Imperial Rajasthan End Delhi - Luxury Gold India

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You are invited on this luxury heritage journey though timeless Rajasthan, where Maharajahs built forts and lavish palaces towering over desert cities. Many of these palaces have been converted into modern hotels, making India one of the few places in the world where you can still truly live like a king.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Jaipur: Ascend by jeep to the Amber Fort and stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls.
    • Bikaner: Learn about all things dromedary at the Camel Research and Breeding Farm.
    • Bikaner: Enjoy a visit to the Junagarh Fort.
    • Jaisalmer: Visit Garhi Sagar Lake and Fort.

What's this trip about?

    You are invited on this luxury heritage journey though timeless Rajasthan, where Maharajahs built forts and lavish palaces towering over desert cities. Many of these palaces have been converted into modern hotels, making India one of the few places in the world where you can still truly live like a king.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityDelhi
End CityDelhi

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Transformative

Destinations

  • Asia
  • India

Attractions

  • Agra
  • Agra Fort
  • Amber Fort
  • Delhi
  • Fatehpur Sikri
  • Jaipur
  • Jama Masjid
  • Jodhpur
  • Rajasthan
  • Red Fort
  • Taj Mahal
  • Udaipur

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • You will be escorted by the crème de la crème of Insight Travelling Concierges - handpicked for every departure. This skilled guide will act as consummate organiser and be your 'friend in a foreign land'.
    • Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight's luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom. It's business class comfort.
    • Baggage handling everywhere, with seamless and prompt delivery to your door at every hotel.
    • Hotel and restaurant tips included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency.
    • Plus we include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
    • Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary hotel WiFi.
    • Insight Flourishes - from time to time, your Travelling Concierge will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing authentic food or beverages unique to the destination.
    • Included airport transfers between the airport and your Insight tour hotels.

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Delhi, a Rich Melting Pot of Old and New

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Trident Gurgaon, Delhi

Welcome to India! On arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, you will be greeted with a traditional floral garland and transferred to your hotel. Join your Travelling Concierge for a Welcome Reception with a delicious meal in the evening.

Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Trident Gurgaon, Delhi

Enjoy a ride by rickshaw through the lanes of Chandni Chowk bazaar in Old Delhi. See the Red Fort, visit the Gandhi memorial at Raj Ghat and the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. Later, drive along the broad Rajpath past the India Gate and Parliament House to visit the Tomb of Humayun.

Day 3: Agra & the Taj Mahal

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Jaypee Palace, Agra

On arrival in Agra, visit the lustrous Taj Mahal, a monument of love and flawless architectural creation, built by an emperor in memory of his beloved queen. Afterwards, spend time exploring the famous ...

Day 4: Jaipur, the 'Pink City'

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Le Meridien, Jaipur

(Relaxed Start) In the morning, travel to the ancient Mughal capital of Fatehpur Sikri, a deserted city full of architectural wonder. Stop in the historic city of Bharatpur for lunch, before continuing to the ‘Pink City' of Jaipur.

Day 5: Jaipur Sightseeing

Accommodation: Le Meridien, Jaipur

Meals: Breakfast

Embark on an early morning walk through this stunning walled city. Meet with local residents to fully experience their culture, traditions and rich heritage in their homes and workshops. Ascend by jeep ...

Day 6: Bikaner, Camel Country with a Royal Aura

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation

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Laxmi Niwas Palace, Bikaner

Journey northwest to the fort town of Mandawa for lunch. Afterwards, continue to the fortified desert city of Bikaner, known for its camel festival which is celebrated on a grand scale every January. Learn all about this indispensable ship of the desert at the Camel Research and Breeding Farm before reaching your hotel.

Day 7: The Sun City, Jaisalmer

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Suryagarh, Jaisalmer

(Relaxed Start) Your tour of Bikaner includes the Junagarh Fort, an unassailable fortress comprising of various palaces, pavilions and a museum containing priceless art and antiques. This afternoon continue through the Great Thar Desert to the trade route town of Jaisalmer, crowned by its hill top fortress.

Day 8: Jaisalmer Sightseeing

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Suryagarh, Jaisalmer

(Relaxed Start) Embark on a city tour of Jaisalmer, visiting Garhi Sagar Lake and the Fort built in 1156 but still in use today. Pass by the local market where you can witness desert life at...

Day 9: The 'Blue City' of Jodhpur

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Welcomhotel, Jodhpur

(Relaxed Start) Follow the ancient silk routes to the ‘Blue City' of Jodhpur and your beautiful hotel. Later, journey to Rohet and feel the very pulse of rural Rajasthan on your ‘Village Safari' where you are welcomed into the homes of the local Bishnoi people to share a slice of their life.

Day 10: Explore Mehrangarh Fort

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Welcomhotel, Jodphur

(Relaxed Start) Visit Mehrangarh Fort set on a cliff thirty meters above the city skyline and the white marble Jaswant Thada. Experience a tuk tuk ride through the ancient winding streets before returning to your hotel, where the rest of the day is free to relax.

Day 11: Udaipur, Venice of the East

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Drive to Ranakpur, the temple town of Rajasthan. Explore the elaborate carvings and classic architecture of the sprawling Jain temples, which are regarded as perhaps the best in the country. After lunch, continue through the undulating countryside to Udaipur, the beautiful ‘City of Lakes'.

