After two days of soaking in Baku’s futuristic skyline and old-town charm, we decided to venture beyond the city limits — and it turned out to be one of the most unforgettable (and unexpected) days of our Azerbaijan trip. (Read all about our first impressions of Baku and the perfect itinerary for first timers in this blog post Exploring Baku: A Perfect 3-Day Itinerary + Honest First Impressions of Azerbaijan’s Capital ) This full-day adventure from Baku combines ancient histo

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