Shaki is Azerbaijan's true travel gem, a small city off on the forested slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountains. Etymology of the town's name derived to the ancient times when this region of Azerbaijan was inhabited by tribe named "sakas" 6-7 age BC. Rich in Islamic architecture, Silk Road history, good food, and friendly people, this is travel and leisure in the Caucasus at its finest.

Places to visit during tour: The Palace of Shaki Khans

Narin Gala

Old Khan Mosque

Albanian church of Kish

Gelersen-Görersen fortress

Shakikhanovs' Palace

Cost:

Number of persons in one group

Cost (USD): 1-3 -195 $

Cost (USD): 3-8 - 330 $

Cost (USD): 8-19 - 542 $

Cost (USD): 20-40 - 1100 $

Cost includes:

- Transportation service,

- Guide

- Breakfast

- Overnight at Karvansaray Hotel

Tour program

 

1.Day

07:00 - 12:30 Baku - Shaki highway

09:00 - 09:40 Morning Dinner (Shamakhi)

13:00 Accommodation in the hotel

14:00 - The excursion to Shaki Khan Palace, Shaki History Museum, ancient madrasa, panaramic view to the city's highest point and to the handicraft workshop

14: 00-15: 00 Dinner

15: 00-16: 00 Sheki - Gabala road

16:00 - 18:30 "Nohur Lake" trip

19: 00-20: 00 Dinner

21:00 Back to the hotel

2.Day

08:00 - 11:00 - Breakfast at the hotel

11:00 - excursion to the Shaki fortress and caravanserais of the Middle Ages

13:00 - Dinner at Ancient Caravanserai

14:00 - The Palace of Shaki Khans, Narin Gala, Old Khan Mosque, Albanian church of Kish, Gelersen-Görersen fortress, Shakikhanov's Palace

16:00 - Excursion to Kish village. In the village of Kish, the ancient Caucasian people live in Udis. This nation has its own traditions. The Kish village also has the first Christian church of the Caucasus built during the Albanian state (1st century BC). Excursion to the castle "Galarsan - Gorasan", which is the ancient fortress in Kish village. There is a bust in the village of Kish in Tur Heyerdah, the world-famous traveler.

18: 30-22: 00 Shaki-Baku Road