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Secrets of India
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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| Package Information |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
OI |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
14 |
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Starting Price |
$2829 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$1425 |
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Countries Visited |
India
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City Highlights |
Agra, Cochin, Jaipur, Khajuraho, Mumbai, New Delhi, Udaipur, Varanasi |
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* Internal flights are not included for land only prices |
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DELHI:
Sightseeing; visit Humayuns Tomb, Jama Mosque, Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar, the Red Fort, and Gandhi Memorial Museum
VARANASI:
Sightseeing; visit Sarnath and Bharat Temple; boat tour on the Ganges
KHAJURAHO:
Visit the Temples of Love and the Medieval Palace Complex
AGRA:
Sightseeing; visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Moti Masjid
JAIPUR:
Sightseeing; visit the Amber Fort, City Palace and Museum, and Hawa Mahal
UDAIPUR:
Sightseeing; visit Sahelion Ki Bari, the Crystal Gallery, Jag Mandir, City Palace, Eklingi Temple, and the Jain Temples of Nagda; cruise on Lake Pichola
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable.
MEALS
American breakfast daily (B); 6 dinners (D), including a Welcome Dinner in Delhi and a Farewell Dinner in Udaipur
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included with land and air price.
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Day 1: (Mon.) Board your transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrive in Delhi, India. (Tue.)
Welcome to Indias capital city of Delhi! Hotel rooms are available for immediate check-in.
Day 3: Delhi. (Wed.)
Meet your traveling companions and Tour Director before an afternoon sightseeing tour. Your Local Guide will show you the sights of New Delhi. Visit HUMAYUNS TOMB and Qutab Minar. Then, see the grand government buildings, the Presidents House, and Parliament House. Tonight your Tour Director hosts a lavish WELCOME DINNER. (B,D)
Day 4: Delhi. (Thu.)
This mornings sightseeing tour focuses on Old Delhi. Start with a visit to the JAMA MOSQUE followed by a RICKSHAW RIDE through Chandni Chowk, a colorful local bazaar. Next, explore the magnificent RED FORT with its red sandstone walls bedecked in marble, jewels, gilt, and inlay. Youll also visit the GANDHI MEMORIAL MUSEUM and Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. (B)
Day 5: Delhi-Varanasi. (Fri.)
Fly to Varanasi, the holiest of Hindu pilgrim cities, on the banks of the sacred Ganges River. Sightseeing today visits SARNATH, the cradle of Buddhism, where Buddha first spoke of his philosophy. (B)
Day 6: Varanasi-Khajuraho.
Around dawn, board a BOAT to watch a striking religious ritualthe Hindus devotional bathing in the Ganges. Youll observe hundreds of pilgrims gathered at the rivers edge, some practicing yoga, others meditating, still others bathing fully clothed. Youll visit the BHARAT TEMPLE, housing a relief map of India carved out of marble, and time permitting, drive by the Durga Temple, popularly known as the Monkey Temple. A late morning flight takes you to Khajuraho, where sightseeing focuses on the mysterious TEMPLES OF LOVE that have been isolated for centuries. Art historians have long puzzled over myths and legends in an attempt to understand the bizarre combination of prolific religious and erotic temples. (B,D)
Day 7: Khajuraho-Jhansi-Agra. (Sun.)
Enjoy a rare visit this morning to the impressive MEDIEVAL PALACE COMPLEX, once the capital of a locally powerful Rajput kingdom. Later, board a train to Agra, where much of the citys impressive past is still evident today in the majesty of her buildings. (B)
Day 8: Agra. (Mon.)
Todays sightseeing includes the incomparable TAJ MAHAL, an extravagant marble monument to love. The Moghul Emperor Shah Jehan built it as a memorial to his beloved wife, who died during childbirth. To add to this memorable experience, youll also travel by tongas, or horse carriages, during your visit. Later, see AGRA FORT, built in sandstone by the Moghul Emperor Akbar, as well as the beautiful pearl mosque, MOTI MASJID. (B,D)
Day 9: Agra-Jaipur. (Tue.)
Today, visit FATEHPUR SIKRI (the City of Victory) en route to Jaipur. The evening is free to enjoy the Pink City, known for its arts and crafts including jewelry, enamel work, hand-painted fabrics, and stone sculptures. (B)
Day 10: Jaipur. (Wed.)
The highlight of todays sights includes the amazing AMBER FORT. Later on, enjoy an in-depth walking tour of the fascinating Pink City, including the CITY PALACE; the adjoining MUSEUM, which houses a collection of rare manuscripts; and the HAWA MAHAL (Palace of the Winds). Youll also see the 17th-century observatory with its 90-foot sundial. (B,D)
Day 11: Jaipur-Udaipur. (Thu.)
A short early morning flight brings you to Udaipur, where you will see some of Indias most beautiful palaces. During your morning sightseeing you will visit SAHELION KI BARI followed by a panoramic drive through the city. This afternoon, visit the CRYSTAL GALLERY, probably the single-largest private collection of crystal in the world. See an exquisite collection of crystal objects dart, dinner sets, perfume bottles, and the only crystal bed in the world. Then, enjoy a CRUISE on Lake Pichola (water levels permitting), with an included visit to the island palace of JAG MANDIR. (B,D)
Day 12: Udaipur. (Fri.)
This morning, discover the massive granite and marble CITY PALACE. Then, visit EKLINGI TEMPLE, dedicated to Shiva, the guardian deity of Mewar, followed by the JAIN TEMPLES OF NAGDA which date back to the 11th century. Tonight your Tour Director will host a festive FAREWELL DINNER to celebrate an unforgettable journey through India. (B,D)
Day 13: Udaipur-Delhi. (Sat.)
Morning at leisure before flying to Delhi. (B)
Day 14: (Sun.)
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from New York (JFK/EWR), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
| Touring Date |
Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
(Land & Air) |
Single
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| Jan 21 - Feb 03, 2008 | $4457 | $3149 | $5882 | $4574 | | Feb 18 - Mar 02, 2008 | $4457 | $3149 | $5882 | $4574 | | Mar 17 - Mar 30, 2008 | $4457 | $3149 | $5882 | $4574 | | Apr 14 - Apr 27, 2008 | $4137 | $2829 | $5562 | $4254 | | Sep 08 - Sep 21, 2008 | $4137 | $2829 | $5562 | $4254 | | Oct 06 - Oct 19, 2008 | $4527 | $3219 | $5952 | $4644 | | Oct 20 - Nov 02, 2008 | $4527 | $3219 | $5952 | $4644 | | Nov 03 - Nov 16, 2008 | $4567 | $3259 | $5992 | $4684 | | Nov 10 - Nov 23, 2008 | $4527 | $3219 | $5952 | $4644 | | Dec 01 - Dec 14, 2008 | $4527 | $3219 | $5952 | $4644 | | Jan 20 - Feb 02, 2009 | $4649 | $3249 | $6074 | $4674 | | Feb 17 - Mar 02, 2009 | $4669 | $3269 | $6094 | $4694 | | Mar 17 - Mar 30, 2009 | $4649 | $3249 | $6074 | $4674 | * Internal flights are not included for land only prices
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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