Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Delhi
You'll arrive in Delhi and receive a traditional welcome before heading to your luxury hotel to get settled. This gives you time to rest up before the sightseeing begins.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Imperial, New Delhi.), Hotel (The Claridges New Delhi)
- Day 2
Delhi
Delhi's main attractions are on the agenda today. Start at the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, then you can pick between a food tour in Old Delhi with a chef or visiting the 12th-century Qutub Minar. Later you'll take a rickshaw through Chandni Chowk, stop at a Sikh temple to see the community kitchen, and pass by President Palace, India Gate, and Parliament House.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Qutub Minar area), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Imperial, New Delhi.)
Included Activities
- Visit Red Fort
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk
- Visit Sikh temple and community kitchen
- View President Palace, India Gate and Parliament House
- Lunch at Qutub Minar area
Optional Activities
- Foodie tour with chef in Old Delhi
- Visit 12th-century Qutub Minar
Landmarks Red Fort Jama Masjid Qutub Minar Chandni Chowk India Gate Parliament House - Day 3
Agra
Travel to Agra and check out the historical fort and Musamman Burj. You have options here: either do a Mughal heritage walk to find hidden spots and learn about life in the old village, or visit a private colonial bungalow for high tea with a local family.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ITC Mughal, Agra.)
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort
- View Musamman Burj
Optional Activities
- Mughal Heritage Walk
- Visit private colonial bungalow for high tea with family
Landmarks Agra Fort Musamman Burj - Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
Rise early to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise when it's peaceful and the light is soft. After spending time there, you'll head to Jaipur, the Pink City, and check into your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Regency Jaipur Mansarovar.), Hotel (ITC Rajputana, Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Taj Mahal sunrise visit
Landmarks Taj Mahal - Day 5
Jaipur
Get a jeep ride up to Amber Fort where you'll receive a blessing ceremony and take in views of the countryside. From there, see the Palace of the Winds and the royal observatory. You'll have VIP high tea at City Palace, then choose between the fresh flower and spice market or a prayer ceremony at Birla Mandir temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Afternoon Tea (Indian inspired high tea on the regal terrace at City Palace), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Regency Jaipur Mansarovar.), Hotel (ITC Rajputana, Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Jeep ascent to Amber Fort with blessing ceremony
- Visit Palace of the Winds
- Visit royal observatory
- VIP Indian high tea at City Palace
- Visit City Palace Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit fresh flower and spice market
- Prayer ceremony at Birla Mandir temple
Landmarks Amber Fort Palace of the Winds City Palace Birla Mandir - Day 6
Jaipur to Khimsar
Head to Khimsar for the day. You can either take a guided walk through a remote village to experience how locals live, or relax at your hotel. Either way, you'll be staying at a calm desert retreat with nice surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (WelcomHotel, Khimsar.)
Optional Activities
- Guided walk in remote village
- Day 7
Khimsar to Jaisalmer
Travel through the Great Thar Desert to reach Jaisalmer, known as the Golden City. Once you arrive at your hotel, there's a spa and pool waiting if you want to unwind after the drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fort Rajwada)
Landmarks Thar Desert - Day 8
Jaisalmer
Check out Gadisar Lake and walk through the fort. You'll browse the local market and later settle in for dinner with a folk singer performing while you eat on the dunes as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Nomadic banquet under the desert stars with local musicians)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fort Rajwada)
Included Activities
- View Gadisar Lake
- Visit Jaisalmer Fort
- Explore local markets
- Dinner with folk singer performance at sunset in the dunes
Landmarks Gadisar Lake Jaisalmer Fort - Day 9
Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
Follow the ancient silk routes to Jodhpur, the Blue City. Once there, ride a tuk tuk through the hidden market lanes to see traditional crafts and food stalls amid the busy atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (WelcomHotel, Jodhpur.)
Included Activities
- Tuk tuk ride through Jodhpur markets
Landmarks Sadar Market - Day 10
Jodhpur
Spend a leisurely lunch with village residents and learn about their lives. Later in the day, visit Mehrangarh Fort and explore the large sandstone Citadel of the Sun. Dinner tonight is at a restaurant featuring classic cars set in Victorian surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch with local village residents), Dinner (Dinner at a restaurant displaying classic cars within Victorian grandeur)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (WelcomHotel, Jodhpur.)
