Dazzling Dubai & India
Exhilarating Dubai plus explore the lost empires of India in Delhi, Agra, the Taj Mahal, and the pink city of Jaipur; Optional Extension to Nepal
| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | September 2025 | Group Size | 16 travelers max |
| Themes | History & Culture, City Stays | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This fast-paced, partially escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. This tour also includes long scenic drives between destinations, sometimes on bumpy unpaved roads and may have limited rest stops.Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
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Prepare to be dazzled twice on this innovative tour package to Dubai and India! Start your journey in Dubai, known as the playground for the rich and famous. Home to the world’s tallest building, a man-made island archipelago created for luxury living and vacationing, plenty of fine dining, and an ancient culture that has leapt from desert tent to skyscraper condo in less than 50 years, this fascinating destination has it all. But your vacation in Dubai is only one-half of this exotic tour package. Continue to India and witness ancient traditions and vibrant colors painting the landscape. Experience the "Golden Triangle" of India—from fascinating and exotic Delhi to Agra and the Taj Mahal, the world's most famous and lovely monument to love, to Jaipur, the "pink city," full of lavish mansions and palaces. Savor the diverse flavors of Indian cuisine, immerse yourself in the chaos of local markets, where the scent of spices fills the air, and encounter the warmth of Indian hospitality.
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round trip flights from NYC via Emirates Airlines including taxes & fees
- 10 nights accommodations in deluxe hotels
- 14 meals: 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
- All transfers and ground transportation
- Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees in Dubai and India
- Professional, English-speaking tour director in Dubai and India
Optional add-ons
- Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation
- Optional day excursion to Abu Dhabi
- Optional Agra Fort
- Optional Mehtab Bagh
- Optional Jaipur City Tour including City Palace & Jantar Mantar Observatory
- Optional Nepal Post-Tour Excursion
Why you'll love it
- Be dazzled twice as you spend four nights in Dubai, then travel to exotic India.
- Enjoy Dubai's highlights, including the Burj Khalifa, the Bastakiya district, Jumeirah Mosque, the Museum of the Future, Dubai Frame, and more.
- Meander through the bustling souks and admire the beautiful textiles, spices, and gold.
- Enjoy an exciting jeep desert safari tour with a traditional BBQ dinner.
- Visit India's largest mosque, the Jama Masjid, by bicycle rickshaw and marvel at the red sandstone and marble structure.
- Wake up early for a breathtaking tour of the Taj Mahal in Agra.
- Join a local family for High Tea at their residence.
- Journey to the Abhaneri Village and explore the region's most visited stepwell in all of India, the Chand Baori stepwell.
- Learn the art of tying colorful turbans and sarees.
- Visit the ancient capital of Rajasthan, the Amber Fort.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 Dubai
- 3 Dubai
- 4 Dubai
- 5 Dubai
- Optional Excursion: Full-day Abu Dhabi , $185
- 6 Dubai & Delhi
- 7 Delhi
- 8 Delhi & Agra
- 9 Agra
- Optional Excursion: Agra Fort , $25
- Optional Excursion: Mehtab Bagh , $20
- 10 Agra, Abhaneri Village & Jaipur
- 11 Jaipur
- Optional Excursion: Jaipur City Tour including the City Palace & Jantar Mantar Observatory , $30
- 12 Jaipur, Delhi & USA
Nepal Post-Tour Extension
- 12 Jaipur & Delhi
- 13 Delhi & Kathmandu, Nepal
- 14 Kathmandu, Patan City & Swoyambhunath
- Optional Excursion: Mt. Everest Flyover (purchased locally) , $250
- 15 Kathmandu & Bhaktapur
- 15 Kathmandu/Delhi/USA
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Day 1 Depart USA
- Check in for your overnight flight to Dubai
Day 2 Dubai
- Arrive in Dubai, meet our representatives, and transfer to your centrally located hotel
- Check-in is at 3:00 pm, or you can add guaranteed early check-in to your reservation
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai or similar
Day 3 Dubai
- Visit the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world
- Explore the Gold and Spice Market
- Enjoy an abra ride before a walking tour at Bastakiya Al Fahidi District
