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Fergana Valley Tour

Duration: 10 to 14 hours
Destination: Uzbekistan, Tashkent Province, Tashkent
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  • 10 to 14 hours
  • Tashkent
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Fergana Valley Tour is the best tour for learning more about Uzbekistan’s famous handicrafts from the masters themselves. Uzbekistan is famous around the world for its textiles and ceramics.

In the early morning (around 6 am), we will pick up all travelers from their hotels in Tashkent, and drive to Kokand which takes 4hrs and goes through the Kamchik Mountain Pass.

You’ll visit the workshop of Rustam Usmanov, a famous ceramic artist whose works are displayed at international exhibitions. You’ll get to see the pottery-making process and a collection of local ceramics. After that, drive to Margilan, take a stroll around the traditional market, and head to the Yodgorlik Silk factory to observe the production of silk featuring traditional Ikat designs. Afterward, drive back to Tashkent and transfer to your hotel in Tashkent.

Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating traditions and unique culture of the Fergana Valley.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Kokand, Kokand, Fergana Province

Kokand city, located in the western part of the Fergana Valley, is one of the most ancient cities of Uzbekistan. You will visit Khudoyar-Khan Palace, Jami Mosque and Norbut-biy Madrasah

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Rishtan, Fergana Region, Uzbekistan

Rishtan - Glazed Ceramics located 50 km in west of Fergana, there is a village of Rishtan, whose residents are known for their pottery. From historical sources we know that even 800 years ago talented craftsmen produced pottery in Rishtan. Rishtan pottery differs with richness of decor, which is dominated by blue. You will visit 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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Margilan, Fergana Region, Uzbekistan

If you’ve been travelling along the Silk Road seeking answers to where in fact this highly touted fabric comes from, Margilon and its Yodgorlik Silk Factory, should be your ground zero. Uzbekistan is the world’s third-largest silk producer, and Margilon is the traditional centre of the industry. Much of the silk you see for sale in Samarkand and Bukhara is in fact made in factories here.

Have a walk on traditional market and continue to Yodgorlik Silk factory to see the production process of silk with traditional Ikat patterns (closed on Sundays).

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions
  • Lunch - You will try local food for lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees

Exclusions
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Tour will be performed by AC sedan car. We pick up travelers from their hotel in the early morning and drive to Margilon, the road takes 4 hours and lies through Kamchik Mountain Pass. In the afternoon, we transfer to Tashkent, in the evening you will be transferred to your hotel.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up all travelers from their hotels in Tashkent


Departure Time

06:00 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

10 to 14 hours


User's Reviews

DaisyMayWorld

09 Oct, 2023

I live and work in Tashkent and wanted to get out of the city for a change. I saw the Fergana Valley trip and liked the sound, but I didn't want to do the ceramics. I asked about a tailor made trip just to Kokand and they organised a driver and local guide. It was a long journey, but very nice to see the scenery enroute over the mountain pass. Also interesting to drive through some non-touristic towns. The local guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and there was just enough to see before the journey back to Tashkent.

Sergey_Z

07 Oct, 2023

We have enjoyed the trip. This a great opportunity to see historical places. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The only critique is the price. You may order the same tour locally significantly cheaper.

rossmL8169WY

04 Oct, 2023

Amazing views and a super helpful and supportive driver. An amazing part of Uzbekistan to visit. A long day, but well worth it.

caclcacl

05 Jun, 2023

The day was long, a lot of driving; from Tashkent to Kokand we got to drive over the Kamchik pass, over a wonderful mountain road. The visit to kokand was interesting even if the city could retain only few of the historical places. The guide was knowledgeable. However driving additional hours to margilan and rishtan to simply enter two silk and pottery shops/workshops felt unnecessary, almost a loss of time. Nothing against the particular places visited, but now worth two extra hour on the road for the 20min visits that could have probably been taken place elsewhere. In hindsight, getting the train to kokand and back would have been a better option.

Claudio_C

04 Jun, 2023

Not worth the money. I wonder what we paid for that much. I get it's a lot of driving but for what. Seeing 2 shops which could have been visited anywhere else in the county too

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Very interesting, full day trip to the Fergana Valley

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Such a great day. Highly recommend.

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Excellent trip for exploring a lesser known part of Uzbekistan!

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Incredibly interesting & informative trip

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