/8
Ayazkala, Toprakkala & Kizilkala Fortress Tour From Khiva
Verified by:
FREETOUR.com
Provided by:
Alikhan Sadiriy
Duration
5h 30min
Meeting point
Khiva
Languages
English, Russian
€90
Per group
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
Route: Khiva - Toprakkala - Kyzykkala - Ayazkala – Khiva
Pick-up/Drop-off: from your hotel, Ata Darwaza (West gates) of Khiva, Ichan Kala.
Furthermore, for pick-up/drop-off, you can choose Urgench airport or train station.
Description:
- In ancient times, there were many fortresses in Khorezm Oasis, and for this reason, they were named "Ellikkala," which means "50 fortresses".
- Toprakkala: the first capital of Khorezm, which means "Clay Fortress," where the first examples of city plans were found, which proves the existence of statehood in the 4th century A.C. In addition, this place is very important because it was here that the first written sources of Khorezm.
- Kizilkala: along the way, visit one of the garrison fortresses of this Oasis. By reason of the color of the clay, it became known as the "Red Fortress."
- Ayazkala: one of the more important oasis fortresses which consists of 3 parts. The name of the fortress means "Severe Frost Fortress". You can understand why it was so called only by visiting in winter because the cold of the steppe is one of the most terrible colds
.
- After the tour, go back to Khiva or Urgench airport/train station.
Pick-up/Drop-off: from your hotel, Ata Darwaza (West gates) of Khiva, Ichan Kala.
Furthermore, for pick-up/drop-off, you can choose Urgench airport or train station.
Description:
- In ancient times, there were many fortresses in Khorezm Oasis, and for this reason, they were named "Ellikkala," which means "50 fortresses".
- Toprakkala: the first capital of Khorezm, which means "Clay Fortress," where the first examples of city plans were found, which proves the existence of statehood in the 4th century A.C. In addition, this place is very important because it was here that the first written sources of Khorezm.
- Kizilkala: along the way, visit one of the garrison fortresses of this Oasis. By reason of the color of the clay, it became known as the "Red Fortress."
- Ayazkala: one of the more important oasis fortresses which consists of 3 parts. The name of the fortress means "Severe Frost Fortress". You can understand why it was so called only by visiting in winter because the cold of the steppe is one of the most terrible colds
.
- After the tour, go back to Khiva or Urgench airport/train station.
Read more
This activity includes:
- Ayaz Kala
- Topraq-Kala
- Kyzyl'kala Kafe
- Round trip A/C vehicle
On arrival
The driver will pick you up from your hotel at Ichan Kala / Khiva Railway Station / Urgench Airport / Urgench Railway Station. Please wait in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Things to note
Please Bring:
-Comfortable clothes.
-Sunglasses.
-Sun hat.
-Comfortable shoes.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
Tours Organized by Alikhan Sadiriy
Khiva City Tour
3h 30min
8:00 AM, 8:30 AM
+6 More
€120
Aral Sea Tour From Nukus
8 hours
8:00 AM, 9:00 AM
From €260
Muynak - Ship Cemetery Tour From Nukus
8 hours
8:30 AM, 9:00 AM
€270
Master Class - Uzbek Bread in Khiva
1h 15min
10:00 AM, 4:00 PM
From €15
Master Class - Shivit Osh Traditional Food Of Khiva
1h 15min
10:00 AM, 4:00 PM
From €20
