On arrival in Delhi, India's capital, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel.
Tonight, get to know your Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort and fellow travellers during a Welcome Dinner. Stay Two Nights: Delhi, Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla (D)
Today you will explore Old and New Delhi, India's vibrant metropolis blends medieval, colonial and modern architecture. Visit Jama Masjid, a 17th-century mosque, India's largest, before setting out on a rickshaw ride.
Continue to New Delhi to visit Humayun's Tomb. Thought to have inspired the magnificent Taj Mahal, the World Heritage-listed tomb perfectly combines elements of Persian and Mughal architecture in its design. Explore the wide leafy avenues, stop at Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Gandhi, admire India Gate and the 13th-century Qutab Minar, a World Heritage-listed monument and the world's tallest brick minaret. (B/D)
Insider Experience: Take a rickshaw ride through the narrow streets of Old Delhi's lively Chandni Chowk bazaar.
Transfer to the station where you'll board India's first semi high speed train, the Gatimaan Express to Agra. Once in Agra, embark on a sightseeing tour of the World Heritage-listed Agra Fort. One of the city's most historic sites, the fort has served as both a military point and a royal residence in the past. Continue to the iconic Taj Mahal. The structure took over 22 years to build and is a wonder to behold. Its glittering white marble domes inspire awe, and almost seem to change colours throughout the day depending on the position of the sun. Stay: Agra, Hotel Clarks Shiraz (B/D)
Transfer from Agra to Ranthambore National Park, stopping en route at the abandoned ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri, a World Heritage-site for a guided tour. This town to the west of Agra was once known as the City of Victory. Built in the 16th-century, Fatehpur Sikri is home to a number of impressive monuments and temples. Enjoy lunch at Laxmi Vilas Palace Bharatpur before boarding the Shatabdi Express train for the last leg of your trip to Ranthambore National Park. Dinner is at your hotel. Stay Two Nights: Ranthambore, Ranthambore Regency (B/L/D)
Spend the morning at your leisure. After lunch, depart by coach to the picturesque and historic city of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Stay Two Nights: Jaipur, Clarks Amer (B/L/D)
Transfer to the airport for your included flight to Mumbai, set on India's west coast beside the Arabian Sea. You'll be transferred to your hotel before observing a cooking demonstration, introducing you to the rich and vibrant food culture of the city. Stay Two Nights: Mumbai, Trident Nariman Point (B/D)
Rise early for a Mumbai by dawn walking tour under the beautiful morning light. Visit the fishing docks of Colaba, see the colonial architecture of DN Road, experience the bustling environment of Crawford Market, explore the fascinating neighbourhoods of Byculla and Dadar, and admire the colours of Mahalaxmi Dhobhi Ghat, the world's largest open-air laundry.
Return to your hotel for breakfast and spend the rest of the morning at your leisure before taking an afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai icons including the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal, a 19th-century World Heritage listed railway station and Mani Bhavan, Gandhi's former home and now a museum. Enjoy a delicious Farewell Dinner at your hotel. (B/D)
Insider Experience: Discover Mumbai by foot as the city comes to life in the sun's early rays on a dawn walking tour.
After breakfast, transfer to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport where your journey ends. (B)
Arrive in Delhi, the vibrant capital city of India, which seamlessly blends tradition and modernity. Be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Perhaps explore the local area and take in the kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and flavours on offer as well as nearby ruins of a 14th-century Tughlaq fortress.
Tonight, get to know your Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort and fellow travellers during a Welcome Dinner. Stay Two Nights: Delhi, Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla (D)
Today you will explore Old and New Delhi, India's vibrant metropolis blends medieval, colonial, and modern architecture. Visit Jama Masjid, a 17th-century mosque, India's largest, before setting out on a rickshaw ride. Continue to New Delhi, designed by architect Edward Lutyens regarded as a testament to Britain's imperial aspirations, to visit Humayun's Tomb.
Thought to have inspired the magnificent Taj Mahal, the World Heritage-listed tomb perfectly combines elements of Persian and Mughal architecture in its design. Explore the wide leafy avenues and later discover Gandhi Smriti and learn about Mahatma Gandhi. This museum, dedicated to his life, is where he spent his final 144 days before being shot in 1948. (B/D)
Insider Experience: Take a rickshaw ride through the narrow streets of Old Delhi's lively Chandni Chowk bazaar.
Spend the morning at your leisure. After lunch, depart by coach to the picturesque and historic city of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. The bustling modern city is one of the three corners of the golden triangle that includes Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. In 1876 the local ruler decided to paint the city in shades of pink in anticipation of a visit from the Prince of Wales.
The prince (who later became King Edward VIII) named Jaipur the ‘Pink City.' After a declaration by the Queen of Jaipur that she too had a fondness of this colour, a law was passed that all future buildings were to be pink. Stay: Jaipur, Clarks Amer (B/L/D)
Transfer to the airport for your included flight to Mumbai, set on India's west coast beside the Arabian Sea. This vibrant and bustling city on the western coast of India is famous for its fast-paced lifestyle, iconic architecture, thriving Bollywood industry and diverse culinary delights. Taste some of these delicious flavours at a cooking demonstration held at your hotel. Stay Two Nights: Mumbai, Trident Nariman Point (B/D)
Rise early for a Mumbai by dawn walking tour under the beautiful morning light. Visit the fishing docks of Colaba, see the colonial architecture of DN Road, experience the bustling environment of Crawford Market, explore the fascinating neighbourhoods of Byculla and Dadar, and admire the colours of Mahalaxmi Dhobhi Ghat, the world's largest open-air laundry.
Return to your hotel for breakfast and spend the rest of the morning at your leisure before taking an afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai icons including the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal, a 19th-century World Heritage listed railway station and Mani Bhavan, Gandhi's former home and now a museum. Enjoy a delicious Farewell Dinner at your hotel. (B/D)
Insider Experience: Discover Mumbai by foot as the city comes to life in the sun's early rays on a dawn walking tour. Visit the fishing docks of Colaba, see the colonial architecture of DN Road, experience the bustling environment of Crawford Market, and explore the fascinating neighbourhoods.
After breakfast, transfer to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport where your journey ends. (B)
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