Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Sheki is an ancient city in 300 km north-west from Baku, where you can visit: ancient Albanian temple, house of Sheki khans, Juma mosque, historical museum, ancient caravanserais, Gelersen-Gorersen fortress and many other places. Our professional tour guides will help you to explore the history and culture of Azerbaijan in one day tour.
Private transportation
Guide
Lunch
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from centrally located Hotels in Baku
Traveler pickup
Baku, Azerbaijan
Sheki, Sheki, Azerbaijan Road to Sheki City.
Founded in the 8th century BC by Saka tribes Sheki city is located in the southern foothills of the Greater Caucasus. At present, Sheki is famous for production of silk and for its agricultural sector where tobacco, grapes, nuts, grain and milk are produced. It takes 5 hours to get there from Baku city. 60 minutes
Sheki Khan's Palace, Sheki, Azerbaijan Palace of Sheki Khans.
This palace is one of the most valuable architectural monuments of the 18th century. It was built in 1797 by architect Haji Zeynalabdin. Incredible wall paintings and stained-glass mosaic windows impress visitors with their beauty. 30 minutes
Sheki Karvansaray, Sheki, Azerbaijan Caravanserais.
Shaki has long been famous as a city of craftsmen, artisans and, of course, merchants. Merchants and traders from the countries of the great Silk Road came here from all sides. That is why special attention was paid to the construction of caravanserais. For example, in the 18th – 19th centuries, 5 large caravanserais operated in Shaki. Only two of them have survived to our time - the Upper and Lower ones, built in the 18th century.
Lunch Break.
You can have your lunch at any restaurant you like 30 minutes
Church of Kish, Sheki, Azerbaijan Albanian Temple in Kish.
An ancient Albanian temple, a unique monument of antiquity, is located in one of the oldest places in Azerbaijan - the village of Kish, located near Sheki. The emergence of the temple dates back to the 1st century, a time when the territory of Azerbaijan was included into Caucasian part of Albania. Historians suggest that the temple was founded by the Apostle Elisha, who brought Christianity to Albania.
The End of the Tour.
At the end of the tour (approximately at 23:00) the driver will drop you off to your location in the city center of Baku. 60 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Boj C
18 Jul 2022
Great trip outside of Baku. Thanks to the excellent driving skills of Mr. Elvin and the guidance of Mr. Valeh.
Sheki is a must-visit in Azerbaijan.
This tour in
Azerbaijan
is organized by
Bag Baku Tour
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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