15 Sheki Day Trips in Baku to Build a Day Around

1.Full Day Tour to Five Regions of Azerbaijan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 279 reviews · from $75Our pick

Leave Baku at 8 a.m. for Shemakha’s Juma Mosque, Ismailli’s hanging bridge, Nokhur Lake, Khal-Khal Waterfall, and Sheki’s Khan Palace and caravanserai. Small groups, guides such as Tabriz, Behbud, Sayeed, and Natiq, hotel pickup options, and a free Baku night tour add value, but expect 13 to 14 hours on the road.

“The English guide Natiq was very experienced & knoladgeble . was,able to get lot of info compared to the previous tour guide from the same company”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $190Top rated

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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3.Sheki is a harmony of nature and architecture ( All inclusive )

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $69Best value

Travel from Baku to Sheki in a small group of up to 18 people, visiting the Juma Mosque, Nokhur Gel Lake, Khan Palace, Kish Church, and Sheki Karvansaray. Your $69 includes transport, guide, entrance tickets, lunch, and local taxes, but the day lasts about 15 hours.

“I had an appointment. It takes 12 hours to get back to the hotel at 20:00. Of the six tourists, three of my family members, one Mexican woman and two Russian women were selected. Suddenly a Mexican woman sat in the seat of the guide, and the man sat in the back seRead more”

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4.Private Sheki Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $140

Travel from Baku to Sheki with a private guide and driver, stopping at Shamakhi’s Juma Mosque, the Palace of Shaki Khans, Kish Church, and the Karvansaray. Guides such as Tahir and Jale provide English-language insight, while hotel pickup and a private car keep the long day flexible.

“Great day tour from Baku. It is a long day but worth it. Each element of the trip is well worth going to see and the guide gave us a lot of information about Sheki and Azerbaijan in general. Would definitely recommend.”

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5.2 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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6.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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7.Sheki Cultural and Historical Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $89

Travel from Baku to Sheki in a small shared group of up to 15 people, with hotel pickup, a multilingual guide, and stops at the caravanserai, Kish Church, Khan Palace, and fortress. You will also have time for lunch, crafts, ziplining, off-road driving, and a waterfall visit.

“Absolutely loved Sheki, such a charming place. Shopped from the small craft street. VIP Karuvan food and setting were also amazing. The group was a lot of fun. Our tour guide Elshad was very knowledgeable, engaging and took care of every little detail to ensure we were comfortable and enjoying the trip.”

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8.9 days Baku to Qabala – Sheki – Zaqatala – Sighnaghi and Tbilisi Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,128

This nine-day private trip links Baku, Qobustan, Sheki, Qakh, Zaqatala, Sighnaghi, and Tbilisi. Expect private transport, hotel stays, breakfast, entrance fees, and local guides. Artunj manages the tour, with guides such as Elvin, Nino, Farhad, and Lado assigned along the route.

“We had an excellent experience of this private tour. Azerbaijan Guide arranged for our Baku, Sheki and Tbilisi Georgia 9 days private trip. Artunj was very helpful in arranging pre trip formalities and welcomed us personally on our arrival. The guRead more”

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9.ancient and beautiful Land ( All Inclusive Tour )

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $70

Travel from Baku to Sheki with a guide such as Riad, stopping at Juma Mosque, Nokhur Gel Lake, the Palace of Sheki Khans, Karvansaray, and Kish Church. The $70 price includes transport, lunch, entry tickets, and selected hotel pickup, but expect a very long day and possible road delays.

“Great experience! Riad is a great guide! Altgough I was the onlly English speaking person in the group, he made sure that I did't fall behind and provided me with all the necessary imformation! I totally recommend the tour!”

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10.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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11.Sheki tour with overnight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $200

Spend the night in Sheki at your own expense, then begin at 9:00 am with a private English-speaking driver. Visit Diri Baba Mausoleum, Sheki Khan’s Palace, historic caravanserais, and Kish Church at a flexible pace. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but entrance fees and meals are extra.

“I used Best Baku Tours for four days of sightseeing in and around Baku as well as airport transfers. From the initial contact, Azad in the office was very responsive. We worked together on an itinerary. I paid for the tour on arrival in AzerbaRead more”

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12.2-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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13.4 days Baku – Sheki tour in Azerbaijan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $452

You’ll travel by private vehicle from Baku to Sheki with an English-speaking driver, visiting the Old City, Gobustan rock art, mud volcanoes, Shamakhi, Gabala, and Sheki Khan’s Palace. The package includes three hotel nights, four breakfasts, transport, and major entrance fees.

“Great tour as part of Best of Caucasus. Stayed in Sheki as well as Baku. Got to see plenty of Baku (new and old) via Car and feet! Wonderful trip to Neolithic site and additional areas. Laila very happy and smiley and informative. Thank you from Trish and Russell 😀”

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14.2-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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15.Private Sheki Tour – Four Regions of Azerbaijan in one day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $135

Spend a long day traveling from Baku to Sheki in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your local guide handles the route, while you see the Double Gates, Sheki Khan’s Palace, Kish Church, fortress, and caravanserai. Hotel pickup and return are included, but lunch and some entry fees are extra.

“The guide was great. Took longer than I'd imagine. Got back past 10pm. Hit 5 places but that still took more than 12 hours. Just me so I got catered to my need. Can't complain.”

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