3 Days & 2 Nights: Fergana Valley Tour - Ethnography, Crafts & Cuisine

Discover Uzbekistan's fertile heartland on this all-inclusive 3-day tour of the Fergana Valley. This journey is a deep dive into the region's ancient crafts and rich culinary traditions. All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are included.

Day 1: Margilan

09:00 - Meet for a traditional Uzbek breakfast with fresh bread, cream (qaymoq), and tea.

10:00 - Visit the Yodgorlik Silk Factory to see the silk-making process and join a masterclass to dye your own scarf.

13:00 - Lunch featuring legendary somsa fresh from a clay tandyr oven.

14:30 - A short visit to the local museum to learn about the region's history and ethnography.

16:00 - Enjoy free time to explore or relax.

19:00 - The day concludes with dinner and a wine tasting session at a local vineyard.

Day 2: Fergana, Rishtan & Kokand

09:00 - Breakfast.

10:00 - Explore a vibrant local bazaar, experiencing the sights and sounds of valley trade.

11:30 - A walking tour of Fergana city, highlighting its unique architecture.

13:00 - Travel to Rishtan, the ancient centre of Uzbek ceramics.

13:30 - Enjoy a regional plov lunch in a traditional choyxona (tea house).

14:30 - Participate in a hands-on pottery masterclass at a master craftsman's workshop.

17:00 - Travel to the historic city of Kokand.

17:45 - Settle in and have a short walk to stretch your legs.

19:30 - Dinner and free time in Kokand.

Day 3: Kokand & Chust

09:00 - Breakfast in Kokand.

10:00 - Explore the opulent Khudoyarkhan’s Palace and see local imperial architecture.

11:00 - Travel to Chust in the Namangan region, a city renowned for its craftsmen.

13:00 - Savour a classic shashlik (barbecue) lunch.

14:00 - Witness artisans forge the famous Chust knives and participate in a masterclass.

16:30 - Engage in a new cultural activity, such as a masterclass in making the local skullcaps (do'ppi).

17:30 - Your tour concludes with a farewell dinner and send-off.