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Ganja

Azerbaijan's second city — birthplace of Nizami, ancient hammams, and Goygol Lake nearby

375km from Baku (5 hrs) Best: April–June and September–October
375km
From Baku
2nd
Largest Azerbaijan city
2 days
Recommended visit
4.8★
Traveler rating
About Ganja

Ganja is Azerbaijan's second-largest city and one of its most historically layered — birthplace of the 12th-century poet Nizami Ganjavi, whose works influenced Persian and world literature for centuries. The old city centre has been beautifully restored, with the 17th-century Javadkhan Mosque, a series of ancient hammams (Agha Mikayil, Agha Zeynal, and Taze Bey), and the atmospheric Bottle House built entirely from beer bottles. An hour from Ganja, Goygol National Park contains one of Azerbaijan's most photographed mountain lakes — formed by a historic earthquake in 1139 — surrounded by dense forest and alpine wildflowers. The western route through Ganja also passes Naftalan's famous therapeutic oil spa resort.

Top highlights
Nizami Ganjavi Mausoleum — 12th-century poet
Javadkhan Mosque and historic hammams
Bottle House — unique folk architecture
Goygol National Park & Lake Goygol (1hr away)
Naftalan therapeutic oil resort (nearby)
Ganja wine and gastronomic scene
Getting there & getting around

375km, 5 hours by car or 45-min domestic flight. We handle all transfers for our tour guests — private vehicle throughout, with no need to arrange transport independently.

Ganja is typically visited as part of a multi-day Azerbaijan tour rather than in isolation. See our tour packages for the itinerary that includes this destination.
Group tour starting prices

Group tour rates are based on minimum . Our 5-day Azerbaijan package starts from $275 per person (double sharing), and our 7-day Azerbaijan package starts from $485 per person (double sharing). Private tours, family tours, honeymoon tours and luxury upgrades are quoted separately according to hotel class, travel dates and group size.

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