India Tours - Program 2
9 Nts / 10 Days with Air India
October 1, 2004 - March 31, 2005
View Pricings

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi International airport, you will be met by a representative and transferred to The Imperial Hotel (Deluxe) / The Park Hotel (First Class).

Day 02: Delhi
This morning, tour of Old Delhi visiting the Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial), the Jama Masjid (The Universal mosque), and the Red Fort. Travel by cycle rickshaw through the fabled Chandni Chowk (Silver street). Here, alleys filled with Gold and Silversmiths, the exotic spice market and colorful fabric merchants are but some of the few sights that will amaze and tempt you. Afternoon, tour of New Delhi, includes, the Qutab Minar (A 70 meter high victory tower), Emperor Humayun's Tomb. Drive past to the India Gate, the Houses of Parliament and the Presidential Palace (Rashtrapati Bhawan). Also visit the Craft Museum & village, and later visit the Birla Temple to see the evening prayers. This evening, you will see Dances of India, and have dinner at Chor Bizarre restaurant. B D
NOTE : The Red Fort & Craft Museum are closed on Mondays.

Day 03 : Delhi - Samode ( By road - 5 hours drive )
After breakfast, you will be driven to Samode. Arrive and check in to the Samode Palace Hotel (Deluxe) / Samode Bagh (First Class), 45 kms away from Jaipur. Afternoon will be at leisure to explore on your own. Car & driver will be at your disposal. B

Day 04 : Samode - Jaipur ( By road -1 hour drive )
After breakfast, straight driven to the Amber Fort, where you ascend the hill like a Maharaja - on the back of an elephant. Arrive and check in to the Rambagh Palace Hotel (Deluxe) / The Trident Hilton Hotel (First Class). Afternoon city tour of Jaipur, includes, the City Palace of the Jaipur Maharaja and the major Rajput landmark, the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built in 1799 AD. Continue on to the Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. Late afternoon, you are invited for Tea at a local family home to learn about the religion, culture, and joint family system. B

Day 05 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra ( By road - 6 hours drive )
After breakfast, you will be driven to Agra. En route, visit the Mughal Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri, built entirely of red sandstone and now declared as a World Heritage Monument. On arrival, check in to the Taj View Hotel (Deluxe) / The Trident Hilton Hotel (First Class). Afternoon, visit the Agra Fort, and the legendary Taj Mahal at sunset. B
NOTE : The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.

Day 06 : Agra - Jhansi ( By Shatabdi Express - 0800 hours / 1040 hours ) Jhansi - Orchha ( By road - 1 hour drive )
Morning, the representative will assist you for transfer to the Agra railway station to board the train to Jhansi. On arrival at Jhansi railway station, you will be met by a representative and driven to Orchha. Arrive and check in to Amar Mahal / The Orchha Resort (Deluxe & First Class). B

Day 07 : Orchha - Khajuraho ( By road - 4 hours drive )
After breakfast, you will be driven to Khajuraho. Arrive and check in to the Taj Chandela Hotel (Deluxe) / Holiday Inn Hotel (First Class). Afternoon, you will do the tour of Eastern Group of Temples. Bx

Day 08 : Khajuraho / Varanasi ( By flight )
After breakfast, you will do the tour of Western Group of Temples. Later, A Touch of Class Tours representative will assist you for transfer to the airport to fly to Varanasi. On arrival, you will be met by A Touch of Class Tours representative and transferred to the Radisson Hotel (Standard room). Late afternoon, rickshaw ride to see the temple lit up. B

Day 09 : Varanasi - Delhi ( By flight )
Early morning, enjoy a boat ride on river Gangs, and lecture on Hinduism by a Professor of Benares Hindu University. Return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, you will do the tour of Sarnath & museum. Afternoon, A Touch of Class Tours representative will assist you for transfer to the airport to fly to Delhi. On arrival, you will be met by A Touch of Class Tours representative and transferred to The Taj Mahal Hotel (Deluxe) / The Park Hotel (First Class). Farewell Dinner at the good local restaurant. B D

Day 10 : Delhi Departure
The representative will assist you for transfer to the International airport to board the flight for onward journey.

Our per person prices in United States Dollars for SPECIAL TOUR PROGRAM 1 based on Twin sharing including daily American Breakfast and Air-conditioned transportation, (The rates are valid from 01 Oct, 2004 to Mar 31, 2005), except for Christmas & New Year Period, are as follows :

Note: Accompanying Tour Escort will be staying at the different hotels.

Supplement for Domestic Airfares : USD 225 Per Person
Break up :
HJR / VNS : USD 90 PP
VNS / DEL : USD 135 PP

Our prices include the following :

• Hotel accommodation on twin sharing room basis at all the hotels:

Our prices do not include the following