Route: Khiva - Toprakkala - Kyzykkala - Ayazkala – Bukhara

Pick-up: Ata darwaza (West gates) of Khiva, Ichan Kala. Pick-up from your hotel also is allowed.

Departure from Khiva towards Bukhara via Fortresses.

Description:

• In ancient times, there were so many fortresses in the Khorezm Oasis that it was called ‘Ellikkala,’ meaning ‘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 of the 4th century A.C. In addition, this place is very important because it was here that the first written sources of Khorezm, a calendar and plaster statuettes of singers were found.

• Kizilkala: along the way visit one of the garrison fortresses of this Oasis. Because of the clay’s colour, it became known as the “Red Fortress”.

• Ayazkala: one of the more important oasis fortresses which consists of 3 parts. Fortresses were built around the perimeter of the oasis borders to protect against the raids of nomads from the north. This fortress is one of the most remote but one of the most well-organized and protected fortresses. The fortress’s name 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 tour transfer to Bukhara.

A lunch stop is planned along the way.

Arrival in Bukhara and drop-off in your hotel