Day Wise Itinerary

Delhi -2 nights

Step off the plane and into our care with assistance on arrival at Delhi International. Redolent with history, the Imperial Hotel is a fascinating blend of Art Deco, old Colonial and Victorian styles. Plan your adventures for the days ahead over a breakfast briefing. Explore the vibrant cities of New and Old Delhi.

Experience

Spend your first night in India pampered by contemporary luxury, surrounded by its fascinating past. Show traditional respect as you slip off your shoes when you approach Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial, Raj Ghat. Explore the mysteries of the 17th century Red Fort with its gilded columns and marble pool. Bump through the streets of Old Delhi in a romantic rickshaw ride.

Agra -1 nights

Wake up early, excited to travel again. Tonight you’ll be sleeping in the beautifully-preserved city of Agra, surrounded by some of the world’s finest monuments. Sleep soundly in the Trident hotel, just a stone’s throw away from one of the world’s most famous landmarks, the Taj Mahal.

Experience

Explore the Agra fort, where Shah Jahan spent years of confinement, see the Taj Mahal through new eyes when you learn of his tragic history. Take time to explore the beautiful gardens of your hotel. Be dazzled by the skill of the 20,000 craftsmen who took 17 years to complete the Taj Mahal, the ‘Love Poem in Marble’

Ranthambore -2 nights

Relax and enjoy the day of travel ahead as we’ll take care of everything. From the majesty of Agra, head south to the wild beauty of Ranthambore National park. Board the Shatabdi Express at Agra station and speed through the golden countryside on an air-conditioned train

Experience

Relax and enjoy the day of travel ahead as we’ll take care of everything. From the majesty of Agra, head south to the wild beauty of Ranthambore National park. Board the Shatabdi Express at Agra station and speed through the golden countryside on an air-conditioned train

Jaipur -2 nights

Relax and enjoy the morning journey to Jaipur, we’ll take care of everything. Discover why Jaipur earned its nickname of the ‘Paris of India’ on a half-day tour. Stroll its wide boulevards and photograph the flamboyant pink-painted streets. Stock up on treasures to take home at the vibrant night market.

Experience

Ride like a Rajah to the fort on an elephant. Be amazed by the ingenuity of the city’s past inhabitants at Jantar Mantar, the world’s largest stone observatory. Watch in wonder as dusk blushes Jaipur’s terracotta buildings a deeper shade of pink. Sleep soundly in the palace known as the ‘jewel of Jaipur’, former home to generations of royalty.

Udaipur -2 nights

Head north by comfy air-conditioned car to Udaipur, nicknamed the ‘Venice of the East’. Explore the city’s palaces and landscaped gardens on a half-day tour. Experience life in majestic luxury at the Oberoi Udaivilas.

Experience

Visit the City Palace, home to the former kingdom of Mewar, with its lavish raised gardens and towering temples. Slip off your shoes and walk through the stunning Jagdish Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It feels like a fairy tale, but it’s real; journey across Lake Pichola by boat to be greeted with a ceremonial welcome at the Oberoi Udaivilas resort. Enjoy a scenic drive around the Fateh Sagar Lake.

Cochin -2 nights

After a tasty breakfast we’ll take you to the airport for your flight south to Cochin. Believed to be the oldest European settlement in India, uncover the history of Cochin, ‘museum city’.

Experience

Visit synagogues, temples and churches, experience the cultural melting pot of this ancient port city From the Dutch to the Portuguese and Chinese, walk in the footsteps of past explorers on a half-day tour. Take a relaxing soak in your tub at the Brunton Boatyard Hotel. Watch from the window as dolphins swim in the glittering waters beyond. Visit the gravestone of Vasco de Gama, the explorer who discovered the sea route from Europe to India.

Alleppey -2 nights

Your home for the next two nights will be a luxury air-conditioned houseboat. Relax and unwind as you enjoy the tranquil life onboard, gently cruising the network of canals along the backwaters.

Experience

Curl up in comfort, the sound of the water lapping at the side of the boat and the occasional *plop* as a coconut falls into the water. Savour local delicacies including Karimeen, Kappa and toddy, prepared by the in-house chef on board. Cruise the palm fringed waterways, past villages and countryside, where the river’s freshwater meets seawater from the Arabian Sea. Enjoy the silence of the velvet night as you enjoy a trip over a moon-lit lake.

Mararikulam -2 nights

Time to shift into a deeper level of relaxation. After breakfast enjoy a drive to the Marari Beach Resort, an oasis of calm where you can unwind completely, enjoying secluded beaches and stunning sunsets.

Experience

Switch off. It’s easy; no TV, no packed schedule, just all the time in the world to enjoy the beauty of Kerala. Awaken your senses with a hot shower in your private courtyard open to the sky. Stroll the beach and watch the fishermen take their boats out in the morning, later feast on ocean-fresh fish in the shade of the coconut palms. Feel the sun on your skin and a gentle, cooling breeze as you rest in a hammock, lulled by the sound of the crashing waves.

Mararikulam to cochin

It’s time to say goodbye to paradise and let us take you back to Cochin for an assisted transfer to your international flight.