Itinerary

Day 1 - En Route

Overnight flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi.

Day 2 - Abu Dhabi

Upon arrival in Abu Dhabi, transfer to your hotel.

Day 3 - Abu Dhabi

After breakfast, you will visit the food, spice and gold markets in Deira and Bur Dubai. Continue to the old Bastakiya district where you will find the narrow lanes and still functional traditional courtyard houses with wind-towers. Visit the Jumeirah Mosque which is a spectacular example of modern Islamic architecture, then on to Burj Al Arab, the landmark hotel of Dubai for a photo shoot. Return to your hotel. (B)

Day 4 - Desert Safari / Dubai

Enjoy a morning of leisure. In the afternoon, begin your desert safari in your luxury 4X4 in Dubai and head out towards the desert. A beautiful desert sunset stop is included and then head out to the bedouin camp. You will have the opportunity to try riding a camel before your barbecue dinner. Return to your hotel for overnight. (BD)

Day 5 - Abu Dhabi

Start your sightseeing tour of Abu Dhabi by visiting the fishing and dhow harbour where the traditional local boats are built. Continue on to visit the petroleum exhibition, Al Hosn Fort, the women’s handcraft center. Enjoy some time of leisure. Return to your hotel. (BL)

Day 6 - Abu Dhabi

Enjoy a day of leisure. Overnight at your hotel. (B)

Day 7 - En Route to Delhi

Transfer to the airport for a flight to Delhi.

Day 8 - Delhi

Upon arrival at the Delhi airport, transfer to your hotel. (B)

Day 9 - Delhi

See Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire. Also visit Raj Ghat, the memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi; Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; and Chandni Chowk, the bustling and colourful market of the old city. Continue to New Delhi. You will visit two monuments from Delhi’s past - Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar. View the Lotus Bahai Temple. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city. Return to the hotel. (B)

Day 10 - Delhi / Agra

Depart for the medieval city of Agra. Visit Sikandra, the mausoleum of Emperor Akbar. Proceed onto the main attraction of Agra, the world-renowned Taj Mahal – a “wonder of the world” - beautifully crafted with white marble. Proceed to view one of the most spectacular Forts of the Mughal Heritage, the Agra Fort. An important fort in India and a UNESCO World Heritage site built alongside the Yamuna river. Overnight in Agra. (B)

Day 11 - Agra / Jaipur

Start your drive in the morning towards Jaipur, the famed Pink City of India. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, an abandoned capital from the Mughal Empire. Arrive in the old city of Jaipur for overnight. (B)

Day 12 - Jaipur

Visit the Amber Fort. Ascend the hill to the fort by jeep or on the back of an elephant if available and admire views of Jaipur’s original city walls and the Maotha Lake below. Continue to visit a local Rajasthan textile and handicrafts market. In the afternoon, tour Jaipur, including visits to the observatory of Maharaja Jaisingh and the museum at the Maharaja City Palace. Return to your hotel for overnight. (B)

Day 13 - Jaipur / Delhi

Depart for Delhi. Overnight at your hotel. (B)

Day 14 - En Route

Transfer to the airport for your return flight.