Uncover the artistry of Uzbekistan on a Fergana Valley tour from Tashkent. Famous for silk and ceramics, the valley is a hub of traditional crafts.
Start with hotel pickup and a drive across the Kamchik Mountain Pass to Kokand. Visit the workshop of Rustam Usmanov, a renowned ceramicist whose pieces are shown worldwide. Watch pottery being made and explore his vibrant collection.
Continue to Margilan, the center of Uzbekistan’s silk industry. After browsing the local bazaar, tour the Yodgorlik Silk Factory, the last place still producing silk entirely by hand. See each stage of production and admire colorful ikat fabrics woven with centuries-old methods.
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Highlights
From 10 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
You will try local food for lunch
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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
2 hours
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Rishtan
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.
2 hours
3
Margilan
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).
Uncover the artistry of Uzbekistan on a Fergana Valley tour from Tashkent. Famous for silk and ceramics, the valley is a hub of traditional crafts.
Start with hotel pickup and a drive across the Kamchik Mountain Pass to Kokand. Visit the workshop of Rustam Usmanov, a renowned ceramicist whose pieces are shown worldwide. Watch pottery being made and explore his vibrant collection.
Continue to Margilan, the center of Uzbekistan’s silk industry. After browsing the local bazaar, tour the Yodgorlik Silk Factory, the last place still producing silk entirely by hand. See each stage of production and admire colorful ikat fabrics woven with centuries-old methods.
