Two-Day Fergana Valley Tour
Tour Details
2 days
from $260 / per person
Description
The Fergana Valley is a picturesque area that lies at the junction of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, surrounded by mountains and fed by the Syr Darya River. Uzbekistan’s most populous region, the area is known for its conservative traditions and diverse cities:
- Rishtan – famed throughout Uzbekistan for its production of brightly-patterned blue and green ceramics;
- Fergana – the capital of Fergana region, it stands apart in the Valley for its Soviet-style boulevards and tree-lined streets;
- Margilan – founded around the time of the Silk Road, it’s now home to Uzbekistan’s largest silk factory;
- Kokand – situated at the ancient crossroads of the Fergana Valley and still the main transportation hub of the region.
Program
- Excursion to the Palace of Khudoyar-Khan, an impressive 19th century mosque and most famous attraction in Kokand;
- Visit Jami Mosque, the iconic centerpiece of Chorsu Square;
- Tour of Norbutabiy Madrasah, built in the 18th century yet serving as a functional madrasah even today.
- tour of the pottery workshop;
- instruction in the pottery process;
- seeing the collection of local ceramics.
Optional Activity
For an additional payment, one of Rishtan’s artisans can give you a master class in ceramics making. The cost is 10 USD per person.
- Shop at Kumtepa Bazaar, the largest market in Fergana Valley (Thursday or Sunday only);
Continue to Margilan (30 km), where your tour will include:
- Visit to Said Akhmad-Khoja Madrasah, currently a home for several craftsmen producing handmade carpets and silk;
- Walk though Margilan Artisan Center - Gold Silk;
- Tour of the Yodgorlik Silk Factory and workshop, where you can observe the process of silk weaving with traditional Ikat patterns and shop for handmade khan-atlas material.
Arrive in Tashkent, where your tour will end with your guide and driver dropping you off at your hotel.
Includes
Price includes:
- Private, local guide;
- Entrance fees to the sights as per itinerary;
- One-night accommodation and breakfast;
- Economy-class ticket for train from Tashkent to Kokand;
- Transport throughout the city tour.
Prices
| Persons | Economy |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $690 |
| 2 persons | $400 |
| 3 persons | $360 |
| 4 persons | $300 |
per person
Single supplement: Economy $40
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Reviews
We have a great tour to Fergana Valley!
Day 1 Tashkent – Kokand – Rishtan – Fergana
Day 2 Fergana – Margilan – Tashkent
Many thanks for organizing our two trips. We were so pleased to have Khamid drive us again today - he is so friendly and we really enjoyed chatting to him. He’s like a driver and guide in one! The solar furnace was really interesting.
I just wanted to give you a little feedback on the Fergana tour. Both driver and guide were great (the guide gave us lots of detail with good English), and we enjoyed Kokand and Rishton.
It's been a few weeks I came back to Japan. I had wonderful trip in Uzbekistan with your tours. So I'd like to send feedback about the tour.
・Tashkent sightseeing tour: The guide Sasha is so energetic and well-studied about the history there and the archaeological sites. I really enjoyed the stories he told me. And the lunch was at nice local place. The driver was so nice, I enjoyed to be with him though we couldn't understand by speaking.
・Two days trip to Fergana valley: The drives was good he stopped at proper toilet and nice restaurant though he didn't speak English well. The Japanese speaking guide Alisher, he was so great, gentle and well-escort, and explanation with local curator at the museum was wonderful. Because of the Japanese speaking guide, I could communicate well with the driver. The hotel Grand Fergana was great.
・Two days tour in Termez: The guide Rayhon was so energetic and had so many information about history, archaeological sites and museum. And the driver was also nice. And more, the restaurants we had lunch there were perfect cosy local places. I am so satisfied with them.
The itinerary and tours you organized for us could not have been better. It would be impossible to choose which was best.
From our first encounter in Tashkent (where we were guided through the maze of customs in the most efficient manner -ever!), the Fergana Valley (the textiles and ceramics the most beautiful, ANYWHERE) to Nukus, where the incomparable Oktober Dospanov (guide) made the ancients come alive. Each destination and excursion held great delight.
In Khiva, the old city was a joy and the hotel Malika Khiva (being just outside the gate) made the time there satisfying and magical.
I was glad we had chosen to visit later in the season as the crowds were not REALLY crowds just busy; busy enough to show that Uzbekistan is indeed a world destination. I feel privileged to have been in your good hands for our trip.
It was ALL good! We cannot thank you enough for your care and guidance arranging and watching out for us en route, I was truly delighted by your call regarding the timing of our final day in Tashkent. I understood that your skill and care was exceptional but your concern for our comfort and enjoyment gave us more than we could ask, so thank you, thank you, thank you. We appreciated your kind hospitality in all you did for us.
Antonio and I have been very happy with the trip. We have liked a lot of Uzbekistan. Maybe the less tourist area is Fergana but interesting. The city that but I have liked it is Bukhara, is a very welcoming city and their very kind people.
We have been very satisfied of the guides and the one that less we have liked it has been that of Khiva. Mohamed (Bukhara) and Valentina and Larisa (Samarkanda) especially. Bukhara and Samarkanda have become trained very well. Firat (driver) he is a great professional. It is very pleasant and competent.
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He realizado mi segunda visita a Uzbekistan despues de 5 anos de haber Ido por primera vez, y he decidido tomar los servicios de OrexCA.com para las regiones de Fergana y el turismo rural. Ha sido una experiencia muy enriquecedora el concocer la vida de Uzbekistan mas de cerac, en casas de familias Uzbekas y Tajikas, sus tradiciones, sus comidas, cultura, etc.
Probar la hospitalidad del Asia central, conocer la vida cotidiana, que ha complementado enormemente la visita a este pais, encontrando muy interesante, fuera de las rutas turisticas de monumentos y ciudades, los pueblos y vida rural de esta nacion. Recomiendo ampliamente a los Visitants y turistas que vengan a Uzbekistan, de pasear por el valle de Fergana y Los pequenos pueblos cerca de Tashkent, ya que veran y sentiran el pais mas de cerca, y comprenderan mas facilmente su cultura. Creo que es una gran iniciativa de la compania OrexCA.com, la de desarrollar este turismo alternative y diferente. Realmente he disfrutado al maximo los dias que estuve en Khumsan y Birchimulla, asi como los pasados en Marguilan hospedado en las casas de familia. Sin ninguna duda cuando regrese a Uzbekistan para una 3ra visita, volvere a estos sitios.