Jewel in the Crown - 11 days
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Highlights
- Old and New Delhi - Explore the magnificent Red Fort, India's largest mosque Jama Masjid, and Gandhi's crematorium Raj Ghat
- Varanasi - Sail on the holy Ganges and watch the ancient tradition of religious ritual cleansing on the riverside ghats in the holiest city in India
- Jaipur – Enjoy a tour of the highlights of the Pink City including the City Palace and Jantar Mantar space observatory
- The Taj Mahal – Explore India’s most famous site with a guided tour of the legendary Taj Mahal, an enduring symbol of love
- Fatehpur Sikri – Walk around the ghostly city which was abandoned more than 400 years ago
- Agra – Enjoy a guided tour of striking Agra Fort and India’s most recognisable site - the legendary Taj Mahal
- Orchha Temples - Tour this wonderful complex of brilliantly preserved 16th century temples
- Khajuraho - Wander around the stunning Chandela erotic temples
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Trip includes
- Breakfast daily
- 10 nights 4-5 star hotels
- Touring and excursions as per itinerary
- Sunrise boat cruise on the holy Ganges in Varanasi
- Travel by jeep to the Amber Fort in Jaipur
- Entrance fees for all included sightseeing
- Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides for all included sight-seeing
- 2 economy class flights: Khajuraho to Varanasi and Varanasi to Delhi
- Train journey Agra to Jhansi (air-conditioned chair car)
- An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 11
- All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern Chauffeur driven air-conditioned vehicles
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Itinerary
Welcome to India! You will be met upon arrival in Delhi and transferred to your hotel.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi this morning, taking in the Red Fort, Jama Masjid mosque and the bazaars of Chandni Chowk. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of New Delhi, designed by the eminent Sir Edward Lutyens. Highlights include the India Gate, Rajpath and bustl...
Delhi - Jaipur. Drive to UNESCO-listed Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan affectionately known as the Pink City and relax in the afternoon. On day 4 take a jeep to the 15th Century Amber Fort, after which enjoy a city tour of the City Palace, followed by a visit to the Jantar Mantar space observatory. Don’t miss the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) with its incredible façade of balconies.
Jaipur - Agra. En route to Agra, enjoy a visit to the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival in Agra, the rest of the day is at your disposal. On day 6, enjoy a visit to the iconic Taj Mahal. Possibly the most recognised of all India’s landmarks, the Taj M...
Agra - Khajuraho (via Jhansi & Orchha). Transfer to the rail station for the morning train to Jhansi. Upon arrival, the journey continues by road to Khajuraho. En route a visit is made to Orchha. On the banks of the River Betwa, Orchha is famed for its temples and palaces built by the 16th century Bundela rulers.
Khajuraho - Varanasi. Close behind the Taj Mahal and up there with Varanasi and Jaipur, are the amazing temples of Khajuraho. Immortalised in stone is a wealth of sensuous and erotic sculptures. This morning visit these famous temples before a flight or drive to the h...
Abundant with temples and a labyrinth of streets, Varanasi is exciting, enticing and a city not to be missed. Early this morning we enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges to view the sunrise and the ancient religious tradition of ritual cleansing that takes place on th...
Varanasi - Delhi. After a leisurely morning, we return to Delhi by air.
Delhi. Morning is at leisure. Later we transfer you to the airport for your onward flight home.
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