Dazzling Dubai & India with Diwali, Festival of Lights
Exhilarating Dubai; plus explore the lost empires of India in Delhi, Agra, the Taj Mahal & celebrate Diwali in Jaipur; Optional Extension to Nepal
| Style | Small Group Tour Tour escorts & guides for some segments | ||
| Departures | Group Size | 24 travelers max | |
| Themes | History & Culture, Festivals, Family Friendly | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This fast-paced, partially escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. This tour also includes long scenic drives between destinations, sometimes on bumpy unpaved roads and may have limited rest stops. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
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Prepare to be dazzled twice on this innovative tour package to Dubai and India. Dubai is home to the world’s tallest building, a man-made island archipelago created for luxury living and vacationing, an indoor ski resort complete with ski lift, plenty of fine dining, and an ancient culture that has leapt from desert tent to skyscraper condo in less than 50 years.
In India, Celebrate Diwali, the "Festival of LIghts" on our special Dazzling Dubai & India Express tour that will take you to explore the "Golden Triangle", from fascinating and exotic Delhi, to Agra and the Taj Mahal, the world's most famous and lovely monument to love, to Jaipur, the "pink city," full of lavish mansions and palaces.
But don't wait to reserve your place. Space is definitely limited, and at these prices, it will surely sell out fast!
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round trip flights via Emirates including fuel surcharges, taxes and fees
- 9 nights accommodations in deluxe and superior first class hotels
- 12 meals: 9 buffet breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners including a farewell dinner
- All transfers and ground transportation
- Guided panoramic tour of Dubai
- Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees in India
- Professional, English-speaking tour director in India
Optional add-ons
- Exciting optional excursions in Dubai and India
- Optional day trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi
- Flights from Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), Newark (EWR), Orlando (MCO), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), and Washington D.C. Dulles (IAD). Request pricing when making your reservation.
Why you'll love it
- Enjoy three nights in the playground of the rich & famous! Embark on a guided panoramic tour of Dubai and take in the highlights.
- Spend the remainder of your time in Dubai, exploring this world-class city at your own pace or join any of our optional excursions.
- Ride by bicycle rickshaw to gaze upon the towering red sandstone and smooth marble structure of Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque and one of the most alluring houses of worship in the world.
- Join a local family in Agra for High Tea and learn about their everyday life in India -- a Friendly Planet exclusive treat!
- Marvel at the incredible architecture of the Taj Mahal in Agra, with its iconic white marble and stunning gardens.
- Stop in Abhaneri Village along the Agra-Jaipur route to visit the largest and deepest stepwell in all of India - the Chand Baori stepwell.
- Participate in celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights! From a special Indian dinner in the Suryaa Villa with a Rajput family and wearing traditional Turbans and Sarees to enjoying fireworks and cultural folk dances, experience the authentic Diwali celebration in action.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 Dubai
- 3 Dubai
- Optional Excursion: Half Day Dubai City Tour , $65
- Optional Excursion: Burj Khalifa , $59
- Optional Excursion: Desert Safari & BBQ Dinner , $90
- 4 Dubai
- Optional Excursion: Full Day Abu Dhabi , $120
- Optional Excursion: Dhow Dinner Cruise (purchased locally) , $85
- 5 Dubai & Delhi
- 6 Old & New Delhi
- 7 Delhi & Agra
- Optional Excursion: Mohabbat The Taj Cultural Show (purchased locally) , $50
- 8 Agra
- Optional Excursion: Agra Fort , $25
- Optional Excursion: Mehtab Bagh , $20
- 9 Agra, Abhaneri Village & Jaipur
- 10 Jaipur & Diwali Celebration at Suryaa Villa
- Optional Excursion: Jaipur City Tour including the City Palace & Jantar Mantar Observatory , $30
- 11 Jaipur & Delhi
- 12 Arrive USA
Nepal Extension
- 12 Delhi & Kathmandu, Nepal
- 13 Kathmandu, Patan City & Swoyambhunath
- Optional Excursion: Mt. Everest Flyover , $205
- 14 Kathmandu & Bhaktapur
- 15 Kathmandu & Depart Delhi
- 16 Arrive USA
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Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 Depart USA
- Check in for your overnight flight to Dubai
Day 2 Dubai
- Arrive in Dubai, meet our representatives, and transfer to your centrally located hotel
- NOTE: The flight from Washington D.C. Dulles (IAD) arrives early in the morning in Dubai (around 8AM). Check-in at the hotel is at 3PM. If you wish to check-in immediately please add early check-in to your reservation.
