Uzbekistan Unveiled: Culture & Crafts of the Fergana Valley (10 Days / 9 Nights)
🏁 Tour Introduction
Discover a lesser-known side of Central Asia on this immersive Fergana Valley tour Uzbekistan. This 10-day journey combines iconic heritage with artisan traditions. Explore Tashkent and Samarkand, but also go deeper—into the Fergana Valley, the cultural cradle of silk weaving, ceramics, and ancient khanates. With workshops, palace visits, and village hospitality, this tour is ideal for craft lovers, cultural explorers, and curious travelers looking beyond the usual.
Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent
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Airport pickup and hotel check-in
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City walk: Independence Square, metro art tour
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Overnight in Tashkent
Day 2: Tashkent – Kokand (Train or Private Car)
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Scenic train ride through Kamchik Pass to Kokand
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Visit Khudoyar Khan Palace, Norbut-Biya Madrasah
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Dinner with a local family or in a teahouse
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Overnight in Kokand
Day 3: Explore Margilan
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Transfer to Margilan (1.5 hours)
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Visit Yodgorlik Silk Factory: hand-loom weaving, dyeing process
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Walk through local market & Sayid Ahmad Khoja Madrasah
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Overnight in Margilan
Day 4: Ceramics in Rishtan
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Day trip to Rishtan: masterclass at a pottery workshop
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Learn about ishtal blue glaze technique unique to the valley
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Return to Fergana City, city park & bazaar walk
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Overnight in Fergana
Day 5: Fergana – Samarkand (via Tashkent or direct)
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Early drive back to Tashkent or direct flight/train if available
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Afternoon arrival in Samarkand, relax and orient
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Optional: Night view of Registan
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Overnight in Samarkand
Day 6: Explore Samarkand
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Registan Square, Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
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Visit Siab Bazaar, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis
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Optional paper-making demo in Konigil
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Overnight in Samarkand
Day 7: More Samarkand + Free Time
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Visit Ulugh Beg Observatory and Afrasiab Museum
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Optional: local home visit or textile shopping
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Overnight in Samarkand
Day 8: Samarkand – Tashkent
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Morning train to Tashkent
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Free afternoon for museums or shopping
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Optional farewell dinner with live music
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Overnight in Tashkent
Day 9: Tashkent Cultural Tour
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Applied Arts Museum, Chorsu Bazaar
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Visit to modern art gallery or handicraft center
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Overnight in Tashkent
Day 10: Departure
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Transfer to Tashkent International Airport for departure
Number of People | Price per person $ |
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1-20 | Contact Us |
Price Includes
- 9 nights accommodation in mid-range hotels/guesthouses
- All transfers, train tickets & internal transport
- Local English-speaking guides
- Workshop visits (pottery, silk weaving, optional paper)
- Entrance fees to all listed sites
- 2 cultural dinners with local families
Price Not Includes
- International airfare
- Most lunches/dinners (except cultural meals)
- Personal expenses and tips
- Optional excursions or masterclasses
- Travel insurance
Booking & Payment Terms
Your reservation will be confirmed upon receipt of written acceptance and a deposit of 30% of the total trip cost. Following your acceptance of the quotation, an invoice detailing the deposit payment instructions will be sent via email.
The remaining balance must be paid no later than 30 days prior to departure, without the need for a reminder. For bookings made less than 30 days before departure, full payment is required at the time of confirmation.
Client Cancellation Policy
If you wish to cancel your booking, the following terms apply:
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More than 45 days before departure: Full refund minus a $100 administrative fee per person
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44 to 30 days before departure: 50% of the total trip cost will be retained
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29 to 15 days before departure: 75% of the total trip cost will be retained
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Less than 15 days before departure: No refund
Please note:
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Cancellations must be submitted in writing via email.
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The date we receive your cancellation will determine the refund amount.
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No refunds will be issued for any trip that is interrupted, shortened, or unused due to personal reasons.
Cancellation by Jahongir Travel
In rare cases, Jahongir Travel may be required to cancel a trip due to force majeure (e.g., political instability, safety concerns, etc.). In such instances, a full refund of all payments made will be issued. However, no further compensation or additional claims will be considered.
Additional Info
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
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Not wheelchair accessible
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Stroller accessible