Day 12: Udaipur Sightseeing

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

(Relaxed Start) In the morning, sightseeing includes the City Palace complex, private residence of the ‘King of Kings'. Wander through the markets and bazaars to visit the Jagdish Temple...

Day 13: Depart Udaipur-Delhi or Mumbai

Meals: Breakfast

Your tour draws to a close after breakfast today. Check out from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Delhi. Alternatively, you may opt to end your journey with a flight back to Mumbai for no extra charge. Please advis...

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Price From $3,450
Price per day$265
Last Updated: 2/22/2018

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Accommodation

,Trident Gurgaon - 5 star Uttar Pradesh - New Delhi (Central) - India Signature Hotel Trident, Gurgaon is located in the central business district of Gurgaon, a part of the New Delhi National Capital Region. The Hotel is set amongst 7 acres of landscaped gardens, walkways, courtyards, reflection pools and fountains. Jaypee Palace Uttar Pradesh - Agra (Central) - India The regal Jaypee Palace Hotel and Convention Centre, a glorious structural blend of red sandstone and marble is spread over an unbounded 25 acres of elegantly landscaped luxuriant greenery. Sprinkled with enormous water bodies and endless walkways, this magical creation impeccably blends Mughal and contemporary architecture with modern amenities. Le Meridien Jaipur Rajasthan - Jaipur (Scenic) - India Le Meridien, Jaipur, five star deluxe hotel, located just 3.5 miles from Amber Fort, Le Méridien Jaipur promises a memorable stay characterized by an unrivalled assortment of services. The Laxmi Niwas Palace - 5 star Rajasthan - Bikaner (Scenic) - India Signature Hotel Complimentary Wifi Laxmi Niwas Palace is a former residential palace of the king of the former Bikaner state. Now converted to a luxury heritage hotel, The Laxmi Niwas Palace is the most perfect modern building in the Indo-Saracenic style in India - an entirely graceful pile of carved red sandstone. Suryagarh - 5 star Rajasthan - Jaisalmer (Scenic) - India Signature Hotel Complimentary Wifi Suryagarh, a luxury boutique hotel is truly unique and an escape from the everyday. Architecturally pure and true to an ancient craft, this magnificent hotel offers its guests a wonderful sense of space.
Cancellation policy

Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be cancelled at any time by written notice by the person who made the booking. Please note the following:

If notice of cancellation is received by Insight more than 45 days prior to the tour departure date, (80 days for La Serenissima) deposit will be retained along with the Travel Protection payment.

If full payment is not received 45 days prior to departure date (80 days for La Serenissima) , Insight has the right to cancel your reservation. Insight will not be responsible for lost reservations.

If a person in a party cancels and there is a room change caused by this cancellation (such as loss of Friendly Five discount -Twin to Single, or Triple to Twin), charges for the upgrade will be the responsibility of the remaining party.

The following charges will apply when notice of cancellation is given after the booking is confirmed:

No. of days prior to Tour departure date and the related Cancellation Fee as % of total price

  • Over 45 days - Loss of Deposit
  • 45-22 days - 25%
  • 21-8 days - 30%
  • 7-1 days - 50%
  • Day of departure/no show - 100%
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Meals Included

12 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 3 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Optional experiences

Most Insight tours already include a host of bonus highlights and comprehensive sightseeing. There may also be an exciting array of Optional Experiences which will turn an already amazing experience into the trip of a lifetime! These are entirely optional and can be booked through your Tour Director/Local Representative at the commencement of your tour. Please note, many Optional Experiences are operated by independent third party suppliers, not Insight Vacations. The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Additional Information
Additional Included Highlights Delhi: Take a rickshaw ride through the Chandni Chowk Bazaar. See the Red Fort. Visit Raj Ghat. See Qutub Minar. Drive along the Rajpath. See India Gate and Parliament House. Visit the Humayun Tomb. Agra: Group picture taken at the Taj Mahal. Jaipur: See the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and visit the City Palace Museum and Jantar Mantar. Udaipur: Visit the Jagdish Temple and Garden of the Maids of the Honour. Epicurean Dining Delhi: Join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception and dinner. Jaisalmer: As the sun sets over the Kanoi Sand Dunes, be entranced by the traditional musicians welcoming you to this magical evening. Under the stars, a traditional feast is prepared for you in a truly unique environment. Udaipur: Showcasing the best of Indian cuisine, our mouth-watering dinner with drinks is the perfect environment to celebrate your time in India. Delicious Dining Experiences: Get to know your Travelling Concierge and fellow guests over a Welcome Reception including drinks and a delicious meal (WD), 12 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 1 Highlight Dinner (HD), 3 Lunches (L) and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD). Outstanding Hotels Delhi: Set in the heart of bustling Gurgaon, the beautiful gardens, courtyards and reflection pools of the Trident fill you with a sense of calm, before retreating to your luxurious and stylish room. Jaisalmer: Situated close to the Thar Desert, the magnificent Suryagarh is testimony to the pomp and panoply of Rajputana, juxtaposed with every modern convenience. Udaipur: Stay at the Taj Lake Palace hotel, a floating vision in marble emerging from Lake Pichola.
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