12-Day India, Land of Contrasts and Romance

On arrival in Delhi, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to rest and adjust to the new time zone.

Overnight: Delhi

After breakfast your tour guide will pick you up in the hotel lobby then head to Old Delhi for the magnificent Jama Masjid, then a unique glance at local life by exploring the bustling local bazaar of Chandni Chowk by rickshaw.

View the Red Fort before a visit to Qutub Minar. Continue to Gandhi Smriti. Drive by the city landmarks of Red Fort, India Gate, President's House, Parliament House & Government Secretariat Buildings and stop for photo opportunities. Finish today with an insight into the local religion at a colorful Hindu Temple - Laxmi Narayan Temple.

Overnight: Delhi
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, head to Agra by private A/C car (4-5 hours). Arrive in Agra and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours at leisure.

Meal: Breakfast

Early this morning, to avoid the crowds and heat in the daytime, visit breathtaking Taj Mahal. Immerse yourself in its amazing architecture, history, and beauty. Continue by discovering the palatial Royal Pavilions at the red sandstone Agra Fort for a glimpse of the royal Mughal lifestyle.

The rest of the day is at leisure, with the vehicle with driver at your disposal.  

Overnight: Agra
Meal: Breakfast

Drive west to Jaipur this morning. En-route, roam around the former royal city of Fatehpur Sikri (about 1.5 hrs' drive) en-route. Proceed to Jaipur (about 3.5 hrs' drive) to check in and stay overnight.

Overnight: Jaipur
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, visit hillside Amber Fort (with a jeep ride up to the entrance), and inside visit the Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors). Back to Jaipur and visit Nahargarh Fort en-route. When the orange palace turns golden, the scene under the sun will become more magical, and it often appears in Bollywood movies. Afterward, stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) for a photo opportunity. Continue by visiting the City Palace Museum and Jantar Mantar. Drive through the rose pink residential & business areas before you are escorted back to your hotel. 

Overnight: Jaipur
Meal: Breakfast

Enjoy a free morning with the vehicle with driver at your disposal.

In the afternoon, our representative will meet you at the hotel lobby then escort you to the airport for the flight to Mumbai. Meet our representative and be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours at leisure.

Overnight: Mumbai
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, visit the Elephanta Cave. In the afternoon, start your Mumbai city sightseeing tour: Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging Gardens, Marine Drive, the Chowpaty beach, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India, Crawford Market and Flora Fountain.

Overnight: Mumbai
Meal: Breakfast

In the morning, head to Mumbai airport and fly to Goa. Meet our representative and then be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day at your leisure.

Overnight: Goa
Meal: Breakfast

This morning, discover historical Portuguese influences on Goa's religion and architecture. Start with the Basilica of Bom Jesus, the famous building that holds the remains of St. Francis Xavier, then the St. Cathedral (the biggest), Church of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Cajetan Church that was built in the style of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Church of Lady of Rosary and Nunnery of St. Monica. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight: Goa
Meal: Breakfast

Today is free at your leisure. Enjoy and unwind on the palm fringed beach of Goa (No transport and guide service on this day).

Overnight: Goa
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast and check-out, you will be transferred to the airport and fly to Mumbai airport for your flight back home.

Meal: Breakfast