Sheki
Azerbaijan
Sheki in Azerbaijan appears in 1 travel video on Travelnetic. Local diners demonstrate the traditional two-step method for consuming Piti, a hearty lamb and chickpea stew baked in individual clay pots. First, bread is torn into a bowl and rich broth is poured over it, followed by mashing the tender meat and chickpeas to eat separately. — “Azerbaijan. Cities, Sights and People | Travel Documentary”, CoolVision, at 23:27.
What creators show here
Local diners demonstrate the traditional two-step method for consuming Piti, a hearty lamb and chickpea stew baked in individual clay pots. First, bread is torn into a bowl and rich broth is poured over it, followed by mashing the tender meat and chickpeas to eat separately.
At an open-air market stand in Sheki, a confectioner slices portions of multi-colored Sheki Halva made from layered web-like rice flour sheets, nuts, and syrup. The host samples a sweet piece directly from a large metal tray and gives a thumbs-up to the camera.
Tours and experiences at Sheki
- Gabala-Sheki Tour 2 Days, 1 Night (All Inclusive)from $190 per person · 4.8★ (134 reviews)
- Duration
- 48 hours
- Starts
- Meet at the start point - The meeting place is at Azerbaijan Avenue 1, located about 10 to 15 minutes' walk from the Old City and Nizami Street.
- Languages
- English (guide), Russian (guide)
- Includes
- Lunch; Air-conditioned vehicle; Breakfast; Tickets to Cable Car in Tufandag
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- From Baku: Sheki,Gabala, Ismailli, Shamakhi Day Tourfrom $39 per person · 4.7★ (91 reviews)
- Duration
- 13 hours
- Starts
- Meet at the start point - You will see the parking area with our buses — this will be the ending point of the tour.
- Languages
- Spanish (guide), Italian (guide), English (guide), Russian (guide)
- Includes
- Photo shoots; Air-conditioned vehicle; Tour Guide (Arabic, English, Russian, Spanish, Turkish)
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Private Sheki Tourfrom $140 per person · 4.8★ (40 reviews)
- Duration
- varies, 10 hours to 12 hours
- Starts
- Hotel pickup included
- Languages
- Arabic (guide), English (guide), Russian (guide)
- Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off; Professional Driver; Professional Guide
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Format
- Private tour
- Shamakhi-Gabala-Sheki Group Tour (2 Days / 1 Night)from $200 per person · 4.9★ (23 reviews)
- 9 days Baku to Qabala - Sheki - Zaqatala - Sighnaghi and Tbilisi Private Tourfrom $1328.21 per person · 4.9★ (28 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sheki?
Sheki is in Azerbaijan.
How long do tours of Sheki take?
The 3 tours with details shown on this page run from 10 hours to 48 hours, according to Viator. Check each listing for the exact schedule.
How much do tours of Sheki cost?
Experiences that include Sheki on Viator start from about $39 per person. Prices change and depend on the date, group size and what is included, so check the listing before you book.
Is a guided tour of Sheki worth it?
Viator lists 5 experiences that include Sheki. The top-rated shown here, "9 days Baku to Qabala - Sheki - Zaqatala - Sighnaghi and Tbilisi Private Tour", has 4.9 out of 5 from 28 reviews. Reviews and ratings are shown by Viator and change over time.
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