Explore Fergana Valley’s silk weaving, ceramics, and royal palaces on a captivating two-day tour. Discover Uzbekistan’s cultural gems and scenic train journeys.
Explore Fergana Valley’s silk weaving, ceramics, and royal palaces on a captivating two-day tour. Discover Uzbekistan’s cultural gems and scenic train journeys.
Tashkent to Margilan by Train: Tashkent-Margilan-Rishtan-Kokand
Margilan - Begin the day with an early morning transfer to Tashkent’s train station. The train departs at 08:10 am, stopping at Orzu, Pop, Kokand, and Margilan, arriving in Margilan at 13:20.
Margilan Silk - While most silk production now occurs in large factories, primarily in…
Tashkent to Margilan by Train: Tashkent-Margilan-Rishtan-Kokand
Margilan - Begin the day with an early morning transfer to Tashkent’s train station. The train departs at 08:10 am, stopping at Orzu, Pop, Kokand, and Margilan, arriving in Margilan at 13:20.
Margilan Silk - While most silk production now occurs in large factories, primarily in China, traditional weaving methods can still be observed along the Silk Road. Margilan, located in the Fergana Valley, is renowned for this craft, and visitors are invited to tour a small factory.
Rishtan - Known for its exquisite blue-and-green ceramics, Rishtan is the oldest center of ceramic art in Central Asia. A visit to one of the town’s pottery studios is highly recommended.
Kokand - The Palace of Khudáyár Khán is Kokand’s most remarkable attraction, a dazzling royal residence in Central Asia. Originally featuring 113 rooms around seven courtyards, today visitors can explore 19 of these rooms. The Jami Mosque, built by King Umar Khan between 1809 and 1812, served as his main place of worship. After being closed for much of the 20th century, it reopened in 1989 following extensive restoration. The mosque boasts a minaret and 98 intricately carved redwood columns from India. The Norbut-Biya Madrasah, constructed in the 1790s, includes a cemetery with the Modari Khan Mausoleum, where Omar Khan and his wife, poet Nadira Begim, are buried. Built in 1825, it features a grand entrance with a stunning mosaic of blue glazed tiles.
Kokand to Tashkent
Kokand - Meet the driver at the hotel reception in Kokand for a scenic drive to Tashkent through the Kamchik Mountain Pass.
Tashkent - Arrive and be dropped off at your hotel in Tashkent.
- Train ticket from Tashkent to Margilan
- English speaking local tour guide for sightseeing in Fergana Valley
- Entrance tickets to the monuments per itinerary
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation in a nice tourist-class Hotel 3* or a central located boutique hotel
- Breakfast
- 24 hours customer service
- Train ticket from Tashkent to Margilan
- English speaking local tour guide for sightseeing in Fergana Valley
- Entrance tickets to the monuments per itinerary
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation in a nice tourist-class Hotel 3* or a central located boutique hotel
- Breakfast
- 24 hours customer service
- Meals
- Personal travel insurance
- Hotel extra services
- Gratuity/Tips for guide/drivers
- Meals
- Personal travel insurance
- Hotel extra services
- Gratuity/Tips for guide/drivers
Embark on a two-day journey to one of Uzbekistan’s most sought-after destinations, the Fergana Valley. Since 2016, travelers have enjoyed a scenic train ride to the valley, passing through Central Asia’s longest tunnel, stretching 21 km. This tour includes visits to Margilan, renowned for its silk production, Rishtan, celebrated for its blue-and-green…
Embark on a two-day journey to one of Uzbekistan’s most sought-after destinations, the Fergana Valley. Since 2016, travelers have enjoyed a scenic train ride to the valley, passing through Central Asia’s longest tunnel, stretching 21 km. This tour includes visits to Margilan, renowned for its silk production, Rishtan, celebrated for its blue-and-green ceramics, and the famous city of Kokand.
• Visitors can explore traditional weaving techniques along the Silk Road. Margilan, located in the Fergana Valley, is a notable spot where guests can tour a small factory.
• Discover the differences between artificial and genuine silk (Genuine silk feels warmer, is more tightly woven, and when burned, turns into an ashen ball and emits a scent similar to burning hair).
• Enjoy a guided tour of Kokand’s most remarkable attraction, the Khudayar Khan Palace, one of Central Asia’s most dazzling royal residences.
- Accommodation in a nice tourist-class Hotel 3* or a central located boutique hotel (toilet and bath are in the room). However, the level of service, interiors including beds and cleaning at the hotels is not quite as European standard.
- Check in to the hotels is after 14:00
- 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
- There may be changes in the program along the way. Attractions may be under restoration or temporarily closed for other reasons. These are conditions that we cannot take into account, and which we therefore ask for a certain tolerance towards.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
