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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
As this is a private tour, we pick up all travelers from the hotel/accommodation where they stay.
Itinerary
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1Juma Mosque
The Shamakhi Juma Mosque, located in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan, is the country's oldest and largest mosque, founded in 743 AD. Despite numerous destructions by earthquakes and other events, it has been restored and reconstructed over centuries, with the most recent work completed in 2013. The mosque is a significant historical and religious site, known for its distinct Islamic architecture and deep cultural importance, serving as a symbol of the introduction of Islam to the region and a testament to its resilient faith
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Palace of Shaki Khans
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Sheki Karvansaray
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Church of Kish
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code: Warm and comfortable
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- 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.
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