Day Trip Top 3 Fortresses departure from Khiva Self-Guided Tour

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About the Activity

Visit 3 the top attractions outside of Khiva on this day trip to Kyzyl Qala (“Red fortress” in Uzbek), Toprak Qala (“Sand” in Uzbek) and “must see” fort in the desert Ayaz Qala. After breakfast transfer to the Qala trip (“Fortress” in Uzbek) total drive 210 km. The ruins of over a dozen walled towns, palaces and forts, some well over 2000 years old, stand half-forgotten in the semi-desert east and north of Urgench in southern Karakalpakstan. The area’s traditionally name, Ellik Qala (the 50 fortresses) gives a stark indication of what lies beneath the desert sands. There are about 20 forts and you will visit three of the most impressive forts: Toprak Qala and Ayaz Qala.

7 hours

Private Tour

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Entrance tickets to the fortresses

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

English guide

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Locations in the itinerary

Kyzyl Kala

27 Km. from Biruni, Kyzylkala, UzbekistanKyzyl Qala (“Red fortress” in Uzbek)— located in modern Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan and it was an ancient fortress in Khorazm built in the 1st -4th centuries AD. Kyzyl Qala fortress buried in the desert for centuries before being discovered by Professor Tolstov in 1938.40 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Fortress Toprak Kala

Bustan, UzbekistanToprak Qala (“Sand” in Uzbek)— used to be the region’s biggest city (350 meters by 500 meters) until the destruction canals left it marooned in the desert sands. The Russian archaeologist Tolstov excavated the palace friezes in 1938 dating from the 2nd and 3rd century AD. 1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Ayaz-Kala

Ellikqala District of Karakalpakstan, UzbekistanAyaz Qala— is a “must see” fort in the desert. The external walls, built upon a flat hilltop, have survived since at least the 4th century BC, the guests can clearly see the scale of the site and even today sections of wall survive that are 10 meters high. After forts sightseeing transfer to the Khiva and check in to the hotel. 1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

In front of Ota Darvoza gate (It is the western gate of Ichan Kala and it is the main gate)View Location

End point

In front of Ota Darvoza gate (It is the western gate of Ichan Kala and it is the main gate)View Location

Pickup details

Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point

Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
The driver picks you up at 9:00 am (starting time can be changed by request) from meeting point or from your hotel in Khiva. (Please contact us to let us know the exact starting place for the tour)
Travelers will be picked up 5 minutes before departure time

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Additional Information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total duration of the tour is 7 hours which includes driving from Khiva till Kyzyl Qala (less than an hour), from Kyzyl Qala till Toprak Qala (around 10 minutes), from Toprak Qala till Ayaz Qala (around 45 minutes), lunch break if needed and drive back to Khiva (1 hour 40 minutes).

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Samarkand time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Samaria TravelCreated on 12 Feb 2024Created on 09 Jun 2024

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