9 Day Golden Triangle of

Jan 9-17, 2017 $2127 pp dbl. occ.

Escorted Package Includes  Round trip flights St Louis-New , -St Louis  Airline taxes & fuel surcharges  7 nights First Class accommodations  2 nights New Delhi  2 nights  2 nights  1 night New Delhi-Gurgaon  Hotel taxes, fees & service charges  Hotel porterage  All transfers  12 meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners  Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach  Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout  Entrance fees per itinerary  Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

Special Features  Enjoy a visit to Gandhi Smriti, the official residence of Mahatma Gandhi that serves now as a museum  Rickshaw ride along the lanes of Chandni Chowk, once the imperial avenue of Mughal royalty  Amber Fort with its gorgeous Palace of Mirrors  Visit the , the most perfect architectural monument in the world

DAY 1- Depart for India DAY 6- Travel to Agra via Abhaneri Depart for India Depart Jaipur to the small ancient village of Abhaneri in DAY 2 - Arrive in New Delhi northern . Begin at Chand Baori, one of the Welcome to India! Arrive in the energetic capital city of largest step wells in India, fortified on all sides. This New Delhi; meet your representative and transfer to unique idea was conceived by the early natives to work the hotel as a water reservoir, located adjacent to the temple DAY 3 - Old & New Delhi City Tour dedicated to Harshat Mata, goddess of joy and Begin in the walled city of Old Delhi, founded by Mughal happiness - an architectural jewel. Then after lunch, Emperor Shahjahan. Travel along the winding streets to continue on to Agra, with its celebrated past, rich Jama Masjid, the largest and best known mosque in heritage and architectural delights. The rest of the day India. On a cycle rickshaw, continue along the lanes of is yours to enjoy the delights of this splendid city. Chandi Chowk, once the imperial avenue of Mughal DAY 7 - Taj Mahal royalty. After lunch, on to New Delhi, a city of airy Memorable day as you visit the astonishing Taj Mahal, boulevards, lush parks and gardens. Enjoy a visit to the built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his Gandhi Smriti, the official residence and is a museum beloved Queen. Perhaps, this is the most perfect dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi where he spent the last architectural monument in the world, built of white 144 days of his life. The tour continues with a visit to marble and precious stones over a 22 year period - Humayun's Tomb set in stunning gardens, designated a considered the finest example of Mughal architecture in UNESCO World Heritage Site. This evening, meet with the world. Afterwards, stop at Kalakriti Marble. The Taj your fellow travelers and Tour Manager for a briefing on Mahal inspired the Kalakriti family to become the the incredible journey in India that awaits you. Tonight manufacturer of fine inlaid marble work. Marvel at the is at leisure to begin your discovery of Indian cuisine at museum quality workmanship as you watch a one of the fine regional restaurants demonstration of the timely process of marble carvings, DAY 4 - Travel to Jaipur filigree and stone inlay. Then browse Kalakriti’s home Depart New Delhi to Jaipur, gateway to the desert state furnishings and decorative items. In the afternoon, of Rajasthan. En route, stop for some photos at the participate in the not to be missed optional tour to the graceful sandstone Qutab Minar Victory Tower, the red sandstone Agra Fort, with its incredible maze of world's tallest brick minaret, now a UNESCO World walled courtyards, mosques and lavish private Heritage Site. Arrive in glorious Jaipur, with its stucco chambers reflecting the grandeur of the Mughal buildings lining the wide streets and you'll understand Empire; this monument has been named a UNESCO why it is nicknamed the "Pink City." Utilizing local World Heritage Site. Next, to the Tomb of Itmad-ud- precious and semiprecious stones and metals, their Daulah built of the finest Indian marble embellished designers create unique pieces, from home decorative with mosaics and inlay of semiprecious stones. This to exclusive one of a kind jewelry items. Dinner at the evening's optional dinner at an Agra restaurant, hotel discover all the fun & excitement of bollywood beats DAY 5 - Amber Fort, Jaipur with a dance performance by a dancer on recorded Excursion to the spectacular Amber Fort, a stunning music that will take place during or after your dinner fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles with its gorgeous Optional: Half Day Agra Tour (PM) Palace of Mirrors. Spend the afternoon at leisure Optional: Dinner at Local Agra Restaurant with strolling through the city's delightful gardens, or, join Bollywood Dance the optional tour to view the well-preserved 18th DAY 8 - New Delhi-Gurgaon century Jantar Mantar Observatory and drive past Hawa Depart Agra this morning and return to New Delhi on Mahal, the "Palace of Winds" with its lacy ornamental your last day in India. Upon arrival, time to freshen up façade. Later, the tour continues to the opulent City before tonight's festivities. Bid farewell to your Palace, former royal residence, now a grand museum newfound friends and Tour Manager at a festive with an extraordinary collection of miniature paintings, Farewell Dinner at the hotel costumes and armory. Tonight's optional evening is DAY 9 - Return Home highlighted by the exotic flavors of Indian cuisine at a Transfer to the airport for your departure flight local neighborhood restaurant. Meals: Breakfast Optional: Half Day Jaipur Tour (PM) A & R BLOCK TRAVEL LTD Optional: Dinner at Local Jaipur Restaurant with 12312 OLIVE BLVD STE 125 Traditional Folk Dance ST LOUIS MO 63141 (314) 576-1700