India Luxury Beaches Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi 

Overnight stay at the Imperial Hotel
On arrival at the international airport in Delhi, our representative will escort you to the hotel. After a traditional Indian welcome at the reception, check in and relax for the day. Enjoy the various hotel facilities and treat yourself to an authentic Indian dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi 

Overnight stay at the Imperial Hotel
In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi. Drive through the Rajpath and sightsee the Parliament, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and Diplomatic Enclave. Later, take a rickshaw ride to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, Chandi Chowk markets, Red Fort, and Rajghat. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 3: Delhi - Agra

Overnight stay at Amarvilas
Drive to Agra (4 -5 hours journey, 201 km) after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel and proceed for a sightseeing tour. Visit Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah, Akbar's Tomb and Taj Mahal by twilight on a battery van ride. Visit to the Taj Mahal in the moonlight can be arranged on request. Later in the evening, explore the colorful markets of the city and shop for souvenirs and eat out or return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Agra.

Day 4: Agra - Jaipur 

Overnight stay at Rajvilas
Drive to Jaipur (6-hour journey, 221 km), after breakfast at the hotel. En route, detour for Fatehpur Sikri, a ruined fort city established by Akbar and take a heritage walk to the palaces, mosques, pavilions, tombs, and Buland Darwaza (the largest gateway in the world). On arrival in the Pink City, check in at the hotel and relax for the day. Explore the colorful ancient markets of the city in the evening or enjoy the hotel facilities. The majestic forts and palaces aligned on the massive city walls are never to far from sight. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 5: Jaipur

Overnight stay at Rajvilas
In the morning, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Visit Amber Fort (the former capital of Jaipur that can be approached by treks or elephant rides), City Palace (famous for its Mughal-Rajasthani architectural blend, Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum), Jantar Mantar Observatory (the finest of the 5 astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh II), Hawa Mahal (five-storied pink sandstone Palace of Winds'), Birla Temple (white marble Vishnu temple), Jaigarh Fort (famous of the largest cannon-wheel) and Nahargarh Fort (now a heritage hotel). Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 6: Jaipur - Udaipur 

Overnight stay at Udaivilas or Lake Palace
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the airport to board the flight to Udaipur. On arrival in the city of lakes and palaces and the rising sun, after just one hour after takeoff, check in at the hotel and relax for a while. The day is free for you to enjoy the city at your own pace. Walks to the colorful Udaipur bazaars, boat cruises and other water activities at the picturesque Lake Pichola, or shop at Shilpgram crafts village are sure to get you in the spirit of this desert oasis. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Udaipur.

Day 7: Udaipur

Overnight stay at Udaivilas or Lake Palace
In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of Udaipur that includes visits to City Palace, Lake (Jag Mandir) Palace, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari, Museum, and Jagdish Temple. Post lunch proceed for an excursion to the 15th century Kumbhalgarh fort and the temples of Eklingi and Nagada. Rest of the evening is free for you to spend it on leisure activities. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Udaipur.

Day 8: Udaipur - Mumbai

Overnight stay at Hotel Taj Mahal
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the airport to board the Jet Airways flight back to Mumbai. On arrival, 1½ hours after takeoff, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of the city of dreams. Visit St John's Church at Mumbai Fort; drive on the classic Marine Drive, click a photograph at the Gateway of India, and snack at the Chowpatty Beach. Later visit Flora Fountain at the Hutama Chowk, 18 km Juhu Beach, and see the sunset as the Mumbai comes to life in the night from the famous 1880's Hanging Gardens in Malabar Hills. After some shopping and eating, drive to the airport for a flight back home or to your onward destination.

Day 9: Mumbai

Overnight stay at Hotel Taj Mahal
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a day trip to the Elephanta Caves on a jetty. After one and half hours of sea travel that in itself an exhilarating experience, land on the island that has been distinguished as a World Heritage Site for its 9th - 12th century caves. After lunch return to the hotel for a refreshing siesta. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities such as beach walks, shopping, and eating out. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Mumbai.

Day 10: Mumbai - Cochin - Marari 

Overnight stay at Marari Beach Resort
After breakfast at the resort, drive to the airport for a flight to Cochin, Kerala. On arrival, 2 ½ hours after takeoff, drive to Marari, a famous and exclusive beach resort destination in Kerala. Check in at the resort for dinner and overnight stay in Marari.