Best of India ** 15-Day Escorted Tour Delhi, Varanasi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Mumbai ** air from NYC ** Delux Hotels 2007 RATES!

Delux Tour. 15 Days from $7,608 including airfare from NYC/Based on Double occ.! EARLY Booking Discount plus an additional 5% off the land price. Call for further information, subject to avaliability.

Best of India * 15-Day Escorted Tour * Delhi, Varanasi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Mumbai

All-Inclusive Features • Roundtrip transatlantic air from New York • Add-ons available from other U.S. cities • All intra-India air/land transportation • 12 nights accommodations • 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners • Sightseeing • Roundtrip transfers
Sightseeing Highlights

• Red Fort (Delhi) • Jama Masjid Mosque (Delhi)Jama Masjid Mosque (Delhi) • SarnathSarnath • Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges (Varanasi)Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges (Varanasi) • Taj Mahal (Agra) • Agra FortAgra Fort • Fatehpur Sikri • Keoladeo Ghana National Park (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary)Fatehpur Sikri Keoladeo Ghana National Park (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary) • Amber Fort (Jaipur) • City Palace & Jantar Mantar (Jaipur)City Palace & Jantar Mantar (Jaipur) • Late Afternoon boat ride on Lake Pichola (Udaipur) • Elephanta Island (Mumbai)

Red Fort (Delhi)Jama Masjid Mosque (Delhi)SarnathSunrise boat ride on the Ganges (Varanasi)Agra FortFatehpur Sikri Keoladeo Ghana National Park (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary)City Palace & Jantar Mantar (Jaipur)
Day 1: Depart New York (JFK or Newark) for Delhi, India
Depart New York (JFK or Newark) for Delhi, India

Arrive Delhi, India

Day 2: You will be met at the airport by a professional tour escort and welcomed in the traditional Indian way with a garland of marigolds. Transfer to your hotel for your first night in Delhi. The Oberoi, New Delhi Delhi B, DB, D

You will be met at the airport by a professional tour escort and welcomed in the traditional Indian way with a garland of marigolds. Transfer to your hotel for your first night in Delhi.B, D

Day 3: Breakfast at the hotel followed by morning at leisure. Afternoon, begin your tour of Delhi, starting with New Delhi. Delhi, made up of seven ancient cities, stands as the capital of modern India. Here you can see the mingling of the Old and New India, the ancient and the modern. Delhi has seen the rise and fall of many emperors, who have left behind monuments that commemorate the grandeur and glory of bygone ages. Very few cities in the world express such a profusion of architectural styles.

Breakfast at the hotel followed by morning at leisure. Afternoon, begin your tour of Delhi, starting with New Delhi.Delhi, made up of seven ancient cities, stands as the capital of modern India. Here you can see the mingling of the Old and New India, the ancient and the modern. Delhi has seen the rise and fall of many emperors, who have left behind monuments that commemorate the grandeur and glory of bygone ages. Very few cities in the world express such a profusion of architectural styles.

New Delhi was built by the British—it's a city of wide boulevards, impressive Government buildings, green parks and gardens. You will visit two monuments from Delhi's past: Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar, both World Heritage Sites. Your drive takes you along the imposing India Gate and Parliament House. End your first day in Delhi with a welcome Indian dinner at the hotel. The Oberoi, New Delhi Delhi B, L, D

Day 4: Following breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a half-day tour of Old Delhi, an ancient walled city. Shah Jahan created the seventh city and in the process brought about Delhi's glorious renaissance. Here you will see the Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire. The fort is Shah Jahan's symbol of power and elegance, built behind red sandstone walls. Also, visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; Raj Ghat, memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi; and Chandni Chowk, the bustling and colorful market of the old city. Lunch is included at an outside venue. The rest of the day is at leisure. This evening enjoy a special dinner at the home of an Indian family. The Oberoi, New Delhi Delhi to Varanasi B, D

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a half-day tour of Old Delhi, an ancient walled city. Shah Jahan created the seventh city and in the process brought about Delhi's glorious renaissance. Here you will see the Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire. The fort is Shah Jahan's symbol of power and elegance, built behind red sandstone walls. Also, visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; Raj Ghat, memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi; and Chandni Chowk, the bustling and colorful market of the old city.Lunch is included at an outside venue. The rest of the day is at leisure. This evening enjoy a special dinner at the home of an Indian family.

