Destination - Baku (Heydar Aliyev Intl.) (GYD)

Baku, Azerbaijan's Caspian capital, blends a UNESCO-listed Old City with striking contemporary architecture. Explore Icherisheher, the Maiden Tower and Shirvanshahs' Palace, then walk the seaside Boulevard. Modern icons include the Flame Towers and Heydar Aliyev Center. Sample local cuisine, tea houses and lively bazaars, and consider day trips to mud volcanoes or Gobustan's rock art.