Azerbaijan is remembered not only for its fortresses, museums and mountain views. Often the strongest memories are simple things: the smell of fresh bread, a glass of hot tea and a spoon of fragrant honey. That is why Azerbaijan tours with a stop for honey are a good choice for people who want to know the country through its tastes and daily life.

Honey tasting in Azerbaijan is an easy way to feel the character of a region: you try a local product and listen to a story about it. On some of our tours, the tasting is free.

What Changes the Taste of Honey

The taste and smell of honey depend on where the bees live, which plants grow around the apiary and when the nectar is collected. Mountain honey can smell of flowers, herbs and light spices, and its color can be from light gold to amber. Honey from two nearby apiaries can also be different. If honey becomes thick and sugary after some time, this is a natural process.

Honey on the Azerbaijani Table

In Azerbaijan, tea is an important part of talking together: it is offered to guests and served at family meetings. Honey fits well into this tradition. People put it on the table with jam, dried fruit, nuts and pastries, so honey is a treat on its own, not only a sweetener.

Where to Try Honey on Your Trip

Sheki

Sheki is known for its architecture, crafts and national food. Honey is especially nice here with local bread, nuts or tea. In tours around the regions of Azerbaijan, this is one of the calmest stops: you can sit at the table and talk with your hosts. You can try honey on the tour “Tour to Sheki — Journey Through Ancient Azerbaijan”.

Gabala

Gabala is one of the ancient cities of Azerbaijan, with mountains and forests around it. Honey goes well with tours in Azerbaijan when the day is on the road and a tea stop gives you a rest. Honey tasting is available on the tour to Gabala, on the Shamakhi – Gabala tour and on the Gabala tour with a transfer to Sheki.

Khizi and Shahdag

On the Khizi – Shahdag tour you see the Pink Lake and the striped mountains. On this route you can take a break and try honey while the road goes through the mountains.

Lankaran and Lerik

The south of Azerbaijan is different from the north and the west: tea plantations, green slopes and mountain views. If you want to see different parts of the country, the Lankaran and Lerik tour adds honey tasting to your trip.

What to Bring from Azerbaijan

Honey is one of the easiest things to bring from Azerbaijan to your home. Ask the producer which area it comes from and when it was collected, and keep the jar closed in a cool, dry place.

Tours with Honey Tasting