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Tour to Sheki
Baku, Azerbaijan
$295
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
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Overview
Sheki, an ancient city nestled 300 km northwest of Baku, invites you to delve into its rich tapestry of history and culture. With its stunning architecture and vibrant artisan heritage, this one-day tour promises an unforgettable journey through Azerbaijan's past.
- 🏷️ Full-Day Tour Package: Enjoy a comprehensive day trip that includes private transportation and the expertise of a professional English-speaking guide.
- 🚐 Private Transportation: Travel comfortably in a private vehicle, ensuring a smooth journey to and from Sheki.
- 🏰 Visit the Palace of Sheki Khans, an architectural gem from the 18th century, renowned for its exquisite wall paintings and stained-glass windows.
- 🕌 Explore the ancient caravanserais that once welcomed merchants from the Silk Road, with two remarkable examples still standing today.
- ⛪ Discover the Albanian Temple in Kish, a historic monument dating back to the 1st century, believed to have been founded by the Apostle Elisha.
- 🕒 Experience a scenic 5-hour drive through the stunning landscapes of the Greater Caucasus, immersing yourself in the beauty of Azerbaijan.
- 🌍 Conclude your adventure with a convenient drop-off at your location in Baku, approximately at 11:00 PM.
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Tour to Sheki
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 15 hours
- Guide
- Private transportation
- Lunch
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ShekiRoad to Sheki City. Founded in the 8th century BC by Saka tribes Sheki city is located in the southern foothills of the Greater Caucasus. At present, Sheki is famous for production of silk and for its agricultural sector where tobacco, grapes, nuts, grain and milk are produced. It takes 5 hours to get there from Baku city.
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Palace of Shaki KhansPalace of Sheki Khans. This palace is one of the most valuable architectural monuments of the 18th century. It was built in 1797 by architect Haji Zeynalabdin. Incredible wall paintings and stained-glass mosaic windows impress visitors with their beauty.
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Sheki KarvansarayCaravanserais. Shaki has long been famous as a city of craftsmen, artisans and, of course, merchants. Merchants and traders from the countries of the great Silk Road came here from all sides. That is why special attention was paid to the construction of caravanserais. For example, in the 18th – 19th centuries, 5 large caravanserais operated in Shaki. Only two of them have survived to our time - the Upper and Lower ones, built in the 18th century. Lunch Break. You can have your lunch at any restaurant you like
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Church of KishAlbanian Temple in Kish. An ancient Albanian temple, a unique monument of antiquity, is located in one of the oldest places in Azerbaijan - the village of Kish, located near Sheki. The emergence of the temple dates back to the 1st century, a time when the territory of Azerbaijan was included into Caucasian part of Albania. Historians suggest that the temple was founded by the Apostle Elisha, who brought Christianity to Albania. The End of the Tour. At the end of the tour (approximately at 23:00) the driver will drop you off to your location in the city center of Baku.
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Tour to Sheki
Baku, Azerbaijan
$295
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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