Essence of India - end Delhi
Essence of India - end Delhi
$4750
Essence of India - end Delhi
9 Days Starting and ending in New Delhi
Visiting: Delhi, Agra, Bharatpur, Ranthambore National Park, Jaipur
Tour operator:
Tour code:
A503AM19
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Adventure across India - from the Presidential Palace of Delhi, to the tigers of Ranthambore and onwards to the pink city of Jaipur. Delhi impresses with a private tour of Jama Masjid, while in Jaipur a Indian High Tea experience unlocks the private living room of the Maharaja. The culinary highlights continue at the opulent 1135 AD restaurant where a Highlight Dinner is served in a royal interior, with traditional music and stunning sunset views. In Ranthambore, search out the elusive tigers in their natural habitat as you stalk the former private hunting grounds of the maharajahs, peppered with palatial ruins and traditional Chhatri. Later explore Jaipur your way with the choice of shopping the fresh flower and spice markets, or a visit to the Hindu Temple Birla Mandir - to witness the traditional aarti prayer ceremony.The Activity Level of this tour is Balanced, meaning there is 1 to 3 miles of walking per day which may include some uneven surfaces such as cobblestones and stairs.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi, A Rich Melting Pot
Location: Delhi
Accommodation: The Leela Palace, Delhi.
Accommodation Name: The Leela Palace, Delhi.
Meals Included: Dinner
Your luxury tour from Delhi begins with a traditional welcome scarf, before your private chauffeur whisks you to your elegant hotel. Tonight, dine on fine cuisine as the sun sets over Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing
Location: Delhi
Accommodation: The Leela Palace, Delhi.
Accommodation Name: The Leela Palace, Delhi.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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.
Day 3: An Agra Adventure
Location: Delhi, Agra
Accommodation: Taj Hotel and Convention Centre, Agra.
Accommodation Name: Taj Hotel and Convention Centre, Agra.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Arrive at Agra’s historical fort and elegant Musamman Burj. Personalise your day with an eye-opening Mughal heritage walk or visit a private colonial bungalow for an intimate high tea with a local family.
Day 4: The Taj Mahal And Ranthambore
Location: Agra, Bharatpur, Ranthambore National Park
Accommodation: Nahargarh Ranthambhore.
Accommodation Name: Nahargarh Ranthambore.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bask in the majesty of the Taj Mahal, framed in the warm hues of sunrise. Travel to the historic town of Bharatpur for lunch before boarding the Jan Shatabdi Express, the Express Train to Ranthambore, and taking in the views. Arrive at your hotel nestled in the foothills of the Aravalli Range.
Day 5: In Search Of Tigers In Ranthambore
Location: Agra, Ranthambore National Park
Accommodation: Nahargarh Ranthambhore.
Accommodation Name: Nahargarh Ranthambore.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Day 6: Jaipur, The Pink City
Location: Ranthambore National Park, Jaipur
Accommodation: Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur.
Accommodation Name: Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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.
Day 7: Jaipur Sightseeing Relaxed Start
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur.
Accommodation Name: Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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. Toast to your travels with a dinner tonight.
Day 8: In Jaipur
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur.
Accommodation Name: Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a city tour of Jaipur and luxuriate in a VIP Indian high tea at The City Palace. 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.
Day 9: Depart Delhi
Location: Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Concluding your India luxury tour, your transfer awaits to take you to Jaipur Airport for your onward flight to Delhi.
What's Included
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Meals
6 Dinners, 8 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, and 1 Afternoon Tea are included.
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Activities
Choose between two carefully selected activities.
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Delhi Sightseeing
Visit the 12th century Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk.
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Culinary Exploration
Join a well-known chef for a culinary exploration of Delhi streets.
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Mughal Heritage Walk
Meet the community living in the shadow of the Taj Mahal and take a Mughal Heritage Walk.
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High Tea in Agra
Visit a private colonial bungalow for high tea in Agra.
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Jaipur Workshops
Focus on the art of block printing and blue pottery as you visit a workshop in Jaipur.
