“A kaleidoscopic mix of artisans, spices, henna and street traders”
80 Magic of India
Highlights ■ Delhi ■ Qutb Minar ■ Varanasi ■ Taj Mahal ■ Temples ■ Rajasthan ■ Hindu Shrines ■ Bazaars ■ Amber Fort ■ Agra ■ Bike Ride around Old Delhi ■ Yoga Lesson in Varanasi ■ Jodhpur “The Blue City”
Tour notes
Departure Dates – Tour departs every Saturday based on a minimum of 2 passengers travelling. ●
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Guides – English-speaking driver plus local guides for the included sightseeing. ●
Sightseeing – As detailed, including entrance fees. ● Transportation – Will be in air-conditioned vehicles.
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Visa – The required Indian visa is not included in the tour price. Details will be provided at the time of booking.
India is a country of stunning landscapes, welcoming people, surprising diversity and a bountiful and varied heritage. The Magic of India tour is the ideal introduction experiencing the country’s colourful history, eclectic street scenes, iconic buildings and of course the mighty Taj Mahal.
Day 1: London – Delhi Direct flight from Heathrow to Delhi with Virgin Atlantic.
Day 2: Delhi
Enjoy your day at leisure exploring the bustling metropolis of Delhi. Stay 2 nights at the Fern Hotel. (B)
Day 3: Delhi After breakfast enjoy a bicycle tour. Spend the afternoon amidst the skyscrapers and ancient monuments of Delhi. Explore Old Delhi, the former capital of the Mughal dynasty visiting the beautiful monuments of Seeshgani, Gurudwara, Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid and Raj Ghat. Tour the current capital new Delhi. Visit the 238ft Qutb Minar, the tallest stone tower of India’s emperor, Humayan’s tomb and Birla Temple. (B)
Day 4: Delhi – Varanasi This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Varanasi, officially one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, steeped in the legends of Hindu mythology. Check in to the Radisson Hotel for 2 nights. In the evening view the captivating Aarti ceremony of Ghats, a traditional fire ritual on the sacred steps to the River Ganges. (B)
Day 5: Varanasi and Sarnath Early morning cruise along the River Ganges while the sun is still rising. After breakfast visit the temples of historic Varanasi. In the the afternoon visit the ancient Buddhist city of Sarnath. (B)
Day 6: Varanasi – Khajuraho Experience an early morning yoga session taken by a professional local yoga teacher. Fly to Khajuraho in the
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