Azerbaijan · Monuments

4-Day Sheki, Tovuz and Mingachevir Tour from Ganja

4 Days Round trip from Ganja Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the Palace of Shaki Khans in Sheki
02 Explore the caravansarai, ancient Albanian Church, and Sheki Fortress
03 Wander through the forests of Tovuz, rich in flora and fauna
04 Look out for wildlife such as wolves, foxes, hares, francolins, and partridges
05 Visit Mingachevir, Azerbaijan's "City of Lights" on the Kur River

Go on a spectacular journey to famous destinations around Ganja, Sheki, Tovuz, and Mingachevir in Azerbaijan, travelling through lush green mountains, forests, lakes, ancient towns, and historic monuments. Explore Sheki's renowned landmarks, discover the natural beauty of Tovuz, and visit Mingachevir, known as the City of Lights. As a bonus, you may spot wild animals such as wolves and foxes along the way.

Go on a spectacular journey to famous destinations around Ganja, Sheki, Tovuz, and Mingachevir in Azerbaijan, travelling through lush green mountains, forests, lakes, ancient towns, and historic monuments.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Mingachevir, Ganja, Shaki, Tovuz

Languages Azerbaijani, English, Russian, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Ganja

Arrive at Ganja Airport and meet your local tour guide for pick-up and transfer to your hotel in Ganja.
Check in to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02

Journey to Historic Sheki

Drive to Sheki, one of the oldest cities in Azerbaijan, located around 120 km from Ganja.
On the way, cross several mountains, forests, lakes, and ancient areas.
Check in to the hotel, rest for a while, and then begin exploring the city's popular tourist attractions, including the caravansarai, the Palace of Shaki Khans, the ancient Albanian Church, and the Sheki Fortress.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03

Nature and Wildlife in Tovuz

Drive to Tovuz District, located in the western part of Azerbaijan and sharing a border with Georgia.
En route, stop near the banks of the Kura, Akhindja, Tovuz, and Zyam rivers.
Wander through the forests on the mountain slopes, which are rich in flora and fauna. Encounter wolves, foxes, hares, francolins, partridges, and more.

Day 04

Visit Mingachevir, the City of Lights

Visit Mingachevir, the fourth-largest city in Azerbaijan, with a population of about 104,500. It is known as the City of Lights because of its hydroelectric power station on the Kur River, which splits the city in half.