Tour to Sheki - Azerbaijan Information
Sheki is a historical city in Azerbaijan. It is located in the southern foothills of the Greater Caucasus, in the north-west part of Azerbaijan, which 300 kilometres away from Baku.
Sheki a clean, well-kept town with recognizable architecture, red roofing shingles -looks more like a typical European provincial locality than an eastern city.
Sheki people are very hospitable and cheerful by nature, and local humor has become the hallmark of this land. The city is twinned with the famous Bulgarian Gabrovo. And in 1983 for the first time in Sheki was held the "Feast of laughter."Archaeological evidence suggests that the city can be considered one of the oldest settlements in the Caucasus, many finds on this territory are over 2500 years old.
The city has preserved many historical and architectural attractions, a special place among which takes the majestic palace of the Sheki khans of XVII century, built without a single nail with luxurious wall paintings and openwork windows in a stone citadel. Moreover, the Albanian temple located near the city of Kish, the Gelersen-Gorersen fortress (VIII-IX centuries), numerous caravanserais, the Shekikhanov’s house, the Juma mosque (XVIII century), the minaret of the Gileilino mosque (XVIII century), and medieval baths is interesting places also for visiting. Sheki is a major craft center. Here you can buy jewelry and engraved products of local craftsmen. Sheki has its own theater, historical museum, house-museum of the Azerbaijani writer and philosopher M.F.Akhundov. Sites on the way to Sheki for an additional fee (upon request and optional time)
- Diribaba Mausoleum
- Juma Mosque in Shemakha
- Lahic village
- Basgal village
- Village Ivanovka
- The ancient city of Kabalak (Chukhur Gabala)
- Summer-winter tourist complex Tufandag
- The village of Nij. Ancient Albanian Church
- Lake Nohurgel
Tour to Sheki - Azerbaijan Itinerary
DAY1 Tour to Sheki
Sheki-a clean, well-kept town with recognizable architecture, red roofing shingles -looks more like a typical European provincial locality than an eastern city.
The city has preserved many historical and architectural attractions, a special place among which takes the majestic palace of the Sheki khans of XVII century, built without a single nail with luxurious wall paintings and openwork windows in a stone citadel. Moreover, the Albanian temple located near the city of Kish, the Gelersen-Gorersen fortress (VIII-IX centuries), numerous caravanserais, the Shekikhanov’s house, the Juma mosque (XVIII century), the minaret of the Gileilino mosque (XVIII century), and medieval baths is interesting places also for visiting. Sheki is a major craft center. You can't go without tasting Sheki cuisine.
Tour to Sheki - Azerbaijan What's Include
- Russian-speaking guide
- transport services
- insurance
- personal driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Personal English speaking guide
Tour to Sheki - Azerbaijan Not Include
- Meals
- transfer
- hotel
- flight
- entrance fees
Tour to Sheki - Azerbaijan FAQ
Where is the city of Sheki situated?
Sheki is a historical city in Azerbaijan. It is located in the southern foothills of the Greater Caucasus, in the north-west part of Azerbaijan, which 300 kilometres away from Baku.
What are the historical sights of Sheki?
The city has preserved many historical and architectural attractions, a special place among which takes the majestic palace of the Sheki khans of XVIII century, built without a single nail with luxurious wall paintings and openwork windows in a stone citadel. Moreover, the Albanian temple located near the city of Kish, the Gelersen-Gorersen fortress (VIII-IX centuries), numerous caravanserais, the Shekikhanov’s house, the Juma mosque (XVIII century), the minaret of the Gileilino mosque (XVIII century), and medieval baths are interesting places also for visiting .
What objects on the way to Sheki for an additional fee (at will and time) can be seen?
Diribaba Mausoleum, Juma Mosque in Shemakha, Lahic village, Baskal village, Village Ivanovka, The ancient city of Kabalak (Chukhur Gabala, Summer-winter tourist complex Tufandag, The village of Nij. Ancient Albanian Church, Lake Nohurgel
What is the city of Sheki famous for?
Sheki is a major craft center.
Famous with Passing the through a ring kelagayi, Shebeke crafts, A 300-year-old hotel- Caravanserais, Sheki Khan’s Palace, dishes Piti and Sheki Halva sweets .
Tour to Sheki - Azerbaijan Availability
01 Aug - 31 Oct Available
TOTAL PRICE $345Individual
01 Aug 2024
31 Oct 2024
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