India is one of the most diverse and culturally rich destinations in the world. Exotic temples, splendid palaces, incredible wildlife and enticing cuisine are all yours to enjoy.
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Journey into the mysterious and enigmatic, full of strange fascination from the erotic temples of Khajuraho and ghostly Taj Mahal to ashy Hindu holy m...
Departures available: 20th Sep 2012 to 18th Apr 2013
The spice trade has lured seafarers to Kerala for centuries, shaping its history and culture. Whereas today's modern travellers are charmed by the tra...
Departures available: 24th Aug 2012 to 19th Apr 2013
Known as the Golden Triangle, the cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur showcase India's rich Mughal and Rajput heritage - imposing forts, sumptuous palace...
Departures available: 17th Aug 2012 to 12th Apr 2013
Timeless Rajasthan, where Maharajahs built forts and lavish palaces towering over desert cities. Many of these palaces have been converted into modern...
Departures available: 26th Aug 2012 to 21st Apr 2013
Experience the style, elegance and luxury, reminiscent of a glorious bygone age. Enjoy the finest traditions of Rajput hospitality and retire to magni...
Departures available: 15th Aug 2012 to 10th Apr 2013
Pulsating cities, inspiring landscapes and riotous colour every way you turn - India is a truly exciting place to be. Temples soar, festivals flourish and wildlife roams across this diamond-shaped expanse. More than anything else, though, it is India's people that make any visit unforgettable: crowded and poor India may be, but there is a vitality here that few other destinations can match.
Delhi, the hectic Indian capital, has a wealth of glorious Mughal-period buildings like the Red Fort, and the Jama Masjid - India's largest mosque - in its Old Town. To the south lies the city of Agra and one of the world's most iconic buildings, the Taj Mahal: an inspired white marble mausoleum that no photograph can ever do justice. Agra Fort, the Taj Mahal's sister monument standing nearby overlooking the Yamuna River, is also much acclaimed. More sumptuous Mughal architecture can be seen nearby at the beautifully preserved city of Fatehpur Sikri - once capital of India's Mughal Empire.
Jaipur in Rajasthan state, part of the Golden Triangle that also includes Delhi and Agra, and often referred to as 'the Pink City' because of its colour-washed buildings, is best known for its Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a summer palace built for a Rajput ruler that has a unique and intricate five-storey facade. Just outside the city, the sandstone Amber Fort dominates the surrounding countryside from its craggy hilltop perch.
Further west, close to India's border with Pakistan, Jaisalmer has all that you might expect for a town on the edge of a desert - camels, sand dunes and an imposing fortress. Jodhpur, south of here, has a fortress too, but is probably better known for being 'the Blue City' because of the photogenic colour wash applied to some of its houses. Udaipur, in the far south of Rajasthan, is another fortified city with an exquisite City Palace and impressive Jagdish Temple, while Ranakpur, further north, is an important pilgrimage centre for the Jain faith.
India is vast, but its bounty is plentiful. Spiritual yet frenzied, intense yet sprawling, India is confounding, uplifting and thought-provoking all at once.
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For each itinerary we have created this simple guide to clearly illustrate the nature of your tour from a gentle, leisurely pace to a more lively experience.
For each itinerary we have created this simple guide to clearly illustrate your touring experience, from the scenic delights of the world's natural wonders to city chic with included excursions and entrances, or a comfortable blend of both.
Trafalgar Tours offer a range of first-class escorted tours including top-class hotels, comprehensive itineraries, luxury transportation, delicious meal plans and knowledgeable tour directors, often joined by experienced local guides.
Insight Vacations provides premium-class escorted tours, enabling you to stay in the very best hotels where available, enjoying enhanced meal plans and touring on luxury coaches with fewer seats resulting in extra legroom.
Thompson's Africa offers excellent first-class escorted tours but with smaller groups ranging from only 2 passengers to 18 per group and touring in air-conditioned micro-buses for a more intimate approach.
AAT Kings, one of Australia's most respected travel companies, provides a range of first-class escorted tours in Australia and New Zealand which include top-class hotels, comprehensive itineraries, luxury transportation, delicious meal plans and knowledgeable tour directors, often joined by experienced local guides.
When you travel to South America with Brendan, you can expect first class hotels in convenient locations that provide the highest standard of service and the most up-to-date luxurious coaches available
City and Resort Breaks that allow for a more independent holiday while still matched with Milestones' unrivalled levels of service.
On board a Uniworld Boutique River Cruise ship, guests can enjoy an intimate, luxurious experience with five-star inclusions. With an average capacity of just over 130 guests and one crew member for every three guests, Uniworld's Premium Class award-winning services are recognised as the world's best.
For over 60 years, our award-winning First Class tours have been providing incredible value escorted tours, not only showing you the major sites and attractions that you would expect to see but also surprising you with exclusive Hidden Gems along the way, that only a true expert would know. Enjoy the comfort of first-class hotels, travelling by air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and restroom, included meal plans and the services of our professional Tour Directors.
From exclusive Be My Guest dining experiences to in-depth insights provided by expert local guides, our First Class tours offer an enriching travel experience where you come away with a wealth of local knowledge and a photo album packed with memories.
On a Premium Class escorted tour you'll be travelling with a smaller, more personal group of like-minded travellers (maximum 40 guests on board) on coaches featuring business-class-like legroom and spacious comfort.
And you'll be staying in superior quality hotels in the heart of every destination. We select only premium brands of major hotel groups. Your expert Tour Director will act as your 'personal concierge' throughout and will be assisted by local guides, passionate on the life and history of their own city. We include many special dining evenings such as authentic local lunches, Highlight Dinners and our unique Dine-Around experiences featuring smallgroup dining at a choice of restaurants.
At Leisure is an inspiring new style of travel offering the best expertly planned escorted tours combined with more opportunity for in-depth, authentic experiences and more freedom to go your own way than ever before. With average hotel stays of two or three nights, spend minimal time unpacking andmore time soaking up the ambience of each amazing place. You'll also enjoy a leisurely start each day with departures never earlier than 9am on travel days. At Leisure provides free time to explore each destination on your own, including complimentary hop-on/hop-off city sightseeing passes where available. Plus you'll enjoy sightseeing in major cities with a local guide assigned to more intimate groups.
Premium Gold is an exclusive collection of deluxe tours, each celebrating the fine art of luxury travel. All of the luxury hotels exude elegance and style, with many being members of the Leading Hotels of the World or other internationally recognised upmarket hotel associations. Premium Gold itineraries are leisurely-paced with relaxed stays in the most sought-after locations and with ample free time for personal exploration.
You will delight in sumptuous, authentic dining with four-course hotel dining and superb a la carte menus in some of the best gourmet restaurants. Premium Gold features smaller group sizes on tour and includes Premium Highlight sightseeing often including private tours with VIP entrances.
We have introduced a new collection of touring holidays known as 'Cost Saver', a new and exciting programme of tours offering you fantastic European experiences at an unbeatable price.
The new selection of tours cover destinations such as Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The perfectly balanced itineraries combine plenty of free time to explore along with First Class touches including unique Hidden Treasures.