Tashkent—Kokand—Rishtan—Fergana

Kokand - Meet the driver at 07:10 for a transfer to Tashkent train station. The train departs at 08:10 am, stopping at Orzu, Pop, and Kokand, arriving in Kokand at 12:28.

Palace of Khudáyár Khán - Meet the local guide and driver to begin a sightseeing tour in the Fergana Valley. Visit the Khudayar Khan Palace, a stunning royal residence in Central Asia. Originally, the palace had 113 rooms around seven courtyards; today, visitors can explore 19 remaining rooms.

Jami Mosque - The Juma Mosque in Kokand was constructed by King Umar Khan between 1809 and 1812 as his main place of worship. It was closed for much of the 20th century but reopened after restoration in 1989. The mosque features a minaret and 98 beautifully carved redwood columns imported from India.

Norbut-Biya Madrasah - Built in the 1790s, the Norbutabey Madrasa includes a graveyard (Dahmai shakhan or cemetery of the khans) with the Modari Khan Mausoleum, where Omar Khan and his wife, poet Nadira Begim, are buried. Constructed in 1825, it boasts a grand entry portal adorned with blue glazed tile mosaics.

Rishton - Rishton is renowned for its blue-and-green ceramics and is the oldest center of ceramic art in Central Asia. Visit a pottery studio in the town.

Fergana - Arrive in Fergana and check into the hotel for an overnight stay.

Fergana—Margilan—Tashkent

Fergana - After breakfast, check out from the hotel, load luggage into the car, and visit Akhmad Al Fergani Park.

Margilan - While most silk is now produced in large factories, primarily in China, traditional weaving methods can still be seen along the Silk Road. Margilan in the Fergana Valley is a well-known location where visitors can tour a small factory. If visiting on a Thursday or Sunday, explore Kumtepa Bazaar, the largest market in the Fergana Valley.

Tashkent - After sightseeing, continue the drive to Tashkent (a 5-hour journey covering 320 km). The route passes through Kamchik Mountain Pass, a high mountain pass at 2,200m (7,217ft) above sea level, located in the Namangan Region of eastern Uzbekistan. The snow-capped peaks of the Fan Mountains are visible on the horizon. The pass is situated in the Fergana Valley between the Namangan Regions and Tashkent. This marks the end of the tour to the Fergana Valley.

• Train ticket from Tashkent to Kokand
• Entrance tickets to the monuments
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Breakfast
• Accommodations (double or twin shared) in high rated Hotel 3* or central located boutique hotel
• Local tour guide for sightseeing in Fergana Valley
• Pickup and drop off in Tashkent

• Lunch and Dinner
• Photo and video charges 5 usd (for photography cameras. It is free if travelers use phone cameras)
• Single room supplement 30 usd per night/single room
• Personal travel insurance
• Hotel extra services
• Gratuity/Tips for guide/drivers

Visit one of the most popular destinations in Uzbekistan with this two-day tour to Fergana Valley. On this tour you meet artisans and master craftsmen in their workshops with our Tour to Fergana Valley. Travelers visit famous Kokand city with the most impressive sight of Khudayar Khan Palace, Margilan where the majority of silk with traditional ikat designs is made in Uzbekistan and Rishtan city—famed for its blue-and-green ceramics.
• Travelers can see traditional methods of weaving along the Silk Road. One of the best-known places is in Margilan in the Fergana Valley, where visitors are welcome to tour in a small factory.
• You learn difference between artificial and real silk (Real silk is warmer to the touch, is more tightly woven and if you care to set fire to a piece, will turn into an ashen ball and smell like burning hair).
• Have a guided tour in the most impressive sight of Kokand in Khudayar Khan Palace which is one of the most glittering royal residences in Central Asia.

• Check in to hotels is after 14:00
• After booking send copy of passport for booking train tickets and hotels, please
• Travelers can leave their big luggage at a hotel luggage compartment in Tashkent (it is usually free additional service at a hotel) so they can travel light on this trip
• First day alternative transportation instead of train is a car with a driver; the road takes 4 hours and lies through Kamchik Mountain Pass
• If you plan your second day trip in Fergana Valley to Thursday or Sunday, you can visit Kumtepa Bazaar it is in Margilan works from early morning till midday, the largest market in Fergana Valley.
• It is recommended to have some extra cash in US dollars to buy the souvenirs, food, tipping and for other expenses. There are many ATMs but you can’t withdraw US dollars they always give you cash in local currency and there is a limit
• On this tour you visit architectural marvels which have a rich history and important religious sites. It’s recommended to follow a specific dress code when visiting these iconic landmarks. Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Avoid wearing tight, revealing, or transparent clothing. Women should cover their hair with a headscarf or shawl when they enter to holy places

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.