Journey from Tashkent to Margilan (sightseeing), then to Rishtan (sightseeing), and onward to Kokand

Tashkent - Meet the driver at 6:50 AM for a transfer to Tashkent’s train station. The train departs at 7:54 AM, stopping at Orzu, Pop, Kokand, and Margilan, arriving in Margilan at 1:23 PM.

Margilan - Upon arrival, meet the driver and local guide outside the train station to begin sightseeing.

Yodgorlik Silk Factory - While most silk is now produced 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 its small factory tours showcasing these traditional techniques.

Rishtan - Known for its blue-and-green ceramics, Rishtan is the oldest center of ceramic art in Central Asia. Visit one of the town’s pottery studios.

Kokand - Travel to Kokand for an overnight stay.

Kokand (sightseeing) and return train to Tashkent

Palace of Khudáyár Khán - The tour begins at 11:00 AM. The Khudayar Khan Palace is Kokand’s most impressive site, a dazzling royal residence in Central Asia. Originally featuring 113 rooms around seven courtyards, visitors can now explore 19 remaining rooms.

Jami Mosque - Built by King Umar Khan between 1809 and 1812, the Juma Mosque was the khan’s main place of worship. Closed for much of the 20th century, it reopened in 1989 after restoration. The mosque features a minaret and 98 intricately carved redwood columns imported from India.

Norbut-Biya Madrasah - Constructed 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. Built in 1825, it boasts a grand entry portal adorned with a mosaic of blue glazed tiles.

Tashkent - Transfer to Kokand’s train station for a train departing at 5:31 PM, arriving in Tashkent at 9:48 PM.

• Entrance tickets to the monuments
• Pickup and drop off in Tashkent
• 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
• Train ticket from Tashkent to Margilan and from Kokand to 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

Explore one of Uzbekistan’s top destinations with a two-day tour of the Fergana Valley. Since 2016, travelers have enjoyed a train journey to the Fergana Valley through Central Asia’s longest tunnel, stretching 21 km. This tour includes visits to Margilan, known for its silk production, Rishtan, celebrated for its blue-and-green ceramics, and the renowned city of Kokand.

• Travelers can witness traditional weaving techniques along the Silk Road. Margilan, located in the Fergana Valley, is a prominent site where visitors can tour a small factory.

• Discover the differences between artificial and genuine silk (Real silk feels warmer, is more tightly woven, and when burned, turns into an ashen ball and smells like 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.

• 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
• 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.