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Secrets of India with Southern India Extension 2007
| | 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 |
OIE7 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
18 |
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Starting Price |
$3979 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$1412 |
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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
Humayun’s Tomb, Jama Mosque, Chandni Chowk bazaar, the Red Fort, Gandhi Memorial
Museum
VARANASI: Sightseeing; visit Sarnath, Durga Temple, 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, Moti Masjid
JAIPUR: Sightseeing; visit the Amber Fort, City Palace and
Museum, Palace of Winds UDAIPUR: Sightseeing, cruise on Lake
Pichola; visit Jag Mandir and the Crystal Gallery
SOUTHERN INDIA EXTENSION
COCHIN: Sightseeing with Local Host, Chinese fishing nets, a
walk through the Jewish quarter, and cruise; host service during your stay
MUMBAI: Sightseeing with Local Host; host service during your
stay
MEALS
12 American breakfasts (B); 6 dinners (D), including a Welcome Dinner in Delhi
and a Farewell Dinner in Udaipur, on tour OIE: breakfast daily (B); 1 lunch (L).
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers may be included when you make your flight arrangements. Please
check with Globus for details.
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in
the tour description, including admission charges when applicable.
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Day 1 (Mon.)
Board your transatlantic flight.
Day 2 Arrive in Delhi, India. (Tue.)
Welcome to India’s 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 HUMAYUN’S TOMB and Qutab Minar. Then see the grand government buildings, the President’s House, and Parliament House. Finally motor through the main shopping district of Connaught Place. Tonight your Tour Director hosts a lavish WELCOME DINNER. (B,D)
Day 4 Delhi. (Thu.)
This morning’s tour focuses on “Old” Delhi with visits to the JAMA MOSQUE, the colorful bazaar of Chandni Chowk, and the magnificent RED FORT, with its red sandstone walls bedecked in marble, jewels, gilt, and inlay. You’ll 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. (Sat.)
Around dawn, board a BOAT to watch a striking religious ritual—the Hindus’ devotional bathing in the Ganges. You’ll observe hundreds of pilgrims gathered at the river’s edge, some practicing yoga, others meditating, still others bathing fully clothed. You’ll also visit the DURGA TEMPLE, popularly known as the Monkey Temple, and the BHARAT TEMPLE, housing a relief map of India carved out of marble. 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 city’s impressive past is still evident today in the majesty of her buildings. (B)
Day 8 Agra. (Mon.)
Today’s 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, you’ll 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 today’s 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 Winds). You’ll 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 India’s most beautiful palaces. During your morning sightseeing, you will visit SAHELION KI BARI followed by panoramic drive through the city. In the afternoon, 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 CITY PALACE. Afterward, enjoy the CRYSTAL GALLERY, probably the single largest private collection of crystal in the world. See an exquisite collection of crystal objects d’art, dinner sets, perfume bottles, and the only crystal bed in the world. 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 Cochin. (Sun.)
Today’s sightseeing includes the CHINESE FISHING NETS that are the livelihood to many fishermen in the area. You will also visit ST. THOMAS CHURCH, the JEWISH SYNAGOGUE, DUTCH PALACE, and walk through the Jewish quarter. The afternoon is at your leisure. (B)
Day 15 Cochin. (Mon.)
Enjoy an unforgettable full day CRUISE in the backwaters of Kerala. Explore and witness local life along these serene waterways surrounded by lush palm trees and paddy fields. (B,L)
Day 16 Cochin–Mumbai. (Tue.)
Today fly to Mumbai, a multi-cultural metropolis with a colorful history. This vibrant city is now India’s premier seaport, center of culture and industry, and home to “Bollywood.” The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure. (B)
Day 17 Mumbai. (Wed.)
Today’s sightseeing includes the GATEWAY OF INDIA, Mumbai’s most famous monument commemorating the visit of Queen Mary. Then drive along Marine Drive—a seafront promenade—and visit CHOWPATTY BEACH, the HANGING GARDENS, and JAIN TEMPLE. Continue on to MANI BHAWAN, the former residence of Mahatma Gandhi; a DHOBI GHAT; VT Station; and PRINCE OF WALES MUSEUM. The afternoon is at your leisure. (B)
Day 18 (Thu.)
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 |
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Single
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| Oct 08 - Oct 25, 2007 | $5350 | $3979 | $6762 | $5391 | | Oct 22 - Nov 08, 2007 | $5350 | $3979 | $6762 | $5391 | | Nov 05 - Nov 22, 2007 | $5350 | $3979 | $6762 | $5391 | | Nov 19 - Dec 06, 2007 | $5350 | $3979 | $6762 | $5391 | | Dec 03 - Dec 20, 2007 | $5865 | $3979 | $7277 | $5391 | * 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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