Fergana Valley 2-day tour is a journey into the heart of the craft traditions and cultural heritage of eastern Uzbekistan. The program covers the region’s main cities, blending history, artistry, and a vibrant atmosphere.
Fergana Valley 2-day tour is a journey into the heart of the craft traditions and cultural heritage of eastern Uzbekistan. The program covers the region’s main cities, blending history, artistry, and a vibrant atmosphere.
On the first day, you will explore the historic monuments of Kokand and visit the renowned pottery workshops of Rishtan, before enjoying dinner with a local Uzbek family in the evening. The second day offers an introduction to silk production at the factory, a stroll through the bustling bazaar in Margilan, and a visit to the city park in Fergana.
This trip is ideal for those who appreciate authentic craftsmanship and want to discover the processes behind Uzbekistan’s ceramics and silk. Browse the detailed itinerary of our 2-day tour to the Fergana Valley, and you will see why it makes an excellent addition to a classic Uzbekistan tour.
Early morning transfer to Tashkent railway station. Departure of the train to Kokand at 08:05 (alternative private transport is also available). Arrival in Kokand at 12:16, meeting with the guide and driver to start the active part of the tour in the Fergana Valley. You will visit the main historical and cultural sights of Kokand: the palace of Khudoyar Khan and the Jami Mosque. You will also visit the museum of Hamza, a famous poet and playwright, whose full name is Hamza Hakimzade Niyazi. Next, you will take a short drive to the town of Rishtan (40 km, 1 hour), famous for its magnificent ceramics. You will visit the home and workshop of Rustam Usmanov, a master potter whose works have been exhibited at international exhibitions. You will observe the process of pottery making and admire a beautiful collection of traditional Rishtan ceramics with intricate patterns and blue-green glaze. In the evening, transfer to Fergana (50 km, 1 hour). Upon arrival in Fergana, you will have dinner with a local family, where you will try homemade traditional Uzbek dishes, learn about the culture and way of life of the Uzbek people, and learn about family traditions. During dinner, you will be able to taste dishes such as pilaf, kazan kabob, as well as try authentic tandoor flatbread, local fruits, and sweets. After dinner, transfer to the hotel. Check-in. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide and driver and depart for Margilan (15 km, 30 minutes) to visit the Silk Factory. Here, you will observe the entire process of producing silk fabrics with traditional ikat patterns – from collecting silkworm cocoons to hand dyeing and weaving the fabric on a loom. After the silk factory, take a stroll through a vibrant oriental bazaar. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Tashkent departing at 13:00. Arrival at 14:00. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. This marks the end of your Fergana Valley 2-day tour. Duration of sightseeing tour: 2 hours
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Included in this tourNamangan, Fergana Valley
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| Group size | Standard |
|---|---|
| 1 person | £808 |
| 2 persons | £517 |
| 3 persons | £445 |
| 4 persons | £408 |
| 5 persons | £372 |
| Single supplement | +£27 |
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