(16 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis) Mumbai, Goa, Udaipur, Jaipur & Aravali Hills, Agra, Delhi
Relax and indulge your senses on this romantic tour (perfect for honeymooners!) of India. Enjoy comprehensive cultural touring with your own private guides and drivers, and stay in the country's most acclaimed luxury hotels.
Begin in exciting Mumbai (Bombay). Tour the city’s cultural attractions, bazaars and most interesting neighborhoods, and take a private boat ride to the Elephanta Island Caves—inside are extensive Hindu stone sculptures linked to the cult of Shiva.
Fly to Goa, India’s smallest state, best known for its beautiful beaches, laid-back atmosphere and Portuguese-inflected cuisine and colonial architecture. Spend three nights at one of India's best resorts, with free time to relax and enjoy the beautiful beach and spa.
Continue to Udaipur, India's most romantic city, for three nights among the grand arches and courtyard gardens of the beautiful Oberoi Udaivilas. Cruise Lake Pichola and walk through picturesque backstreets, shop for local folk art, tour the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, the Saheliyon Ki Bari Garden, and browse the local bazaars. On a day excursion outside the city, tour the spectacular Jain temples of Ranakpur, where relief carvings cover every surface, including over 1,400 pillars.
Next, fly to Jaipur, Rajasthan’s great “Pink City,” to see the rich architectural legacy of Jaipur’s merchants and maharajas (Hindu princes)—hill forts, palaces, an observatory, gardens, temples and havelis (courtyard mansions)—before transferring to the Aravali Hills for three nights at Amanbagh, a luxurious resort in a walled compound in the Rajasthan countryside. A guaranteed highlight of your visit to India, touring includes an early morning visit (with yoga, if desired) at abandoned ruins in the region and a safari tour to local villages (including a visit to a home for tea).
Continue to Agra for a spellbinding visit to the Taj Mahal, the world’s greatest monument to love. Also visit Agra Fort and local markets. Stay in the lavish Oberoi Amarvilas in a room with an uninterrupted view of the Taj.
Conclude in Delhi, the bustling capital of India. During private touring, experience highlights such as Humayun’s Tomb, the Lodi Gardens, and a rickshaw ride through the bazaars of Old Delhi, as well as upscale shopping districts.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Arrive Mumbai
Private transfer to hotel for 2 nights
Day 2
Mumbai
Private tour, including boat ride to Elephanta Island
Day 3
Mumbai - Goa
Private transfer and flight to Goa for 3 nights at resort
Days 4 & 5
Goa
At leisure at beach resort
Day 6
Goa - Udaipur
Private transfer and flight to Udaipur for 3 nights
Day 7
Udaipur
Private city tour and cruise on lake
Day 8
Udaipur
Private excursion to Jain Temples at Ranakpur or visit local temples and gourmet lunch at a palacee
Day 9
Udaipur - Jaipur - Aravali Hills
Private transfer to airport for flight to Jaipur. Enjoy private touring in city before transferring to the countryside for a 3 night stay at Amanbagh
Day 10
Aravali Hills
Private touring, including yoga breakfast at ruins and village safari
Day 11
Aravali Hills
Day at leisure to enjoy the resort. Special private Rajasthani feast tonight with classical Indian musician tonight
Day 12
Aravali Hills - Agra
Private transfer to Agra for overnight stay. Afternoon private touring, including Taj Mahal
Day 13
Agra - Delhi
Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal, if desired. Transfer to Delhi for three nights
Day 14
Delhi
Private tour of Old & New Delhi
Day 15
Delhi
Half-day flexible shopping and touring
Day 16
Depart Delhi
Private airport transfer
Hotels
Mumbai:
The Taj Mahal Palace or The Oberoi Mumbai
Goa:
Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa
Udaipur:
The Oberoi Udaivilas
Aravali Hills:
Amanbagh
Agra:
The Oberoi Amarvilas
Delhi:
The Imperial New Delhi or Aman New Delhi
Cost
$12,140
Per person (double occupancy)
Optional surcharge for regional business class flights (when available):
From $400 per person
