Although the Fergana Valley stretches across three Central Asian countries, it is at its most beautiful in eastern Uzbekistan with a backdrop of the Tien Shan mountains. Owing its fertility to two major rivers, the valley has a history over 2,000 years old and an important agricultural heritage. It is also the centre of Central Asia’s silk production.
Journey Highlights
Must be booked in conjunction with a longer A&K journey
Afternoon flight from Tashkent to Fergana where you are met for a brief orientation tour.
Hotel Asia Fergana (Standard Room)
Today is a full day tour of Fergana, the garden city, with your private guide. Visit General Skobelev House, the Russian Army Assembly Hall and History Museum. Lunch is included before visiting the silk weaver's workshops in Margilan.
Hotel Asia Fergana (Standard Room) | Meals: BL
Today you are driven back to Tashkent (approx 6 hours) through the breathtaking Kamchik Pass (2700 m). Along the way stop in Rishtan, famous for its brilliant blue glazed pottery, and visit a local workshop. Later you visit Kokand, one of Uzbekistan’s most ancient towns with records dating back to the 10th century. It was an important trade centre on the Silk Road and today its major monuments date from the 18th century when the town was the centre of the powerful Kokand Khanate. Visit the madrassah of Norbut– Bii, Djuma mosque, Dahmai – Shahon mausoleum and the palace of Khudayar Khan. Arrive in Tashkent this evening.
Lotte City Hotel Tashkent Palace or similar (Standard Room) | Meals: BL
Transfer airport for onward flight arrangements.
Meals: B
This journey features the following Preferred Accommodations:
Lotte City Hotel Tashkent Palace is located in the centre of the city and within close proximity to some of the major sights and attracti... Read more
Depending on your preferred dates and arrangements, final pricing for this Extension will vary from low season to peak season travel.
As a result, it is not available for online booking.
Please call A&K on 1300 851 800 or send us a booking enquiry to book this journey.