Included Activities
- Lunch with local village residents
- Visit Mehrangarh Fort
- Explore Jodhpur Fort museum
Landmarks Mehrangarh Fort - Day 11
Jodhpur to Udaipur
Visit the intricately carved marble temples in Ranakpur before traveling on to Udaipur. You'll check in at the Leela Palace, a grand palace-style hotel with views overlooking Lake Pichola.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Leela Palace, Udaipur.)
Included Activities
- Visit Ranakpur temples
Landmarks Ranakpur Temples - Day 12
Udaipur
Explore Udaipur's colorful bazaar in the old city and meet local artisans working there. In the evening, take a cruise on Lake Pichola and have dinner overlooking the outer courtyard while you toast to your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Indulgent dinner in hotel restaurant overlooking beautiful outer courtyard with Indian banquet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Leela Palace, Udaipur.)
Included Activities
- Explore colourful bazaar in old city
- Meet local artisans
- Cruise Lake Pichola
- Visit City Palace complex
- Visit Jagdish Temple
Landmarks Lake Pichola City Palace Jagdish Temple - Day 13
Udaipur to Kochi
Fly into Kochi, a port city made up of islands and peninsulas along the Arabian Sea. Your waterfront hotel sits on Bolgatty Island. You can relax by the pool or head to the Thai Soul restaurant for Bangkok-inspired food and a cocktail.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza)
- Day 14
Kochi
See Kochi's cultural sites including the oldest Jewish synagogue in the Commonwealth and the Portuguese Mattancherry Palace with its Hindu mythology murals. Lunch features traditional Kerala home cooking, and the day ends with a Kathakali dance performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Colourful feast of traditional Kerala home cooking), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza)
Included Activities
- Visit Paradesi Synagogue
- Visit Portuguese Mattancherry Palace
- Lunch - Traditional Kerala home cooking
- Kathakali dance performance
Landmarks Paradesi Synagogue Mattancherry Palace - Day 15
Kochi to Alleppey
Take a private waterwheel houseboat across Alleppey's calm waters past villages, rice fields, and coconut plantations. You'll have a gourmet lunch onboard and then arrive at Coconut Lagoon, a lakeside retreat built from old family mansions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Wonderful gourmet lunch onboard houseboat), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Coconut Lagoon - CGH Earth Resort)
Included Activities
- Private waterwheel houseboat cruise through Alleppey backwaters
- Gourmet lunch onboard houseboat
Landmarks Alleppey Backwaters - Day 16
Alleppey to Kumarakom
Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary to see migratory birds. Then cruise through Vaikan village's canals, one of Kerala's oldest towns. You'll meet locals and try weaving with pineapple leaves or coconut husks, finishing with lunch at someone's home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch shared with a local in Vaikom Village), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Coconut Lagoon - CGH Earth Resort)
Included Activities
- Bird-watching tour at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Boat cruise through canals of Vaikom village
- Meet local residents
- Learn weaving with pineapple leaves or coconut husks
- Lunch at local resident's home
Landmarks Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Vaikom Village - Day 17
Kumarakom
Your day in Kumarakom is yours to shape. Take a yoga class or massage to relax your mind and body, then enjoy fresh local seafood for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Fresh, local seafood)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Coconut Lagoon - CGH Earth Resort)
Optional Activities
- Yoga class
- 30-minute body massage
- 15-minute foot massage
- Day 18
Kumarakom to Mumbai
Head north to Kochi and catch your flight to Mumbai. Check into your deluxe hotel with ocean views and views of the 'Queen's Necklace' lights along the shoreline.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Oberoi, Mumbai.)
- Day 19
Mumbai
See Mumbai's main sites and learn about the famous Dabbawalla lunchbox delivery system that's been running for 130 years. Take a boat to Elephanta Island to tour the cave temples, then raise a glass at an elegant dinner celebrating your time in India.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Elegant dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Oberoi, Mumbai.)
Included Activities
- Learn about Dabbawalla lunchbox delivery service
- Cruise to Elephanta Island
- Visit Elephanta Island cave temples
Landmarks Elephanta Island - Day 20
Departure from Mumbai
Your luxury tour of India wraps up today as you're driven to Mumbai Airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
