3 Days Shamakhi, Lahij, Sheki and Ganja Private Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Shamakhi and Lahic Tour + Transfer to Sheki
4 stops
1
In the 1st day, after greeting at the airport or meeting at the meeting point, guests will be transferred to Shamaki through Maraza region. Today we will visit Diribaba Mausoleum - a 15th-century mausoleum dramatically carved into a cliffside, blending architecture with natural rock, dedicated to the Sufi saint Diribaba. Driving distance from the meeting point to this place is 90 minutes.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
2
Juma Mosque
Juma Mosque - one of the oldest mosques in the Caucasus (8th century), notable for surviving multiple earthquakes and showcasing classic Islamic architecture. Driving distance from the Diribaba to the Mosque is 30 minutes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum
Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum - a necropolis of the Shirvan royal family with seven domed tombs, set on a hill with sweeping views of the valley. Driving distance from the Mosque to this place is 5 minutes.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Lahij - State Historical And Cultural Reserve
Lahic Village - picturesque mountain village famed for copper craftsmanship, cobblestone streets, and a well-preserved medieval water sewage system with the explanation by the experienced guide. Driving distance from the Mausoleum to Lahij village is 90 minutes. We complete the tour here and heading to Sheki. Guests are dropped of the hotel and overnight at the hotel.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Sheki Tour
7 stops
5
Palace of Shaki Khans
The 2nd day tour concerns the most iconic and cultural attractions in and around Sheki, Azerbaijan. Today’s itinerary blends historical landmarks, local crafts, natural beauty, and culinary delights for a comprehensive experience. Guests will explore Sheki Khan Palace - UNESCO-listed site and one of the most important architectural landmarks in Azerbaijan, built in the 18th century by the Sheki Khanate.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
6
Abad Ceramics And Applied Art Center
ABAD Ceramic Arts Centre - a modern cultural hub promoting Azerbaijani pottery and handicrafts, where visitors can watch artisans at work and try their hand at ceramics
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Sheki State Art Gallery
Art Gallery a small but rich space featuring traditional and contemporary Azerbaijani art, often including Sheki’s distinct miniature and folk styles
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
8
Sheki's craft shops
Craftsmen’s House – Shebeke Workshop - a live workshop where artisans create intricate “Shebeke” stained-glass windows using wood and colored glass - no glue or nails involved
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Sheki Karvansaray
Caravanserai in Sheki - a beautifully restored Silk Road-era inn that once hosted merchants and travelers; now a museum, restaurant, and artisan marketplace
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Church of Kish
Kish Albanian Church - one of the oldest Christian churches in the Caucasus, dating back to the 1st century AD, linked to the ancient state of Caucasian Albania.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
11
Sheki Wines
Wine Degustation - a guided tasting of locally produced wines made from regional grape varieties, often including a visit to a boutique vineyard or cellar with the explanation by the experienced guide. We complete the tour here and returning back to the hotel in Sheki. The total tour duration will take about 6 hours together with driving distances among the sightseeing.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Ganja Tour +Transfer to Baku
5 stops
12
Nizami Ganjavi Mausoleum
The last day tour covers the historical, cultural, and natural highlights of Azerbaijan's second-largest city, Ganja. We leave Sheki and drive to Ganja. Today you will discover Mausoleum of Nizami Ganjavi - a grand modern mausoleum honoring Nizami, a legendary 12th-century Persian poet known for his romantic and philosophical epics;
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
13
Shah Abbas Mosque
Shah Abbas Mosque - 17th-century Safavid-era mosque built during Shah Abbas’s reign, showcasing Persian-influenced Islamic architecture
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Bottle House
The Bottle House - a quirky, privately-built house decorated with over 50,000 glass bottles
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
15
Karvansaray of Shah Abbas
The Caravansarai - reflecting once accommodating Silk Road traders
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Khan Bagy Park
Khan Baghi Park - a serene, historic public park known as “Ganja’s sanctum,” ideal for a walk among centuries-old trees and sculptures. The tour is completed in the last point and return back to Baku. We drop the guests to the meeting point or specified place. The total tour duration will take about 12 hours together with driving distances among the sightseeing and returning to Baku
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Travelers are asked to read Inclusions section carefully as we offer two price options with Included Entry Tickets and Excluded Entry Tickets.

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