The Indian Maharaja
10 Nights / 11 Days from Euro 4500 per person
Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Sawai Madhopur – Udaipur – Ellora & Aurangabad – Ajanta – Mumbai
- Day 1 Dublin to Delhi
Evening direct flight with Jet Airways to Delhi.
Day 2 DelhiArrive in Delhi and transfer to The Oberoi hotel for one night.
Day 3 DelhiToday visit the sights of Old and New Delhi. Late afternoon join the train Indian Maharaja and your journey starts. Dinner on board.
- Day 4 Agra
Morning arrival in Agra and proceed for the sightseeing of Agra including the immortal Taj Mahal. Continue on to visit the sights in Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri. Evening depart for Jaipur.
- Day 5 Jaipur
Sightseeing of Jaipur, famous as "The Pink City". Also visit Amber Fort; ascend the Fort on an elephant. Evening depart for Sawai Madhopur.
Day 6 Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)Arrive Sawai Madhopur in the morning and drive to Ranthambore for wildlife viewing. After lunch re visit the park for afternoon safari. In the evening depart for Udaipur.
- Day 7 Udaipur
Morning arrival. Excursion by coach to Udaipur, the city of palaces, lakes & gardens. Sightseeing includes visit to the City Palace complex. Return to the train for an overnight journey to Ellora.
- Day 8 Ellora & Aurangabad
Morning arrival in Dulatabad and visit the magnificent rock-cut Ellora Caves temples, a UNESCO world heritage site. Ellora, a unique artistic creation, with its uninterrupted sequence of monuments dating from A.D. 600 to 1000.The 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 kms are devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. Tour of Aurangabad visiting Bibi-Ka-Makbara, patterned on the Taj Mahal. Evening depart for Ajanta.
- Day 9 Ajanta
Arrive Jalgoan Railway Station in the morning and drive to Ajanta to visit the world-renowned caves, dating from 2nd B.C to 7th A.D, discovered by a British-hunting party in 1819. Now a UNESCIO world heritage site, these caves house the finest murals and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of Buddhist religious art. Evening departure for Mumbai.
- Day 10 Mumbai
Morning arrival in Mumbai. Afternoon tour of the city visiting the Prince of Wales Museum, Dhobi Ghat and Crawford market. Overnight the Taj Mahal hotel.
Day 11 Mumbai to DublinReturn flight with Jet Airways to Dublin.
- Departures
Train depart Delhi on Wednesday and arrives Mumbai on the following Wednesday. Indian Maharaja train also travels from Mumbai to Delhi following the same route in reverse.
- International Flights: Return economy class International flights from Dublin/Cork/Shanon. Supplement will apply from regional airports. Please ask for the business or first class supplement.
- Assisted Transfers: All Airport and train transfers in Delhi and Mumbai by a chauffeur driven car inclusive of representative assistance.
- Accommodation: One night each in Delhi & Mumbai. Seven nights on board the train.
- Meal Plan: Delhi & Mumbai on Bed & Breakfast. Indian Maharaja train on full board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner including morning & evening tea).
- Jungle Safari: As per individual parks regulations. Safaris are accompanied by a naturalist.
- Services of a Tour Guide: Services of an English speaking guide during sightseeing as specified inclusive of entry fee to the monuments, palaces & cultural entertainment.
- Sightseeing Tours: In Delhi & Mumbai by a chauffeur driven car. Conducted sightseeing tours on Indian Maharaja Itinerary by a deluxe coach.
- Taxes: All applicable taxes and service charges
Price Excludes:
- Travel insurance: We recommend you take a comprehensive travel insurance to cover your holiday at the time of booking the tour.
- Visa: Irish citizens require entry visas for India. We can obtain visa on your behalf for a nominal fee.
- Personal Expenses: Such as laundry, telephones calls, hard & soft drinks, meals other then specified, beverages and mineral water etc
- Camera fee: Still and video camera fee at monuments and game parks.
- Tips anywhere: To drivers, porters, bellboys, guides & waiters etc.
- Free Days: Any car arrangements on free days / days at leisure.
- Any items not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions.