Golden Triangle Touring, Dubai & The Emirates with MSC

Your itinerary in detail:
 

Your tour:
‣ Fly UK to Delhi (overnight)

‣ Upon arrival to Delhi, begin your fully escorted 6-night tour with a transfer to your Delhi hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure before ending with a welcome dinner. (D)

​‣Today, journey to Delhi Old City for a guided tour and then to Agra & Taj Mahal at sunset. Throughout the day, expect thrilling visits to the bazaar and spice markets of Chandi Chowk and Khari Baoli, the Jama Masjid Mosque (c. 1644) and Raj Ghat – the memorial to the father of India, Mahatma Ghandi. Afterwards, transfer to Agra for check-in at your hotel (2-nights D,BB) and (time permitting) visit a local artisans art gallery & workshop. In the evening, visit the Mehtab Bagh Gardens for your first view of the magnificent Taj Mahal as the sun sets.

​‣ As dawn breaks, enjoy a sunrise-guided tour of the Taj Mahal. Late morning, head to the Red Fort of Agra, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to the 16th Century Mughal Emperors, where you will learn the history and culture of the palace from your guide. That evening, experience a traditional Indian Mughlai dinner from the medieval Mughal Empire style.

‣ After breakfast, take a scenic drive to Jaipur, the 'Pink City' and gateway to Rajasthan. En Route, visit the Chand Baori stepwells in Abhaneri, then head to the Kanota village for a visit to the famous Viceroy Club, as seen in the film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional chai tea in Castle Kanota before heading to your hotel for check-in. End the evening with a delicious dinner in Jaipur. (2-nights with D, BB)

​‣ Today, join your guide for a heritage tour brief, then visit ancient Amer before enjoying a Jeep safari to the walls of the Amber Fortress. Afterwards, head to the Patrika Gates and Jantar Mantar, an ancient celestial observatory, and while en route stop at the Jaipur centre for photo opportunities at the Water Palace, Jal Mahal. Conclude your day with an exciting Bazaar walk and a Tuk-Tuk ride through the streets to the Palace of Winds, Hawa Mahal.

​‣ After breakfast, enjoy a scenic tour drive to New Delhi for check-In on your final night (D,BB) in Delhi. Explore the 1930s architectural styles of Lutyens and the British Empire influence on your tour of New Delhi, from the Raj Path Boulevard to the House of Parliament. Afterwards, visit the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Sikh House of Worship and experience the Langar Kitchen, where meals are cooked every day to feed over 10,000, regardless of caste, creed or religion.

‣ After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Dubai for a 1-night stay (room only)

Optional 2-night Ranthambore Tiger Safari:
‣ Travel from Agra to Ranthambore National Park and after arrival at your retreat/lodge, you will receive a Safari Briefing. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure (includes B, L, & D).

‣ After an early breakfast, meet your expert naturalist and Jeep driver for a sunrise tiger spotting safari followed by lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, return to the safari for a sunset tour before enjoying dinner at the lodge.

‣ Today you rejoin the Golden Triangle tour with a drive to Jaipur

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Your cruise:
​‣ This morning make your own way to the cruise port to board the incredible MSC to begin your 7-night full board cruise to the Emirates.
​‣ Doha, Qatar
​‣ Bahrain
​‣ At sea
​‣ Abu Dhabi, U. Arab Emirates
​‣ Sir Bani Yas Is, U. Arab Emirates
​‣ Dubai, U. Arab Emirates overnight in port
​‣ Dubai, U. Arab Emirates, disembark and fly back to the UK​​