Rituals and Romance
A fortnight"s journey embracing the magic of India past and present, including extraordinary rituals on the Ganges, erotic temples at Khajuraho, the mighty fort in remote Gwalior and ending with two nights of pampered luxury within sight of the marvellous Taj Mahal.
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| Day 01 |
Depart London Heathrow for Delhi, with British Airways. |
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| Day 02 |
Early Morning: Arrive Delhi. You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel in the centre of the city.
Later in the day, you will be met and escorted on a sightseeing tour of Delhi. |
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| Day 03 |
You will be transferred to the airport in time to check in for your flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. |
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| Day 04 |
You will be taken on an early morning boat ride on the Ganges, followed by a guided walk through the narrow alleys of the old Varanasi city.
In the evening, you will be taken to see the Arti on the banks of the Ganges. This is a spectacular sight, where dozens of priests offer huge flaming lamps to the river, lighting it up with the glow. Offerings of lamps and flowers are made following this ceremony and it is a moving sight to watch hundreds of miniature lamps floating along this sacred river. |
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You will be transferred back to the airport in time to check in for your flight to Khajuraho. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. |
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| Day 07 |
You will be met and escorted on a sightseeing tour of Khajuraho and the surrounding area. |
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| Day 09 |
You will be transferred to the station in Jhansi in time to catch the train to Gwalior. Upon arrival in Gwalior, you will be transferred to your hotel. |
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| Day 10 |
Your guide will meet you at your hotel and accompany you on a sightseeing tour of Gwalior. |
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| Day 12 |
You will be met at your hotel and escorted on a dawn visit to the Taj Mahal. This is the best time to see the Taj, as the hues of the rising sun are reflected by the white marble and there are fewer visitors disturbing the tranquillity.
After breakfast, you will be met and accompanied on a privately guided tour of Agra. |
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| Day 13 |
You will have most of the day at leisure. In the evening, you will be transferred back to Delhi in time to check in for your flight back to London. |
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| Day 14 |
Early Morning: Depart Delhi for London with British Airways. |
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| Price |
FROM £2854 PER PERSON SHARING
(SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND CHANGE)
PRICE INCLUDES:
International flights with British Airways in economy class.
Domestic flights as per itinerary.
Train transfers as per itinerary.
Road transfers as per itinerary in a private, air conditioned, chauffeur driven car.
Hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis.
Entrance to selected sights in Delhi, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Orchha, Gwalior and Agra and the services of a qualified, English-speaking guide.
PRICE EXCLUDES:
Tips, laundry, telephone calls, drinks and any other item of a personal nature
Meals and services not specified
Anything not mentioned in the Price Includes section above |
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