Khiva & the Desert Fortresses

Khiva & the Desert Fortresses

  • 4 days
  • Availability: March - November
  • Start: Urgench
  • Uzbekistan
  • Min Age: 6+
  • Max People: 15

Tour Details

The open-air museum of Khorezm

Khiva’s inner city, Itchan Kala, is a complete Silk Road town inside clay walls — minarets, palaces, madrasahs and workshops, all within walking distance. Around it, the desert of ancient Khorezm hides dozens of ruined fortresses, some over 2,000 years old.

This tour combines two days in Khiva with a journey to the ‘Golden Ring’ of Khorezm fortresses and the famous Savitsky Museum of avant-garde art in Nukus.

Departure & Return Location
Urgench airport or railway station
Departure Time
Arrival any time on Day 1
Price Includes
  • Hotel accommodation (twin share)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees to listed sites
  • All ground transportation in destination
  • Airport transfers
Price Excludes
  • International flights
  • Visa fees (if applicable)
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses & tips
Complementaries
  • Welcome dinner
  • Bottled water on transfers
  • Local SIM card
  • Printed travel guide

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Khiva

Transfer from Urgench to Khiva (30 minutes). Evening walk on the city walls at sunset.

Day 2Itchan Kala

Kalta Minor, Kunya-Ark fortress, Juma Mosque with its carved wooden columns, Tash-Hauli palace and Islam Khodja minaret.

Day 3Ayaz-Kala & Toprak-Kala

Drive into the desert to the ancient fortresses of Khorezm. Optional night in the yurt camp at Ayaz-Kala.

Day 4Nukus & departure

The Savitsky Museum in Nukus, then flight or train back to Tashkent.

Map

Photos

Khiva & the Desert Fortresses

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