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai or similar
Day 3 Dubai
- Enjoy a guided panoramic tour of Dubai -- see the highlights of this amazing place
- The balance of the day is at leisure in one of the most dazzling cities in the world, or join several exciting optional excursions
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai or similarBreakfast
Day 4 Dubai
- Relax and explore on your own, or join an optional excursion to Abu Dhabi
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai or similarBreakfast
Day 5 Dubai & Delhi
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi
- Upon arrival, you'll be met and escorted to your hotel
Shangri-La Eros Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 6 Old & New Delhi
- Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi
- Ride by bicycle rickshaw to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque
Shangri-La Eros Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 7 Delhi & Agra
- After breakfast travel to the city of Agra
- Remainder of the day at leisure in Agra or take part in optional excursions
- Enjoy an evening high tea with a local family
ITC Mughal or similarBreakfast
Day 8 Agra
- Rise early for a morning tour of the Taj Mahal
- Remainder of the day at leisure, or join optional excursions
ITC Mughal or similarBreakfast
Day 9 Agra, Abhaneri Village & Jaipur
- Visit Abhaneri Village and see the Chand Baori stepwell
- Experience traditional bread making (chapati or naan)
- Learn the art of tying colorful turbans and sarees
- Continue to Jaipur and check into your hotel
ITC Rajputana or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 10 Jaipur & Diwali Celebration at Suryaa Villa
- Morning tour of Jaipur, including a brief stop at the Hawa Mahal and a visit to the Amber Fort, ancient captial of Rajasthan
- Afternoon at leisure to explore Jaipur, or take part in an optional excursion
- Enjoy a special dinner to celebrate Diwali
ITC Rajputana or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 11 Jaipur & Delhi
- In the morning, depart for Delhi via motor-coach and transfer to the airport
- Enjoy an included dinner, then board your return flight home via Dubai
- Passengers taking the optional Nepal extension will overnight in New Delhi at the Novotel New Delhi Aerocity or similar. Continue on Day 12 of the extension itinerary below.
Breakfast & dinner
Day 12 Arrive USA
- Your adventure ends today as you arrive in the USA
Nepal Extension
Take advantage of your already included airfare and add an optional extension to mysterious Nepal. The Nepal Extension includes 1 night in Delhi, round trip flights from Delhi to Kathmandu, 3 nights in Kathmandu with a full touring program, transfers, buffet breakfast daily and a farewell dinner and performance. Passengers taking the Nepal Extension will return to the U.S. 4 days later than the return dates shown.
Note: Due to the earthquake in April 2015, many of Nepal's stupas and other sites are under ongoing renovations.
To see full details, click the button to the right.
Day 12 Delhi & Kathmandu, Nepal
- Transfer to the airport to take a short flight to Kathmandu, Nepal
- You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel
- Welcome drink will be served on arrival at your hotel
- Later, visit Boudhanath, one of the world’s largest stupas
Breakfast
Day 13 Kathmandu, Patan City & Swoyambhunath
- Optional morning flight over Mt. Everest
- After breakfast, travel to Patan City south of Kathmandu
- In the afternoon, visit the National Museum and Swoyambhunath, the ‘monkey temple’
Breakfast
Day 14 Kathmandu & Bhaktapur
- Enjoy a morning visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- This afternoon visit Kathmandu Durbar Square at the heart of the old city
- In the evening, enjoy a Nepalese farewell dinner and performance
Breakfast & dinner
Day 15 Kathmandu & Depart Delhi
- Enjoy the morning at leisure in Kathmandu to shop and explore independently
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi
- Bid farewell to India & Nepal as you board your overnight return flight to the USA
Breakfast
Day 16 Arrive USA
- Your memorable journey ends today when you arrive in the USA
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Travel visas are required for this package. Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 12 or older at time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about India?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
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What should I know about The United Arab Emirates?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
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