Sheki is an ancient historical city, located in the southern foothills of the Greater Caucasus, 300 kilometers northwest of Baku.
Archaeological evidence suggests that Sheki could be considered as one of the oldest settlements in the Caucasus, many findings on its territory are dating back more than 2500 years old.
There are a lot of historical monuments, preserved in their original form. The main sightseeing of the city is majestic Sheki Khan’s Palace, with its magnificent wall paintings, constructed in the XVIII century without using nails. Other popular places of interest are: Ancient Albanian temple situated in Kish settlement, not far from Sheki, Gelersen Gerersen fortress (VII-IX centuries), numerous caravanserais, house of Sheki Khans, Juma Mosque (XVIII century), minaret of the Gileili mosque (XVIII century), medieval baths, theater, historical museum, house-museum of the famous Azerbaijani writer
Overview
Sheki is an ancient historical city, located in the southern foothills of the Greater Caucasus, 300 kilometers northwest of Baku.
Archaeological evidence suggests that Sheki could be considered as one of the oldest settlements in the Caucasus, many findings on its territory are dating back more than 2500 years old.
There are a lot of historical monuments, preserved in their original form. The main sightseeing of the city is majestic Sheki Khan’s Palace, with its magnificent wall paintings, constructed in the XVIII century without using nails. Other popular places of interest are: Ancient Albanian temple situated in Kish settlement, not far from Sheki, Gelersen Gerersen fortress (VII-IX centuries), numerous caravanserais, house of Sheki Khans, Juma Mosque (XVIII century), minaret of the Gileili mosque (XVIII century), medieval baths, theater, historical museum, house-museum of the famous Azerbaijani writer.
Rates
Number of guests |
Pax 1 |
Pax 2 |
Pax 3 |
Pax 4 |
Price per person in USD |
$160 |
$90 |
$70 |
$60 |
* The rates of daily tours may vary because of the number of guests. Kindly send your request and we will check the current rates for the day trip.
Tour Highlights
- Tour starts at 08.00
- Diri Baba (Holy Place)
- Juma Mosque
- Stop at the Nohurgol Lake
- The Palace of Sheki Khans
- Shebeke master house
- Caravanserai
- Street of sweets and potteries
- Albanian church in the village of Kish
- Drive back to Baku