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Local Artisans in Jaipur
See the highly skilled local artisans in the side lanes of old Jaipur.
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Personal Assistance
Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey with a Travel Concierge.
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Local Expert Guides
In select destinations, Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights to and from India are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees for entry into India are not included.
Dining Summary
- 6 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 4 Lunch (L)
- 1 Afternoon Tea (AT)
Additional Included Highlights
- Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
- In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.  ?
- Included at all hotels.
- Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.?
- Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
- On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
- Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
- Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
Passport Moments
- 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 travellers. Those of the Sikh faith regularly open their place of worship to those in greater need.
- 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: Rise in the morning light to view one of the greatest monuments in the world, the grand Taj Mahal. With the light of dawn and fewer visitors, you can fully appreciate its grandeur in peace, accompanied by only the birds and monkeys.
- 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, seek out a rare sighting of tigers in their natural habitat on your dawn and dusk safaris in the maharajahs’ former hunting grounds. Witness a wealth of local animals as you search for those elusive stripes.
- Jaipur: Ascend by jeep to stroll through the intricately designed complex of courtyards and halls of Amber Fort. Enjoy the shimmering walls and ceilings and wonderful views of the surrounding countryside and receive a special blessing at this 16th-century residence.
- 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.
Personalise your day
- Delhi: Visit the 12th century Qutub Minar, and see the tallest brick minaret in the world before enjoying lunch.
- Delhi: Join a well-known chef for a culinary exploration of Delhi streets where you will tantalise your taste buds. Experience a wide variety of foods and learn the effect that mixing different flavours has on the palate as you sample Indian delicacies from local stallholders.
- 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.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences are offered in Delhi during the tour?
In Delhi, you can choose between visiting the 12th century Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, or joining a well-known chef for a culinary exploration of Delhi streets, where you will sample Indian delicacies from local stallholders.
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How does the tour support the local community in Agra?
The tour includes a Mughal Heritage Walk in Agra, where you meet the community living in the shadow of the Taj Mahal. This initiative supports the community through tourism to improve their living conditions.
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What cultural activities are available in Jaipur?
In Jaipur, you can focus on the art of block printing and blue pottery at a workshop or explore the side lanes of old Jaipur to see highly skilled local artisans who are passionate about preserving their cultural heritage.
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What kind of dining experiences can I expect on this tour?
The tour offers exceptional dining experiences, including a Welcome Dinner in Delhi, fine dining at 1135 AD in Jaipur, and a high tea on the regal terrace of Jaipur City Palace.
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What wildlife experience is included in the tour?
The tour includes dawn and dusk safaris in Ranthambore National Park, where you can seek out tigers in their natural habitat with the guidance of an Expert Naturalist.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Absolutely! We are very selective in who we work with and choose to only use hotels that take the health and well-being of our guests as seriously as we do and agree to meet expected guidelines and specifications. We only work with establishments that we are confident will consistently adhere to our standards.
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Which countries does Luxury Gold visit?
We offer incredible luxury trips in Europe, North America, South America, Hawaii, South-East Asia, the Indian sub-continent (including India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka), Australia and New Zealand.
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What other modes of transport does Luxury Gold use?
A Luxury Gold tour will include touring on high-speed trains, alpine cable cars, hydrofoils, river cruisers and horse-drawn carriages, in addition to our high-deck luxury coaches with extra legroom.
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Who travels with Luxury Gold?
We are delighted to welcome guests who have a shared love of travel, adventure, entertainment and exploration. A mix of solo travellers, couples, and groups of friends and family join us from all over the English-speaking world.
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What is the role of the Well-Being Director?
Working closely together with your Travelling Concierge, the Well-Being Director* will help make sure all necessary protocols are followed to ensure the health and wellbeing of all our guests. This includes our enhanced screening and hygiene protocols, complying with distancing and other requirements set by government authorities. They are also there to support our guests & answer any questions.
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Luxury Gold requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of luxury gold charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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