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Ancient ruins with stepped structures and large rock formations. 1
A herd of camels in a desert landscape. 2
A rock arch framing a mound with ancient ruins and a solitary figure. 3
A large, rugged hill with a small, ancient-looking structure on top. 4
Ancient rock formations with geometric patterns. 5
By S&P Travel

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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$175 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Cross the oasis of Khorezm
    • See camel caravans grazing along the sand dunes
    • Discover the Citadel and Fortress of Ayaz Kala
    • Visit the palace city of Toprak-Kala
    • Discover Kyzyl Qala (the Red Fortress)

Activity location

    • Khiva
    • Khiva, Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Khiva
    • Khiva, Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan

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Explore Ellik Kala: Visit the Lost Cities of the Desert

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Russian
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$101.91 x 2 AdultsAU$203.82
Total
Price is AU$203.82

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport throughout your trip
  • Inclusions
    Visit to the ancient fortresses of Khorezm (recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites): Ayaz Kala, Toprak-Kala and Kyzyl Kala
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic drinks and spirits

What you can expect

  • 1 - Pick-up from your hotel in Khiva after breakfast.
    2 - Crossing the Khorezm Oasis and the Amu Darya River: Discover the power of the Amu Darya, the legendary river that enabled one of Central Asia's oldest civilisations to flourish in the heart of the desert. Be amazed by the sight of camel caravans grazing peacefully along the sand dunes.
    3 - Ayaz Kala Fortress: perched on a steep hill, this majestic citadel offers one of the most spectacular panoramas of the endless steppes of the Kyzylkum.
    4 - Toprak-Kala Palace-City: Once the imperial capital, Toprak-Kala reveals the secrets of its complex structure, where royal apartments, temples and fortified walls were intertwined.
    5 - Kyzyl Kala: Marvel at the massive walls of “the red fortress,” an admirably restored structure that testifies to the military might of the Khorezm people.
    6 - Drop-off in Khiva.

Location

Activity location

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    • Khiva
    • Khiva, Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Khiva
    • Khiva, Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan