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By booking the tour, you will travel a long and interesting way from the Absheron Peninsula to the cultural capital of Azerbaijan, the city of Sheki, which holds a unique place in the line of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage, through the Ancient Great Silk Road along the Caucasus Mountains, and you will feel how the landscape, nature and culture have changed. When you visit the Kish Albanian temple, you will visit the oldest Christian religious temple not only in the Caucasus, but also in the whole world. Entering the upper caravanserai, you can imagine the bargains of Sheki and foreign merchants, and entering the palace of Sheki Khan, you will see how the miniature Murano glass was decorated by the trade caravan from Europe to the Far East.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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Itinerary
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1Kis
The travellers will visit Kish Albanian church and a unique cafe in the village.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Sheki Khan's Mosque Complex
The travellers will visit the mosque of Sheki khans which was built in 1769.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Sheki Karvansaray
The travellers will visit the old guest house where the traders have been hosted by Sheki.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Sheki Fortress
The travelers will enter to the historical part of the town through Sheki fortress (XVIII cen.)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Palace of Shaki Khans
The travelers will visit the most unique building in the Caucasus - the palace (1762) which was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List (2019)
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The travel time from one place to another is already included on the total duration of the product.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.
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