3 Days Shamakhi, Lahij, Sheki and Ganja Cultural Private Tour

From $1,312 • 3 days • Visit Land Azerbaijan • Azerbaijan, Baku, Ganja • Meet on location or pickup • Free until 1 day before

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The 3 Days Shamakhi, Lahij, Sheki and Ganja Cultural Private Tour offers an immersive experience into the rich history and culture of Azerbaijan. Over three days, travelers will explore significant landmarks, including the Kish Albanian Church and the Shah Abbas Mosque, while enjoying personalized guidance from an English-speaking tour guide. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking a deeper understanding of Azerbaijani traditions, as it combines visits to ancient sites with the opportunity to engage with local artisans in Lahij. Comfortable transportation and included entrance fees ensure a hassle-free experience, making it a distinctive choice for cultural exploration in the region.

Inclusions

Pick-up and drop-off back
English speaking tour guide
Comfortable transportation
All Entrance Fees (if the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" option selected)

Itinerary

Day 1 In the 1st day

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Shamakhi and Lahic Tour + Transfer to Sheki
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
- 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.
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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.
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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.

Day 2 Kish Albanian Church

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Sheki Tour
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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.
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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
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Art Gallery a small but rich space featuring traditional and contemporary Azerbaijani art, often including Sheki’s distinct miniature and folk styles
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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
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Caravanserai in Sheki - a beautifully restored Silk Road-era inn that once hosted merchants and travelers; now a museum, restaurant, and artisan marketplace
- one of the oldest Christian churches in the Caucasus, dating back to the 1st century AD, linked to the ancient state of Caucasian Albania.
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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.

Day 3 Shah Abbas Mosque

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Ganja Tour +Transfer to Baku
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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;
- 17th-century Safavid-era mosque built during Shah Abbas’s reign, showcasing Persian-influenced Islamic architecture
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The Bottle House - a quirky, privately-built house decorated with over 50,000 glass bottles
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The Caravansarai - reflecting once accommodating Silk Road traders
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

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Travelers are advised to review the Inclusions section in detail, as three pricing tiers are available based on the scope of services provided. The first option includes a guide and driver, with entry tickets excluded. The second option (Included Entry Tickets) comprises a guide, driver and entry tickets included. The third option, labeled "All Inclusive," encompasses all services and additional amenities offered within the tour package.
As specified in the Inclusions section, all entrance tickets are provided if either the "Included Entry Tickets" or "All Inclusive" package option is selected. Entry admissions cover access to the following cultural, historical, and natural sites: Dir Baba Mausoleum, Zarnava suspension or Hanging Bridge, Lahic Village Museum, Sheki Museum of History, Art Gallery, Fazil Necropoli, Sheki Khan Palace, Kish Albanian Church, Shekihanovs’ House, Az Abrau Museum and Bottle House .
We can pick up the guests from the hotel or appoint 2 main meeting points and take the guests from Qosha Qala Qapisi (Double Gates) which is the main entrance for the Old City and Nizami Metro station which is at the center of Baku and near all hotels around.