Itinerary
- Day 1
Dubai
You'll arrive in Dubai with hotel check-in available from mid-afternoon. After settling into your room, the rest of the day is open for you to get your bearings and explore the immediate area at your own pace.
- Day 2
Dubai
Start with a guided walk through Bastakiya Quarter's narrow lanes, then check out the spice souk and gold souk with its 220 shop windows. Lunch at Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding serves traditional Emirati food with a local host sharing insights. After shopping at the UAE's largest mall, you'll head to the 124th floor of Burj Khalifa for views and a presentation on Dubai's history. The evening is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Emirati cuisine at Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bastakiya Quarter
- Spice souk exploration
- Gold souk exploration
- Lunch at Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding with traditional Emirati cuisine
- Visit to largest mall in United Arab Emirates
- Burj Khalifa 'At the Top' observation deck (124th floor) with presentation on Dubai's history
Landmarks/POIs Bastakiya Quarter Gold Souk Spice Souk Burj Khalifa - Day 3
Dubai
The whole day is yours to spend however you'd like. You can relax at your hotel, wander around more neighborhoods, or check out attractions you've heard about. It's a good chance to move at your own speed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Abu Dhabi
- Desert safari with barbecue dinner under the stars
- Day 4
Dubai to Delhi
You'll fly to Delhi, India's capital city. Once you arrive and settle in, the rest of the day is open for you to relax and adjust to your new surroundings and time zone.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Delhi
An orientation tour takes you through Delhi's main landmarks including Red Fort, India Gate, and the Presidential Palace. You'll visit Jama Masjid and Humayun's Tomb, then experience a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar with its shops selling silver, saris, spices, and electronics. After lunch at a local restaurant and some free time, your Tour Director hosts a welcome dinner with a cooking demonstration and talk on Indian cuisine from a local chef.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant), Dinner (Lavish welcome dinner with cooking demonstration and talk on Indian cuisine with local chef)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour - Red Fort, India Gate, and Presidential Palace
- Visit to Jama Masjid
- Visit to Humayun's Tomb
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk local bazaar
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Welcome dinner with cooking demonstration and Indian cuisine presentation by local chef
Landmarks/POIs Red Fort India Gate Presidential Palace Jama Masjid Humayun's Tomb Chandni Chowk - Day 6
Delhi to Agra
Morning starts at Qutub Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret from the 11th century. Next you'll see Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi's largest Sikh gurudwara with white marble and a golden dome. After lunch, you'll drive to Agra and get settled for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Qutub Minar
- Visit to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Qutub Minar Gurudwara Bangla Sahib - Day 7
Agra
Get up early for a sunrise visit to Taj Mahal, the marble monument built by Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan. Your guide takes you inside the Mausoleum with time to explore on your own. Later you'll have some downtime before heading to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Emperor Akbar with its red sandstone fortress hiding the imperial city and palaces of Moghul rulers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal with guided tour of Mausoleum
- Visit to Agra Fort
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort - Day 8
Agra to Sawai Madhopur
You'll stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. This was the Mughal capital for just 10 years before people abandoned it due to water shortages. After lunch in Bharatpur, you'll board a train to Sawai Madhopur, which is the gateway to Ranthambore National Park, one of the best spots in India to see Bengal tigers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Fatehpur Sikri
- Lunch in Bharatpur
- Train to Sawai Madhopur
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikri - Day 9
Ranthambore National Park
You'll head out on morning and afternoon game drives through Ranthambore National Park in open-air safari vehicles. Between drives you can relax and rest. On the small-capacity vehicles, you might spot Bengal tigers, leopards, sambar deer, sloth bears, marsh crocodiles, and striped hyenas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Ranthambore National Park
- Afternoon game drive in Ranthambore National Park
Landmarks/POIs Ranthambore National Park - Day 10
Sawai Madhopur to Jaipur
You'll travel to Jaipur and explore its historic sites. The city was painted pink back in 1876 to welcome the Prince of Wales and has been known as the 'Pink City' since then. You'll visit Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 19 astronomical instruments from 1728, and the City Palace Museum with its paintings, carpets, weapons, and historical costumes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Jantar Mantar
- Visit to City Palace Museum
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Jantar Mantar City Palace Museum - Day 11
Jaipur
Morning takes you to Amber Fort, known as the 'Sleeping Beauty of Rajasthan,' built with white marble and red sandstone. Its plain outside hides richly decorated interiors including the alabaster Hall of Victory and Chamber of Mirrors. After that you'll visit Ladli, a vocational program for orphaned children where you can interact with them and help them practice English. Tonight you'll have a home-hosted dinner with an Indian noble family and learn how to tie a sari and turban.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-prepared dinner with Indian noble family)
Included Activities
- Visit to Amber Fort
- Visit to Ladli vocational training program for children
- Home-hosted dinner with Indian noble family
- Sari-and-turban-tying demonstration
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort - Day 12
Jaipur to Kathmandu
You'll fly to Kathmandu through Delhi to reach Nepal's capital. A Globus representative will meet you at the airport. From there, the rest of the day is free for you to rest or explore as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 13
Kathmandu
Your Local Guide leads morning sightseeing starting with Hanuman Dhoka, the historic seat of royalty. You'll visit the Temple of Kumari, home to the Living Goddess who's believed to embody all riches, strength, beauty, and knowledge in a young girl. The temple is built from a single tree's wood and has a 4-pillar hall. The rest of the day is yours to spend freely.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Hanuman Dhoka
- Visit to Temple of Kumari
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Hanuman Dhoka Temple of Kumari - Day 14
Patan
Your Local Guide takes you to Bouddhanath, one of the world's largest stupas and a center of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Then you'll head to Patan, once called Lalitpur (City of Beauty), and stop at Durbar Square, the city's business center with several Buddhist and Hindu temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Bouddhanath
- Visit to Patan Durbar Square
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Bouddhanath Durbar Square Patan - Day 15
Kathmandu
Your tour ends this morning after breakfast. Safe travels until the next adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
