Discover Sheki’s UNESCO treasures on an eco-cultural hike with a guide. Follow an ancient water pipeline with panoramic views, visit the Khan’s Palace, artisans, museums, and historic streets.

PRICE: $94
per person

 

Begin your journey in the UNESCO-listed Historic Centre of Sheki, where culture and nature meet in harmony. Your guide is an eco-cultural tourism expert with over seven years of professional experience in heritage research, including preparing UNESCO documentation for Sheki.

Explore the Khan’s Palace, mosques, and museums inside Sheki Fortress. Stroll through historic neighborhoods before following forest trails with panoramic views. Discover 18th-century water pipelines still maintained by locals, and learn how Sheki’s surrounding forests are deeply connected to everyday life. See native plants and trees traditionally used for natural dyeing in local crafts.

Meet artisans creating Sheki’s traditional crafts, from kelagayi silk scarves to shebeke stained glass. Taste the city’s famous halva and visit a working water mill for an authentic glimpse into daily traditions. You’ll even have the chance to design and purchase your own silk kelagayi.

In just 20 minutes, move from city heritage to mountain landscapes, blending hiking and history in one unforgettable journey.

If you choose the 2-day option, continue to Kish village to visit the Albanian Church and walk its historic streets. Then hike to hidden heritage gems like the medieval Gelesen Goresen Fortress.

Tour Highlights:

Discover Sheki’s UNESCO-listed treasures on an eco-cultural journey
Visit the Khan’s Palace, merchant houses, mosques, and museums
Stroll through historic neighborhoods and walk forest trails
Meet artisans hand-crafting Sheki’s traditional types of art
Explore Kish village and its Albanian Church on the 2-day option

Includes:

Professional guiding by heritage expert
Transportation between Sheki and Kish (2-day option)
Entrance ticket to Sheki Khan Palace – 9 AZN
Entrance ticket to Albanian Temple in Kish village – 9 AZN
Meals and drinks
Accommodation (can be arranged upon request)
Kelaghayi-making experience at the artisans’ workshop costs an additional 50 AZN per group, which is split among visitors at the end.
Purchasing your own kelaghayi made in artisan’s workshop is optional (80-100 AZN paid in cash)

 

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