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Activitate Khiva, Uzbekistan

Day Trip from Khiva to the Top 10 Fortresses and Akchakul Lake

5,0 (33 de recenzii) 10–12 ore Anulare gratuită Tur privat
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Day Trip from Khiva to the Top 10 Fortresses and Akchakul Lake

Despre activitate

Step off the standard tourist trail and discover the best ""Ancient Khorezm Fortresses" on a premium private archaeological expedition from Khiva. Designed specifically for discerning travelers, historians, and photography enthusiasts, this exclusive full-day itinerary offers an exhaustive exploration of Ancient Khorezm—a sophisticated 2,000-year-old desert civilization whose monumental architecture once rivaled the greatest empires of antiquity.

Accompanied by a dedicated professional local expert drives, you will traverse the desert plains to analyze ten of the most structurally significant, monumental mud-brick citadels remaining in Central Asia.

To balance the day's intensive archaeological focus, the journey includes a curated stop at the striking Akchakul Lake oasis, where deep blue waters provide a stark, beautiful contrast to the surrounding golden sand dunes.

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Pe scurt

Durată
10–12 ore
Confirmare
Confirmare imediată
Bilet
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Grup
Doar grupul tău
Persoane pe rezervare
1–3
Ghid scris
engleză
Organizator
Islambek Travel & Hotels, Khiva

Ce include

Inclus

  • Inclus: Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in the car during the day trip.
  • Inclus: Pick up and drop off in your place (also with luggage)
  • Inclus: Excperienced local drives with basic language skills
  • Inclus: Visit Cotton Fields and experience cotton picking
  • Inclus: Printed Materials and Brochures related to the daytrip
  • Inclus: Modern, air-conditioned Chevrolet vehicles with 100% functional seat belts.
  • Inclus: Swim and Sand Bath in Akchakul Lake
  • Inclus: Photo stops in any place during the daytrip
  • Inclus: Stops to taste local melon and watermelons
  • Inclus: Watching Camels

Nu este inclus

  • Nu este inclus: Lunch (optional)
  • Nu este inclus: Admission fees: Ayaz Kala Fortress (must be paid on site)
  • Nu este inclus: Admission fees: Toprak Kala Fortress (must be paid on site)
  • Nu este inclus: Admission fees: Kizil Kala Fortress (must be paid on site)
  • Nu este inclus: Personal Guide (optional)

Itinerar

  1. Urgench

    Trecere fără oprire

    We can also start the daytrip here

  2. Oprirea 2

    30 min

    Stop 1: Guldursun Kala – Marvel at one of the largest frontier fortresses of Khorezm, famous for its towering mud walls and the tragic medieval legend of the princess who betrayed her city for love.

  3. Oprirea 3

    40 min

    Stop 2: Koy Krylgan Kala – Discover a unique, thousands-of-years-old circular complex believed by archeologists to have served as both a sacred Zoroastrian temple and an astronomical observatory.

    Stop 3: Angka Kala – Explore this lesser-visited, well-preserved square frontier post that guarded the ancient trade routes passing through the oasis.

  4. Oprirea 4

    30 min

    Stop 3. Angka Kala (also spelled Anka-kala or Anka Qala) is a remarkably well-preserved ancient mud-brick military fortress located in the Turtkul district of Karakalpakstan, roughly 4 kilometers east of the famous circular ruins of Koykirilgan Kala.Unlike the larger royal palace cities of the region, Angka Kala is highly valued by archaeologists for providing a textbook example of a highly disciplined, standard-issue Late Antique Khorezmian military outpost

  5. Oprirea 5

    40 min

    Stop 4: Janbas Kala – Step inside a fascinating fortress dating back to the 4th century BC. Uniquely built without defensive towers, its well-preserved arrow slits reveal early military architecture.

    Stops 5 & 6: Big & Small Kirkkiz Kala – Explore the "Forty Girls" fortresses. Separate myth from history as you tour these atmospheric ruins, which legends say were defended by fierce warrior women.

  6. Oprirea 6

    30 min

    Stop 5. Big Kirkkiz Kala (also known as U'lken Qırq Qız qala) is a prominent, ancient mud-brick fortress located roughly 11 kilometers east of the famous Ayaz Kala complex in the Ellik Kala district of Karakalpakstan.Its name translates to "Forty Girls," a common moniker in Central Asian folklore traditionally associated with legends of brave warrior women defending their lands

  7. Oprirea 7

    30 min

    Stop 6. Small Kirkkiz Kala (also known as Kishkene Qırq Qız qala) is the sister outpost to Big Kirkkiz Kala. It is situated in the Ellik Kala district of Karakalpakstan, roughly 6 kilometers east of Ayaz Kala and just over 4 kilometers west of its larger counterpart.Dating back to the 4th–3rd centuries BCE, it was a vital node in the ancient outer defensive network of the Khorezmian Oasis.

  8. Ayaz-Kala

    o oră Intrarea inclusă

    Stop 7. 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. The Fort dates to medieval times. It was probable founded in the Afrighid period, sometime around the 7th to 8th Centuries CE…

    Please take your time and guide yourself to visit the Fortress, climb & walk on it and enjoy the panoramic view from the top of the fortress.

    You can get more interesting historical information on the Printed Brochure provided by your driver.

  9. Oprirea 9

    20 min Intrarea inclusă

    Stop 8. Kavat-Kala is a vast archaeological oasis complex dating from the 12th to the early 13th centuries CE, famous for its exceptionally well-preserved medieval agricultural grid, canals, and ruins.

    Please take your time and guide yourself to visit the Fortress, climb & walk on it.

    You can get more interesting historical information on the Printed Brochure provided by your driver.

  10. Oprirea 10

    30 min

    Stop 9. Akchakul Lake is a natural Lake located in the Karakalpakstan region where visitors can enjoy freshwater swimming, jet skiing, take a sand bath, wildlife birdwatching, eat and drink in the local restaurant/Caffes and overnight stays in beachfront desert yurt camps. The This unique body of water sits right alongside the region's ancient ruins, making it the perfect relaxation stop during the daytrip.

  11. Fortress Toprak Kala

    30 min Intrarea inclusă

    Stop 10. Toprak-Kala means Earth Fortress. It is a 2,000-year-old fortified palace complex that served as the capital and royal residence of the ancient Khorezm Kings from the 1st to the 4th centuries CE.

    Please take your time and guide yourself to visit the Fortress, climb & walk on it and enjoy the panoramic view from the top of the fortress.

    You can get more interesting historical information on the Printed Brochure provided by your driver.

  12. Kyzyl Kala

    30 min Intrarea inclusă

    Stop 11. Kizil Kala means red Fortress. It is a compact and highly photogenic ancient military outpost located in the Ellik-Kala oasis of Karakalpakstan. Originally built between the 1st and 4th centuries AD to protect the nearby royal capital of Toprak Kala, it stands as a unique testament to the military architecture of ancient Khorezm.

    Please take your time and guide yourself to visit the Fortress, climb & walk on it and enjoy the panoramic view from the top of the fortress.

    You can get more interesting historical information on the Printed Brochure provided by your driver.

  13. Urgench

    Trecere fără oprire

    We can also end the daytrip here

Punct de întâlnire și preluare

Poți fi preluat de la cazare sau poți veni direct la punctul de întâlnire.

Punct de întâlnire

  • Our Travel Agency located inside the Ichan Kala Touristic Complex next to the Caravan Sarai and Toshhovli Palace.

Punct de final

  • Our Travel Agency located inside the Ichan Kala Touristic Complex next to the Caravan Sarai and Toshhovli Palace.

Locuri de preluare

  • Urgench Airport

We can start the day trip in your hotel, airport or railway stations in Khiva or Urgench. Driver arrives at the agreed location 5 minutes in advance and wait for you there with his cars. One day before the day trip, we will send you a reminder Email or WhatsApp message with all the details and pictures of your driver and car. So, you can find and recognize him easily.

Anulare

Anulare gratuită

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

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Bine de știut

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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