From Baku: Sheki Private Day Trip
ID: GYG256292-443427
Category:
Country: Azerbaijan
Duration:
13:00 hours
Description
Take a day trip from Baku to Sheki, a cozy city tucked away in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains. Be charmed by Sheki's old tile roof houses and the glittering Palace of Sheki Khans.
Visit Azerbaijan's hidden gem, the small city of Sheki, on a private day trip from Baku. Located in the foothills of beautifully forested mountains, Sheki has a rich history reflected in its architecture.
Start your tour with pickup from your hotel in Baku and head towards Sheki. Along the way, enjoy a stop in the ancient city of Gabala to check out its historical monuments. Near Gabala you'll also visit the picturesque Yeddi Gozel Waterfalls and the surrounding nature.
Continue to Sheki as you admire the gorgeous scenery of neighboring mountains. Meander through its streets, stop in a tea house, and visit the beautiful Palace of Sheki Khans. Explore the Shaki Caravanserai, a historical complex dating back to the 18th-19th centuries that now serves as a hotel.
Before heading back to Baku, visit the ancient Church of Kish outside of Sheki. Learn about the complex and explore the mysterious history of Caucasian Albania. At the end of your private tour, you'll be dropped off back at your hotel in Baku.
Highlights
- Visit the charming city of Sheki
- Stop at the ancient city of Gabala and the Yeddi Gozel Waterfalls
- Be impressed by the ornate Palace of Sheki Khans
- Explore the historical Shaki Caravanserai
- Learn about the history of Caucasian Albania
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Pickup is available from hotels in Baku.
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
