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We Love —
- Embark on a once in a lifetime private tour of this vast, varied and unforgettably beautiful country.
- This fantastic offer takes you to epic ‘must-see’ sights, including the iconic Taj Mahal and The Amber Fort.
- You will stay in some stunning luxury hotels throughout on a bed and breakfast board basis.
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Your Destinations —
From mountainous, mighty peaks, to buzzing, diverse cities, from sleepy hillside stations to tropical island paradises, India is a bounty of rich history, vibrant culture and intoxicating spirituality.
This tour will take you through the heart of India. Beginning and ending in Delhi, you will visit the famous Golden Triangle which includes Agra and Jaipur, taking in sights such as the iconic Taj Mahal and the Amber Fort. Once in a lifetime experiences will immerse you in this country, including rickshaw ride, a traditional Aarti ceremony and a boat trip down the river Ganges.
Your Itinerary —
Day 1: Arrival in India
Upon arrival, you will be met by a representative at the airport and transferred to hotel.
Overnight at Sheraton New Delhi Hotel 5* with breakfast included.
Enjoy breakfast in your hotel then proceed on a combined city tour of Old & New Delhi at about 9am. In Old Delhi you will visit the 17th century Jama Masjid and walk through the narrow, winding lanes of colourful and bustling Chandni Chowk. You have the option of taking a rickshaw ride through these bazaars. Also visit the Mughal Empire’s most opulent fort, the Red Fort for a photo stop. Visit Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
In the afternoon proceed to New Delhi. Drive past The Presidential Palace, the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys, the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war and a drive along the Rajpath past the Parliament House and secretarial buildings. Visit Qutab Minar, the 12th century tower of victory built by a slave king and prototype of all minars (towers) in India. Also visit the 16th century Humayun’s tomb, a precursor to the Taj Mahal.
Overnight at Sheraton New Delhi Hotel 5* with breakfast included.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
After breakfast you will drive approximately 4 hours 30 minutes / 205km to Agra. You can check into your hotel upon arrival and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Agra came into the limelight during the rule of the Afghan King Sikandar Lodhi - who had made it the capital of his empire. Later in 1526 A.D., the Mughal Emperor Babar took upon himself the task for rendering Agra, a unique character and beauty of its own. The next few hundred years of Agra witnessed the rise of the pomp and pageantry of three great Mughal monarchs - Emperor Akbar, Jehangir and Shahjahan.
In modern times, the city of Agra is a thriving carpet industry where you can also find leather workers, sandstone and marble sculptors, some of whom claim to be direct descendants of the craftsmen who had helped build the Taj Mahal.
Overnight at ITC Mughal Hotel 5* with breakfast included.
After breakfast, proceed to visit Taj Mahal, (Closed on Fridays). On the inner walls, jewel-like stones create beautiful designs in white marble. The Mughals perfected the art of embedding semi-precious stones into marble and the Taj is the finest example of this special process called pietra dura.
Later, you will proceed to visit Agra Fort, where the ageing Emperor Shah Jahan, imprisoned by his son, watched from a distance the fulfilment of his life’s dream-the building of the Taj Mahal in memory of his beloved wife. The evening is free to do as you please
Overnight at ITC Mughal Hotel 5* with breakfast included.
After breakfast you will be driven approximately 6 hours 30 minutes / 260km to Jaipur and visit Fatehpur Sikri en route. Fatehpur Sikri, is the deserted red sandstone city, built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. It was abandoned soon after it was built when the local wells went dry and it remains today in much the same condition that it was over 300 years ago. It is complete with palaces and mosques and used to be a town larger than London when it was originally constructed. Now it is an extraordinary place to wander around with its buildings in near perfect condition.
Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in to your hotel. The evening is devoted to a cooking demo followed by dinner with an Indian family at Nokha house.
Overnight at ITC Rajputana 5* with breakfast included.
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, a half day excursion to Amber Fort, an extraordinary honey-coloured fortress/palace in the Aravalli Hills. It has been described as “the sleeping beauty of Rajasthan”. There is a shared jeep ride To the Amber Fort. Once on top, stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Many of the rooms have delightful wall paintings, with precious stones and mirrors inlaid in the walls. Most fascinating, perhaps, is the Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) where a single lamplight is reflected in the many mirrors, lighting up the room.
En-route to Amber Fort you will stop and see the `Palace of Winds’, otherwise known as Hawa Mahal. It is really an elaborate façade, extremely intricate in its pink sandstone carving. The cool wind blows through its facade of windows and latticed screens through which the queens of the court once viewed the streets of the city.
This afternoon, you will visit the City Palace, which is an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, decorative art and carved doorways. The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts, armoury, costumes, carpets and miniature paintings.
Overnight at ITC Rajputana 5* with breakfast included.
Day 7: Jaipur - Delhi
After breakfast you will drive back to delhi which will take approximately 6 ours / 260km. The rest of the day is free to do as you please.
Overnight at Sheraton New Delhi Hotel 5* with breakfast included.
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight home (approximately 4 hours before your departure time).
The following monuments/sites are closed to visitors on:
Red Fort – Mondays
Taj Mahal – Fridays
Your Hotels —
Your will be stating in the following hotels throughout your tour with breakfast included.
Sheraton New Delhi Hotel won the Certificate of Excellence from the world's leading review website, which honours hotels & accommodations that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence.
Sleeps up to
2 Adults
This luxury property stands tall as an eight-story red sandstone building imbued with cosmopolitan elegance and an unparalleled magnetism. The hotel, boarding superb cuisine and the warmth of hospitality, has earned a distinctive position amongst the 5 star hotels in Delhi.
Conveniently located in the heart of a busy upmarket area, it lies adjacent to the city centre of South Delhi. The 220 rooms are spacious and house thoughtful touches; expect standard amenities and an executive writing desk, comfortable seating and a plasma TV with cable.
Sheraton New Delhi has the best of both worlds – set in a business area yet with direct access for hotel guests to one of the city’s largest malls. With its attractive cloverleaf outdoor swimming pool and multi-award-winning restaurants, this service-focused luxury hotel has much to offer.
Sprawled over 35 acres of luxurious gardens, this hotel is a fitting tribute to the great Mughal builders of the past. The only Indian hotel to have won the prestigious Aga Khan Award for its excellent representation of Mughal architecture, the hotel offers an eclectic selection of fine dining options that include a range of Indian and international cuisine, as well as a beautiful spa.
Paralleling the traditional havelis of the region, the red brick exterior of ITC Rajputana alights the spirit of Rajasthan with its architecture and design. Boasting the finest luxury experience in Jaipur, the hotel reflects a sense of spaciousness and sumptuousness.
The 218 guestrooms are beautifully appointed and contain a Sweet Sleeper Bed™ to help you enjoy a pleasant night’s sleep. The Kaya Kalp Spa and globally inspired restaurants are worth a visit during your stay, both standing as testament to the greatness of this fine hotel.
Please note that if these hotels are not available hotels of a similar standard will be found.
Your Journey —
Flights: Flights are included with Jet Airways and 23kg of hold luggage per person.
Outbound
Depart London Heathrow: 20:45
Arrive in Delhi: 09:45
Inbound
Depart Delhi: 13:15
Arrive in London Heathrow: 18:20
All flight times are local.
Transfers: Transfers are included as per the itinerary.
Flight details are given as a guide only and may change. We will however notify you in advance if flights are more than 2 hours outside the time range given. Flights are non changeable and non-refundable at time of booking.
Please note that our offer does not include a e-visa which must be procured independently. Please ensure that your passport will not expire less than 6 months after the date of your departure.
