3 Nights Best of Azerbaijan Private Tour Option 1

Shamakhi Tour + Transfer to Gabala

after greeting at the airport or meeting at the meeting point, guests will be transferred to Shamaki through Maraza region. Driving Distance from the meeting point to this place is 90 minutes. 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. Guests will spend here about 40 minutes with the explanation of professional guide.

Next we will head to 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 meeting point to this place is 30 minutes. Guests will spend here about 20 minutes with the explanation of professional guide.

Our last visited place during the day is Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum - a necropolis of the Shirvan royal family with seven domed tombs, set on a hill with sweeping views of the valley with the explanation by the experienced guide with 20 minutes. We complete the tour here and heading to Gabala. Driving Distance from here to Gabala is 120 minutes. Guests are dropped of the hotel and overnight at the hotel.

Gabala and Sheki Tour

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. First visited place is Nidj Udin Village (Chotari Albanian Church in Gabala) - on the way to Sheki. It is renowned for being home to the largest population of the Udi people, an ancient Christian community believed to be descendants of the Caucasian Albanians, an ancient state that existed in the region from about 3 BC to 8 AD. Driving Distance from the Gabala hotel to this place is 20 minutes. Guests will spend here about 20 minutes with the explanation of professional guide.

After completing the tour there we drive to Sheki region. 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. Driving Distance from the last point to this place is 90 minutes. Guests will spend here about 30 minutes with the explanation of professional guide.

We will also visit 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; Art Gallery a small but rich space featuring traditional and contemporary Azerbaijani art, often including Sheki’s distinct miniature and folk styles and 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. Guests will spend in these 3 places situated inside the Sheki Khan Palace area about 60 minutes with the explanation of professional guide.

Next destination is Caravanserai in Sheki - a beautifully restored Silk Road-era inn that once hosted merchants and travelers; now a museum, restaurant, and artisan marketplace. It is only 5 minutes walking distance from Sheki Khan Palace to the Caravanserai. Guests will spend here about 20 minutes with the explanation of professional guide.

Guests will also practice wine degustation in "Sheki Sherab" Winery- 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

Sheki and Qakh Ilisu Tour

The 3rd day tour to regions is considered the most ideal choice for nature, tradition and history lovers. Today we will first start to visit Kish Albanian Church in Sheki- believed to be one of the oldest churches in the Caucasus. Guests will spend here about 30 minutes with the explanation of professional guide.

After completing the tour in Kish Church driving to Kurmuk Temple - small but significant place of worship, known for its location and history. Driving Distance from the Kish Albanian Church to this place is 30 minutes. Guests will visit the Temple about 10 minutes with the explanation of professional guide.

Tour continues to Gakh (Qax region) region to visit the key spots. Stop in Qum Basilica - a site of religious and historical importance with early Christian architectural features. Driving Distance from the last point to this place is 15 minutes. Guests will spend here about 15 minutes with the explanation of professional guide.

Next destination in Gakh region is Sumug-gala Castle - medieval fortress with admiring views from its strategic hilltop position. Guests will spend here about 20 minutes with the explanation of professional guide.

We stop at Ulu Mosque - one of the oldest mosques in the area, notable for its architecture and cultural values. Guests will spend here about 15 minutes with the explanation of professional guide.

On the way back to Sheki we will stop at Ulu Bridge - historic stone bridge, an example of old engineering in the region. Guests will spend here about 10 minutes with the explanation of professional guide.

We end our tour with a visit to Abdulkhaliq Hammam (Sheki) -traditional bathhouse, reflecting the region’s social and architectural heritage. Driving Distance from the Bridge to the hamam is 20 minutes. Guests will spend here about 15 minutes with the explanation of professional guide. Tour is completed here and guests are dropped of the hotel and overnight at the hotel.