GOA - (7 nights)

India's most popular international beach resort, Goa enjoys a superb Arabian Sea location where shimmering tropical beaches, lush palms and rice paddies provide an exotic backdrop for an impressive array of hotels for every taste and budget, not to mention a wealth of leisure and sports amenities. An intriguing Portuguese-influenced history and heritage has also given Goa a rich and colourful cultural legacy that make it a setting quite unlike any other in India.

 
The Fort Aguada Beach Resort   Church - Goa

Day 1 London/Mumbai
Depart London Heathrow by scheduled flight.

Day 2 Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai this morning and transfer to your connecting flight for Goa. Here you are met on arrival and transferred by private vehicle to The Fort Aguada Beach Resort for a 7-night stay (Superior Sea-Facing room & Breakfast).

Days 3/8 Goa
At leisure in Goa. Relax by the beach and pool. Discover some of the delicious Goan cuisine on offer at the hotel and many local restaurants. Check out your favourite watersports. Haggle in the lively markets and bazaars. Enjoy the vibrant nightlife - or find a quiet corner beneath the tropic stars. And take a little time out to dip into the spectacular showcase of colonial churches and convents to be found in Old Goa - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 9 Goa/London
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Mumbai and connecting service to London.

Day 10 London
Arrive London Heathrow.


GOLDEN TRIANGLE EXTENSION to DELHI, AGRA & JAIPUR (6 nights)

It's easy to add a short tour to the famous names of Northern India's 'Golden Triangle 'to your Goa holiday - a great opportunity to marvel at the imposing sites and monuments of Delhi, the capital; to visit the legendary Taj Mahal at Agra; and to discover the deserts and palaces of princely Rajasthan.

Day 9 Goa/Delhi
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Delhi. On arrival transfer to the Oberoi Maidens for a 2-night stay (Superior Room & Breakfast).

Day 10 Delhi
Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi, including a rickshaw ride.

Day 11 Delhi/Agra
Depart this morning for the drive to Agra (127 miles/4.5 hours) and check-in at the Trident Hilton for an overnight stay (Deluxe Pool View room & Breakfast). Afternoon at leisure, followed by an evening tour of Agra, visiting Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal at sunset.

Day 12 Agra/Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur (145 Miles/5 Hours 30 Minutes), visiting en route Akbar the Great's deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Arrive Jaipur and check-in at the Trident Hilton for a 2-night stay (Deluxe Lake View room & Breakfast). Rest of day at leisure.

Day 13 Jaipur
Full-day city tour of Jaipur, Rajasthan's celebrated 'Pink City', including a visit to Amber Fort, with an elephant/jeep ride.

Day 14 Jaipur/Delhi
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon drive from Jaipur to Delhi (161 miles/5 hours 30 minutes) where you overnight at the Oberoi Maidens (Superior room & Breakfast).

Day 15 Delhi/London
Transfer to the airport for your homeward flight for London.

Day 16 London
Arrive London Heathrow.



More Hotel Information

 
  Market - Goa
 
  Spa - Fort Aguada Beach Resort
 
  Old Delhi Bazaar
 
  Auto Rickshaws
 
Taj Mahal - Agra
 
  Fatehpur Sikri
 

GOA - INCLUSIVE PRICE from £1,525 per person (sharing twin room)

GOLDEN TRIANGLE EXTENSION - INCLUSIVE PRICE from £850 per person (sharing twin room)


Prices shown are valid for departures up to 31 March 2009. Single supplements on request.
Supplements apply for July - December departures - details on request.

Prices Include: Economy Class round-trip flights from London to Goa • 7 nights shared twin accommodation as detailed • Daily buffet breakfast o Private air-conditioned car transfers, as detailed • Current Airport Departure Tax, Airline Insurance and Fuel Surcharges • Assistance of our local representatives.
The Golden Triangle Extension price also includes Economy Class flight from Goa to Delhi • 6 nights shared twin accommodation as detailed • Private air-conditioned car transfers, road travel and sightseeing as detailed • Entrance fees at monuments described in itinerary, road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes and porterage at all airports • Local English-speaking guide for sightseeing and excursions.

Prices Exclude: Personal insurance and any special insurance for activity sports • Government taxes • Tips and expenses of a personal nature. A valid passport (minimum validity 6 months from return date) is required. Clients must be fully insured from the time of booking.

Note: Hotel Check-In/Check-out time is 12 noon. Prices are subject to change. Holders of British Passports require a visa for entry to India - details on request.