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Sheki Day Trip
$75.00
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Overview
Sheki tour is a 1 day adventure to the one of the most beautiful cities of the country, to which our company Azerbaijan Travel International invites guests. Travel along picturesque roads of diverse beauty, accompanied by fascinating stories about the traditions and history of Azerbaijanis. Guests will enjoy informative excursions, meditative walks, contemplation of natural beauty and other entertainment, intellectual and not only. This tour includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Sheki Day Trip
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Tea ceremony in Ismailli forest
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- The excursion
- Tradittional sweet "Three Ears"
- Professional english-speaker guide
- Entrance tickets for all museums - 11$
- Piti — a hearty stew of lamb, chickpeas, and spices slow-cooked in a clay pot - 9$
- Fragrant scrambled tomatoes with eggs cooked over an open fire, crispy tandir bread, homemade cheese, fresh honey, creamy kaymak, butter, and of course, hot tea - 4$
Meeting point
Please wait our guide outside of Double Gates.
Return details
Please wait our guide outside of Double Gates.
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ShamakhiWe begin the morning in the ancient city of Shamakhi, where you'll enjoy a traditional Azerbaijani breakfast in true countryside style. Expect scream-eggs with tomatoes (a local favorite cooked over an open flame), freshly baked tandoor bread, cheese, honey, butter, cream, and piping hot tea. Simple, soulful, and deeply authentic.
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IsmaillyAs we make our way to Sheki, we’ll take a break in the lush forests of Ismayilli for a tea stop with a local delicacy known as “Three Ears.” Nestled among the trees and mountains, this peaceful setting offers a true taste of the Caucasus — where every breath is filled with the scent of nature and every sip connects you to the land.
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Sheki KarvansarayOn the Great Silk Way connecting East Asia with the Mediterranean in antiquity and in the Middle Ages, there were caravanserais - hotels for merchants. Feel like a traveler of the distant past, because the next stop will be the caravanserai in Sheki, built in the 17th century.
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ShekiDuring this tour, you will also visit a number of old shops, where you can not only buy Sheki silk, souvenirs, dishes, jewelry and much more, but also taste Sheki sweets, which are famous not only for their unique taste, but also for their elegance. after all, these masterpieces of cooking are the work of entire generations of Sheki halva masters, transmitting the manufacturing technique for centuries.
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Palace of Shaki KhansThe next stop on this tour will be the Palace of Sheki Khans, built in the 18th century. The windows of the palace represent the architectural style of the shebeke, which will amaze you with multi-colored glass embedded in the most complex ornaments, in the assembly of which no glue or nail was used.
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Abad Ceramics And Applied Art CenterOur journey continues to ABAD, a vibrant hub of traditional arts and crafts. Here, you’ll see skilled artisans shaping pottery, painting, and crafting by hand — a place where cultural heritage comes alive through daily creativity and timeless techniques.
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You’ll witness the intricate craft of shebeke — a centuries-old Sheki art form where tiny pieces of colored glass are precisely fitted into delicate wooden patterns, all without glue or nails. It’s a mesmerizing technique, carefully preserved and handed down through generations of local masters.
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ShekiStroll through the winding stone lanes of Yukhari Bash, Sheki’s historical quarter. With its preserved homes, vintage street lamps, and timeless charm, this area captures the essence of the city's rich merchant heritage and old-world atmosphere.
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ShekiTake in sweeping views of Sheki from Highland Park, perched on a scenic hilltop. Here, alongside the World War II Memorial, the beauty of nature blends with quiet reflection and a deep sense of history.
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ShekiFor lunch, savor Sheki’s signature dish — Piti. This traditional stew, made with tender lamb, chickpeas, and fragrant spices, is slow-cooked in individual clay pots for hours, delivering a rich, soulful taste that captures the essence of the region’s culinary heritage.
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Church of KishOur journey concludes in the picturesque village of Kish, where you’ll find one of the most ancient Christian churches in the Caucasus. Tucked away in the mountains, this spiritual landmark — considered the first Christian temple in the region — preserves the legacy of Caucasian Albania and offers a peaceful glimpse into its sacred past.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Sheki Day Trip
$75.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!