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8-Nights Essence of India - end Jaipur from $4,606
Luxury Gold
OFFER ID 1542882
Essence Of India
Journey through India experiencing Delhi’s grandeur at the Presidential Palace, Red Fort and Jama Masjid. Breathe in the beauty of Jaipur’s pink city and the majestic Taj Mahal. Search out elusive tigers in their natural habitat in the former private hunting grounds of the maharajahs.
Dining Summary
- 6 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 4 Lunch (L)
- 1 Afternoon Tea (AT)
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Delhi: Join a well-known chef for a culinary exploration of Delhi streets where you will tantalise your taste buds.
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Agra: Meet the community living in the shadow of the Taj Mahal when you take a Mughal Heritage Walk. Discover hidden gems of the area and learn about daily life in the ancient village with impressive vistas of India’s most famous monument. Through this initiative the community is supported from tourism to improve their living conditions.
- Agra: Visit a private colonial bungalow for high tea, meet the host family and listen to their stories about the British Raj and today's Indian culture and society.
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Jaipur: Focus on the art of block printing and blue pottery as you visit a workshop.
- Jaipur: Step in the side lanes of old Jaipur and see the highly skilled local artisans who are passionate about passing their crafts on to preserve this slice of the cultural heritage.
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Jaipur: Visit the colourful cavalcade of the fresh flower and spice market.
- Jaipur: Visit the white marble Birla Mandir, a Hindu temple and witness aarti, a traditional prayer ceremony.
- Delhi: Relax and acclimatise before your days in Delhi get underway with a delicious Welcome Dinner in the comfort of your hotel. Get to know your Travel Concierge and other travellers over superbly prepared local food and wine.
- Jaipur: Dine in the elegant surroundings of 1135 AD, one of Jaipur’s most revered local restaurants, offering fine Indian dining served amid opulent royal interiors with stunning sunset views. Hear traditional music playing as you indulge your palate.
- Jaipur: Enjoy a private tour of Jaipur City Palace and savour Indian inspired high tea in one of the maharajah's private rooms.
- Delhi: View the monuments of Old and New Delhi when you drive out to Red Fort, the former home of the Mughal emperors. Cruise down the Rajpath to see India Gate and Parliament House.
- Delhi: Take a tour of Jama Masjid with your Travel Concierge. Feel the majesty of the largest mosque in India with its three great gates, 40-metre-high minarets, and a courtyard large enough for 25,000 devotees.
- Delhi: Jump into the hustle and bustle of Old Delhi by taking an exhilarating rickshaw ride through the busy streets of Chandni Chowk. Let the city’s sights and sounds swirl around you as you’re transported in traditional style.
- Delhi: Visit a Sikh temple and community kitchen, where meals are given out to locals and travelers. Day 2
- Agra: Visit the impressive fortress in Agra and delve into the history of the Mughal Dynasty, who ruled their empire for over 300 years. See the glorious mosques and fairytale palaces such as the Sheesh Mahal within its protected walls.
- Agra: View one of the world’s greatest monuments, the Taj Mahal, with the light of dawn highlighting its grandeur.
- Ranthambore: Sit back and relax on the express train from Bharatpur to Ranthambore. Enjoy the scenic vistas of northern India as you are transported door-to-door in just a few hours. Experience the quickest way to travel in India, as small villages and plantations whizz by.
- Ranthambore: With an expert naturalist, witness a wealth of local animals as you search for the elusive tigers.
- Jaipur: Ascend by jeep to stroll through the intricately designed complex of courtyards and halls of Amber Fort.
- Jaipur: Enter the towering gates to the City Palace Museum for a look back through time at chandeliers, cannons, chariots and incredible murals. Built between 1729 -1732, this glorious complex is still home to the Jaipur royal family and young king.
- Delhi: Join a well-known chef for a culinary exploration of Delhi streets where you will tantalise your taste buds.
- Agra: Meet the community living in the shadow of the Taj Mahal when you take a Mughal Heritage Walk. Discover hidden gems of the area and learn about daily life in the ancient village with impressive vistas of India’s most famous monument. Through this initiative the community is supported from tourism to improve their living conditions.
