Sheki Tour
Sheki, Azerbaijan
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13 Hours
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Max People : 100
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Pickup: Any hotel / accommodation within Baku
Description
Embark on a full-day Sheki tour from Baku, exploring one of Azerbaijan’s most culturally rich and historically vibrant cities. From the Caucasus’ oldest mosque to the stunning Khan’s Palace and ancient Albanian Church, this Sheki excursion from Baku is ideal for lovers of history, architecture, and authentic local crafts.
Your Sheki day trip from Baku starts with pickup from your hotel or any desired location in the morning.
On the way to Sheki, your first stop will be at Shamakhi Juma Mosque, the oldest mosque in the Caucasus, built in the 8th century. This historical site is a perfect introduction to Azerbaijan's rich Islamic architecture.
📍 Arrival in Sheki & Visit to Upper Caravanserai
Upon arrival in Sheki, you’ll explore the Upper Caravanserai, an impressive 18th-century stone-built complex that once served as a resting place for Silk Road traders. Part of this majestic building now operates as a boutique hotel.
📍 Sheki Khans Palace
Continue your Sheki sightseeing tour with a visit to the famous Sheki Khans Palace, a masterpiece of 18th-century architecture. The palace was built without a single nail and features vibrant stained-glass windows (shebeke), elaborate frescoes, and a symmetrical garden once filled with tall Italian poplars. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Azerbaijan’s most iconic landmarks.
📍 Sheki Fortress Walls
Right near the palace, remains of the fortress walls of Sheki still stand, offering a glimpse into the city’s defensive past.
📍 Sheki Historical Museum
Among the many historical places in Sheki, Azerbaijan, the Sheki Historical Museum offers a fascinating look at the city’s legacy in trade, craftsmanship, and silk production.
📍 House of Handicrafts
As part of your day trip to Sheki, the next destination is the House of Handicrafts, where local artisans produce beautiful handmade items such as stained glass (shebeke), pottery, embroidery, and wooden artwork. Prices are very reasonable, and you’ll have the opportunity to take home a unique souvenir that reflects the spirit of Sheki’s traditional craftsmanship.
📍 Shebeke Workshop & Sweet Shops
Explore Sheki by witnessing how traditional “shebeke” stained-glass windows are crafted using wood and colored glass — all without a single drop of glue or a single nail. You’ll also stop by the city’s famous pastry shops to try Sheki sweets like Sheki halva and piti.
Your private Sheki tour continues at the local bazaar, where you can browse and buy fresh mountain honey, locally grown nuts, dried fruits, and traditional herbal teas.
📍 Kish Village & Albanian Church
The final stop of your full-day Sheki city tour is Kish village, located just 12 km from Sheki. You’ll visit the ancient Albanian Church (1st–4th century), believed to be the first Christian church in the Caucasus, founded by the Apostle Elisha. Surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery, the church is a spiritual and architectural gem with deep historical roots.
Let us take care of every detail of your full-day Sheki city tour - from comfortable transportation and expert guiding to historical insights and local experiences. Whether you're seeking cultural discovery or a peaceful escape from Baku, this tour promises an unforgettable journey into one of Azerbaijan’s most beautiful regions.
Contact Us to Book Your Sheki Tour
📞 WhatsApp / Call: +994 51 557 77 79
Price Includes
Personal English-speaking guide (other languages on request)
Air-Conditioned Comfortable Car
Personal Experienced Driver
Customizable
Hotel Pick up & drop off
Price Excludes
Any Meals
Entry fees to Museums
Personal Expenses
Photo fees
Travel Styles
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Monika72
26/08/2023
Great family tour to Sheki with Guided Azerbaijan!
Great day trip! Driver and guide arrived always on time with a nice clean minivan.... We had a private family tour and visited Diribaba Mausoleum in Maraza, Shamakhi Juma Mosque, Sheki Khan's Palace, Caravanserai and Church of Kish. All the sights were very interesting and our tour guide was great, she gave us a lot of information about the sights. We also stopped by the roadside for some local tea and bread. The trip back to Baku was very nice next to the mountains. It was a very nice experience! It is a full day trip, definately worth it! Thanks for organising! I really recommend the tour with Guided Azerbaijan!
markk612
20/10/2023
Nice day trip to Sheki
We had a great time on the tour. Tahir was a great guide who explained everything to us about what we were seeing and answered our questions about Azerbaijan in general. Also just a very easygoing guy. The tour is a long day but it’s nice to see things outside Baku and the sites and local experiences in Sheki are a lot of fun.
Inga B
31/10/2023
Sheki tour in October
We enjoyed our Sheki tour very much! The only thing I regreted a bit - there would be nice to have more time in that magical town. The trip was perfectly organized. I really enjoyed the communication with the Guided Azerbaijan office! Thank you guys for the flexibility and efforts to address all our requests! Everything went smoothly from the very beginning to the end of the trip.
Lamee
25/11/2023
Amazing Shaki tour
This tour was more than I imagined and I am so glad I went. We went to some very amazing places in Skaki and with the expert guidance of our tour guide. We got a very insightful history of Shaki. Tahir was absolutely an amazing tour guide!! I highly recommend this tour and have been telling everyone about it.
Skhyperion
13/12/2023
Do not miss Sheki!
We had booked a customized weeklong trip with Guided Azerbaijan and planned several excursions with them. We had particularly outstanding service from Lamia in planning our trip and with our driver, Tahir, who was with us the entire time. We visited Sheki as an overnight stay and customized the drive there to include stops at Shamakhi to visit the mosque and for tea and qutab at a traditional roadside restaurant. Sheki is not to be missed when visiting Azerbaijan. It is a charming small city highlighted by the beautify Sheki Khan Palace. We had a very informative and enjoyable tour.
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