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Sheki Exploration: Discover 4 Regions
4.4
14 Ratings
Shamakhi
During this excursion, you’ll journey through four distinct regions of our picturesque nation, but the main focus will be on immersing yourself in the brilliance of Sheki. Instead of unnecessary detours to shops and souvenir outlets, you’ll spend the majority of your time discovering and reveling in the attractions of this charming metropolis.
During this excursion, you’ll journey through four distinct regions of our picturesque nation, but the main focus will be on immersing yourself in the brilliance of Sheki. Instead of unnecessary detours to shops and souvenir outlets, you’ll spend the majority of your time discovering and reveling in the attractions of this charming metropolis.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Juma Mosque - As the city’s most prominent landmark, Juma Mosque stands as one of Azerbaijan’s largest and most opulent places of worship. Visitors can explore its historical and religious importance while also enjoying the site’s elegance and serenity.
The journey to the first stop takes approximately 2 hours. During this time, the guide will…
- Juma Mosque - As the city’s most prominent landmark, Juma Mosque stands as one of Azerbaijan’s largest and most opulent places of worship. Visitors can explore its historical and religious importance while also enjoying the site’s elegance and serenity.
The journey to the first stop takes approximately 2 hours. During this time, the guide will provide engaging insights into the country’s history and culture, ensuring an informative experience.
- Nokhur Gel Lake - Here, the focus is on relaxation rather than historical and cultural information. Visitors can unwind while taking in the lake and its surrounding nature. Some may choose to capture photos, while others may simply enjoy the flora. The guide will ensure maximum comfort for a delightful experience.
The travel time to this enchanting natural wonder is about 1 hour, with 45 minutes allocated to appreciate its beauty.
- Sheki Khan’s Palace - With the guide, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the palace’s interior. This site is particularly intriguing for architects and physicists, though the reasons will be revealed upon arrival. Visitors can also sample Sheki sweets here.
The journey from the natural wonders to the charming city of Sheki, specifically to the first attraction, takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Sheki Karvansaray - Unlike typical caravanserais that resemble fortresses, this one feels more like a royal residence. Its architecture is a true masterpiece, and the guide will explain what makes it unique.
Since it is located within Sheki, the travel time between attractions is about 20 minutes.
- Round Temple - At the oldest Christian temple in the Caucasus, now a museum, visitors will learn about the site’s history before Azerbaijan.
This is the final stop on the tour. The journey to it takes 20 minutes, and due to the unpaved road, large vehicles cannot pass. Visitors will transfer to small SUVs for a 10-minute drive to the ancient Albanian church, where they can enjoy both the attraction and a view of Sheki city.
- Baku - After exploring all the attractions, the return journey to Baku takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Local taxes
- Entry tickets
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Local taxes
- Entry tickets
What's Not Included
- Personal payments
- Personal payments
Location
Juma Mosque
Nariman Narimanov St.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
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Eileen_tikal
Aug 12, 2025
Worthy day trip! - Our main man Riad is a true and gifted leader. Funny, knowledgable and charming with everyone he engages with along the course of the day. I truly enjoyed the trip not such for Sheki and the other sites but seeing the real life Azerbaijan countryside is so important to me as well. Long day but worth it!
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Ktouche
Jul 11, 2025
What a wonderful place Seki is! - It's amazing listening to Reza everytime.
One is that he switches between Turkish, Russian and English so beautifully well,
The other is just that you can learn so much from Reza. He holds a wealth of information that I am always keen to listen out for.
I absolutely loved the palace of the Khans. Especially the inside. Not being able to film and photograph inside means we had full attention to the intricacies of the designs and listened to Reza with full presence.
It was definitely such a highlight of my trip.
I'm glad I got to see Sheki for the first time.
I loved the Karavan Savay! It's such a fabulous place. It's cool to know that it still functions as what it's intended for.
The entrance dome was so enormous ! The courtyard was beautiful. What a place!
Jumah Mosque was stunning! I loved having quite a bit of time inside, enjoyed all the serenity inside the mosque for a bit after everybody else had left.
The lunch right at the lakefront was lovely.
Thanks for such a memorable excursion.
I've loved it here so much and loved Reza's tours. He always comminuted the itinerary so clearly in advance, and looked after all of us.
I'll be sure to come back to Azerbaijan for more.
