Sheki tour with overnight

Sheki is one of the most ancient cities of Azerbaijan. Sheki attracts guests with its unique climate, nature, specific cuisine, and sweeties. With the help of a professional guide, you will be able to discover the most important historical sides of Sheki. During the tour, you will be informed about the history of the city and all the major information about tourist sites.

Sheki is located in the northwest part of Azerbaijan, and the distance from Baku is about 300 km ( 4.5 hours). Considering the distance of the city, the tour is planned overnight.

*Please, note that in order to take this tour you should book a 1-night hotel in Sheki.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Diri Baba Mausoleum, Qobustan Azerbaijan

The architecture of this mausoleum harmonically fits into the picturesque surroundings of the building – view against the background of rocks and greenery of trees. The building of the mausoleum is a masterpiece of the architectural school of Shirvan. It is considered one of the creations of the arts of ancient masters. The monument is protected by the government.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sheki Khan's Palace, Sheki 0055 Azerbaijan

This ornate 1762 palace build­ing features vivid murals and dazzling colored light streaming through Shabaka(stained-glass) windows making it Sheki’s foremost ‘sight’ and one of the South Cauca­sus’ most iconic buildings. It was originally the Sheki Khan’s administrative building, just one of around 40 now-lost royal structures within the fortress compound. 

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sheki Karvansaray, Mirza Fatali Akhundzada 185, Sheki 5500 Azerbaijan

 Swift development of trade in the Middle Ages enhanced the importance of caravanserai existing in the territory of Azerbaijan at that time and favored construction of new ones. Generally, caravanserai was a built-in form of castles with one gate, closing of which made them impregnable during dangerous incidents. “Caravanserai” historical complex in Sheki is two magnificent caravanserais which reached present days and traditionally named “Yukhary” and “Ashaghy” caravanserai, which means “Upper” and “Lower” Caravanserai in translation from Azerbaijani into English. The construction of these caravanserais is dated back to the 18th-19th centuries.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Church of Kish, Sheki Azerbaijan

The brilliantly renovated round-towered Albanian church in pretty Kiş village has been lovingly converted into a very well-presented trilingual museum. It’s the best place anywhere to learn about mysterious Caucasian Albania, the Chris­tian nation that once covered most of north­ern Azerbaijan. In fact, the church site goes back well beyond the Christian era, and glass-covered grave excavations allow visi­tors to peer down on the bones of possibly Bronze Age skeletons.

Duration: 1 hour