Private Tour
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72 hours
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Here is a refined and concise 2 Nights / 3 Days Tour Itinerary for Shamakhi, Lahij, Sheki and Ganja, ideal for travelers looking to explore key historical, cultural and natural highlights of Azerbaijan in a short time. You will visit Diribaba Mauseloum, Juma Mosque, Yeddi Gumbaz Mauseloum, Lahic Village, ABAD Ceramic Arts Centre Sheki, Art Gallery, Craftsmen’s House (Shebeke Workshop), Caravanserai in Sheki, Kish Albanian Church, Mausoleum of Nizami Ganjavi, Shah Abbas Mosque, the Bottle House, the Caravansarai in Ganja, Khan Baghi Park, Ganja’s sanctum and practice Wine Degustation Tour in Sheki.
-Embark on a Journey Through Azerbaijan's Rich History and Culture – Shamakhi, Sheki, and Ganja
-Discover the rich history and architectural gems of Shamakhi
-Immerse yourself in the elegance of Sheki brimming with -architectural beauty and natural wonders
-Experience the regions' winemaking traditions with a local wine degustation
Visit Ganja - the heart of Azerbaijan’s cultural legacy
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers are asked to read Inclusions section carefully as we offer two price options with Included Entry Tickets and Excluded Entry Tickets.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Comfortable transportation
Pick-up and drop-off back
Entrance fee to Wine Degustation (if the Included Entry Tickets option selected)
Entrance fee to Mausoleum of Nizami Ganjavi (if the Included Entry Tickets option selected)
Entrance fee to Kish Albanian Church (if the Included Entry Tickets option selected)
Entrance fee to Lahij Museum of Local History (if the Included Entry Tickets option selected)
Entrance fee to Sheki Khan Palace (if the Included Entry Tickets option selected)
English speaking tour guide
Entrance fee to The Bottle House (if the Included Entry Tickets option selected)
Entrance fee to Diribaba Mauseloum (if the Included Entry Tickets option selected)
In the 1st day, after greeting at the airport or meeting at the meeting point, guests will be transferred to Shamaki through Maraza region. Today we will visit Diribaba Mausoleum - a 15th-century mausoleum dramatically carved into a cliffside, blending architecture with natural rock, dedicated to the Sufi saint Diribaba. Driving distance from the meeting point to this place is 90 minutes.
Juma Mosque
Juma Mosque - one of the oldest mosques in the Caucasus (8th century), notable for surviving multiple earthquakes and showcasing classic Islamic architecture. Driving distance from the Diribaba to the Mosque is 30 minutes.
Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum
Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum - a necropolis of the Shirvan royal family with seven domed tombs, set on a hill with sweeping views of the valley. Driving distance from the Mosque to this place is 5 minutes.
Lahij - State Historical And Cultural Reserve
Lahic Village - picturesque mountain village famed for copper craftsmanship, cobblestone streets, and a well-preserved medieval water sewage system with the explanation by the experienced guide. Driving distance from the Mausoleum to Lahij village is 90 minutes. We complete the tour here and heading to Sheki. Guests are dropped of the hotel and overnight at the hotel.
Palace of Shaki Khans
The 2nd day tour concerns the most iconic and cultural attractions in and around Sheki, Azerbaijan. Today’s itinerary blends historical landmarks, local crafts, natural beauty, and culinary delights for a comprehensive experience. Guests will explore Sheki Khan Palace - UNESCO-listed site and one of the most important architectural landmarks in Azerbaijan, built in the 18th century by the Sheki Khanate.
Abad Ceramics And Applied Art Center
ABAD Ceramic Arts Centre - a modern cultural hub promoting Azerbaijani pottery and handicrafts, where visitors can watch artisans at work and try their hand at ceramics
Sheki State Art Gallery
Art Gallery a small but rich space featuring traditional and contemporary Azerbaijani art, often including Sheki’s distinct miniature and folk styles
Sheki's craft shops
Craftsmen’s House – Shebeke Workshop - a live workshop where artisans create intricate “Shebeke” stained-glass windows using wood and colored glass - no glue or nails involved
Sheki Karvansaray
Caravanserai in Sheki - a beautifully restored Silk Road-era inn that once hosted merchants and travelers; now a museum, restaurant, and artisan marketplace
Church of Kish
Kish Albanian Church - one of the oldest Christian churches in the Caucasus, dating back to the 1st century AD, linked to the ancient state of Caucasian Albania.
Sheki Wines
Wine Degustation - a guided tasting of locally produced wines made from regional grape varieties, often including a visit to a boutique vineyard or cellar with the explanation by the experienced guide. We complete the tour here and returning back to the hotel in Sheki. The total tour duration will take about 6 hours together with driving distances among the sightseeing.
Nizami Ganjavi Mausoleum
The last day tour covers the historical, cultural, and natural highlights of Azerbaijan's second-largest city, Ganja. We leave Sheki and drive to Ganja. Today you will discover Mausoleum of Nizami Ganjavi - a grand modern mausoleum honoring Nizami, a legendary 12th-century Persian poet known for his romantic and philosophical epics;
Shah Abbas Mosque
Shah Abbas Mosque - 17th-century Safavid-era mosque built during Shah Abbas’s reign, showcasing Persian-influenced Islamic architecture
Bottle House
The Bottle House - a quirky, privately-built house decorated with over 50,000 glass bottles
Karvansaray of Shah Abbas
The Caravansarai - reflecting once accommodating Silk Road traders
Khan Bagy Park
Khan Baghi Park - a serene, historic public park known as “Ganja’s sanctum,” ideal for a walk among centuries-old trees and sculptures. The tour is completed in the last point and return back to Baku. We drop the guests to the meeting point or specified place. The total tour duration will take about 12 hours together with driving distances among the sightseeing and returning to Baku
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