8 day tour of Dubai with the Golden Triangle to include Delhi, Agra & Jaipur.

DAY 1 - Depart
Board your overnight Emirates non-stop flight to Dubai.
 
DAY 2 - Arrival In Dubai
Arrive in Dubai. You are met on arrival and transferred to your hotel in the city for a 1 night stay.
 
Accommodation in a Selected Hotel - FREE Dubai Stopovers INCLUDED
No immediate connecting flights on your outbound or inbound journey to/from your destination. Enjoy a spectacular stopover in Dubai for 1 or 2 nights (subject to flight schedules) for absolutely FREE. Your FREE stopover in Dubai includes:
-Accommodation in standard rooms
-Buffet breakfast
-Transfers between Dubai airport and hotel 

DAY 3 - Dubai - Delhi
Breakfast and a free morning to explore Dubai on your own or shopping. (See Great Add-ons in Dubai). Transfer to Dubai airport for your onward flight to Delhi, your gateway city for your North India sojourn. Arrive in Delhi. After completing customs and immigration formalities you will be met by our representative and transfer to the hotel.
 
The Lalit or Similar - B 

DAY 4 - Delhi
After breakfast proceed for full day city tour visiting old and New Delhi. In New Delhi, we visit the "Qutab Minar", a 72 meter high tower built to commemorate the victory of Islam over Hindus. Continue to "Humayun's tomb", also known as the forerunner to the Taj Mahal. Humayun, launched a great Mughal architectural legacy. Set in peaceful surrounds, the tomb features an artful combination of red sandstone and white marble. Drive through the Embassy area, the Government buildings (1921-1930) and Connaught Place - the heart and main shopping district of the capital. Afternoon, we cross the city into the walled gates of Old Delhi. Our tour includes a visit to the "Jama Mosque" (1650) and drive through the fabled area of "Chandni Chowk" (aptly translates to Moonlight Square). Then we drive past the Red Fort (1639-1648) built by Shahjehan the builder of the Taj Mahal in Agra. Later visit Raj Ghat to pay homage to the Father of the Indian Nation - Mahatma Gandhi.
 
The Lalit or Similar - B 

DAY 5 - Delhi - Agra
Drive to Agra. On arrival you are met and assisted by our local representative at the hotel and check-in. Afternoon visit to the sprawling "Agra Fort" on the bank of the Yamuna River. This immense fort and palace is the seat of power for four generations of Mughal emperors; they ruled all of northern India from the early 16th century until the consolidation by British colonial rule in the early 1800s. Agra Fort's architecture is an almost perfect fusion between military might and lavish beauty. Later enjoy a visit to the "Taj Mahal". This grand edifice was built by Shahjehan from 1631 to 1653 to enshrine the remains of his Queen Mumtaz Mahal. We walk into the inner chambers of this renowned "Monument to Love," and seek out several vantage points to see the magnificent play of light. The semi translucent white marble is inlaid with thousands of semi-precious stones in beautiful patterns and the building has four identical facades, a perfect exercise in symmetry. It is truly deserving of its status as a wonder of the world. This monument took 22 years to be completed and took 20,000 workers to build, was designed and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa.
 
Hotel Jaypee Palace or Similar - B 

DAY 6 - Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and depart for Jaipur en route visiting "Fatehpur Sikri". The mysterious ghost city founded by the Mughal Emperor-Akbar the Great in the late 16th century and capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585. Although architecturally magnificent, the city suffered from a water shortage and was abandoned shortly after Akbar's death. The city occupies a sandstone ridge, and the area around it is enclosed within a seven-mile-long wall. We'll stroll about the fort and palace. Continue the drive to Jaipur. On arrival check into the hotel.
 
Hotel Mansingh Tower or Similar - B 

DAY 7 - Jaipur
After breakfast visit "Amber fort", which includes an "Elephant Ride/Jeep Ride" (Kindly note that Elephant ride is subject to availability) Perched on a hill 11km from Jaipur and nestling among the Aravali Hills, is the historic fort-palace of Amber. Set in a picturesque background, the splendid Amber Fort (Jaigarh) was built in 1600 by Raja Man Singh, commander-in-chief of the Mughal army during Akbar's reign and certainly one of the greatest generals of medieval India. Afternoon half day city tour of Jaipur. Visit the "City Palace" a fine blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. This palace complex has numerous buildings, courtyards, impressive gateways and temples. The palace houses Sawai Jai Singh's seven-storey facade Chandra Mahal ("moon palace"), solid marble Mubarak Mahal, the Diwan-e-Aam and Diwan-e-Khas (the Hall of Private Audience). Chandra Mahal is still the residence of the present royal family. Also, visit the observatory - "Jantar Mantar" and "Hawa Mahal" or "Palace of Winds".
 
Hotel Mansingh Tower or Similar - B 

DAY 8 - Jaipur - Delhi
Breakfast and depart for Delhi. On arrival check-in at your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
 
Hotel Radisson or Similar - B 

DAY 9 - Delhi - Via Dubai
After breakfast, transfer to the international airport for your flight home via Dubai. Those continuing the stay in India and joining the Southern India tour, will be transferred to the domestic terminal for a flight to Chennai. B

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INCLUSIONS:
* A representative for assistance on arrival and departure transfers
* 6 nights hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis in base category of rooms "or similar"
* Meals as per itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) Buffet Breakfast in all hotels
* All transfers, excursions and sightseeing will be by air-conditioned Toyota Innova or Tempo Traveler based on the number of pax
* Entrance fees at all monuments, road taxes, parking fees, fuel surcharge, interstate taxes
* Local English-speaking guide for the sightseeing and excursion tours
* 1 elephant ride to ascend (alternatively by jeeps) to Amber Fort in Jaipur
* Mineral water in the vehicle through-out the tour
* Departure gift
* Welcome kit with all relevant documents pertaining to the tour
* All currently applicable taxes

EXCLUSIONS:
* Any Insurance
* Optional sightseeing you may choose while on any tour
* Any other meals or beverages not included per itinerary
* Tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
* Airline excess baggage* International flight
* All the other services which are not mentioned in the inclusions

HOTELS USED:
Deluxe Class Hotel:
* Delhi: The Lalit (Intercontinental The Grand)
* Agra: Jaypee Palace
* Jaipur: Mansingh Tower
* Delhi: Radisson

First Class Hotel:
* Delhi: Ramada Plaza
* Agra: Clarks Shiraz
* Jaipur: Ramada
* Delhi: Ramada Plaza

IMPORTANT NOTE: - 23Dec - 05Jan 8% Extra supplement for X-mas/New Year Departure -  Any hike in taxes, entrance fees to monuments, fuel or guide charges levied by govt. of India, shall be charged extra.

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Departures:
January - March
October - December