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DELHI & TAJ MAHAL & VARANASI 4 NIGHTS PRE TOUR

Visit historic Delhi influenced by 1850’s British Raj and 1630’s Mughal Empire. Continue to Agra to marvel at one of the World’s greatest monuments: the Taj Mahal. This tour ends in Varanasi before joining your Pandaw vessel.

This is a private tour.

DAY 1

ARRIVAL NEW DELHI

Welcome to India! Transfer from airport to your hotel. Rest of day at leisure.

Meals: none.

DAY 2

CITY TOUR OF DELHI

Today’s tour includes heritage rich Old and New Delhi including a Heritage Walk inside India’s largest Mosque ‘Jama Masjid’ built in 1644 AD showcasing finest Islamic style of architecture. Explore real life of Old Delhi through maze like streets of the iconic Ancient Bazaar ‘Chandni Chowk’ and Asia’s largest Spice Market. Experience colonial-era at ‘Lutyens Delhi’ including Mahatma Gandhi Museum ‘Birla House’, Temple ‘Bangla Sahib Gurudwara’ and volunteer inside its holy Community Kitchen that daily feeds over 10,000 devotees, pilgrims and homeless. Visit Ceremonial Boulevard ‘Raj Path’ to witness ‘Sir Edwin Lutyens’ finest works from 1920’s British Raj Era including Colonial Government Buildings, India Gate, President and Parliament House from outside. Journey to the City Centre Market ‘Connaught Place’ named after the ‘Duke of Connaught’ and surrounds the central park of Delhi.

Transfer back to your hotel.
Meals: breakfast at your hotel.

DAY 3

AGRA

Drive to Agra, the Mughal Era city that is home to the wonder of the world ‘Taj Mahal’! After check-in at the hotel, continue with a Heritage Walk inside India’s finest Mughal fortress The Red Fort of Agra, an acclaimed UNESCO heritage site and the imperial residence of 16th century rulers of the ‘Mughal Dynasty’. If time permits, visit marble workshops renowned for finest Mughal artwork. Enjoy traditional Indian Chai Tea prepared and served on-spot along with Indian delights.

Meals: breakfast at your hotel.

DAY 4

AGRA - NEW DELHI - VARANASI

Start the day with a Sunrise Grand Tour of the Taj Mahal, which was built in 1630 by Mughal Emperor ‘Shah Jahan’ in memory of his beloved wife ‘Mumtaz Mahal’ who died giving birth to their 14th child.

Transfer back to Delhi airport for your flight to Varanasi. At arrival, transfer to your hotel for the final night before your cruise.

Meals: breakfast at your hotel.

DAY 5

VARANASI DEPARTURE

After breakfast transfer to ship.

Meals: breakfast at your hotel.

The Imperial Delhi

Chosen as India’s best ‘Luxury Historical Hotel’ by World Luxury Hotel Awards 2015, The Imperial is an iconic property in Delhi in the heart of the capital, reminiscent of the halcyon days of the Raj. A luxury hotel with an iconic and awe-inspiring heritage interwoven in colonial elegance, it dwells in its modern delivery of old-style class and magnificence. Built in 1931 by Blomfield, one of Sir Edwin Lutyen’s associates and inaugurated by Lord Willingdon in 1936, it is New Delhi’s landmark Hotel. The Hotel is steps away from Connaught Place, the renowned shopping district and is very close to the city’s major attractions.

Imperial Room

Janpath Lane, Connaught Place, New Delhi, 110001, India

Tel: +91 11 23341234

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The Radisson Blue, Agra

The Radisson Blu Agra Taj East Gate is within walking distance of the breathtaking Taj Mahal, one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. You’ll also be close to the red sandstone walls of Agra Fort, the exotic birds of Keoladeo National. Enjoy the refreshing rooftop infinity pool overlooking the Taj Mahal, a rejuvenating spa, a well-equipped fitness center.

Deluxe Taj Facing Room

Taj East Gate Road 28200, Agra, India

Tel: +91 562 2335555

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Tree of Life Resort & Spa

Unlike many of the popular tourist destinations that you may have visited, this city goes on in spite and not because of its visitors. It is a city that requires you to be sensitive, spiritual, careful, and open-minded – even if the experience is not quite the one you expected. So plunge in; cruise the river, visit the temples, go for a live sarod concert, attend the evening Aarti (prayer), walk the small lanes which go back a thousand years and make the most of each and every moment because such experiences rarely come your way.

Tel: +919015242000

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Rates include

Four nights accommodation at advertised hotels (or similar), including breakfast, excursion and entrance fees as per itinerary, one domestic flight Delhi – Varanasi including check-in luggage of 20kg.

Price per traveller in USD

Accommodation Type	Price per Traveller
Sharing (2 Pax)	US$1,361
Single (1 Pax)	US$2,423

Extension Code: LTID-AGR-VAR-PRE-4

Note

Please advise arrival/departure flight details in order to arrange the transfer accordingly
Apply for Indian visa before departure
Check in time 14.00 / Check out time 11.00
Radisson Blue Compulsory meals: Christmas Eve Gala Dinner (24DEC) USD 68 per person and New Year's Eve Dinner (31DEC) USD 156 per person
Radisson Blue, peak surcharge 20DEC-05JAN per room per night USD 99

* Please note that your hotel will be confirmed after we have received your deposit payment. Prices are subject to change. Hotel subject to availability. We will try to offer you an alternate accommodation if the requested hotel would not be available.

Supplements

The Radisson Blue, Agra - Compulsory meal: Christmas Eve Gala Dinner - 24DEC USD68.00 per person
The Radisson Blue, Agra - Compulsory meal: New Year's Eve Dinner - 31DEC USD156.00 per person
The Radisson Blue, Agra - Peak Season Supplement - 20 Dec 2023 - 05 Jan 2024 USD99.00 per room per night
The Radisson Blue, Agra - Peak Season Supplement - 20 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 USD99.00 per room per night

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