Overview
Full-day tour to the Silk Road city of Azerbaijan. Visit must-see places such as Palace of Sheki Khans, Karavansaray, Albanian Church in Kish village and more.
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What is included/excluded
Lunch
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Excluded
Dinner
Museums entrance fees
Entry/Admission - Sheki Khan's Palace
Entry/Admission - Church of Kish
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Departure & Return
Traveler pickup is offered
9:00 AM
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What to Expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Juma Mosque, Nariman Narimanov St., Shamakhi Azerbaijan
This oldest and largest mosque in Azerbaijan, Shamakhi Juma, according to the legend was built in the 8th century when Shamakhi was chosen as residence by an Arabian caliph. The initial Arabian inscription on the portal of the mosque said that the mosque had constructed in 744. Therefore Shamakhi Juma is considered as one of the earliest mosques of Transcaucasia. The composition of Shamakhi Juma has no analogues in Azerbaijan. The architecture of the building is as follows - the huge hall for prayers is divided into three independent sections connected by open wide doorways.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Khalkhal, Azerbaijan
During the trip you will be get astonished by the marvelous Khal-Khal waterfall.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sheki Khan's Palace, Sheki 0055 Azerbaijan
The Palace of Shaki Khans in Shaki, Azerbaijan was a summer residence for the Shaki Khans. It was built in 1797 by Muhammed Hasan Khan.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sheki Fortress, Ahundova Av. 205, Sheki 5500 Azerbaijan
Located at the top of the hilly north-eastern part of the city, Sheki fortress was built during the reign of the first Sheki Khan Haji Chalabi (1743-1755). The fortress was a stronghold of the Khan’s stronghold, within which a number of the city’s buildings were erected.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Church of Kish, Sheki Azerbaijan
The Church of Kish also known by different sources as Church of Saint Elishe or Holy Mother of God Church is an inactive 12th or 13th century Caucasian Albanian church located in the village of Kiş approximately 5 km north of Shaki, Azerbaijan.It has functioned at different times as a Caucasian Albanian Apostolic church
Duration: 1 hour
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Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Additional info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers