Icons of India: the Taj, Tigers & Beyond
Small-Group Discovery Tour
Discover India on this incredible tour that includes the country’s most popular sights. Visit Delhi, Agra and Jaipur and explore Old Delhi, the incredible Taj Mahal, and Jaipur’s Red Fort. A visit to Ranthambore National Park is a highlight of the trip where you will experience three safaris to view native wildlife, including the elusive leopard and Bengal tiger.
The 10 day Icons of India: The Taj, Tigers and Beyond tour from Globus Tours is a small group tour. This leads to a more intimate travel tour experience and more accessibility to the guides and experts who are along for the ride. These stunning locations light up the night and come to life during the day and, with such a wide variety of destinations, there's something for everyone on the 10 day Icons of India: The Taj, Tigers and Beyond tour.
10 Days • fr. $2,845
Tour Includes
- Explore the impressive Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Fatehpur Sikri
- Travel by train to Bharatpur-Ranthambore National Park
- Participate in three game drives by open-air, 4-wheel-drive safari vehicle in Bharatpur-Ranthambore National Park
- Enjoy a home-hosted dinner with Indian noble family featuring a sari- and turban-tying demonstration in Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort, the City Palace & Museum, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal in Jaipur
- This is a small-Group Discovery tour which limits the size of the group to a maximum of 20 travelers, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the destination and local culture.
Meal Inclusions
- American breakfast daily (except Day 1)
- 4 lunches
- 5 dinners including a welcome dinner in Delhi and home-hosted dinner in Jaipur
Hotel Details
- Le Meridien Hotel in Delhi (2 nights)
- Trident Agra Hotel in Agra (2 nights)
- Dev Vilas Hotel in Bharatpur-Ranthambore National Park (2 nights)
- Jaipur Marriott Hotel in Jaipur (2 nights)
- Holiday Inn New Delhi International Airport in Delhi (1 night)
Day 1
ARRIVE IN DELHI, INDIA Location Information Description
Delhi, India
Welcome to India’s capital city! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
LE MERIDIEN NEW DELHI
Day 2
DELHI Location Information Description
Delhi, India
Today’s sightseeing starts with an orientation to see the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, and the Presidential Palace. Afterward, take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, a captivating local bazaar. Here, ancient alleyways are lined with quaint shops selling all sorts of goods and souvenirs—from silver and saris to spices and electronics.
After lunch in a local restaurant, enjoy a bit of leisure time.
Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a lavish welcome dinner that includes a cooking demonstration and talk on Indian cuisine with a local chef.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
LE MERIDIEN NEW DELHI
Day 3
DELHI–AGRA Location Information Description
Delhi, India
This morning, visit Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest brick minaret, dating back to the 11th century. Next, visit Humayun's Tomb and Gurudwara Bagla Sahib, Delhi’s largest and most prominent Sikh gurudwara (house of worship).
Location Information Description
Agra, India
After lunch, drive to Agra and settle in for the evening.
Breakfast, Lunch
TRIDENT, AGRA
Day 4
AGRA Location Information Description
Agra, India
Start your day with a sunrise visit to the incomparable Taj Mahal, an extravagant marble monument to love. Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan built it as a memorial to his beloved wife, who died during childbirth.
Later, travel by Tonga (horse-drawn carriage) to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by the Moghul Emperor Akbar. This impressive fortress of red sandstone conceals the imperial city of the Moghul rulers and its many palaces.
Breakfast
TRIDENT, AGRA
Day 5
AGRA–FATEHPUR SIKRI–RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Fatehpur Sikri, India
Today, stop at Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century it was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years before it was completely abandoned due to the lack of adequate water.
Location Information Description
Ranthambore National Park, India
After lunch in Bharatpur, board a train bound for Ranthambore National Park, one of the best places in India to spot the elusive Bengal tiger!
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DEV VILAS
Day 6
RANTHAMBORE Location Information Description
Ranthambore, India
Today, explore the park on morning & afternoon game drives in an open-air safari vehicle. In addition to Bengal tigers, the park is home to leopard, sambar deer, sloth bears, marsh crocodiles, striped hyena, and more. Between game drives, enjoy free time to relax.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DEV VILAS
Day 7
RANTHAMBORE–JAIPUR Location Information Description
Ranthanbore, India
Rise early this morning for one last game drive in this magical land.
Location Information Description
Jaipur, India
Then, travel to Jaipur. In 1876, the city was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales, and it has been known as the “Pink City” ever since.
Tonight, enjoy a home hosted dinner with an Indian noble family, followed by a sari and turban tying demonstration.
Breakfast, Dinner
TRIDENT, JAIPUR
Day 8
JAIPUR Location Information Description
Jaipur, India
Today, visit the amazing Amber Fort, built entirely of white marble and red sandstone. Tour the interior with its intricate mosaics, carvings, paintings, and mirror works. This afternoon, visit the City Palace and the adjoining museum, which houses a collection of rare manuscripts. Also, stop at Jantar Mantar and the famous Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds). Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a festive farewell dinner to celebrate your journey through India.
Breakfast, Dinner
TRIDENT, JAIPUR
Day 9
JAIPUR–DELHI Location Information Description
New Delhi, India
Fly back to Delhi this morning and prepare for your journey home.
Breakfast
HOLIDAY INN NEW DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Day 10
DELHI Location Information Description
New Delhi, India
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
NOTE: Some flights depart Delhi very early in the morning. In these cases, breakfast is not included on Day 10, and you will have to depart for the airport late in the evening on Day 9 or just after Midnight on Day 10.
Breakfast
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