Dazzling Dubai & India
Exhilarating Dubai plus explore the lost empires of India in Delhi, Agra, the Taj Mahal and the pink city of Jaipur; Optional Extension to Nepal
| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | Group Size | 16 travelers max | |
| Themes | History & Culture | ||
| 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 ancient culture that has leaped from desert tent to skyscraper condo in less than 50 years.
In India, you'll 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.
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round trip flights from NYC via Emirates Airlines including taxes & fees
- 9 nights accommodations in deluxe and superior first class hotels
- 11 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch & a farewell dinner
- All transfers and ground transportation
- Guided city 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 excursion to Abu Dhabi
- Optional Nepal post-tour extension
- 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
- Be dazzled twice as you spend three nights in Dubai, then travel to exotic India.
- Enjoy a half-day tour to Dubai Creek, the Bastakiya district, the Dubai Museum, and more.
- Meander through the bustling souks and admire the beautiful textiles, spices, and gold.
- Get a bird's eye view of the city as you ascend to the observation deck of the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa.
- Visit India's largest mosque, the Jama Masjid, by bicycle rickshaw and marvel at the red sandstone and marble structure.
- Wake early for a breathtaking tour of the Taj Mahal in Agra.
- Journey to the Abhaneri Village and explore the region's most visited stepwell in all of India, the Chand Baori stepwell.
- Visit the ancient capital of Rajasthan, the Amber Fort.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 Dubai
- 3 Dubai
- Optional Excursion: Desert Safari & BBQ Dinner , $115
- 4 Dubai
- Optional Excursion: Full Day Abu Dhabi , $170
- 5 Dubai & Delhi
- 6 Old & New Delhi
- 7 Delhi & Agra
- 8 Agra
- Optional Excursion: Agra Fort , $25
- Optional Excursion: Mehtab Bagh , $20
- 9 Agra, Abhaneri Village & Jaipur
- 10 Jaipur
- 10 Holi Departure: Jaipur & Holi Festival
- 10 Diwali Departure: Jaipur & Diwali Festival
- Optional Excursion: Jaipur City Tour including the City Palace & Jantar Mantar Observatory , $30
- 11 Jaipur & Delhi
Nepal Extension
- 11 Jaipur & Delhi
- 12 Delhi & Kathmandu, Nepal
- 13 Kathmandu, Patan City & Swoyambhunath
- Optional Excursion: Mt. Everest Flyover (purchased locally) , $225
- 14 Kathmandu & Bhaktapur
- 15 Kathmandu & Depart Delhi
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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 8 am). Check-in at the hotel is at 3 pm. 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 city tour of Dubai -- see the highlights of this amazing place
- Visit the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world
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, India
- 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
- Visit Gandhi Smriti, the Mahatma Gandhi Museum
Shangri-La Eros Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 7 Delhi & Agra
- After breakfast travel to the city of Agra
- Evening visit to Sheroe's Hangout
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
- Enjoy an evening High Tea with a local family
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
- Morning tour of Jaipur, including a brief stop at the Hawa Mahal and a visit to the Amber Fort, ancient capital of Rajasthan
- Afternoon at leisure or take part in an optional excursion
- Enjoy a farewell dinner with fellow travelers
ITC Rajputana or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 10 Holi Departure: Jaipur & Holi Festival
- This morning, experience the color festival of Holi
- Enjoy typical foods and music while you throw herbal colors and water balloons
- Afternoon at leisure or take part in an optional excursion
- Enjoy a farewell dinner with fellow travelers
ITC Rajputana or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 10 Diwali Departure: Jaipur & Diwali Festival
- Morning tour of Jaipur including a brief stop at the Hawa Mahal and a visit to the Amber Fort, ancient capital of Rajasthan
- Afternoon at leisure to explore Jaipur
- This evening enjoy a special dinner celebration for Diwali, the "Festival of Lights"
ITC Rajputana or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 11 Jaipur & Delhi
- In the morning, depart for Delhi via motor-coach and transfer to the airport
- Board your overnight flight home via Dubai
Breakfast
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, flight from Delhi to Kathmandu and onwards from Kathmandu, 3 nights in Kathmandu with a full touring program, transfers, 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.
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Day 11 Jaipur & Delhi
- In the morning, depart for Delhi via motor-coach and transfer to the airport
- Upon arrival, check in to your airport hotel
Novotel New Delhi Aerocity or similarBreakfast
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
Hyatt Regency Kathmandu or similarBreakfast
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’
Hyatt Regency Kathmandu or similarBreakfast
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
Hyatt Regency Kathmandu or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 15 Kathmandu & Depart Delhi
- Enjoy the morning at leisure in Kathmandu to shop and explore independently
- Transfer to the airport for your return flight
- Bid farewell to Dubai, India & Nepal as you board your overnight return flight to the USA
Breakfast
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.
What should I know about Nepal?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
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