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HOTEL INFORMATION:  Jaypee Palace HotelHotel Class: Deluxe Amongst the most contemporary of hotels in Agra, the Jaypee Palace offers a subtle blend of Mughal Architectural brilliance and modern amenities.Sprawling 25 acres in Agra of landscaped gardens, this hotel offers a modern business center, specialty restaurants, health club, 350 elegantly appointed rooms.  The MughalHotel Class: Deluxe The Mughal is located at the heart of the city, and is a blend of old world charm and exceptional service. Guests have pool and garden views from their rooms, as well as air-conditioning, cable TV, telephone, and radio. Guests can dine at one of the five restaurants, or extend out into the city and find their own restaurant of choice. Other hotel amenities include massage, tour services, florist, sauna, outdoor heated pool, steam baths, tennis, and a sauna.  The Oberoi AmarvilasHotel Class: Luxury Located only 600 meters from the Taj Mahal, every vantage point of the Oberoi Amarvilas offers a breathtaking view of the monument. The resort has its own splendor as it displays fountains, parks, pavilions and reflection pools which transport guests back to the time of the Emperors and Princes. All guest rooms feature walk-in closets, satellite TV, CD and DVD players, mini-bar, and marble bathrooms.  Crown Plaza HotelHotel Class: Deluxe The hotel has a host of restaurants that offer varied culinary experiences, two bars, conference facilities, fitness centre and a discotheque. 196 rooms are equipped with direct dial telephone, mini-bar, live satellite news, hairdryer, electronic safe, coffee and tea making facilities.  Le MeridienHotel Class: Deluxe Located next to Delhi’s fashionable shopping and cultural center, Le Meridien Hotel has all the comforts of the modern world at guests’ fingertips. The 355 guest rooms have a view, air-conditioning, TV, radio, minibar, and telephone. Additional amenities include the health and fitness center, swimming pool, and restaurant.  The OberoiHotel Class: Luxury Set in India’s capitol city, the Oberoi Hotel reflects the city’s blend of contemporary sophistication and traditional Indian culture. The hotel is located close the business, commercial and shopping districts, offering guests no end of options to explore in the city. The Oberoi Hotel also has a private spa, as well as a fitness center made up of a gymnasium, steam rooms, saunas and swimming pool.  Park PlazaHotel Class: Superior First Class The Park Plaza Jaipur is located downtown, in the C-scheme area of the city, convenient to the City Palace, and the Statue Circle. Hotel amenities include a rooftop swimming pool, fitness center, business services, 24-hour room service, and airport shuttles. Dining options include two on-site restaurants. Guest rooms feature air conditioning, cable TVs, coffeemakers, room safes, and minibars.  Rajputana Palace SheratonHotel Class: Deluxe The Rajputana palace Sheraton is just outside the city center, providing guests with the opportunity to explore the city's shopping and cultural events. All 216 guest rooms have air conditioning, a balcony, cable TV, telephone, and minibar. Additional services include the heated pool, fitness center, tennis courts, and restaurants with international cuisine.  The Oberoi RajvilasHotel Class: Luxury Set in the heart of one of India’s most vibrant and exotic cities, the Oberoi Rajvilas has charm to match that of the city. The Oberoi Rajvilas is set on 32 acres of Jaipur gardens and pavilions, and provides guests with a naturally harmonious backdrop in which to relax. All 54 rooms at the hotel are set around courtyards, and feature private bars, satellite TVs, CD and DVD players, telephones, data-ports, and butler service. Finally, the spa and fitness center has a steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi and yoga classes.
Day 1 - Delhi, India
Check-in to your choice of superior first class, deluxe, or luxury hotel, carefully chosen to make the most of your stay in Delhi. Your choice of accommodation Day 2 - Explore Delhi Join your private guide to explore the many facets of this bustling city, from ancient monuments and dramatic moments of post-Colonial history to the vibrancy of 21st century city life. Visit Raj Ghat, the evocative memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, and then delve into fascinating Old Delhi, including a rickshaw tour through the bustling streets. You’ll see the imposing Red Fort, a powerful symbol of the Mughal Empire, and Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Delight in the exuberance of Chandni Chowk, the bustling and colorful old city market, and experience the rhythms of modern life as you join your personal guide for a Metro ride to New Delhi, designed and built by the British in the 1920’s, with palatial-sized buildings set on broad tree-lined avenues. Drive along Rajghat, the main avenue, and see the India Gate and Parliament House. You also visit Qutab Minar#WHS# and Emperor Humayun’s Tomb#WHS#. Meals B Day 3 - Delhi / Agra Your private car journey this morning takes you southward through the colorful countryside to Agra where you check-in to your hotel, carefully selected for service and a great location. Choose superior first class, deluxe, or luxury accommodations. Join your guide for an afternoon of private car sightseeing, including of course the Taj Mahal#WHS#, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife. Visit the Agra Fort#WHS#, a hilltop citadel with fabulous courtyards, fountains, and gates. Driving through the city, you’ll be fascinated by markets and other scenes of the hustle and bustle of everyday India. Meals B Day 4 - Agra / Jaipur Journey into the Rajasthani countryside, a captivating landscape where you’ll see women dressed in the brilliantly colored saris of the region, timeless villages, and a fascinating flow of traffic including farm vehicles, elephants, and camels! En route, visit the perfectly preserved, red sandstone “ghost town,” Fatehpur Sikri#WHS#. Built in the 16th century by Emperor Akbar, this veritable fairy tale city and its “ruins” are still in pristine condition, making it easy to imagine the opulence of long-ago court life. Arrive Jaipur in the early evening and check-in to your choice of superior first class, deluxe, or luxury hotel. Meals B Your choice of accommodation Day 5 - Explore Jaipur Ascend to the Amber Palace atop an elephant and tour this grand monument, legacy of the never-conquered Rajput Kingdom, with its lavish courtyards, beautifully decorated halls and a lovely Chamber of Mirrors. Returning to the city, you’ll visit the Palace Museum to admire its fabulous displays of miniature paintings and traditional Rajasthani royal costumes. See the lovely Palace of the Winds and tour Jantar Mantar, an accurate observatory built in 1726. Experience the daily rhythms of the Pink City on a rickshaw ride and enjoy an opportunity to do some shopping in Jaipur – famous for its brightly embroidered fabrics, carved wooden boxes and finely-crafted jewelry. Meals B Day 6 - Return to Delhi Following breakfast, you’ll drive back to Delhi and check-in to your choice of deluxe or luxury hotel. The afternoon is free to explore and shop at your own pace. Our hand-picked hotels offer prime locations close to great shopping and fine dining. Meals B Your choice of accommodation Day 7 - Delhi Your program with us finishes this morning. Or, explore more of India with our FreeStyle Add-ons. We can help you and your Travel Agent with all the arrangements. Why not explore the ancient monuments and tranquil landscapes of south India? Meals B
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