This 3-day Tour to Fergana Valley introduces the craft and cultural traditions of eastern Uzbekistan at a measured, unhurried pace. The route takes you through the region’s main towns, each with its own history, atmosphere, and long-established artisan practices.
The first day is devoted to Kokand, once the capital of a powerful khanate, and to the town of Rishtan, renowned for its vivid Uzbek ceramics. On the second day, you will travel to Margilan, the country’s principal centre of silk production, where it is possible to observe the full process — from silkworm cocoon to finished fabric, including the creation of distinctive ikat patterns. The third day focuses on the history and everyday life of Fergana city, before the return to Tashkent in the afternoon.
This journey will appeal to travellers drawn to traditional craftsmanship and the quiet beauty of handmade objects. It offers time to look closely at Uzbek ceramics and silk without rushing, while the region’s historic monuments add a rewarding cultural layer to the experience. Below you will find the detailed itinerary for our 3-day Fergana Valley Tour, which can also make an excellent addition to a classic Uzbekistan journey through Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva.

Tour itinerary:

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Day 1: Tashkent – Kokand – Rishtan – Fergana

Early morning transfer to Tashkent railway station. Departure of the train to Kokand at 08:05 (alternative private transport is also available). Arrival in Kokand at 12:16, meeting with the guide and driver to start the active part of the tour in the Fergana Valley. You will visit the main historical and cultural sights of Kokand: the palace of Khudoyar Khan and the Jami Mosque. You will also visit the museum of Hamza, a famous poet and playwright, whose full name is Hamza Hakimzade Niyazi. Next, you will take a short drive to the town of Rishtan (40 km, 1 hour), famous for its magnificent ceramics. You will visit the home and workshop of Rustam Usmanov, a master potter whose works have been exhibited at international exhibitions. You will observe the process of pottery making and admire a beautiful collection of traditional Rishtan ceramics with intricate patterns and blue-green glaze. In the evening, transfer to Fergana (50 km, 1 hour). Upon arrival in Fergana, you will have dinner with a local family, where you will try homemade traditional Uzbek dishes, learn about the culture and way of life of the Uzbek people, and learn about family traditions. During dinner, you will be able to taste dishes such as pilaf, kazan kabob, as well as try authentic tandoor flatbread, local fruits, and sweets. After dinner, transfer to the hotel. Check-in. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Fergana – Margilan – Fergana

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide and driver and depart for Margilan (15 km, 30 minutes) to visit the Silk Factory. Here, you will observe the entire process of producing silk fabrics with traditional ikat patterns – from collecting silkworm cocoons to hand dyeing and weaving the fabric on a loom.
After the silk factory, take a stroll through a vibrant oriental bazaar. If your visit falls on a Thursday or Sunday, you will explore the Kumtepa Bazaar; on other days, you will visit the Margilan Central Bazaar. The market is full of lively trade, fragrant spices, dried fruits, handicrafts, and more. During your visit, be sure to sample the local delicacy, halva.
Following the bazaar visit, enjoy lunch at a local café or restaurant*, where you can taste some of the finest dishes of the Fergana Valley.
In the evening, return to the hotel in Fergana.
*Optional: Trip to the Wine Garden winery (20 km, 30 minutes) for lunch at the restaurant located on the winery grounds.

Day 3: Fergana – Tashkent

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide and driver and begin Fergana city tour. Visit one of the oldest museum in Uzbekistan, Fergana Regional Museum of Regional Studies.
Walk in Ahmad Al-Fergani Park and have a short drive around center of Fergana.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Tashkent departing at 13:00. Arrival at 14:00, transfer to the hotel. This marks the end of your 3-day Fergana Valley tour.

Price includes:

All transfers in Ferghana Valley 1-2 pax by sedan standard type car (comfort type car*); 3-7 pax by van type car;
Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included;
Sightseeing tour program with local guide;
Dinner in a local family in Fergana;
Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary;
Ticket for train Tashkent-Kokand;
Ticket for flight Fergana-Tashkent.