1860 German Roots Winery Tour: Sweeping Journey Through Baku, Lahij, Sheki and Ganja

Embark on a sweeping winery tour through Baku, Lahij, Sheki, and Ganja. Discover the rich German roots of the 1860-established winery and indulge in wine tasting and sightseeing along the way.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Azerbaijan - Day 1

09:00 – pick up from any address within Baku

12:00 – arrive to Lahij and explore the area

13:00 – local lunch in Lahij

14:00 – leave to Sheki

16:30 – reach Sheki and sightseeing (Sheki Khan Palace, Shebeke workshop, Halva-maker)

18:30 – transfer to Karvansaray Hotel, local dinner, overnight

Day 2

09:00 – breakfast at hotel, check out and leave to Goygol Wine Plant

11:30 – reach winery, have wine tasting with snacks

13:30 – finish with winery, visit Ganja (see House from Bottles)

15:00 – leave back to Baku

19:30 – reach Baku

What's Included
  • Guide services
  • Accommodation at Karvansaray Hotel
  • Wine tasting
  • 5 types of wines
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation
  • Pick up and Drop off
  • Entrance to winery
  • 1 local lunch, 1 local dinner
  • Snacks
  • Sightseeing of Lahij and Sheki
  • Entrance fee to Sheki Khans’ Palace
Meal Options
  • Local Azerbaijani meals
Additional Information

Your journey will take you to Lahij, Sheki, and Ganja with an overnight stay at the historic Karvansaray in Sheki.

Founded in 1860 by Schwab’s Germans, the town today is known as Yelenendorf in Goygol. The area was once known as Hanik village when it was home to the Oguz tribe, during the time when the Germans lived here.

Day 1

09:00 – Depart from your location in Baku

12:00 – Arrive in Lahij and explore the locality

13:00 – Enjoy a local lunch in Lahij

14:00 – Travel to Sheki

16:30 – Arrive at Sheki and explore landmarks (Sheki Khan Palace, Shebeke workshop, Halva-maker)

18:30 – Transfer to the Karvansaray Hotel for a local dinner and an overnight stay

Day 2

09:00 – Have breakfast at the hotel, check out and depart for Goygol Wine Plant

11:30 – Arrive at the winery for a wine tasting session complemented by snacks

13:30 – After the winery, head to Ganja (visit the House from Bottles)

15:00 – Return journey to Baku

19:30 – Arrival in Baku

  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please mention your pick up location in Baku
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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