Luxury Indian & Maldives Experience
This wonderful combination of exploring, sightseeing and relaxing allows you to experience both the wonderful sites in India, one of the worlds great train journeys and relax in the tranquility of the Maldives.
Firstly, you will be welcomed aboard the Maharajas’ Express, bestowed the “World’s Leading Luxury Train” award at the World Travel Awards for seven consecutive years from 2012 to 2018. The Maharajas’ Express has redefined the luxury travel experience by offering guests the opportunity to explore fabled destinations providing a glimpse of rich cultural heritage of Incredible India which will leave you with fond memories of this train journey to be cherished.
Day 1
Arrive Delhi where you will be met by a representative at the airport – Transfer to hotel
Day 2
Proceed for a City tour of Old and New Delhi
Drive past the magnificent Red Fort.
Enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride in the by lanes of Chandini Chowk.
Drive past Kotla Firoze Shah, ruins of an old fort of the 14th century.
Visit Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948.
Drive through the old city – New Delhi
Overnight Hotel
Day 3
– Breakfast at hotel
– Check Out & transfer to Safdarjung Railway Station
– Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Agra
– Brunch on-board
– Arrive into Agra Proceed to visit the Taj Mahal
– Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. You can choose optional activities – Spa at a Hotel or Mohabbat the Taj Show
Day 4
– Proceed to visit the Agra Fort or you may choose optional activity to visit Itmad ud Daula
– Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
– Breakfast onboard
– Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Ranthambore
– Lunch onboard
– Proceed for an exciting Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park
– Return to the comfort of Maharajas’ Express
– Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
– Dinner onboard
– Maharajas’ Express arrives at Jaipur
Day 5
– Breakfast onboard
– Proceed to visit the Amber Fort following which you may choose Optional Activities – Spa at a hotel or a visit to City Palace and Observatory (Jantar Mantar) or Private Shopping Tour
– Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
– Lunch onboard
– Proceed for Dinner at Rambagh Palace
– Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
– Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Delhi
Day 6
– Breakfast on-board
– Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as your journey comes to an end. Later, transfer to hotel for check in
Day 7
Depart onwards to the Maldives from Delhi Airport. Transfer by speedboat taxi to South Ari Atoll.
You will spend the next six nights here in one of the 193 Superb rooms and suites along the waters edge of a two mile long beach of fine white powder, or treat yourself to a room perched on stilts above a tranquil lagoon that holds the key to yet another Prestige World luxury Maldives holiday. Choose between sunrise or sunset views – both will enchant and excite your senses.
Day 8 – 12
Relax at your exquisite hotel in the Maldives – South Ari Atoll for some luxurious rest and relaxation.
Amentities & Facilities
ACCOMMODATION
In | Out | Region | Hotel | Room Types | Board | Nights |
Day 01 | Day 03 | Delhi | Hyatt Regency | Regency Suite | BB | 1 |
Day 03 | Day 05 | Jaipur | Maharajas Express | Junior Suite | BB | 2 |
Day 05 | Day 06 | Agra | Maharajas Express | Junior Suite | BB | 1 |
Day 06 | Day 12 | Maldives | South Ari Atoll | Water Villa | AI | 6 |
INCLUDES
- Return International Flights with Virgin from LHR to Delhi
- Flight from Delhi to Male
- Accommodation as listed on the itinerary.
- Entrance fees of the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Meeting and assistance by our representative on arrival/departure at Airport/hotel.
- English speaking guide service during the city tours mentioned in the itinerary
- Transport in A/C Vehicle in India
- Drinking water: 2 bottles of drinking water per person per day in the car
EXCLUDES
- Tipping: tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc. You can pay more or less depending on their services.
– Tips in India & Maldives: We suggest USD10-12 per traveller per day as tips for your chauffeur guide - Personal expenses such as room service, internet charge, laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, camera fee in monuments, etc.
- Optional activities