Private Sheki Tour

According to the Azerbaijani historians, the name of the town goes back to the ethnonym of the Sakas, who reached the territory of modern-day Azerbaijan in the 7th century BC and populated it for several centuries.It goes back to a time, when it was a market center on the Silk Road, linking Dagestan, Russia to the northern trade routes through the Caucasus.Many public places and private houses in Shaki are decorated with shebeke, a wooden lattice of pieces of colored glass, held together without glue or a single nail. The technique is complex and known only to a few artisans who pass their meticulous craft from generation to generation.The Palace of Shaki Khans which was a summer residence of Shaki Khans, still remains one of the most visible landmarks of Shaki. Constructed in 1762 without a single nail is one of the most marvelous monuments of its epoch. Historic Centre of Sheki with the Khan's Palace was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in July 2019.

• What is included/excluded

  Air-conditioned vehicle
  Fuel surcharge
  Landing and facility fees
  profesional local tour guide
  conversation
  short history of building and area
  Entry/Admission - Church of Kish
  Entry/Admission - Sheki Fortress
  Entry/Admission - Karvansaray
  
  Excluded
  Lunch - We will transfer you to the restaurant in Sheki city
  Entry / Admission - Sheki Khan Palace
  Entry/Admission - Sheki Khan's Palace
  Entry/Admission - Church of Kish

• Departure & Return

  Sabir Statue, İsmailiyyə Sarayı, 10 ул. Истиглалият, Bakı, Azerbaijan
  
  Traveler pickup is offered
  Please include your pick up location and contact information
  
  9:00 AM

• What to Expect

  Itinerary
  This is a typical itinerary for this product
  
  Stop At: Gosha Gala Tower, Baku Azerbaijan
  
  Double Gates of Old City
  
  Duration: 5 minutes
  
  Stop At: Sheki, Sheki, Shaki-Zaqatala Region
  
  Sheki city
  
  Duration: 1 hour
  
  Stop At: Sheki Khan's Palace, Sheki 0055 Azerbaijan
  
  Sheki Khan's Palace
  
  Duration: 1 hour
  
  Stop At: Church of Kish, Sheki Azerbaijan
  
  Albanian Church in Kish Village
  
  Duration: 30 minutes
  
  Stop At: Sheki Fortress, Ahundova Av. 205, Sheki 5500 Azerbaijan
  
  Sheki Fortress
  
  Duration: 15 minutes
  
  Stop At: Church of Kish, Gishi 5525 Azerbaijan
  
  Albanian church
  
  Duration: 15 minutes
  
  Stop At: Karvansaray, 185 Mirzə Fətəli Axundzadə, Şəki 5500, Azerbaijan
  
  Caravanserai of Sheki city
  
  Duration: 30 minutes
  
  

• 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.

• Cancellation Policy

  For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• Additional info

  Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  Not wheelchair accessible
  Near public transportation
  Infants must sit on laps
  No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  Most travelers can participate
  This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers