Day Trip Top 3 Fortresses departure from Khiva Self-Guided Tour

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About this activity

Visit 3 the top attractions outside of Khiva on this day trip to Kyzyl Qala (“Red fortress” in Uzbek), Toprak Qala (“Sand” in Uzbek) and “must see” fort in the desert Ayaz Qala. After breakfast transfer to the Qala trip (“Fortress” in Uzbek) total drive 210 km. The ruins of over a dozen walled towns, palaces and forts, some well over 2000 years old, stand half-forgotten in the semi-desert east and north of Urgench in southern Karakalpakstan. The area’s traditionally name, Ellik Qala (the 50 fortresses) gives a stark indication of what lies beneath the desert sands. There are about 20 forts and you will visit three of the most impressive forts: Toprak Qala and Ayaz Qala.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Operated by: Samaria Travel

Ages: Adults (0–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance tickets to the fortresses
Included: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: English guide
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Kyzyl Kala

40 min Admission included

Kyzyl Qala (“Red fortress” in Uzbek)— located in modern Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan and it was an ancient fortress in Khorazm built in the 1st -4th centuries AD. Kyzyl Qala fortress buried in the desert for centuries before being discovered by Professor Tolstov in 1938.
Fortress Toprak Kala

one hour Admission included

Toprak Qala (“Sand” in Uzbek)— used to be the region’s biggest city (350 meters by 500 meters) until the destruction canals left it marooned in the desert sands. The Russian archaeologist Tolstov excavated the palace friezes in 1938 dating from the 2nd and 3rd century AD.
Ayaz-Kala

one hour Admission included

Ayaz Qala— is a “must see” fort in the desert. The external walls, built upon a flat hilltop, have survived since at least the 4th century BC, the guests can clearly see the scale of the site and even today sections of wall survive that are 10 meters high. After forts sightseeing transfer to the Khiva and check in to the hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

In front of Ota Darvoza gate (It is the western gate of Ichan Kala and it is the main gate)

End point

In front of Ota Darvoza gate (It is the western gate of Ichan Kala and it is the main gate)

Pickup points

Naqqosh
Hotel Shodlik Guest House
Yulduz Hotel
Abdulloh
Mir Xoja Guest House
Hotel Carving House
Guest House Sharofat Ona
Hotel Malika Kheivak
Xiva Azim Ota
Khiva Angarik Darvoza
Fayz Guest House
Asia Khiva

and 33 more pickup points

The driver picks you up at 9:00 am (starting time can be changed by request) from meeting point or from your hotel in Khiva. (Please contact us to let us know the exact starting place for the tour)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total duration of the tour is 7 hours which includes driving from Khiva till Kyzyl Qala (less than an hour), from Kyzyl Qala till Toprak Qala (around 10 minutes), from Toprak Qala till Ayaz Qala (around 45 minutes), lunch break if needed and drive back to Khiva (1 hour 40 minutes).