- Learn about Islamic life in the UAE at Jumeirah Mosque
- See the Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis
- Witness the spectacular Dubai Mall Fountain Show
- Meet your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 4 Dubai
- Discover the fascinating exhibits at the Museum of the Future
- Explore the beautiful Miracle Garden
- Set out on an exciting Jeep desert safari with a local BBQ dinner
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 5 Dubai
- Relax and explore on your own, or join an optional excursion to Abu Dhabi
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai Breakfast
Day 6 Dubai & Delhi
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi
- Upon arrival, you'll be met and escorted to your hotel
Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi or similarBreakfast
Day 7 Delhi
- Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi
- Ride by bicycle rickshaw to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque
- Visit Gandhi Smriti, the Mahatma Gandhi Museum
Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi or similarBreakfast
Day 8 Delhi & Agra
- Visit a Sikh temple in Delhi
- Travel to the city of Agra
- Enjoy an evening visit to Sheroe's Hangout
Grand Mercure Agra or similarBreakfast
Day 9 Agra
- Rise for an early-morning tour of the Taj Mahal
- Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, or take part in optional excursions
- Enjoy an evening High Tea with a local family
Grand Mercure Agra or similarBreakfast
Day 10 Agra, Abhaneri Village & Jaipur
- Visit Abhaneri Village and see the Chand Baori stepwell
- Experience traditional bread making (chapati or naan)
- Learn the art of tying colorful turbans and sarees
- Visit a local Bazaar in Jaipur
- Continue to Jaipur and check into your hotel
Radisson Jaipur City Center or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 11 Jaipur
- Take a morning tour of Jaipur, including a brief stop at the Hawa Mahal and a visit to the Amber Fort
- Spend the afternoon at leisure, or take part in an optional excursion
- Enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers
Radisson Jaipur City Center or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 12 Jaipur, Delhi & USA
- In the morning, depart for Delhi via motor-coach and transfer to the airport
- Your memorable journey ends tomorrow when you arrive in the USA
Breakfast
Nepal Post-Tour Extension
Take advantage of your already included airfare and add an optional extension to mysterious Nepal. The Nepal Extension includes 1 night in Delhi, flight from Delhi to Kathmandu and onwards from Kathmandu, 3 nights in Kathmandu with a full touring program, transfers, breakfast daily and a farewell dinner and performance. Passengers taking the Nepal Extension will return to the U.S. 4 days later than the return dates shown.
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Day 12 Jaipur & Delhi
- In the morning, depart for Delhi via motor-coach and transfer to the airport
- Upon arrival, check in to your airport hotel
Lemon Tree Premier or similarBreakfast
Day 13 Delhi & Kathmandu, Nepal
- Transfer to the airport to take a short flight to Kathmandu, Nepal
- You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel
- Enjoy a welcome drink upon arrival at your hotel
- Later, visit Boudhanah, one of the world's largest stupas
Dusit Princess or similarBreakfast
Day 14 Kathmandu, Patan City & Swoyambhunath
- Join an optional morning flight over Mt. Everest
- After breakfast, travel to Patan City south of Kathmandu
- In the afternoon, visit the National Museum and Swayambhunath, the 'monkey temple'
Dusit Princess or similarBreakfast
Day 15 Kathmandu & Bhaktapur
- Enjoy a morning visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- This afternoon, visit Kathmandu Durbar Square at the heart of the old city
- In the evening, enjoy a Nepalese farewell dinner and performance
Dusit Princess or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 15 Kathmandu/Delhi/USA
- Enjoy the morning at leisure in Kathmandu to shop and explore independently
- Transfer to the airport for your return flight
- Bid farewell to India and Nepal as you board your overnight return flight to the USA
- Your memorable journey ends tomorrow when you arrive in USA
Breakfast
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Travel visas are required for this package. Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 12 or older at the time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
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