day holidaymakers. The 7th century archaeological site of Zvartnots and the Holy City of Echmiadzin are both easily accessible from the capital city of Yerevan.
The best time to travel in GeorgiaThe best period for going to Georgia is from May to October. The temperatures are pleasant, and the weather is generally sunny, whereas winter is much colder. You should chose to go in September/October if you want to see the grape harvest in Kakheti.
We feel that 2 days is just the right amount of time to see the highlights of Baku and get a feel for this very interesting city. One thing we didn't do was go to the mud volcanoes of Gobustan just outside of Baku. With an extra day ( and cooler weather) this can also be on your Baku itinerary.
The average price for an organized tour package in Azerbaijan is $215 per day. While every tour varies by total price, length, destinations, and quality, this is the daily average cost of tours in Azerbaijan based on our analysis of available guided tour packages throughout the country.
Azerbaijan is a cash-based economy. You'll need to pay in local currency for most goods and services. US dollars and euros are common. You can change notes in good condition for local currency.
Don't bring anything Armenian into the countryThe conflict has developed a strong sense of suspicion on both sides. Visitors with an Armenian stamp in their passport might be questioned by immigration officers. Those caught bringing goods from the country-that-can't-be-named may even be refused entry.
Azerbaijan, the land of fire!One of Azerbaijan's most famous sites is Yanar Dag (or “Burning Mountain“), a natural glowing fire burning on a hillside along the Caspian Sea.