Day 5: After breakfast at The Oberoi, check out of your hotel and depart for your flight to Varanasi. Varanasi is situated on the bank of the Ganges and is one of the oldest cities in the world. A noted cultural and silk-weaving center.

Enjoy an afternoon excursion to Sarnath renowned for ancient remains of Buddhist stupas, monasteries, temples, and the Deer Park shrine (stupa) where Buddha delivered his first sermons. See the famous 3^{rd century BC lion-capital memorial pillar and the Sarnath Museum, which houses some of the greatest treasures of Indian Buddhist art. Dinner at the hotel. Taj Ganges Varanasi to Delhi B}

^{Day 6: Enjoy a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, with its shimmering red and gold waters when dawn rises on this holiest river, see the high banks, the temples, the Ashrams, the pavilions along the shores. A brief city tour of Varanasi to follow, then it’s back to the Taj Ganges Hotel for breakfast. Check out of your hotel and fly back to Delhi. The Oberoi, New Delhi Delhi to Agra B, D}

Day 7: After breakfast at the hotel, check out of The Oberoi Hotel and enjoy a scenic drive to Agra, the site of the Taj Mahal. The impressive 16th century Agra Fort, a World Heritage Site, which is considered a great fusion of Islamic and Hindu styles of architecture. The entire palace has been built using red sandstone.
At the time of the Mughals, in the 16th and 17th centuries, Agra was the capital of the grand Mughal Empire. The golden age of Agra ended with the reign of Shah Jahan, mastermind of the Taj Mahal, the magnificent monument to his beloved Queen. Enjoy a sunset visit to the Taj Mahal on your first day in Agra, concluding with dinner at the hotel. The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra B, L

Day 8: Begin your day with a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, then return to the hotel for breakfast. Then take an hour’s drive outside Agra to the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. A World Heritage Site, the former Mughal capital dramatically abandoned shortly after being built in the 16th century. This site houses a complex of monuments and temples. Your next stop will be the Keoladeo Ghana National Park (formerly called the Bharatpur Bird Sancturary), another World Heritage Site. Enjoy the park with a cycle rickshaw tour of the Sanctuary (don’t forget your binoculars). Lunch in the Bharatpur area. Return to Agra for the rest of your day at leisure. Agra to Jaipur B

Day 9: One more chance to take in an optional sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, then return to the hotel for breakfast. Check out of your hotel and then drive from Agra to Jaipur. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the Pink City, "the abode of rajahs," known for its bustling bazaars and shopping for textiles, jewelry. The Oberoi Rajvilas Jaipur B, D

Day 10: After breakfast at the hotel, take a morning excursion to the Amber Fort. A fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture, the fort is made of red sandstone and white marble. The rugged forbidding exterior reveals an inner paradise with a beautiful fusion of art and architecture. The interior walls of the palace depict expressive painting scenes with carvings, precious stones and mirror settings. In the foreground is the Maota Lake providing a breathtaking view. Your afternoon is highlighted by a city tour of Jaipur with stops at the City Palace and Observatory known as Jantar Mantar, regarded as the largest stone observatory in the world. The rest of your day is at leisure, then conclude your day with "Spice Talk," a Rajasthani gourmet dinner at the hotel. The Oberoi Rajvilas * Jaipur to Udaipur B

Day 11: Enjoy breakfast at the Oberoi Rajvilas, then transfer to fly to Udaipur. The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy Udaipur, one of the most romantic cities in Rajasthan, known as the city of lakes. The Oberoi Udaivilas * Udaipur B, L

Day 12: Start your day with a morning excursion of Udaipur. The marble palaces, beautifully laid out gardens and the lakes make Udaipur seem almost like a mirage in the desert. Lunch in the city. Late this afternoon, take a leisurely cruise on Lake Pichola and have high tea on Jagmandir Island. Tour the Jagmandir Palace while glimpsing daily life along the banks of the lake. Look across the lake at the city and its great palace rising up behind the island palace, for a breathtaking view.

