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Daytrip from Khiva to the Muynak Ship Cemetery and Nukus Museum 20% OFF
Khiva, Uzbekistan
$176
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Overview
The ultimate full-day Karakalpakstan expedition showcases the deep history and raw beauty of Western Uzbekistan. This private, fully air-conditioned tour connects ancient Silk Road legacies with significant environmental narratives of the 20th century.
- 🏰 Chilpik Kala: Visit the dramatic 1st-century BCE fortress offering breathtaking sunrise views over the Amu Darya River and the surrounding desert plains.
- 🎨 The Savitsky State Art Museum: Explore the "Louvre in the Desert" in Nukus, home to the world's second-largest collection of banned Soviet avant-garde art, hidden from the KGB.
- 🚢 Muynak Ship Cemetery: Walk through the haunting remains of a former Soviet fishing port, where massive rusted ships lie stranded in the Aral-Kum Desert.
- 📸 Muynak Museum: Discover poignant photographs and documentaries that capture the lively era before the Aral Sea's dramatic disappearance.
- 🕌 Mizdakhan Necropolis: Explore this ancient site with Zoroastrian burial mounds and medieval Islamic mausoleums, including the legendary "World Clock" tomb.
- 🚐 Professional Local Drivers: Enjoy the services of experienced drivers who speak basic English and Russian for a smooth journey.
- 🧺 Seasonal Tastings: Savor fresh local melon and watermelon along the way, adding a delightful touch to your adventure.
- 💧 Water Included: Stay refreshed with 1 liter of water provided per person during the trip.
- 💼 Optional Tour Guide: Enhance your experience with a personal tour guide fluent in English and Russian available for $100, paid onsite.
- 🅿️ Parking Fees: All parking fees are included, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
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Daytrip from Khiva to the Muynak Ship Cemetery and Nukus Museum
Tour guide
Language: English
Printed guide
- Flexible photo stops at any scenic point along the route.
- Parking Fees
- Professional local drivers with basic English & Russian language skills.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hands-on cotton picking experience in local fields (seasonal)
- Informative printed materials and brochures about the historic sites.
- Fresh, local melon and watermelon tastings along the way (seasonal).
- 1L per person
- Private transportation
- Optional may cost $5 -$10 per person (must be paid onsite)
- A personal tour guide, English & Russian only, $100 (optional and must be paid onsite)
- The Regional History and Aral Sea Museum (in Muynak, must be paid onsite)
- Savitsky Nukus Museum of Art (must be paid onsite)
Meeting point
Our Travel Agency located inside the Ichan Kala Touristic Complex next to the Caravan Sarai and Toshhovli Palace.
Return details
Our Travel Agency located inside the Ichan Kala Touristic Complex next to the Caravan Sarai and Toshhovli Palace.
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1. Chilpik Kala (The Zoroastrian Tower of Silence) Our first major stop rises dramatically on a hilltop overlooking the Amu Darya River. Chilpik Kala is a massive, circular 1st-century BCE fortress that served as a Zoroastrian Dakhma (Tower of Silence). Climbing to the top offers a breathtaking, peaceful sunrise view over the desert plains and river delta.
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State Museum of Art named after I.V. Savitsky2. The Savitsky State Art Museum & Lunch Break (Nukus) Next, we visit the capital city of Nukus and you will step inside the world-famous Savitsky Museum. Globally acclaimed as the "Louvre in the Desert," it houses the world's second-largest collection of banned Soviet avant-garde art, successfully hidden from the KGB regime.
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Ships Cemetery3. The Haunting Muynak Ship Graveyard (Cemetery) We then drive north to the edge of the Ustyurt Plateau to reach Muynak, a former bustling Soviet fishing port now surrounded by the dry Aral-Kum Desert. You will descend onto the dusty, former seabed to walk through the iconic Ship Cemetery. Standing beneath these massive, rusted iron hulls stranded in the middle of the sand dunes is a powerful, unforgettable experience.
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The Regional History and Aral Sea Museum4. Muynak Museum & The Lighthouse Memorial Next, we visit the Muynak Ecological Museum, which showcases poignant black-and-white photographs, documentary footage, and artwork capturing the lively era before the sea disappeared. Afterward, enjoy a sweeping view of the empty desert from the historic Muynak Lighthouse monument.
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Mizdakhan Necropolis5. The Mizdakhan Necropolis (Ancient City of the Dead) We conclude our sightseeing at the Mizdakhan, an incredibly atmospheric, vast archaeological complex dating back over 2,000 years. This sacred pilgrimage site features a mix of ancient Zoroastrian burial mounds and beautiful medieval Islamic mausoleums. You will explore the legendary, half-buried "World Clock" tomb, the subterranean mausoleum of Mazlumkhan Slu, and the ruins of the ancient Gyaur-Kala fortress.
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Daytrip from Khiva to the Muynak Ship Cemetery and Nukus Museum 20% OFF
Khiva, Uzbekistan
$176
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!