Khiva and the Desert Fortresses
Photo: Betta27 / Wikimedia CommonsThe ancient kingdom of Khorezm: the walled city of Khiva, mud-brick fortresses rising from the Kyzylkum, a night in a yurt camp and the Savitsky museum in Nukus.
Day 1
Khiva
Fly to Urgench and transfer to Itchan Kala.
Day 2
Khiva
A full day in the walled city with your guide.
Day 3
Elliq-Qala fortresses
Toprak-Kala and Kyzyl-Kala, then a night at the Ayaz-Kala yurt camp.
Day 4
Nukus
The Savitsky collection of Russian and Uzbek avant-garde art.
Day 5
Mizdakhan
The necropolis and Gyaur-Kala, return to Khiva.
Day 6
Departure
Transfer to Urgench airport.
Included
Licensed English-speaking guide
Hotels with breakfast
All transfers and trains
Entrance fees to listed sites
Bottled water on the road
Not included
International flights
Lunches and dinners unless listed
Visa fees, where required
Tips and personal expenses