Itinerary
- Day 1
Dubai
You'll arrive in Dubai and head to your hotel for check-in from mid-afternoon. This gives you time to settle in and grab something to eat before the evening. The rest of the day is open to rest up before your tour activities begin tomorrow.
- Day 2
Dubai
Your local guide walks you through the narrow lanes of historic Bastakiya Quarter, then you'll check out the vibrant souks including the spice souk and the famous gold souk with its 220 glittering shops. After lunch at Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding where you'll learn about local life, you head to the largest mall in the UAE and take the elevator up to the 124th floor observation deck of Burj Khalifa for views across the city and a presentation on Dubai's development. The evening is yours 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
- Exploration of spice souk and gold souk
- Lunch at Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
- Visit Burj Khalifa and ascend to 'At the Top' observation deck on 124th floor
- Visit largest mall in United Arab Emirates
Landmarks/POIs Bastakiya Quarter Burj Khalifa - Day 3
Dubai
This day is completely open for you to explore Dubai at your own pace. Breakfast is included, and if you want to do something specific, optional excursions are available through MyGlobus. You can wander around neighborhoods, hit the beaches, shop, or just take it easy at your hotel.
- 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 this morning, arriving in India's capital. After you get settled and grab your bags, the rest of the day is yours to rest after traveling or wander around your area and get a feel for the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Delhi
Your orientation tour starts by viewing the Red Fort, India Gate, and the Presidential Palace. Then you'll see the Jama Masjid and Humayun's Tomb before taking a rickshaw through Chandni Chowk bazaar where the ancient alleyways sell silver, saris, spices and more. After lunch at a local restaurant, you have free time. Tonight your Tour Director hosts a welcome dinner with a cooking demonstration and talk on Indian cuisine from a local chef.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Lavish welcome dinner with cooking demonstration and talk on Indian cuisine by local chef)
Included Activities
- Orientation viewing Red Fort, India Gate, and Presidential Palace
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Welcome dinner with cooking demonstration and talk on Indian cuisine by local chef
Landmarks/POIs Red Fort India Gate Jama Masjid Humayun's Tomb Chandni Chowk - Day 6
Delhi to Agra
You'll visit Qutub Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret from the 11th century. Next stop is Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi's largest Sikh gurudwara with white marble and a golden dome. After lunch, you drive to Agra and settle in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Qutub Minar Gurudwara Bangla Sahib - Day 7
Agra
You'll get up early to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise with a guide. This marble monument was built by Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife, and you'll go inside the mausoleum to explore. Later in the day after some downtime, you visit Agra Fort, a UNESCO site made of red sandstone by Emperor Akbar, which holds the imperial city of the Moghul rulers and their palaces.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sunrise visit to Taj Mahal with access to Mausoleum
- Visit Agra Fort
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort - Day 8
Agra to Sawai Madhopur
You stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO site built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century as the Mughal capital. It was abandoned after 10 years due to water shortages. After lunch in Bharatpur, you board a train to Sawai Madhopur, the gateway to Ranthambore National Park where you can spot Bengal tigers. You'll stay at the exclusive Ranthambore Kothi Resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Bharatpur), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Lunch in Bharatpur
- Train journey to Sawai Madhopur
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikri - Day 9
Sawai Madhopur
You'll do morning and afternoon game drives in open-air safari vehicles through Ranthambore National Park, looking for Bengal tigers, leopards, sambar deer, sloth bears, marsh crocodiles and striped hyenas. Between drives, you have downtime at the resort to rest and refresh.
- 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 travel to Jaipur, the historic Pink City named for its pink-painted buildings from 1876 when the city was painted to welcome the Prince of Wales. You'll see Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO site with 19 astronomical instruments from 1728 used for measuring time and dates. Then visit the City Palace Museum, once the royal residence, now showing paintings, carpets, weapons and costumes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit City Palace Museum
Landmarks/POIs Jantar Mantar City Palace Museum - Day 11
Jaipur
In the morning you see the legendary Amber Fort, known as the Sleeping Beauty of Rajasthan, built of white marble and red sandstone with ornate royal apartments including an alabaster Hall of Victory and a Chamber of Mirrors. Then you visit Ladli, a vocational program for orphaned children where you can interact with students and help them practice English. Tonight your small group is invited to a home-hosted dinner with an Indian noble family, followed by a sari-and-turban-tying demonstration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-prepared dinner with Indian noble family)
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Visit Ladli vocational training program
- Home-hosted dinner with Indian noble family
- Sari-and-turban-tying demonstration
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort - Day 12
Jaipur to Delhi
You fly back to Delhi this morning and get ready for your journey home. Use the rest of the day to pack, rest, and prepare for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 13
Departure
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. You'll head home after these two weeks traveling through Dubai, Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore and Jaipur. Safe travels until we see you again.
- Meals
- Breakfast
