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- Duration
- 2 days
- Tour type
- Private
- Starts
- Tashkent
- Runs
- Daily
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24 hours before
Overview
Embark on an enriching 2-day cultural journey to the Fergana Valley, a land of fertile plains, deep-rooted traditions, and exquisite Uzbek craftsmanship. This tour is perfect for those eager to explore the artistic and cultural heritage of this picturesque region.
A 2-day cultural journey to the Fergana Valley, a land of fertile plains, deep-rooted traditions and Uzbek craftsmanship. This tour suits travelers interested in the artistic and cultural heritage of the region. Discover Rishtan, the renowned home of pottery masters, where artisans have passed down their skills for generations. Visit Kokand, a city rich in history, featuring the Royal Palace, ancient madrasahs, and mosques. In Margilan, the heart of Uzbekistan’s silk production, witness the fascinating process of silk-making that has remained in high demand worldwide. Step inside a traditional silk factory where age-old methods are still used. From feeding silkworms with mulberry leaves to dyeing fabrics with natural mineral and vegetable pigments, every step of the production process unfolds before your eyes. Observe how delicate threads are extracted from boiled cocoons and transformed into elegant fabrics. Walking through the workshop, you will see the skill and artistry involved at every stage.
Itinerary
2 days · Tashkent · Kokand · Fergana · Tashkent
Day 1Tashkent – Kokand – Rishtan – Fergana
At 07:00 transfer to the Tashkent train station. Take the train departing to Kokand at 08:05 (Alternative transport is available, see below). Arrive in Kokand at 12:16. Meet your guide and driver and start sightseeing tour in Ferghana Valley. Visit the Khudoyar-Khan Palace, Jami Mosque and Norbut-biy Madrasah. Continue to Rishtan to the house of a well-known ceramic master, Rustam Usmanov, whose works are exhibited on world exhibitions. At pottery master’s you will visit the workshop, see the process of pottery creation and see collection of local ceramics. Afterwards, we will continue to Fergana city. Arrival in Fergana, check in to the hotel for overnight. Alternative transportation is a car with a driver; the road takes 4 hours and lies through Kamchik Mountain Pass.
Day 2Fergana – Margilan – Tashkent
In the morning visit Akhmad Al Fergani Park. Drive to Margilan and visit Said Akhmad-Khoja Madrasah. Today, madrasah is a home to a number of craftsmen producing handmade carpets and silk. Have a walk on traditional market and continue to Yodgorlik Silk factory to see the production process of silk with traditional Ikat patterns. If it is Thursday or Sunday, visit Kumtepa Bazaar, the largest market in Fergana Valley. Drive back to Tashkent (320 km, 5 hours). Arrive in Tashkent, drop off at your hotel or residence. End of 2-day Tour to Fergana Valley.
What's included
Included
- All transfers by economy-class sedan car
- Accommodation in double/twin rooms with breakfast
- Sightseeing tour with a local guide
- Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary
- Train ticket for Tashkent–Kokand
Not included
- Tour leader for the entire tour duration
- Full board (lunches and dinners)
- Additional hotel services and charges
- Supplement for a comfort-class sedan – $150 total
- Tips (not included but appreciated)
- Travel insurance
Practical information
Route
- Starts:
- Tashkent
- Ends:
- Tashkent
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation 24 hours before
Free date change
Prices
$500 per person, based on 2 travellers
Price per person
| 1 person | $700 |
|---|---|
| 2 persons | $500 |
| 3–10 persons | $400 |
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Questions about this journey
How do we travel from Tashkent to the Fergana Valley?
On day 1 we take you to Tashkent station at 07:00 for the 08:05 train to Kokand (the ticket is included), arriving at 12:16. Instead of the train you can go by car with a driver: about 4 hours over the Kamchik Pass. On day 2 the drive back from Fergana to Tashkent is 320 km, about 5 hours.
What do we see in the Fergana Valley?
In Kokand, the Khudoyar Khan Palace, the Jami Mosque and the Norbut-biy Madrasah; in Rishtan, the workshop of the ceramic master Rustam Usmanov; in Fergana, the Akhmad Al-Fergani Park; in Margilan, the Said Akhmad-Khoja Madrasah, the market and the Yodgorlik silk factory, where ikat silk is still made by hand.
What is included in the price?
All transfers by economy-class sedan, the train ticket Tashkent–Kokand, one night in a hotel in Fergana (double or twin room with breakfast), sightseeing with a local guide and the entrance fees on the itinerary. Lunches and dinners, a tour leader for the whole trip, travel insurance and tips are not included; a comfort-class sedan costs $150 extra in total.
Can we see the Kumtepa Bazaar?
Yes, if day 2 falls on a Thursday or a Sunday: then we visit Kumtepa Bazaar, the largest market in the Fergana Valley.
Can I cancel or change the date?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour, and changing the date is free.
