Sheki - Full Day Tour to Four Regions of Azerbaijan
Description
Shamakhi, Ismailli, Gabala and Sheki. All of it will happen during one happy day. This is a truly amazing journey to inner Azerbaijan to trotter through its beautiful green forests, fascinating mountains, cross rivers and get acquainted closely with its culture and history. Шамаха, Исмаиллы, Габала и Шеки. Все это произойдет в течение одного счастливого дня. Это поистине удивительное путешествие во внутренний Азербайджан, чтобы проехать через его прекрасные зеленые леса, чарующие горы, пересечь реки и ближе познакомиться с его культурой и историей.
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Itinerary
The first place to conquer is an old city Shemakha used to be the capital many centuries ago. Here you will see the first mosque in Azerbaijan. Built in VIII century it has room for 2000 person to pray at once.
Then you will gradually cross mountains and stop at forest of Ismailli region. Imagine, the hanging bridge you are about to cross was the only way to reach opposite villages for many years.
The main sight of the city is Sheki Khan Palace, a truly outstanding building piece by piece made by hand in XVIII, an international UNESCO heritage.
Caravansarai of XVIII century will take you to the atmosphere of Medieval Bazaar with merchants from all over the world.
We are going to stop at the first sweet shop in Sheki, opened at 1842
Returning to Baku, taking 4-5 hours, includes 1 or 2 technical stops for market, coffee break and WC
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Double Gates. Outside of old town, in front of Constitution Court
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(330)
We had a great experience while visiting the four regions. Everything went quite well. It was a great distance , but out driver was able to do it perfectly thanks to his expertise.The guide was also very kind, very nice and ready to assist us whenever we needed. The manager contacted us when necessary and we just have to thank for the experience. Regarding the panorama,the views of the mountains were super and Sheki, a perfect jewel.
Xeyal was a brilliant guide. Always explaining the history, cordinating with timings, waiting for me to look around the place. Not once did I feel rushed or anxious that anything would be left out. The entire trip was smooth and informative. We stopped at a really pretty restaurant for lunch and the shopping too was at genuine prices. I’m so glad I ended up choosing them for my trip to sheki
Reliable agency, Sarvi the head manager is very helpful with advice and support. Interesting tour with a professional and knowledgeable guide.
A long drive and a big day. Would like to have had more time in Sheki. Our driver was excellent, and our guide Nazir was humerus, entertaining and very informative, making the day very enjoyable. Big thanks to all!
Our hotel pickup never showed so we missed out on the experience. Tried contacting the Smile Tour company but no response.
The tour was not worth the price. Almost nothing was included—not even a bottle of water. It also skipped the sweet shop that was mentioned, which was disappointing. Instead, we were taken to some of the most expensive food stops, making the trip even more costly. The only positive part of the experience was our guide, Rasim. He was friendly, helpful, and did his best throughout the tour. Unfortunately, that alone wasn't enough to make the tour worthwhile. I would not recommend this tour.
The driver never showed up from Smile Azerbaijan Tours. We attempted to call and message them prior to the trip but they did not respond. When we visited tour office, they claimed there was no booking from Trip Advisor. They offered us a free trip somewhere else for the mistake, but we declined. Wasted day.
This tour company was a complete disappointment. They never showed up for the scheduled tour, and I received no communication or explanation. As a result, I wasted my entire day waiting. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this company. If reliability is important to you, I suggest choosing a different tour operator.
I was not communicated at all. They canceled the tour and never told me. On the day of the trip no one came and I was told there were road work which is a lie because other companies did the tour like baku herritage which highly recommand! The company offered me a "free" tour to gubaston but i had to pay 55 azn for fees. The company isnt good.
Thank you for your feedback. We would like to clarify that our Sheki route is different from some other companies that travel directly to Sheki. Our itinerary includes several regions and stops along the way, which makes the route longer and more dependent on road and weather conditions. Due to unfavorable conditions on the day of your tour, we informed you that the excursion could not operate as planned. In such situations, we offered an alternative tour to Gobustan, which you accepted as a compensation option. Regarding entrance fees, this information was communicated to you in the morning in advance. These tickets are not included in the tour price, as we cannot pre-purchase them without knowing exactly which museums or sites each guest will choose to enter. We appreciate your understanding and remain committed to improving our communication and service quality. Best regards, Smile Azerbaijan Tour
The guides and driver are hard-working people. Up with us from 7am to 11pm. The transportation is good and so is the itinerary
Hello! Thank you for your review. Hope to see you again! 😊
