The 8 2-Day Experiences in Azerbaijan That Earn Their Price

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $190Our pick

Travel from Baku through Shamakhi, Gabala, and Sheki with guides Davud and Michel or another ATI guide. You’ll visit the Juma Mosque, Nohur Lake, Tufandag Mountain, Seven Beauties Waterfall, Sheki Khan’s Palace, Kish Church, and a historic caravanserai. The $190 price includes transport, breakfast, two lunches, entry fees, cable-car tickets, and a 5-star hotel night.

“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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2.2 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 will see a Sufi mausoleum, ancient mosque, copper workshops, Nohur Lake, mountain views, Sheki’s palace, and a caravanserai, with a five-star hotel and breakfast included. Guides such as Rustam, Vahid, and Senan have earned praise for helpful local support.

“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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3.Shahdag Majesty of the Caucasus Unforgettable 2 Day in Azerbaijan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews

Travel from Baku into Azerbaijan’s Caucasus with Guide Niko on a private two-day tour for up to four people. Visit ancient Xinaliq, Quba’s Krasnaya Sloboda, mountain villages, and Shahdag Resort. Expect long drives, local stories, mountain views, seasonal activities, and a weather-dependent schedule.

“Winter in the mountains was something else. The snowy peaks, frozen waterfalls, and stunning views were just amazing. We even saw some wildlife, which was so cool. The food was really good, and we learned a lot about the history and cultRead more”

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4.Gabala-Sheki Group Tour (2 Days / 1 Night)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $200

Leave Baku for a two-day small-group journey through Shamakhi, Gabala, and Sheki. You’ll see the Diri Baba Mausoleum, Juma Mosque, Nohur Lake, Tufandag cable cars, Sheki Khan’s Palace, Kish Church, and the Caravansaray. Accommodation, entrance fees, and traditional lunches are included, with a maximum of 15 people.

“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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5.Azerbaijan tour in 2 days/Sheki+Lahij+Gabala up to Georgia Border

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $260

Travel privately from Baku through Shamakhi, Ismayilli, Lahij, Nohur Lake, and Sheki, then continue to the Georgia border. Expect long road days, mountain scenery, historic mosques, the Sheki Khans’ Palace, caravanserais, and two old churches. Transport and water are included, while meals, lodging, and several entry fees are extra.

“It was very interesting. I visited many beautiful places, historical castles and palaces, tried national cuisine and rode a horse, what was a amazing experience!”

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6.2-Day Private Tour to Sheki with Overnight Stay

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4 reviews · 2 days · from $253

Travel by private vehicle from Baku through Shamakhi and Gabala to Sheki, with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and one night at Medivela Caravanserai. You will visit Juma Mosque, Sheki Khan Palace, the palace museum, and Sheki’s old center. Food and entrance fees are 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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7.2 Day Hiking Homestay Tour in Remote Villages of Guba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $385

This private two-day trip from Baku takes you by 4x4 into Khinalig, then on foot to Galakhudat and Griz. Guide Sabina leads the route and helps arrange local meals and a floor mattress in a village home. Expect mountain views, simple hospitality, long drives, and a demanding second hiking day.

“A great experience. First day was unfortunately foggy but we awoke to beautiful weather in the next morning with wonderful panorama during the second day’s hike. The hike itself is varying and definitely a highlight for us who have hikeRead more”

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8.2-day Shamakhi-Gabala-Shaki Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $459

Travel from Baku with an art historian guide to Diri Baba Mausoleum, Shamakhi’s Juma Mosque, Nohur Lake, Tufandag, and Sheki. You’ll visit palaces and caravanserais, hike near a medieval fortress, and receive private transport, hotel pickup, water, tea, and help arranging overnight lodging. Guide Suleyman may be assigned.

“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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