- Agra: Visit a private colonial bungalow for high tea, meet the host family and listen to their stories about the British Raj and today's Indian culture and society.
- Jaipur: Focus on the art of block printing and blue pottery as you visit a workshop.
- Jaipur: Step in the side lanes of old Jaipur and see the highly skilled local artisans who are passionate about passing their crafts on to preserve this slice of the cultural heritage.
- Jaipur: Visit the colourful cavalcade of the fresh flower and spice market.
- Jaipur: Visit the white marble Birla Mandir, a Hindu temple and witness aarti, a traditional prayer ceremony.
8 nights from $4,606 per person
Luxury Gold: Essence of India
Day 1 - Delhi, a Rich Melting Pot
Your luxury tour from Delhi begins with a traditional welcome scarf before a private chauffeur takes you to your elegant hotel, situated in the leafy Lutyens’ diplomatic quarter amidst six acres of landscaped grounds. Step outside to take in Delhi’s bustling backstreets, rich history and wealth of colours before dining on fine Indian cuisine as the sun sets over Delhi.
Accommodations: The Leela Palace, Delhi.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Delhi Sightseeing
See Delhi’s Red Fort and Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. Curate your day and join a renowned chef for a foodie walk in Old Delhi or visit the 12th-century Qutub Minar. Take an exhilarating rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, visit a Sikh temple and its community kitchen, and view the President Palace, India gate and Parliament House.
Accommodations: The Leela Palace, Delhi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 - An Agra Adventure
Journey to Agra, the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty and a historical fort of impressive buildings. Stand in awe of Sheesh Mahal, the “glass palace” dazzling you with light from the glittering mirrors and mosaics that decorate the walls and ceilings, and the spacious pavilion of gilded copper dome-topped Musamman Burj. Personalise your day with an eye-opening Mughal heritage walk meeting the locals to learn about their lives in the shadows of India’s famous monument. Alternatively, visit a private colonial bungalow for an intimate high tea with a local family.
Accommodations: Taj Hotel and Convention Centre, Agra.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 - The Taj Mahal and Ranthambore
Admire the lustrous Taj Mahal, bathed in the first rays of dawn. Later journey to the historic city of Bharatpur and stop for lunch. Afterward, continue your journey by rail upon the Express Train to Ranthambore, where you'll relax in air-conditioned carriage. Transfer to your hotel, nestled in the foothills of the Aravalli Range, near the Ranthambore National Park.
Accommodations: Nahargarh Ranthambore.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - In Search of Tigers in Ranthambore
Experience the beauty of Ranthambore National Park, the former private hunting grounds of the maharajahs of Jaipur. Join a Local Expert on a quest for the elusive tiger. Explore the lakes and palace ruins of the park with an Expert Naturalist, including traditional Chhatri dome-shaped pavilions, old fortifications and a majestic 1,000-year-old fort.
Accommodations: Nahargarh Ranthambore.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Jaipur, the Pink City
After a relaxed morning at your hotel, wind through the countryside to the Rajasthan capital of Jaipur, the Pink City. Tonight is free for independent activities.
Accommodations: Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 - Jaipur Sightseeing Relaxed Start
Curate your morning seeing highly skilled artisans or focus on the art of block printing and blue pottery at a workshop. Attend a special blessing ceremony at Amber Fort, seek a blessing from the Gods in this unique experience. Locals believe that it can help alter the flow of “prana” or life energy in one’s body, drawing awareness to deeper spiritual realms and, hence releasing more positive beliefs. Toast to your travels with a dinner at 1135 AD restaurant tonight.
Accommodations: Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 - In Jaipur
Enjoy a city tour of Jaipur and luxuriate in a VIP Indian high tea at The City Palace, the home of the royal family of Jaipur since 1732 AD. Learn about the large gold vessels filled with water from the river Ganges which the Maharaja of Jaipur would carry on his trips. See the Diwan-i-Aam and hear fascinating tales of the artefacts of the place. In the evening visit the Spice market and flower market during the Pink Rickshaw ride or visit Birla Mandir to witness the ‘Aarti’ - a traditional prayer ceremony. Enjoy a farewell dinner tonight.
Accommodations: Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur.
Meals: Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Dinner
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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