Sheki Wonders From Khans Palace to the Silk Road

Overview

Available languages

Russian

English

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Step into the fairytale world of Sheki – a day trip filled with colors, culture, and timeless traditions.

Escape the bustle of Baku and travel through misty mountains, forested hills, and ancient trade routes to one of Azerbaijan’s most enchanting towns. Sheki is a masterpiece of Caucasian charm — with its 18th-century Khan’s Palace covered in intricate stained glass mosaics, artisan workshops where you’ll watch silk and "shebeke" come to life, and cobblestone streets echoing with stories of merchants and poets.

Along the way, enjoy a rustic village breakfast in Shamakhi and traditional tea in the peaceful Ismailli forest. Savor the legendary Sheki halva and a rich clay-pot dish called "piti" that tastes like history itself.

This is more than a tour — it’s a soulful journey into the heart of Azerbaijan, where every stop reveals a new wonder. Book now to discover a place that’s as warm and welcoming as it is unforgettable.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Professional english-speaking guide

Traditional sweet "Three Ears", Traditional Sheki Halva

The excursion

Tea ceremony in Ismailli

Air-conditioned vehicle

Fuel surcharge

Parking Fees

Scream-eggs with tomatoes (a local favorite cooked over an open flame), freshly baked tandoor bread, cheese, honey, butter, cream, and piping hot tea - 4$

Piti — a hearty stew of lamb, chickpeas, and spices slow-cooked in a clay pot - 9$

Entrance tickets for all museums - 11$

What To Expect

Shamakhi

We begin the morning in the ancient city of Shamakhi, where you'll enjoy a traditional Azerbaijani breakfast in true countryside style. Expect eggs with tomatoes (a local favorite cooked over an open flame), freshly baked tandoor bread, cheese, honey, butter, cream, and piping hot tea. Simple, soulful, and deeply authentic.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Ismailly

En route to Sheki, we’ll stop at a forest restaurant in Ismayilli, where you'll be treated to tea and the local sweet “Three Ears.” Surrounded by nature’s sounds, mountains, and trees, you’ll enjoy a moment of perfect harmony — this is how the real Caucasus smells and feels.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Sheki Wonders From Khans Palace to the Silk Road

All inclusive package

Entry tickets
Breakfast and Lunch

Reviews

5.00

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommended
300ayazk,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Probably the best trip of my life, the energy, information and guidance from Naaz is worth appreciating. I am really glad to have the company of people from different countries
Beautiful sheki with amazing tour guide
Dreamer26148912385,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loved it and very family friendly going with an infant. Our tour guide naz was very experienced and humorous. It’s a long journey but you’ll never feel it because of naz . Thanks a lot
Nazperi the best!
idoc641,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nazperi the sweetest tour guide in Azerbaijan, gives her all her heart in guiding, with a sense of humor, energy and professionalism, she is the best example of how a tour guide should be. I will recommend her and her company in the future as well
Memorable place to visit!
Flora C,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful place, easy ride, very knowledgeable guide. Too bad no pictures allowed in the palace! Gorgeous nature!
Awesome
T6964CRsoniag,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great trip. Our guide Naz was enthusiastic and engaging, also knowledgeable. Everyone thing was very well organized. Thank you!
Request tourguide -NAZ - for your trip
Celine Y,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Naz is a wonderful guide. You can tell that she loves her job. She has very loud voice, easy to understand, very energetic. She made our trip memorable. She kept talking non-stop. So much knowledge and information. We love her !!!
Excellent
869tongw,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great trip, must be a big compliment for our guide Nazperi ! His energetic little girl not only knows the local history and culture well, the explanations are lively and interesting, but is also very responsible and patient. We took care of him along the way. The whole itinerary is relaxed and lively. Choosing them was definitely the right decision for the trip!
A Journey to History and Nature Magic in Sheki with Nazperi
Deniz Ü,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
One of the most memorable stops of our Azerbaijani trip was Şeki. One of the most important cities on the historic Silk Road, Sheki is an outdoor museum with lush mountains, traditional architecture, silk fabrics, and the famous Sheki Han Palace. We had the chance to explore this unique city with a great dedication and love, with our dear guide, Miss Nazperi. Mrs. Nazperi, with her knowledge and friendliness, made our tour extra special. She told Sheki’s cultural heritage, hidden stories, and local life so beautifully that we didn’t just take a trip to time, but a journey through time. With a smile, energy, and patience, we felt very comfortable throughout the tour. The Silk Road Cervansary, historic souks, and spectacular landscapes in Sheki made a lot more of a meaning with Mrs. Nazperi’s guidance. If you’re on your way to Sheki in Azerbaijan, we recommend touring with a professional, heartfelt guide like Mrs. Nazperi.
Great tour with amazing guide
artem5555599,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Today we had a tour in the city of Sheki with our guide Naz, and I’m still impressed. She managed to conduct the tour in two languages at the same time, and did it so effortlessly and naturally that it felt as if she had two voices in her head working simultaneously. Not a single pause or confusion — everything was clear, smooth, and accessible to everyone. What struck me most was Naz’s sense of humor: the tour was light, full of smiles and witty jokes, which made the time fly by. At the same time, she didn’t miss a single detail — her stories about the sights were both fascinating and very informative. Thank you for this day and for the wonderful tour.
Exceptional Travel Experience in Baku
248hafeeza,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing experience in Sheki Wonders From Khans Palace to the Silk Road, we enjoyed ourselves a lot with our friends, and I would especially like to thank the trip organizer for the wonderful arrangements. Especially our tour guide, Ms. Nazperi, who has managed the trip very well and provided information about the history of these places.