2 days 1 Night Shamakhi - Gabala - Lahij - Sheki Tour ( Northern Route)
It is 2 days 1 night trip to Northern side of Azerbaijan where you can see plenty of sightseeing and amazing views in a short period with comfortable stay at 5 star hotel for reasonable price. We will start from Baku and go to Sheki by visiting Diribaba Mausoleum, Shamakhi Juma Mosque, Seven Tombs, Ismayilli forest, Lahij village( depends on road conditions), Nohur Lake in Gabala, Tufandag, Albanian church. The next day in Sheki city we will see Sheki Khans' Palace, Upper Caravanserai, Sheki Juma Mosque, Underground Hamam. First day night we will stay at 5 star Sheki Palace Hotel, which price is included to the price of the tour.
ItineraryDay 1: Shamakhi - Lahij - Gabala TourStop At: Diri Baba Mausoleum, 1.5 kilometers from the Baku-Shamakhi highway, Qobustan 5600 Azerbaijan
Sufi darvish mausoleum in Gobustan settlement on the way to Shamakhi. The pleace used by sufies before as a religious place and for praying alone away from the city. Building was built in 1402 and still known as a religious place amoung the citizens.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Juma Mosque, Nariman Narimanov St., Shamakhi Azerbaijan
One of the ancient Azerbaijani Mosque which dates to 743 year is Shamakhi Juma Mosque. Means Friday Mosque because friday is main day of prayers in muslim community. Area of the building is 1 hectars, height of the minarets are 36 meters. The building was destroyed by Mongolians in 1222, burned by armenians in 1905 and recovered by the main architect of Baku city Joseph Plosko (polish architect).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ismayilli, Ismayilli, Daghlig Shirvan Region
İsmayıllı is one of the Northern region of Azerbaijan which is popular for its mountains, forests, lakes and rivers. Some of the rivers are becoming large in summer and most of the starting from the mountains. The plase was part of Caucasian Albania in an ancient times and located on a silkway route to Georgia.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lahij, Azerbaijan
Ancient handcraft center of Azerbaijan with rich history of making cooper products and jewelerys from cooper material. Date More than 1500 years ago and used buy some Shirvanshaks kings as a summer residence.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum, DNdN Qorqud St., Shamakhi 5600 Azerbaijan
Seven tombs of Shamakhi Khans' is dating to 17-18 centuries during city Khanate period and all Khanates was seperate independet small states. On this place you will see graves of Shamakhi city Khanate kings.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Nohur Lake, R9 Hwy., Ismailly Azerbaijan
Nohur lake is known as one of the most beautiful lakes in Azerbaijan. Lacates at the territory of Gabala city which was a capital of Caucasian Albanian and in some ancients sources mentiona as a Kabalaka.We will walk at the shore of Nohur Lake in Gabala.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gebele, Azerbaijan
Gabala city of Azerbaijan was an ancient capital of Caucasian Albania and the main religion on this state christianity. Nowadays in some villages of Gabala people pray Christianity.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tufandag Mountain Resort, Gabala, Duruja village, Qabala AZ3600 Azerbaijan
Tufandag summer and winter tourism complex and cable car was created by the order of the President of Azerbaijan to improve ski and winter resort potential of Azerbaijan republic and there are 2 cable car line which go up to 1900 meters
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sheki, Sheki, Shaki-Zaqatala Region
Ancient silk making city of Azerbaijan is Sheki city. In 17-18 centuries was known as a Sheki Khanate and was famous for silk production and located on a silkway route toii Georgia. Previous name of the city is Nukha city which was changes in 1960 year, during occupation of the Soviet Union.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 5 stars Sheki Palace Hotel. If Sheki Palace is full then 4 star Macara Hotel, Issam hotel, Minali Hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeings in ShekiStop At: Sheki Fortress, Ahundova Av. 205, Sheki 5500 Azerbaijan
Defense walls of Sheki Khanate was create on defence purposes of Sheki city Khanate in 17 century. Some parts of this defense infrastructure is still remaining and we will visit this place during the tour.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Palace of Shaki Khans, Sheki 0055 Azerbaijan
Palace of Sheki Khan's was used as a main residential place for the Khan of Sheki Khanate. On the construction of this building used very special technology which allows not to use any nails in construction. Windows of the palace assembled from small piece of coloured glasses and wood which calls as a shebeke art.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sheki Karvansaray, Mirza Fatali Akhundzada 185, Sheki 5500 Azerbaijan
Upper Caravanserai, ancient hotel building in Sheki city which was used by merchants and traders. As Sheki city located on a Silkway route, traders going to Georgia used to stayed on this location for the night before starting the trip to Georgia.
Duration: 20 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
09:00 AM
Duration: 2 Days
Start location: Sabir's Garden, 9R9M+GW7, Baku, Azerbaijan
Traveler pickup is offered
Please be ready and wait us at your hotel's lobby at least 5 minutes before of the wehicle arrival 8:25 am.
Airports- Heydar Aliyev Intl Airport, Baku Azerbaijan
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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