Start your day with a morning excursion of Udaipur. The marble palaces, beautifully laid out gardens and the lakes make Udaipur seem almost like a mirage in the desert. Lunch in the city. Late this afternoon, take a leisurely cruise on Lake Pichola and have high tea on Jagmandir Island. Tour the Jagmandir Palace while glimpsing daily life along the banks of the lake. Look across the lake at the city and its great palace rising up behind the island palace, for a breathtaking view.Enjoy breakfast at the Oberoi Rajvilas, then transfer to fly to Udaipur. The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy Udaipur, one of the most romantic cities in Rajasthan, known as the city of lakes. B, LStart your day with a morning excursion of Udaipur. The marble palaces, beautifully laid out gardens and the lakes make Udaipur seem almost like a mirage in the desert. Lunch in the city. Late this afternoon, take a leisurely cruise on Lake Pichola and have high tea on Jagmandir Island. Tour the Jagmandir Palace while glimpsing daily life along the banks of the lake. Look across the lake at the city and its great palace rising up behind the island palace, for a breathtaking view. The Oberoi Udaivilas Udaipur to Mumbai B

Day 13: Begin with breakfast at the Oberoi Udaivilas, then check out of your hotel and fly to Mumbai (Bombay). A city tour on your transfer from airport to hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure for sightseeing and shopping. BBegin with breakfast at the Oberoi Udaivilas, then check out of your hotel and fly to Mumbai (Bombay). A city tour on your transfer from airport to hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure for sightseeing and shopping. The Taj Mahal Palace & Towers Mumbai B, D

Day 14: Breakfast at the Taj hotel, then a morning excursion to Elephanta Island located in Mumbai harbor. An hour boat ride brings you to the World Heritage Site of Elephanta Island and the Caves, which contains beautiful carvings, sculptures and a temple to Lord Shiva. The complex of temples carved from the rock date to the 5th to 8th centuries. The openings to the caves allow light to enter from various angles giving the impression that the images move. An afternoon city tour of Mumbai is followed by a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. The Taj Mahal Palace & Towers Breakfast at the Taj hotel, then a morning excursion to Elephanta Island located in Mumbai harbor. An hour boat ride brings you to the World Heritage Site of Elephanta Island and the Caves, which contains beautiful carvings, sculptures and a temple to Lord Shiva. The complex of temples carved from the rock date to the 5th to 8th centuries. The openings to the caves allow light to enter from various angles giving the impression that the images move. An afternoon city tour of Mumbai is followed by a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.

Mumbai to Delhi B
Day 15: Depart Mumbai or Delhi for JFK (New York). Depending on your international carrier you may have your morning at leisure, followed by hotel check-out and transfer to international departure location. Air India departs from Mumbai, early morning. Continental leaves from Delhi, late evening. Depart Mumbai or Delhi for JFK (New York).Depending on your international carrier you may have your morning at leisure, followed by hotel check-out and transfer to international departure location. Air India departs from Mumbai, early morning. Continental leaves from Delhi, late evening.

THURSDAY Departures, THURSDAY Returns Tour Code: 6IG15BI 6IG15BI

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Air & Land Single from New York Supplement for other cities.. please Call

2006:

October 5 or 26 $7,608 Single supplement $3,620

November 2 $7,738 Single supplement $3,750

November 30 $7,758 Single supplement $3,620

December 7 $8,118 Single supplement $3,620

December 28 $8,368 Single Supplement $3,870

2007:

January 11 $7,758 Single supplement $3,620

January 25 $7,668 Single supplement $3,620

February 8 or 22 $7,738 Single supplement $3,750

March 8 or 22 $7,608 Single supplement $3,620

All prices are per person, double occupancy. Air taxes and fuel surcharges are additional and subject to change. All tour prices are subject to change. Early booking discounts may apply plus other discounts.

