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Duration: 09 nights/ 10 days
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On arrival, you will be received and welcomed by a representative of 'Cultural Tour of Rajasthan' at the Airport, who will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. You will be traditionally welcomed with garlands and flower petals in the hotel. You can rest and relax in your room with a welcome drink and stay overnight.
Day 02: Delhi
The second day of your tour starts with a breakfast. Later in the first half of the day visit the attractions of the city covering India Gate, The Memorial of Martyrs, Parliament House, Rajghat and president's Mansion. Stay at the hotel for overnight.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra
Drive to Agra in the morning, en route visit Sikandara. Upon arrival, check in at a hotel, where you will be welcomed royally in traditional style with 'Tikka' and 'Aarti'. Rest a while, and in the afternoon visit the Tomb of Imtad -Ud- Daula and Red Fort. The rest of the time in the evening is for shopping. Later, you can enjoy your sumptuous dinner in a traditional manner at the Hotel. The Special evening is being organized by 'Cultural Tour of Rajasthan' and called as 'Magical Mughal Night'.
Day 04: Agra
Visit the spectacular view of the Taj Mahal at dawn. Enjoy a rickshaw ride and visit local markets to see amazing marvel work. In the evening visit the Village fair Theme again organized by 'Cultural Tour of Rajasthan'. Here, you can see a village setting with bamboo huts, benches, and stalls. The villagers display their traditional skills such as doll making, puppet making, pottery "pichwai" paintings and other crafts in this fair. Other entertaining performances include Monkey show, palmists, snake charmers and a performance with dummy horse dancers and singers. Return to hotel in the evening and stay overnight.
Day 05: Agra - Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur in the morning en route Fatehpur Sikri. Upon arrival at Jaipur, you will be welcomed with decorated camels and elephants of the palace hotel. After being traditionally welcomed, you can retire in your room for some rest with a welcome drink. Afternoon is free for exploring the city or relaxing. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06: Jaipur
After breakfast, take an excursion of Jaipur covering Amer Fort, elephant ride, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar - the Royal Observatory, Nawab Sahab-Ki-Haveli, City Palace, and Johari Bazaar. In the evening, join a Rajput Wedding and enjoy the buffet meal, folk dance, music and other rituals. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Jaipur - Samode
After breakfast, depart to Samode. On arrival at Samode village you will be welcomed by decorated camels. You will be taken to the palace in decorated carts along with local musician. The welcome at the palace will be traditional as usual with garlands and 'Aarti'. After welcome ceremony, check into the hotel and relax for some time. Later, have cocktails at Sheesh Mahal and enjoy the cultural extravaganza at the Durbar hall. Have your dinner while enjoying local dance and music. Spend your night at the hotel.
Day 08: Samode - Mandawa
The morning is free at the Samode palace. You can even choose to walk up to the fort or enjoy a camel ride and explore the rural lifestyle. Later, drive to Mandawa. Check into the desert Resort after being traditionally welcomed. In the evening, enjoy the Gala barbecue with campfire. Stay overnight at the hotel
Day 09: Mandawa - Delhi
Visit the Haveli's (old mansions) in the morning and the take an overview of the Thar Desert. In the afternoon, drive back to Delhi. On arrival, check into the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 - Delhi
Check out from the hotel in the morning and take a short trip to Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid, Red fort, Gandhi memorial, and some shopping. Then have a gala farewell dinner in the outskirts of Delhi along the poolside of a countryside farm. Finally, you will be transferred to the International Airport for your flight back home.
The tour ends here.
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