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| Taj Luxury Tours |
TOUR TYPE:
City Tour
TOUR COST STARTS FROM : 22,305 USD
TOUR PATH : Delhi (2)
> Jaipur (4)
> Agra (2)
> Delhi (1)
MONUMENTS :
Laxmi Narayan Temple,
Qutab
Minar, Red
Fort,
Amber
Fort,
City
Palace,
Hawa
Mahal,
Taj
Mahal,
Agra
Fort,
Fatehpur
Sikri
ACTIVITIES :
Elephant Ride
DEPARTING : Sun 14th Sept 2009
TOUR VALID TILL : April 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009 |
DAY 1 DELHI
Arrive late night into Delhi, depending on flight schedules. Check into The Oberoi, New Delhi where a traditional Indian welcome awaits you. Relax in the comfort and elegance of the hotel and take in your first impressions of India. Overnight at the hotel.
 DAY
2 DELHI
[Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Start the day with a leisurely breakfast at Threesixty or in the privacy of your room. Spend the morning relaxing in your room or exploring the hotel. After an authentic Italian lunch at Traventino set out on an expert guided tour of the historical sights of Delhi, including India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, the 12th century Qutub Minar,the exquisite Humayun’s Tomb and other landmarks.Return to the hotel for a Oberoi special massage at the spa.Dinner is at Taipan, the Chinese specialty restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3 DELHI > JAIPUR
(By Flight) [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
After breakfast, transfer to Delhi airport to board your flight for Jaipur departing at 0930 hours. Arrive at Jaipur airport at 1010 hours. Meet and greet at the airport and check into The Oberoi Rajvilas. Relax and explore the palatial settings of the hotel. Lunch is at The Oberoi Rajvilas. In the evening, watch the traditional ‘Aarti’ (prayer) at the ancient Shiva Temple within the hotel premises Your traditional Indian dinner will be served at Suryamahal restaurant. Overnight at the resort.
 DAY
4 JAIPUR
[Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
After breakfast, spend the morning with a private appointment with our Ayurvedic doctor followed by a 3 hour ‘Spirit of Ayurveda’ massage. In the afternoon set out on an elephant ride. The ride concludes with a picnic in the scenic countryside surrounding Naila Fort. Dinner will be served at Surya Mahal restaurant. Overnight at the resort.
DAY 5 JAIPUR
[Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Morning excursion after breakfast to Amber Fort.
12 kilometres from Jaipur is the deserted city of Amber. It was once the ancient capital of the Rajput Empire. From the road you can climb up to the Fort in approximately 10 minutes, or take an elephant ride.
After enjoying the stunning view of the Mansagar Lake from atop the fort, head back to the town. Enroute, stop at a boutique to get a flavor of the local arts and crafts of Rajasthan. Lunch is at The Trident, Jaipur. In the evening enjoy an ‘Oberoi Special massage’ at the spa. Dinner is at the Surya Mahal restaurant. Overnight at the resort.
 DAY
6 JAIPUR
[Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
After breakfast, visit the famous City Palace in the heart of the old city, the Hawa Mahal, also known as the “Palace of Winds” and shop in the colorful bazaars surrounding these monuments. Lunch is at The Oberoi Rajvilas. Later enjoy a Balinese massage at the Spa.Complete the day with a special dinner with champagne in the outer courtyard of Suryamahal restaurant. Overnight at the resort.
DAY 7 JAIPUR > AGRA
(By Flight) [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
After an early lunch, transfer to Jaipur Airport to board your flight for Agra, departing at 1400 hours. Arrive in Agra airport at 1600 hours and check into The Oberoi Amarvilas. In the evening enjoy a 2 hour ‘Touch of Serenity’ spa program. Dinner is at Esphahan, the Indian specialty restaurant featuring a display kitchen and live classical music. Overnight at the resort.
 DAY
8 AGRA
[Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal.
The Taj Mahal, built in white marble by Emperor Shahjahan as a mausoleum for his queen Mumtaz Mahal, is a universal symbol of love. This magnificent monument is best enjoyed in the early morning hours. Return to the hotel for breakfast at Bellevue, the multi-cuisine restaurant. Later visit the Agra Fort.
Return to The Oberoi Amarvilas for lunch. In the evening visit the Taj Mahal to see the monument changing colours at sunset. Enjoy a private romantic dinner with wine served in the privacy of your room balcony overlooking the Taj. Overnight at the resort.
DAY 9 AGRA > DELHI
(By Flight) [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
After breakfast, drive for one hour
to Fatehpur Sikri, a world heritage site and the ancient Mughal
capital of India. Completed in 1571 by the Mughal Emperor Akbar,
who was known to be a very tolerant ruler, the buildings at
Fatehpur Sikri blend both Islamic and Hindu elements in their
architectural style. Experts argue that Fatehpur Sikri is the
greatest accomplishment of Mughal architecture, surpassed only
in reputation but not in its beauty by the Taj Mahal. The cultural
politics of the site remain to be written; perhaps the mammoth
chess board, where human figures were used as chess pieces and
moved at the emperor’s will, provides a clue.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on your
way back to The Oberoi Amarvilas. In the afternoon transfer
to Agra airport to board your flight for Delhi departing at
1750 hours. Arrive at Delhi airport at 1850 hours. Meet and
greet at the airport and check into The Oberoi, New Delhi.
In the evening enjoy a special scrub and massage at the Spa.Dinner
at Taipan, the Chinese specialty restaurant. Overnight at the
hotel.
DAY 10 DELHI
[Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Breakfast is followed by a day excursion to the old city of Delhi to discover the hustle and bustle that keeps the city alive. Explore the Old Fort or Purana Qila, pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat, see the imposing Red Fort, visit the Jama Masjid and stroll through the bustling old bazaar of Chandni Chowk.Return to the hotel for lunch at Traventino, the Italian specialty restaurant.
(*Optional: In the evening visit the lively market of Dilli Haat for some last minute shopping or give your trip the perfect finishing touch witha head & Shoulder massage at the Oberoi Spa.)
Indulge in a farewell traditional Indian dinner at Threesixty while you relive the magical moments of your ‘India in Luxury’ holiday with Oberoi Hotels & Resorts.
Late night transfer to the Indira Gandhi International Airportfor your flight back.
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