DISCOVER THE FERGHANA VALLEY & LEGENDARY CITIES OF UZBEKISTAN
📅 Duration: 11 days / 9 nights
📍 Route: Tashkent – Kokand – Rishtan – Fergana – Andijan – Bukhara – Samarkand
👥 Guaranteed departure from 2 people
💰 Price: from $1200 USD
🌟 Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient crafts, bustling markets, and magnificent architectural monuments! This unique tour takes you through the most authentic corners of Uzbekistan, blending the history of the Great Silk Road with the country’s modern traditions.
✈️ Day 1: Departure to Uzbekistan
🛫 Regular Uzbekistan Airways flight to Tashkent.
🍽️ Dinner and overnight on board.
🏛️ Day 2: Tashkent – The Heart of Uzbekistan
🛬 Early arrival in Tashkent, transfer to the hotel, and rest.
🥐 Breakfast at the hotel.
🏙️ City Tour:
- Khast Imam Complex – the spiritual center of Tashkent.
- Chorsu Bazaar – the city’s oldest oriental market.
- Kukeldash Madrasah – an ancient center of learning.
- Modern Tashkent: Independence Square, Amir Timur Square.
🍽️ Lunch and dinner in the city.
🏨 Overnight at Grand Sohil Hotel.
🚆 Day 3: Tashkent → Kokand – Rishtan – Fergana
🚆 Morning train or drive to Kokand (350 km, 5-6 hours).
🏛 Exploring Ancient Kokand:
- Khudoyar Khan Palace,
- Juma Mosque,
- Norbutabey Madrasah,
- Modari Khan Necropolis.
🎭 Visit the Yodgorlik Silk Factory in Margilan.
🎨 Discover the rich ceramic traditions of Rishtan.
🍽️ Lunch in Margilan, dinner in Fergana.
🏨 Overnight at Atlas Hotel.
🏙️ Day 4: Fergana – Andijan – Kuva – Kokand
🚗 Journey through the Fergana Valley (100 km).
🏛️ Historical Center of Andijan:
- Jome Mosque,
- Central Bazaar.
🏺 Kuva Archaeological Complex – an ancient Buddhist site.
🍽️ Lunch in Andijan, dinner in Kokand.
🏨 Overnight at Asmald Palace Hotel.
🚗 Day 5: Kokand – Tashkent (via Kamchik Pass)
🏔 Drive through the scenic Kamchik Pass (2000 m).
📸 Photo stop to admire the breathtaking Tian Shan mountain views.
🏙 Arrival in Tashkent, free time.
🍽️ Traditional dinner at a local restaurant.
🏨 Overnight at Grand Sohil Hotel.
🚆 Day 6: Tashkent → Bukhara (Afrosiyob Train)
🚄 Morning transfer to Bukhara (3h 30m).
🏛️ First Discoveries in Bukhara:
- Lyabi-Hauz Complex,
- Nadir Divanbegi Madrasah,
- Kalon Mosque,
- Mir-i-Arab Madrasah,
- Folklore Show at Nodir Devon Begi Madrasah.
🍽️ Dinner and overnight at Sacha & Son Boutique Hotel.
🏛️ Day 7: Bukhara – A Journey into the Middle Ages
🕌 Exploring the Sacred City of Bukhara:
- Ismail Samani Mausoleum,
- Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum,
- Ark Citadel,
- Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Summer Palace.
🍽️ Dinner and overnight at Sacha & Son Boutique Hotel.
🚗 Day 8: Bukhara → Samarkand
🚘 Transfer to Samarkand (268 km, 4 hours).
🏛️ Diving into the Magnificence of Samarkand:
- Registan Square,
- Ulugh Beg, Sher-Dor, and Tillya-Kari Madrasahs,
- Mausoleum of Saint Daniel,
- Ulugh Beg Observatory.
🍽️ Dinner in the city.
🏨 Overnight at Gur Emir Palace Hotel.
🏰 Day 9: Samarkand – Legends of the Great Silk Road
🔍 Further Exploration of Samarkand:
- Gur Emir Mausoleum,
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque,
- Shahi-Zinda Necropolis,
- Siab Bazaar.
🍽️ Dinner and overnight at Gur Emir Palace Hotel.
🚆 Day 10: Samarkand → Tashkent (Afrosiyob Train)
🚄 Travel back to Tashkent (2h 10m).
🏛️ Final Excursions in Tashkent:
- Orthodox and Armenian Churches,
- St. John the Baptist Catholic Church,
- Khujum Silk Carpet Factory,
- Traditional Paper Making Workshop in Konigil.
🍽️ Farewell dinner at Gutten Restaurant.
🏨 Overnight at Grand Sohil Hotel.
✈️ Day 11: Departure
🚖 Transfer to the airport, flight home.
💰 Tour Price
👥 Group size: 2 to 15 people
💵 Price: from $1200 USD per person
📧 Book now: info@silkroadhorizons.com
✅ Included in the Price:
✔️ Accommodation in boutique hotels & 3* hotels.
✔️ Transfers and private transportation with driver.
✔️ Afrosiyob high-speed train tickets.
✔️ Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
✔️ Entrance fees to all sites.
✔️ English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
✔️ Tourist taxes.
❌ Not Included:
❌ International flights.
❌ Medical insurance.
❌ Personal expenses and tips.
❌ Alcoholic beverages.
📍 An unforgettable journey through Uzbekistan awaits you! ✨