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George_d
Jun 9, 2025
Great Sheki experience! - Great experience! Riad is a great guide! Altgough I was the onlly English speaking person in the group, he made sure that I did't fall behind and provided me with all the necessary imformation! I totally recommend the tour!
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Drshouvikdeb
Oct 26, 2024
Great trip with Sameer as tour guide - Excellent tour. Our guide Sameer was exceptional. Look for him as tour guide. One of the best tours in Azerbaijan . The old oil wells are well preserved. Mud volcanoes were okay but not very exciting, the rock art place was fantastic. The lunch provided was good but average. The fire mountain and the fire temple were awesome. 5 minutes more time in each place would have been nice.
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Coastal792424
Oct 22, 2024
Trip-Sheki - “We had a wonderful trip to Sheki! The food was delicious, the travel arrangements were smooth, and the entire experience was fantastic. The highlight of our trip was definitely our guide, RIAD. He was incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and truly went above and beyond to make our trip memorable. He is without a doubt the best asset the company has. The only minor drawback was the car, which was a bit old, but everything else was perfect. Overall, a great experience, and we highly recommend it!”
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419sheidak
Jul 20, 2024
Super fun tour I've ever have - I really appreciate our excellent tour guid Mr. Rauf and his nice asistent Mr. Abdullah, they treated their guests so friendly and perfectly.
We had a long trip to Shaki city but we didn't get board or tired because we had so much fun during the trip because of our tour guide's humorous personality.
The tour organized very well and we didn't miss anything during our tour program.
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U5833bfpetere
Feb 20, 2024
Smooth tour and professional staffs. - The whole tour was very smooth and no hassle. The tour guide Rza is very knowledgeable about the attractions and about Azerbaijan in general. The staffs interact in a professional and helpful manner. It was a totally relaxing tour even though it's snowing hard and the road was a bit slippery. This experience is something I would definitely recommend. Thank you for a nice experience 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Abdusah
Feb 20, 2024
Enthralling Journey Through the Historical Gems of Sheki, Azerbaijan - Our recent visit to Sheki, Azerbaijan, was an unforgettable journey, rich with cultural heritage and architectural marvels. Among the highlights of our trip were the visits to the Khan Saray Palace and the Caravan Saray, which left us in awe of Azerbaijan’s historical depth and architectural grandeur.
The Khan Saray Palace, also known as the Sheki Khans’ Palace, is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture nestled amidst lush green gardens. Its exterior, adorned with intricate patterns and colorful mosaics, offers a prelude to the opulence inside. The interior of the palace is a testament to the craftsmanship of the 18th century, with stunning stained glass windows (Shebeke) and elaborate frescoes that narrate stories of a bygone era. The attention to detail in every corner of the palace speaks volumes about the skill and artistry of the craftsmen. The serene ambiance of the palace grounds added a tranquil backdrop to our exploration.
Equally captivating was our visit to the Caravan Saray, a historical inn that has stood the test of time, offering a glimpse into the bustling life of traders along the Silk Road. Its robust structure and the ambiance of historical trade routes transported us back in time. The Caravan Saray’s massive entrance and the central courtyard, surrounded by intricate balconies and rooms, were impressive, showcasing the architectural brilliance and the strategic importance of Sheki in the Silk Road trade network.
A special mention must be made of our tour guide, Rza, whose expertise and passion for his homeland’s history enriched our experience manifold. Rza’s knowledge of the sites, coupled with his engaging storytelling, made each moment of our tour memorable. His attention to detail and the ability to cater to our group of 7 with varying interests was commendable. We highly recommend Rza to anyone looking to delve deeper into the cultural and historical landscapes of Azerbaijan.
We left Sheki with a deep appreciation for its heritage and a promise to return. For those planning a visit, Sheki, with its rich history and beautiful landscapes, is a destination not to be missed.
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N0dine
Nov 10, 2023
Great tour - Thank you so much to our wonderful guide - Kenan! Everything was marvellous, wonderful and amazing!!! We were insanely happy to get to know Sheki and its history, just with such an intelligent and interesting storyteller!
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J6161pysteveb
Aug 11, 2024
Baku - Temple of fire, mud volano etc etc. It was very interesting but it should be taken more seriously and
1. The tour guide should invest in a microphone on the bus
2. Clear instructions on what to book
3. Provide more presence aroind attractions
4.audio phones
5. More souvenier shops around attractions.
After all it was great and the giudes made full effort with all tools that are given.
Thank you
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