Land only rate available upon request.

After breakfast at The Oberoi, check out of your hotel and depart for your flight to Varanasi.B, DAfter breakfast at the hotel, check out of The Oberoi Hotel and enjoy a scenic drive to Agra, the site of the Taj Mahal. The impressive 16th century Agra Fort, a World Heritage Site, which is considered a great fusion of Islamic and Hindu styles of architecture. The entire palace has been built using red sandstone. At the time of the Mughals, in the 16th and 17th centuries, Agra was the capital of the grand Mughal Empire. The golden age of Agra ended with the reign of Shah Jahan, mastermind of the Taj Mahal, the magnificent monument to his beloved Queen. Enjoy a sunset visit to the Taj Mahal on your first day in Agra, concluding with dinner at the hotel. B, LBegin your day with a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, then return to the hotel for breakfast. Then take an hour’s drive outside Agra to the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. A World Heritage Site, the former Mughal capital dramatically abandoned shortly after being built in the 16th century. This site houses a complex of monuments and temples. Your next stop will be the Keoladeo Ghana National Park (formerly called the Bharatpur Bird Sancturary), another World Heritage Site. Enjoy the park with a cycle rickshaw tour of the Sanctuary (don’t forget your binoculars). Lunch in the Bharatpur area. Return to Agra for the rest of your day at leisure.BOne more chance to take in an optional sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, then return to the hotel for breakfast. Check out of your hotel and then drive from Agra to Jaipur. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the Pink City, "the abode of rajahs," known for its bustling bazaars and shopping for textiles, jewelry. B, DAfter breakfast at the hotel, take a morning excursion to the Amber Fort. A fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture, the fort is made of red sandstone and white marble. The rugged forbidding exterior reveals an inner paradise with a beautiful fusion of art and architecture. The interior walls of the palace depict expressive painting scenes with carvings, precious stones and mirror settings. In the foreground is the Maota Lake providing a breathtaking view. Your afternoon is highlighted by a city tour of Jaipur with stops at the City Palace and Observatory known as Jantar Mantar, regarded as the largest stone observatory in the world. The rest of your day is at leisure, then conclude your day with "Spice Talk," a Rajasthani gourmet dinner at the hotel.BEnjoy breakfast at the Oberoi Rajvilas, then transfer to fly to Udaipur. The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy Udaipur, one of the most romantic cities in Rajasthan, known as the city of lakes. B, LStart your day with a morning excursion of Udaipur. The marble palaces, beautifully laid out gardens and the lakes make Udaipur seem almost like a mirage in the desert. Lunch in the city. Late this afternoon, take a leisurely cruise on Lake Pichola and have high tea on Jagmandir Island. Tour the Jagmandir Palace while glimpsing daily life along the banks of the lake. Look across the lake at the city and its great palace rising up behind the island palace, for a breathtaking view.BBegin with breakfast at the Oberoi Udaivilas, then check out of your hotel and fly to Mumbai (Bombay). A city tour on your transfer from airport to hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure for sightseeing and shopping.B, DBreakfast at the Taj hotel, then a morning excursion to Elephanta Island located in Mumbai harbor. An hour boat ride brings you to the World Heritage Site of Elephanta Island and the Caves, which contains beautiful carvings, sculptures and a temple to Lord Shiva. The complex of temples carved from the rock date to the 5th to 8th centuries. The openings to the caves allow light to enter from various angles giving the impression that the images move. An afternoon city tour of Mumbai is followed by a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. BDepart Mumbai or Delhi for JFK (New York).Depending on your international carrier you may have your morning at leisure, followed by hotel check-out and transfer to international departure location. Air India departs from Mumbai, early morning. Continental leaves from Delhi, late evening. 6IG15BI