3 days · From $540
Khorezm Desert Fortresses
Overview
Beyond Khiva's walled city lies a landscape strewn with the half-buried fortresses of ancient Khorezm, Ayaz-Kala on its desert plateau, the royal Toprak-Kala palace, the red walls of Kyzyl-Kala. This compact tour pairs Khiva's medieval beauty with a true desert adventure.
Tour Highlights
- ✦ Ayaz-Kala plateau fortress
- ✦ Toprak-Kala royal palace
- ✦ Kyzyl-Kala red walls
- ✦ Khiva Itchan Kala
- ✦ Yurt-camp lunch in the desert
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival Urgench → Khiva
Fly into Urgench. Transfer to Khiva. Afternoon walking tour of Itchan Kala.
Desert Fortress Day
Full-day 4WD trip to Ayaz-Kala, Toprak-Kala and Kyzyl-Kala. Lunch at a yurt camp on the steppe.
Khiva → Departure
Morning at leisure in Khiva or visit Tash-Hovli Palace. Transfer to Urgench for departure.
What is included
- Accommodation in 3-4★ hotels & guesthouses
- Daily breakfast and selected meals
- Licensed local guide
- All ground transport
- Entrance fees to listed sites
- Bottled water
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Optional activities
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