Private Tour

Transfer from Khiva to Bukhara by Fortresses

Overview

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8 hours

Mobile ticket

The trip connects between Khiva and Bukhara bypassing top interesting fortresses of ancient Khorezm - Ayazkala, Toprak kala, Kyzylkala. These fortresses were the royal residence during Khorezm Khanate in 4-3 centuries BC. In total, the transfer time from Khiva to Bukhara takes around 8 hours. You will have opportunity to discover local lifestyle, culture, way of living in Kyzylkum desert of Central Asia.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The total duration includes the travel time.

The youngest age we can accommodate is 10 years old.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Fortress Toprak Kala

The ancient settlement Toprak-Kala is an outstanding monument of culture of Khorezm in 1-6th centuries A.D. The capital of Khorezm was here in the 3rd century A.D. Toprak-kala was discovered by by the Khorezm expedition under the guidance of S.P.Tolstov in 1938. According to the plan, the city had a form of a correct rectangle. The palace of the governor - a huge castle with three towers- was located in a northwest corner. The fire temple was in the south east from the castle. A long street dividing the city into two parts led from the fire temple to south direction. Lanes departing from it separated massive houses-blocks, forming the capital of the late slave-owning Khorezm.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Ayaz-Kala

Ayaz Kala is a fortress dating back to end of the 4th or beginning of the 3rd century BCE. In this time Khorezm had become independent from Persia. Ayaz Kala 1 was part of a chain of fortresses protecting the agricultural settlements from attacks by nomads. The fortress is situated on the top of a hill, approximately 100 m (330 ft) high, providing wide views over the surrounding plains. The fortress is rectangular in plan with sides 182 and 152 m (597 and 499 ft) long. The main axis is oriented from south to north.[4][5] At the southern end of the axis is a square gateway, which is a typical element of frontier fortresses of Khorezm. The enemies' approach lies parallel to the south east walls and invaders were vulnerable to attack from above. A massive gateway defended by two rectangular towers leads into a small rectangular chamber. This chamber was overlooked on all sides by high walls from which bowmen could shoot at the enemy in case the first gate was breached.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Hotel pick up and drop off

Air-conditioned vehicle

Audio-Guide will be provided. The driver will take you to the locations.

Personal Expenses

Fortress Toprak Kala

Pickup points

Ancient Khiva

Mashal 128 Khiva Uzbekistan

Deshon Qala Guest House

Khorezm Street 69a Khiva Uzbekistan

Urgench Airport

Urgench Uzbekistan

Khiva Boyjon Ota

Zargarlar 51a Khiva Uzbekistan

Hotel Sarbon Khiva

Gazchi Khiva Uzbekistan

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