1-Day Sheki Sightseeing and Wine Tour with Kish Temple and Khan's Palace

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Khan's Palace and Sheki Fortress
• 02 Participate in a Shebeke glass workshop
• 03 Visit the ancient Christian temple in Kish village
• 04 Experience the history and flavours at Sheki's Wine Museum
• 05 Walk the cobbled streets of Sheki and Kish and take in their natural beauty

Embark on a journey to Sheki, the Emerald of Azerbaijan, where you'll explore ancient history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural beauty. Discover the exquisite Khan's Palace, participate in a traditional Shebeke workshop, and visit the oldest Christian temple in Azerbaijan. Indulge in the flavours of local cuisine and wine as you immerse yourself in the region's unique heritage, ending with a visit to a modern wine museum before returning to Baku.

Embark on a journey to Sheki, the Emerald of Azerbaijan, where you'll explore ancient history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural beauty.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Baku, Shaki

Languages English, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Sheki, the Capital of Silk, Sweets and Wine

• The trip starts early in the morning in Baku. Today, you will drive through the picturesque mountain pass to the northwest of Azerbaijan. The road will take you deep into forests and to the foothills of the Greater Caucasus.
• On arrival in Sheki, you can taste unusual local cuisine, recharge your energy, and start exploring the area.
• Our tour takes you to the castle dating back to the 18th century, where local feudal knights fought for independence against Iranian invaders.
• Here, you will visit a masterpiece of the 18th century, the Palace of Sheki's Khans, decorated with handmade ornaments and colourful puzzle-like windows known as

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transfer from Baku to Sheki and back
• Professional guide
• Still bottled water for all participants
• Transfer to Kish village and back
• Guided visits to the main sightseeing attractions and museums
• A glass of wine at the Museum of Wine History in Sheki

What's Not Included

• Meals are not included in the program.
• We can stop on the way for pictures, meals, or pit stops.
• All detours aside from urgent ones are charged separately.
• Tips for waiters, guides, and drivers are not included.
• Tickets to the main sightseeing attractions are not included: Khan's Palace ($5.30), Kish Temple ($5.30), Wine Museum ($7), and Ethnographical Mosque Museum ($3).

What to bring

• Take a scarf for the mosque visit if you are a woman.
• Do not wear shorts if you visit the mosque, whether you are male or female.

Know before you go

• Please take cash, as card payments can be difficult in the regions.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel lobby

Tour start

Sheki, Azerbaijan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.