13 Days North India Family Highlights Tour Package
Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
Priced From: $ 4,690 pp dbl.occ.
Date: May - Sep

Highlights

- Special inclusions such as a pottery class in Jaipur and a visit to a local school in Agra have been crafted to interest all ages.    
- In Delhi, meet an Indian family in their home for a heartwarming cultural encounter.
- Experience the Taj Mahal at sunset
- Travel on an elephant up to Amber Fort; ride a camel into the great desert near Samode; and take a rickshaw through the lanes of old   Delhi.
- Stay in the most luxurious properties in India.

Itinerary

Day 1:  Depart USA
Your luxury journey begins as you board your flight to Asia.

Day 2: Arrive Mumbai (Bombay), India
Touch down late tonight in Mumbai, an exciting start to your India adventure. your host welcomes you and escorts you to your elegant, luxury hotel overlooking the Arabian. It is known for impeccable service, understated luxury and excellent facilities, including the exclusive spa Banyan Tree spa and fitness center. Oberoi Mumbai

Day 3:  Mumbai
Today, you are immersed in the energy of Mumbai, an intriguing mix of Indian and colonial influences. View Indian art, archaeology and natural history at Prince of Wales Museum. Visit seaside Gateway of India, terraced Hanging Gardens atop Malabar Hill and Mahatma Gandhi’s home. See the work of India’s foremost artists at Jehangir Art Gallery. The Oberoi Mumbai (B)

Day 4:    Mumbai / Udaipur 
Fly to one of India’s finest scenic areas. Udaipur is an enchanted landscape of fairytale palaces, green hills and exotic bazaars. Arrive at your hotel on an island in Lake Pichola. The balance of the day is at leisure for you to savor the serene scenery and atmosphere of your luxury resort. On the banks of Lake Pichola with views of historic City Palace, your hotel captures all the romance and splendor of an era of royalty and rajahs.  The grand setting combined with palatial architecture and a beautiful spa make this an experience of absolute luxury. The Oberoi Udaivilas (B)

Day 5:  Udaipur
Discover colossal City Palace, with its enduring frescoes, Mughal-inspired art, and 17th -century Hindu Jagadish Temple.  Enjoy a walk by the lake or shop in the crafts village of Shilpgram. The Oberoi Udaivilas (B)

Day 06: Udaipur / Jaipur
Today, fly to the colorful city of Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan.  This pink-hued city feels like a vast open-air museum of bazaars, gardens and fanciful architecture...  Your luxury hotel recreates the era of royal Rajasthan in a beautiful fort setting with Jaipur in the background.  The Oberoi Rajvilas is set within 32 acres of landscaped gardens with pavilions and reflection pools that create the romance and grandeur of more princely times.  Superb attention to detail creates a soothing blend of warm, effortless service and harmonious spaces. The Oberoi Rajvilas (B)

Day 07: Jaipur
Amber Palace rises in rose-colored majesty over the desert.  Travel as the royal rajahs once did – by elephant up huge ramparts to the palace to view the grand walled city of Mughal courtyards, gardens and royal apartments.  Back in the city, explore City Palace and its prized glass works and figurines.  The Palace of the Winds features a delicate, pink honeycombed wall designed as a privacy screen for royal harems.  See 17th -century Royal Observatory.  This evening, stroll the city with your guide.  A delightful mix of camels, elephants, and free-roaming cows are all part of the daily traffic.  The Oberoi Rajvilas (B)

Day 08: Jaipur
This morning, head to the Kirpal Singh Shekhawat Blue Pottery School. The traditional techniques for creating Jaipur’s blue pottery had nearly been lost to the world. Muralist and painter, Kirpal Singh Shekhawat, was asked to found a school that would pass on the craft. He not only revived the art, but mastered it himself and became famous in the process. In 2002, Kirpal Singh was honored with the title of Shilp Guru, a living treasure.  Tour the school and enjoy a hands-on course in creating this famous local art. This afternoon, travel to Samode for a special luncheon, followed by a fun and memorable camel ride through the desert. The Oberoi Rajvilas (B,L)

Day 09: Jaipur / Bharatpur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra
Your week in Rajasthan concludes as you proceed to Fatehpur Sikri. This 16th-century city was abandoned after just 18 years, but its stone palaces remain largely intact.  End your day in Agra with a stunning sunset at the Taj Mahal.  You will long remember this scene as the Taj changes color and mood, its marble walls reflecting the pinks and mauves of the receding sun.  Retreat to your luxurious resort, less than 2,000 feet from the Taj Mahal.  All rooms, suites, lobby, bar and lounge offer breathtaking views of this magnificent monument.  The Oberoi Amarvilas (B)

Day 10: Agra
Your family visits a local school in the area surrounding Agra.  You gain a glimpse at the education system in India, and possibly allow your accompanying young explorers to make new friends their own age in India. (Schools open after July only).  The balance of the day is free to relax at your resort. Built in a style inspired by Moorish and Mughal architecture, the resort is a splendid display of terraced lawns, fountains, reflection pools and pavilions with rich interiors that take you back to an era of emperors and princes. Children are sure to enjoy the beautiful white marble, colonnaded swimming pool.  Set in a terraced garden and lit with torches, it could be straight from the fairytale pages of the Arabian Nights.  The Oberoi Amarvilas (B)

Day 11: Agra / Delhi
Drive back to Delhi, arriving this afternoon. The balance of the day is at leisure as you get acquainted with your new accommodations. The Oberoi, New Delhi reflects the city’s spirit in a harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary sophistication. The luxury hotel overlooks Delhi’s prestigious golf club on one side and the heritage site of Humayun’s Tomb on the other. Exquisite interiors, impeccable service and fine cuisine await your family.  The Oberoi New Delhi  (B)

Day 12: Delhi
Explore the many faces of Delhi, old and new.  See ancient Qutab Minar and Humayun’s Tomb, British-era Embassy District, presidential palace, and Connaught Place.  Admire India’s largest mosque, Jama Masjid, and visit Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Your family enjoys a charming rickshaw taxi ride through the bustling and crowded streets of Old Delhi.  Tour the  extravagant Red Fort. Tonight, celebrate your family’s adventures at a gala dinner party in the private residence of India Manager, Tapas Banerjee, and his wife, Krishna.  This evening is designed to acquaint you with the lifestyle of Indian family life. Your hosts would be all too happy to share some fun facts about India such as how to wear the local dress, or perhaps even share cooking secrets from one of tonight’s dishes. The Oberoi New Delhi. (B,D)

Day 13: Delhi / Depart
In the early morning hours, transfer to the airport, where your family boards your flight home, with a wealth of memories and experiences of North India.

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