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A desert landscape with ancient ruins, including a large stepped structure and a pyramid-like formation. 1
Ancient ruins with rectangular structures and pathways. 2
A large, ancient ruin in a desert landscape. 3
A camel in a desert landscape with a rocky hill in the background. 4
A desert landscape with yurts and a wooden wagon wheel. 5
By Khiva Advanture

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €81 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Ride with professional and experienced drivers
    • Ride in comfortable new cars with A/C
    • Discover the ancient heritage

Activity location

    • Khiva
    • Khiva, Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Khiva
    • Khiva, Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan

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Daytrip to Three Ancient Fortresses from Khiva

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€40.42 x 2 Travellers€80.84
Total
Price is €80.83

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pick up and drop off
  • Inclusions
    Experienced driver with comfortable A/C cars
  • Inclusions
    Mineral water 0.5 L
  • Inclusions
    All taxes and fees
  • Exclusions
    Guide
  • Exclusions
    Entrance ticket
  • Exclusions
    Tips
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle
    • Not suitable for: People over 95 years
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • We will pick you up from your hotel in Khiva or airport/train station. Drive about 1 hr 30 minutes to the first destination, Ayaz-kala.
    Ayaz Kala is actually a group of three ancient desert fortresses (Ayaz Kala 1, 2, and 3), believed to have been built between the 4th century BCE and the 7th century CE. These fortresses were part of the ancient civilisation of Khorezm, which played a key role along early Silk Road routes.
    Toprak Kala, meaning “Earthen Fortress,” was a large, fortified city built around the 1st–2nd century CE. Unlike Ayaz Kala (which was mainly defensive), Toprak Kala served as a royal residence and administrative centre of the Khorezmian rulers.
    Kyzyl Kala means “Red Fortress”, named after the reddish colour of its mud-brick walls. It dates to the 1st–4th century CE and served as a fortified residence or defensive structure connected to nearby Toprak Kala.

    You can also ride camels in Ayaz Kala and have local lunch in Akchakul Lake.

Location

Activity location

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    • Khiva
    • Khiva, Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Khiva
    • Khiva, Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan