Day /1
Delhi
Fly from London Heathrow to Delhi with Qatar Airways. You will be met on arrival and transferred to The Imperial, New Delhi for a three night stay. (BB)
Delhi, Agra, Alwar, Jaipur & Goa /Itinerary
Day /2-3
Delhi
Get lost in a half day tour of New Delhi, the first stop will be UNESCO World Heritage site Qutub Minar, made of red stone and marble covered with intricate carvings and verses from the Qur'an. Visit the 16th century Humayun’s Tomb following onto a drive past India Gate, the 42m high War Memorial Arch, Parliament House, Secretariat buildings and the Vice Regal Palace. End your tour with a visit to Bangla Sahib Gurudwara. The following day you will be taken for a rickshaw tour of Old Delhi. Observe world famous monuments: Red Fort and Jama Masjid, delightfully decorated shops and the Spice market. (BB)
The ImperialDay /4
Agra
After breakfast, depart for your train journey to Agra, where you will visit Agra Fort. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it served as the residence of the emperors for three generations. Your guide will show you where Shan Jahan was imprisoned and leave you with plenty of time to explore the splendid pavilions, gardens, mosques and royal audience halls. (BB)
The Oberoi AmarvilasDay /5-7
Alwar
This morning enjoy a sunrise visit of the Taj Mahal - a marvel in marble known for its exquisite symmetry. Your journey continues to Alwar, visiting a beautiful stepwell enroute. During your stay head out in one of the jeeps for a tour of the surrounding villages and watch the villagers herd their goats, cows and buffalos home after a day’s grazing. Experience a complimentary yoga session or a guided morning walk with other guests at the hotel. You can also take a complimentary excursion to Bhangarh Fort - the wonderful, intriguing ruined city of Bhangarh is a medieval site of great archaeological, and folkloric importance. Its ruins are widely believed to be haunted. (BB)
AmanbaghDay /8-9
Jaipur
On arrival at Jaipur, you will be met by your guide who will take you to visit one of the most remarkable sites in Jaipur. The Jantar Mantar has fourteen major geometric devices for measuring time, predicting eclipses and tracking stars and planets. Just next to the observatory is the City Palace. Meet our local friend in Jaipur Thakur Durga Singh Ji over a cup of tea - the current custodian of Dera Mandawa he is a proud inheritor of that very special legacy and a true connoisseur of Rajasthan's art, history and culture. (BB)
Rambagh PalaceDay /10-14
Goa
After breakfast you'll enjoy an excursion to Amber Fort – Its amazing architecture is a fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles. Walk through its gates, cobbled paths and ramparts for a splendid view of the hills. You will then transfer you to Jaipur airport to connect with your flight to Goa. Transfer to The Leela for a few blissful days of relaxation. (BB)
The Leela GoaDay /15
Return home
Transfer to Goa airport for your return flight home to London Heathrow.