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India: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur

with Cochin, Kerala Backwaters & Mumbai extension

Duration: 11 or 15 days
Group size: 14-25
Reviews: 74

Experience the wonders of this vibrant and mystical land.

Conjure up India at its most alluring—the mystique of Eastern religions, the swirl of colorful saris, and of course, the magic of the Taj Mahal. On this grand tour, you’ll experience all the sights, sounds, and spiciness of the subcontinent while hitting the highlights of the Golden Triangle, with its exotic architecture and prolific wildlife.

Your tour package includes

8 nights in handpicked hotels
8 breakfasts
3 lunches
5 dinners, select meals with beer or wine
8 guided sightseeing tours

Included highlights

Jama Masjid
Red Fort
Taj Mahal
Mehtab Bagh garden
game drives through Ranthambore National Park

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Overnight Flight1 night

Day 1: Travel day

Board your overnight flight to Delhi today.

Delhi3 nights

Day 2: Arrival in Delhi

Welcome to India! Arrive late this evening in Delhi and settle in to your hotel.

Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Old Delhi

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a restful morning and included lunch. Then, take a guided tour of Old Delhi.

• Visit the Red Fort, a sandstone fortress built during the peak of Mughal power

• See Raj Ghat, Delhi’s tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, and visit the Gandhi museum

• View the black-and-white onion dome and minarets of the Jama Masjid, one of the most elegant mosques in India

• Take a rickshaw ride through the streets of Old Delhi

This evening, join your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.

Day 4: Sightseeing tour of New Delhi

Included meal: Breakfast

Today, your Tour Director introduces you to New Delhi.

• Visit the India Gate, the most famous war memorial in India

• See Qutub Minar, an early Islamic tower and UNESCO World Heritage site

• Explore the grand boulevards, government buildings, and city parks

• Visit Humayun’s Tomb and learn about the UNESCO-recognized complex

Agra1 night

Day 5: Agra via Sikandra & the Taj Mahal

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Stop in Sikandra to explore the Mausoleum of Akbar the Great with your Tour Director and enjoy free time to explore the beautiful grounds. Then, continue to Agra.

Enjoy an included lunch before heading out on a guided tour of the legendary Taj Mahal at sunset.

Sit down for an included dinner this evening.

Ranthambore2 nights

Day 6: Mehtab Bagh garden & train to Ranthambore

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Spend a free morning in Agra or add an excursion.

This afternoon, visit the Mehtab Bagh garden with your Tour Director.

• Admire the incredible views of the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna River

• Stroll through the square-shaped garden

• Learn abut the Mughal empire and the Persian design elements they incorporated into the garden

Continue on to Ranthambore National Park by train and sit down for an included dinner.

Yoga Lesson with Taj Mahal Views

Excursion (additional cost)

Day 7: Game drives in Ranthambore National Park

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the day exploring Ranthambore National Park.

• Set off on a morning game drive, keeping watch for the elusive Bengal tiger

• Enjoy an included lunch

• Head out on an afternoon game drive through the rugged terrain

• Try to spot sloth bears, striped hyenas, jackals, and Indian mongooses

Sit down for an included dinner this evening.

Jaipur2 nights

Day 8: Transfer to Jaipur & sightseeing tour

Included meal: Breakfast

View rural life during a stop at a local school in Rajasthani Village. (Please note: The school visit is only available when school is in session.)

Continue on to Jaipur, known as “The Pink City.”

• Walk through the city's bustling markets

• Marvel at historic sites and enter the City Palace to explore its museum with your Tour Director

Day 9: Amber Fort & 4x4 Jeep ride

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, make your way to the 16th-century Amber Fort to take in stunning architecture and sweeping views, making photo stops en route.

• View Hawa Mahal, “The Palace of Winds,” and walk through the colorful bazaar

• Stop to admire the Jal Mahal, “The Floating Palace,” located on Man Sagar Lake

• Climb into a 4x4 Jeep to ascend the slope to Amber Fort

• Enjoy beautiful views from the top of the fort as well as a guided tour

After free time to explore Jaipur’s many markets and bazaars, sit down for a farewell dinner with a local Rajput family in their home.

Overnight Flight1 night

Day 10: Transfer to Delhi & departure

Included meal: Breakfast

Travel back to Delhi. If you’re not extending your tour, you’ll have time to relax in a dayroom before returning to the airport for your overnight flight home.

Arrive Home

Day 11: Arrival at home

Arrive home today.

Extension to Cochin, Kerala Backwaters & Mumbai

Some of India’s most stunning scenery lies in its southern region. Uncover the culture, architecture, and flavors of Cochin. Spend the night cruising through the serene Kerala backwaters aboard a houseboat. And marvel at the vibrancy of Mumbai as you discover its fascinating history and contemporary culture.

Cochin2 nights

Day 10: Flight to Cochin

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Fly from Jaipur to Cochin this morning. Then, sit down for an included dinner.

Day 11: Sightseeing tour of Cochin

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Take part in an optional yoga lesson at your hotel early this morning.

Then, discover why Cochin is considered the jewel in the crown of Kerala on today's tour.

• Visit Fort Cochin, home to some of the oldest European architecture in India

• See Mattancherry Palace and the Santa Cruz Basilica

• Enter and marvel at the St. Francis Church—the oldest European church in India—and Paradesi Synagogue, where you’ll see Hebrew-inscribed gravestones

• Stroll through the old city and explore the Spice Market with your Tour Director leading the way

Tonight, join your group for dinner and a spellbinding Kathakali performance.

Kerala Backwaters1 night

Day 12: Transfer to Alleppey

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel to Alleppey to board a houseboat for a cruise through the Kerala backwaters, a network of picturesque lagoons and canals.

• Enjoy a lunch of local cuisine cooked by private houseboat chefs

• Spend tonight on board the houseboat for a unique opportunity to experience some of India’s most stunning scenery

• Sit down for an included dinner of regional cuisine cooked by the private houseboat chefs

Mumbai1 night

Day 13: Transfer to Cochin & flight to Mumbai

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Disembark and enjoy an included farewell lunch in Cochin before flying back to Mumbai.

Overnight Flight1 night

Day 14: Sightseeing tour of Mumbai & departure

Included meal: Breakfast

Today, you’ll be introduced to the vibrant culture of Mumbai on a guided tour.

• Ride past Marine Drive and make your way to the Hanging Gardens

• Make a photo stop at Dhobi Ghat

• Visit Mani Bhavan, the headquarters of Gandhi’s political activities from 1917 to 1934

• See the stunning Victorian Gothic Revival architecture of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus train station

• Pass by the Bombay High Court, the University of Mumbai, and the Gateway of India

• Step inside the CSMVS museum to explore some of the 50,000 archaeological, artistic, and historical artifacts

Relax in a dayroom this afternoon before traveling to the airport for your overnight flight home.

Arrive Home

Day 15: Arrival at home

Arrive home today.

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Tour prices are per person, before flights, and based on two travelers per hotel room.