A Full Day Sheki Tour
ID: GYG603834-1014311
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Country: Azerbaijan
Country: Azerbaijan
Duration: 12:00 hours
Description
Visit the mysterious cities of Azerbaijan Shamakhi, Sheki with their full of historical and cultural background where various handicraft production was concentrated and active trade was developed.
Start the tour from the meeting point or appointed hotel.
On the way from Baku to Sheki we stop to visit Shamakhi Juma Mosque, one of the oldest existing mosques Muslim temples in Azerbaijan, as well as in the South Caucasus and the Middle East, was built in 743. In 2009, a major renovation project was undertaken by the Government which sought to restore the mosque to its former glory. Aesthetically, the Shamakhi Juma Mosque is an iconic sight of the visual landscape of the South Caucasus and an important monument of Islamic heritage. It is one of the most famous mosque in Azerbaijan which is one of the tourist attractions often visited by travellers. We spend at least 30 minutes with guided explanation.
Heading to Sheki to see the natural and historical highlights there. The main attractive sight of the city is Sheki Khan Palace a world-famous historical and architectural monument located in the territory of "Yukhari Bash" National Historical-Architectural Reserve. Palace was nominated for the List of World Heritage Sites, by unesco in 1998, and in 2019, the Historic Centre of Sheki with the Khan's Palace was inscribed as a World Heritage Site.
Guests spend 1 hour in the Palace.
Proceeding to Medieval Caravanserai of the XVIII century. This place will make you feel the authentic trade life of this period and take you to the atmosphere of Medieval Bazaar with merchants from all over the world.
The last point we visit in Sheki is the first Albanian church called Kish in the Caucasus. Kish Albanian Temple is located in Kish village, Sheki region, one of Azerbaijan’s oldest cities and cultural centers. This temple was one of the first Christian churches built in the Caucasus, not just in Caucasian Albania. This church is a historical monument built on t symbolizing the spread of Christianity in the Caucasus approximately 2,000 years ago.
Tour is completed here and return back to Baku
Start the tour from the meeting point or appointed hotel.
On the way from Baku to Sheki we stop to visit Shamakhi Juma Mosque, one of the oldest existing mosques Muslim temples in Azerbaijan, as well as in the South Caucasus and the Middle East, was built in 743. In 2009, a major renovation project was undertaken by the Government which sought to restore the mosque to its former glory. Aesthetically, the Shamakhi Juma Mosque is an iconic sight of the visual landscape of the South Caucasus and an important monument of Islamic heritage. It is one of the most famous mosque in Azerbaijan which is one of the tourist attractions often visited by travellers. We spend at least 30 minutes with guided explanation.
Heading to Sheki to see the natural and historical highlights there. The main attractive sight of the city is Sheki Khan Palace a world-famous historical and architectural monument located in the territory of "Yukhari Bash" National Historical-Architectural Reserve. Palace was nominated for the List of World Heritage Sites, by unesco in 1998, and in 2019, the Historic Centre of Sheki with the Khan's Palace was inscribed as a World Heritage Site.
Guests spend 1 hour in the Palace.
Proceeding to Medieval Caravanserai of the XVIII century. This place will make you feel the authentic trade life of this period and take you to the atmosphere of Medieval Bazaar with merchants from all over the world.
The last point we visit in Sheki is the first Albanian church called Kish in the Caucasus. Kish Albanian Temple is located in Kish village, Sheki region, one of Azerbaijan’s oldest cities and cultural centers. This temple was one of the first Christian churches built in the Caucasus, not just in Caucasian Albania. This church is a historical monument built on t symbolizing the spread of Christianity in the Caucasus approximately 2,000 years ago.
Tour is completed here and return back to Baku
Highlights
- Discover more history and nature of Azerbaijan by visiting at least 3 regions
- Escape the hustle and bustle of the capital and head to the Caucasus Mountains
- See the beautiful mosques, palaces, caravanserais, bazaars and so forth
- Obtain better insight into the local history, culture and architecture
- Try regional cuisine and Savour culinary traditions
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We can pick up the guests from the hotel or appoint 2 main meeting points and take the guests from Qosha Qala Qapisi (Double Gates) which is the main entrance for the Old City and Nizami Metro station which is at the center of Baku and near all hotels around. Your guide will be waiting at these points with the sign of Visit Land Azerbaijan.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
