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Mumbai & Goa Tour / 10 Days MUMBAI & GOA TOUR / 10 DAYS Day 1 Arrival Meeting and assistance upon arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight stay at the Trident Nariman Point hotel. Day 02 Mumbai After breakfast, cruise across the harbour (9 kms) to see Elephanta Caves noted for huge rock cuts. (Elephanta Caves remains closed on all Mondays). Later sightseeing tour of Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, includes Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging Gardens situated on the slopes of Malabar Hill offering a panoramic view of Marine drive, Chowpatty Beach, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India & drive through the Crawford Market, Marine Drive & Flora Fountain. Overnight stay at the Trident Nariman Point hotel. Day 03 Mumbai – Aurangabad Breakfast at hotel. Morning at leisure. Later on transfer to the airport to board flight for Aurangabad (flight AI-442, 03:00/03:50 pm). Meeting & assistance upon arrival at Aurangabad airport and transfer to hotel for check-in. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel Vivanta by Taj. Day 04 Aurangabad Breakfast at hotel. Later excursion to Ajanta Caves (approx. 100 km / 3h, closed on all Mondays), which date back to the 2nd century B.C. The 30 rock hewn caves are adorned with Buddhist sculptures and the frescoes portray the religious and secular life through eight centuries. Ajanta is famous for its paintings and sculptures, considered as master pieces of Buddhist religious art. Overnight stay at the hotel Vivanta by Taj. Day 05 Aurangabad After breakfast full day tour of Ellora Caves (29 km, closed on Tuesdays) encompassing 34 rock cut shrines representing Buddhist, Hindu & Jain art dating from the 4th to 9th century A.D. The most remarkable among them is the Kailash Temple, meant to be a replica of Lord Shivas celestial abode - Kailash is the best example of Rock cut architecture and an engineering marvel. In the afternoon you will do a city tour of Aurangabad, visiting Bibi-Ka-Muqbara, Aurangabad Caves and Daulatabad Fort. Overnight stay at the hotel Vivanta by Taj. Day 06 Aurangabad – Goa Breakfast at hotel. Morning at leisure. Late afternoon transfer to Aurangabad airport to board flight for Goa (flight 9W-355, 06:50/07:40 am) with stopover in Mumbai (flight 9W-475, 11:10/12:40 pm). Meeting & assistance at Goa airport and transfer to hotel for check-in. Overnight stay at the Leela Goa hotel. Day 07 Goa After breakfast, proceed for full day sightseeing of Goa. Visit Old Goa, the most important Cathedrals and churches, namely Se-Cathedral, Church of St. Francis Xavier, St. Catherine's Church, Arch of Vice Roy of Goa. Miramar Beach, this is the only beach close to any city and has a good view of the river Mandovi flowing into the sea. Also visit Dona Paula fishing village, which is a small village at the tip of Panaji. The place has a very good viewpoint and a monument at the same place. Overnight stay at the Leela Goa hotel. Day 08 Goa After breakfast, full day at leisure for own activities. Overnight stay at the Leela Goa hotel. Day 09 Goa After breakfast, full day at leisure for own activities. Overnight stay at the Leela Goa hotel. Day 10 Goa – Mumbai – Departure After breakfast, morning at leisure. Later transfer to the airport to board flight for Mumbai (flight AI-664, 03:25/04:55 pm). Upon arrival at Mumbai airport, remain in the transit area for connect flight to your onward destination. Please be aware that the baggage allowance for domestic flights is 15 kg for check-in bag and 7 kg for hand bag. .
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