Private Daytrip to 3 Ancient Fortresses of Khorezm

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Venture into the storied landscapes of Khorezm on a private day trip to its ancient fortresses. Discover the historical significance of sites like Toprak Kala and Ayaz-Kala, each narrating the tales of bygone eras. Enjoy the flexibility of private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring a comfortable experience. This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, offering audio-guide materials to enrich your visit. With a moderate physical fitness level required, prepare to explore these remarkable ruins over approximately 6 hours, including a lunch stop at a local restaurant.
- Private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off
- Explore ancient fortresses like Toprak Kala, Kyzyl kala and Ayaz-Kala
- Audio-guide materials to enhance your historical exploration
- Full-day tour lasting approximately 6 hours, including lunch stop

What's Included

Private transportation
Hotel pick up and drop off
audio-guide materials
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Two fortress has small entrance fee (paid on site)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Traveller can be picked up from the hotel, airport or train station based in Khiva or Urgench cities

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Fortress Toprak Kala

    Toprak Kala is dated in the Kushan period, around the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE and was the royal residence of the kings of the Khorezm. The place, having first served as a Royal sanctuary, was briefly abandoned in the early 4th century and then after some restorations, was used as an administrative citadel for the city.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Ayaz-Kala

    Ayaz Kala is the one of the most spectacular fortresses in the area. There are in fact, not one but three fortresses clustered together on and around a prominent hill at the Eastern end of the Sultan-Uiz-dahg range. The fortress provided defense against nomad raids. A gravel road leads up to a small cluster of Yurts, a tourist rest center overlooking a shallow but picturesque lake. It was probable founded in the Afrighid period, sometime around the 7th to 8th Centuries CE… There is a lake – Akchakul Lake between Toprak and Ayaz Kala. There are also Yurt camps and restaurants next to the lake where you can enjoy local meals and drinks. In summer time it is possible to enjoy swimming and sand bath in Akchakul Lake.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Qizil Qala fortress

    Kizil Kala was originally constructed in the Late Antique period, 1st to 4th centuries CE, but was abandoned and then rebuilt in the 12th-13th centuries on the eve of the Mongol invasions. There is some debate about how this fortress may have been used in ancient times, with some scholars proposing that it was a garrison barracks for troops, whilst others suggest it was an early example of the many fortified manor houses that were typical of Khorezm in the early medieval periods After visiting all seven fortresses, it is about 90 minutes to drive back to Khiva. Your driver may drop you off in Urgench Airport, Urgench or Khiva Train Station or in your hotel both in Khiva or Urgench at the end of the trip

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Oxus Travel

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
City Tours
Car Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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