Private Tour
Trip to Sheki
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Sheki situated on the legendary Silk Road, this charming city in the northwest of Azerbaijan is well worth a visit for its unique architecture, ancient handicrafts and the fun humour of the local people. One of Sheki’s top spots is the Palace of Sheki Khan, a display of lavish decorations including ‘shebeke’ - the local art of building mosaics from coloured glass, set in a wooden latticework and assembled without nails or glue. Local guides can bring both this architectural monument and the khanate period to life with their expert commentaries.
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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
Entrance tickets to Museums
Professional Driver
Professional Guide
Hotel pick up & drop-off
Personal expenses
Meals
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Juma Mosque
Shamakhi Juma Mosque always distinguished with its volume and silhouette. Among cultic and civil monuments of Azerbaijan because of the correlation with earlier monuments of Islamic architecture. Which keeps its composition center. The ancient internal planning organization of the mosque remains till now, in spite of the multiple reconstructions.
Palace of Shaki Khans
Sheki Khan’s Palace - the lavish decoration of this palace at Sheki is a visual feast. The façade is covered with shebeke – a mosaic of colored glass, set in a wooden latticework and assembled without nails or glue. The round-form shebeke of the Sheki Khans’ Palace is unique and history comes to life through the expert commentary of the guides. Afterwards to prolong the relaxation, enjoy the exquisite Sheki cuisine of local chefs.
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