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Khiva is an ancient and living city-museum that attracts travelers with its atmosphere and unique architecture. This is a great starting point for organized tours and trips around the neighborhood, to nearby cities and neighboring areas. From here it is easy to go on short and busy routes to historical sites and natural monuments of the region.
Within the city and in its vicinity you will find bright sights: the ancient fortress of Ichan-Kala with narrow streets, carved architecture and palaces, Tash-Khovli as a summer residence of the Khiva khans, the majestic Juma mosque and the luxurious palace of Nurullabai. On excursions from Khiva, the ancient fortresses of Khorezm - Ayaz-Kala, Toprak-Kala and Kyzyl-Kala are regularly visited, which open panoramas of history on the border of the city and the desert.
The nature around Khiva is contrasting and fascinating: the Kyzylkum desert with dunes and harsh expanses, oases and desert landscapes, which are especially beautiful at sunset. For active travelers, hiking trails around the neighborhood, walks along the dunes and short hikes within the nearest areas are available; for families and those seeking tranquility, there are quiet courtyards of Ichan-Kala and sparsely crowded observation platforms for a leisurely holiday.
A special place in the program is occupied by gastronomic and ethnographic trips: tasting local breads and tea, visiting craft workshops and meeting with craftsmen, getting acquainted with folk traditions in neighboring villages. Ethnic tours and master classes included in the routes help to feel the life of the region, and relaxation programs and visits to traditional baths and spa destinations give an opportunity to recover after rich excursions.
Tours from Khiva are organized in different formats: individual and group trips, walking tours around the old city and car routes on a minivan to fortresses and the desert. Local guides create author’s excursions and routes with a deep knowledge of history, culture and landscape – their experience makes trips lively and rich, and also helps to discover little-known corners near the city.
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