Ancient Fortresses of Khorezm Day Tour, Uzbekistan
Destination: Ancient fortresses of Khorezm, Uzbekistan (Toprak-Kalu, Kyzyl-Kalu and Ayaz-Kalu)
Duration: Full day (approximately 8-10 hours)
Transportation: Private car with driver
What to expect
✔️ Visit three ancient fortresses of Khorezm.
✔️ Learn about the history Zoroastrian culture and the Kushan Empire.
✔️ Unforgettable types of desert landscapes.
Tour Itinerary
08:00Departure from Khiva
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Meet the driver and start your trip from Khiva.
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Travel through the Kyzylkum desert to the ancient fortresses of Khorezm (about 2 hours).
10:00Toprak Kala City Tour
Toprak-Kala - "Clay Fortress", the capital of ancient Khorezm in the III century AD.
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Exploring the ruins of an ancient city the tsar's palace.
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Walk among well-preserved walls and rooms.
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Impressive panoramic views to the desert.
11:30Kyzyl-Kala City Tour
Kyzyl-Kala - "Red Fortress", built during the Kushan Empire (II-III centuries AD).
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Learn about the role of the fortress as military garrison.
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Inspect it mud wallspreserved over the centuries.
12:30Lunch in a yurt camp
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Stop at yurt camp near Ayaz-Kala.
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Lunch from national uzbek dishes: pilaf, shish kebab, fresh tortillas.
14:00Ayaz-Kala City Tour
Ayaz-Kala – the largest and most impressive fortress in the region (IV-VII centuries AD).
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Ascent to hill with a fortress and research three fortifications.
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Enjoyment spectacular views of the desert and lake.
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Stories about ancient Khwarezmian civilization and its strategic structures.
16:00 Return to Khiva
Road back to Khiva with beautiful desert scenery.
18:00Arrival in Khiva
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Drop off at your hotel.
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End of the tour.
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