Sheki Tours & Holidays
Sheki Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
The Ancient Town of Sheki was at the centre of the trade routes crossing the region. Silk embroidered in gold by local craftsmen was exported from Sheki to the four corners of the known world. The palace of the 18th century ruling khans makes a journey here worthwhile. The Ancient Town of Shemakha is one of the country's oldest settlements and a former capital of the Shirvanshahs. ...
The Ancient Town of Sheki was at the centre of the trade routes crossing the region. Silk embroidered in gold by local craftsmen was exported from Sheki to the four corners of the known world. The palace of the 18th century ruling khans makes a journey here worthwhile. The Ancient Town of Shemakha is one of the country's oldest settlements and a former capital of the Shirvanshahs.
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Explore Sheki Khans' Palace
Visit the stunning Palace of the Sheki Khans, once the summer residence and a must-see for any visit to Azerbaijan. With its magnificent frescoes, typical Azeri shebeke windows and mosaics, the palace was recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Hunt for Silk Road treasures
Sheki is one of the oldest towns in the Caucasus, founded more than 2,700 years ago. Here discover the work of jewellers, potters, engravers and embroiders, who for centuries have sold their goods to Moscow, St Petersburg and even Western Europe.
Visit a 1st century church
Explore the village of Kish, home to the oldest church in the Caucasus. Researchers are now working together to learn more about the history of this beautiful church, believed to be one of the oldest in Christendom, dating from the 1st century AD.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
TOURS FEATURING Sheki
Travel to Azerbaijan with like-minded people on one of our small group tours (usually max size 12), featuring knowledgeable local guides and an expert tour leader.
Signature Trip
Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia: Across the Caucasus
Explore the rich history, culture and scenery of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan on this popular trip.
Signature Trip
Classic Azerbaijan
This classic itinerary covers the very best of Azerbaijan where tradition meets modernity in the cosmopolitan capital, ancient Silk Road trading towns and craft villages in the lesser-explored Azeri Greater Caucasus