8 Two-Day Trips in Azerbaijan Worth the Drive

1.Sheki Tour 2 Days, 1 Night (All Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $190Our pick

Travel from Baku through Shamakhi, Gabala, and Sheki on a two-day private-guided tour. See the Juma Mosque, ride Tufandag’s cable car, climb to Seven Beauties Waterfall, visit Sheki’s palace and Kish Church, and enjoy included Azerbaijani meals and hotel accommodation. Guides may include Davud and Michel.

“Had a fun trip. Our tour guides Davud and Michel are knowledgeable and were fun. One of the best trips I had.”

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2.2 days 1 Night Shamakhi – Gabala – Lahij – Sheki Tour ( Northern Route)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $215

Travel from Baku through Shamakhi, Lahij, Gabala, and Sheki in a small group of up to 18. You’ll see mosques, mausoleums, mountain scenery, Nohur Lake, Sheki Palace, and a caravanserai, with a five-star hotel night and breakfast. Guides may include Rustam, Vahid, or Senan.

“I have to dedicate this trip to Mr Rustam, because for the 2 days , he was our guide, driver and local support for any help... This trip was great, incase you want to see the region outside Baku, which itself was so beautiful with varied terrain like arid land, green forest to high Read more”

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3.Shahdag Majesty of the Caucasus Unforgettable 2 Day in Azerbaijan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews

Travel from Baku with Guide Niko on a private two-day journey through Azerbaijan’s Caucasus foothills. Visit ancient Xinaliq, Jewish heritage in Krasnaya Sloboda, mountain towns, cloud-high Sudur, and Shahdag Resort. Expect long drives, flexible pacing, local stories, and weather-dependent mountain views.

“I made a friend in him. From the start of our trip to the end, he made our trip memorable. He goes far and beyond to ensure we had a pleasant time...”

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4.Gabala-Sheki Group Tour (2 Days / 1 Night)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $200

Travel from Baku to Sheki with a small group of up to 15 people, visiting Diri Baba Mausoleum, Shamakhi’s Juma Mosque, Nohur Lake, Tufandag, Sheki Khan’s Palace, Kish Church, and the Caravansaray. Accommodation, entrance fees, and traditional lunches are included.

“Rather than rush through the incredible Sheki in a day tour , I strongly recommend an overnight stay to appreciate the proud legacy of Azerbaijan.”

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5.Azerbaijan tour in 2 days/Sheki+Lahij+Gabala up to Georgia Border

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $260

Travel privately from Baku through Shamakhi, Lahij, Ismayilli, Gabala, and Sheki in two long days. You will see a rock-cut mausoleum, old mosques, mountain villages, Nohur Lake, Sheki’s palace and caravanserais, then finish at the Georgia border. Transport and water are included, while meals, lodging, and entrance fees are extra.

“Had a wonderful two days of going into a tour with SkyUp travel. Never seen anything like that: nature is awesome, so calm and beautiful. Lots of interesting places and sights. If you want to experience happiness - this is a must have tour!”

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6.2-Day Private Tour to Sheki with Overnight Stay

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4 reviews · 2 days · from $253

Travel privately from Baku through Shamakhi and Gabala to Sheki, with an English-speaking guide, transport, palace and museum visits, and one night at Medivela Caravanserai. You get mountain scenery and historic sites, but food, drinks, and entrance fees cost extra.

“The guide and the driver were really nice. The people organizing the activity have also been very kind and helpful in solving some hard situation we found.”

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7.2 Day Hiking Homestay Tour in Remote Villages of Guba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $385

Travel from Baku into the remote Guba mountains, ride a Niva or UAZ to Khinalig, then hike to Galakhudat and Griz. Sabina may guide your private group, with homestay lodging, local meals, and mountain views included.

“I went with my mum on this trip and it was the highlight of our holidays in Azerbaijan. We loved visiting all the villages and the experience of eating and sleeping in the local houses was amazing. The families that hosted us were truly welcoming. Read more”

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8.2-day Shamakhi-Gabala-Shaki Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $459

Travel privately from Baku with an art historian guide, stopping at Diri Baba Mausoleum, Shamakhi Juma Mosque, Lake Nohur, Tufandag, and Sheki. Guide Suleyman is associated with the tour. Overnight lodging and meals are extra, and the Sheki portion requires moderate fitness.

“this trip was superb. The guide Suleyman was superb. Not only did he provide detailed information about the sites history etc - he”

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