Icons of India: The Taj, Tigers & Beyond with Dubai and Varanasi
Overview
one of the New7Wonders of the World, is just the beginning of your love affair with India. Beyond India’s most sparkling jewel lies a priceless gem mine of experiences you’ll t...read morereasure for a lifetime. Hop in a rickshaw for a ride through Delhi’s centuries-old Chandni Chowk bazaar, sit down for traditional Indian cuisine in the home of a noble family in Jaipur, and embark on three thrilling open-air safari game drives through Ranthambore National Park in search of marsh crocodiles, striped hyenas, and the elusive Bengal tiger. A mosaic of memories awaits on this radiant tour of India.
Start your travels in Dubai, where among the world’s tallest buildings await the world’s loftiest experiences. Add a Monograms holiday to glitzy Dubai to your tour of India to experience the city’s Old World markets and world-class shopping, sweeping sand dunes and dazzling beaches, and traditional Bedouin villages and futuristic vibe.
Cap off experience in Asia and immerse yourself in the holiest of Hindu pilgrim cities when you add a Monograms holiday to Varanasi to your tour of India. A sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River to watch the striking ritual of devotional bathing along the river’s edge is one of many unforgettable experiences found in this city.
Itinerary
Arrive in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Welcome to Dubai! Hotel check-in is available mid- afternoon.
DUBAI: Guided sightseeing with visits to the spice souk and gold souk. Walking tour through Bastayika Quarter. Visit Burj Khalifa and ascend to the At the Top observation deck on the 124th floor. Free time this afternoon. (B)
DUBAI: Full day at your leisure. (B)
DUBAI: Fly to Delhi.
DELHI: Free time this evening. (B)
DELHI: Orientation drive includes the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, and the Presidential Palace. Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, Delhi's famous bazaar. Visit to Qutub Minar. Welcome dinner includes an Indian cooking demonstration with a local chef. (B/L/D)
DELHI: Visits to Humayun's Tomb and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Afternoon drive to Agra.
AGRA: Free time this evening. (B/L)
AGRA: Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal and visit to Agra Fort. Visit a marble workshop. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Agra with a tour of the ancient village of Kachhpura. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with My Account. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
AGRA: Visit to Fatehpur Sikri (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
BHARATPUR: Train trip to Ranthambore National Park.
RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK: Free time this evening. (B/L/D)
RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK: Morning and afternoon game drives in search of the elusive Bengal tiger, leopard, sambar deer, sloth bears, marsh crocodiles, striped hyena, and more. Visit to Dastkar Bazaar, a nonprofit that supports local traditional craftspeople. (B/L/D)
RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK: Morning game drive in the park.
JAIPUR: Free time this afternoon before dinner in a local Indian noble family home with sari- and turban-tying demonstration. (B/D)
JAIPUR: Visits to Amber Fort, City Palace and its museum, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal. Free time this afternoon before a farewell dinner. (B/D)
JAIPUR: Free time this morning before your flight to Delhi.
DELHI: Free time this evening. (B)
DELHI: Fly to Varanasi.
VARANASI: Evening guided sightseeing to witness the Ganga Aarti (spiritual worship) on the ghats (steps) leading down to the Ganger River. (B)
VARANASI: Sunrise boat ride to watch local religious ritual-the Hindus' devotional bathing in the Ganges. Free time this afternoon. (B)
VARANASI: Free time this morning before your flight back to Delhi.
DELHI: Free time this evening. (B)
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 15 Breakfasts
- 4 Lunches
- 5 Dinners
- Dubai Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road (Superior First-Class)
- Delhi Le Meridien New Delhi (Moderate Deluxe)
- Agra Trident, Agra (Superior First-Class)
- Rajasthan Sawai Vilas (Superior First-Class)
- Jaipur Trident, Jaipur (Superior First-Class)
- Delhi Novotel New Delhi Aerocity (Superior First-Class)
- Varanasi Taj Ganges, Varanasi (Superior First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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