Colors of India

Assistance on arrival and transport to the chosen hotel. Dinner and accommodation.

After breakfast, departure for a visit to the city that combines Old Delhi and New Delhi. The tour will begin with a visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, and a brief visit to Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in Asia. Then depart by rickshaw for a journey through impossibly narrow alleys and alleys in the area around Chandni Chowk (Silver Street), one of India's oldest markets and certainly one of the busiest. After lunch in a typical restaurant, departure for a visit to the new part of Delhi, which includes the India Gate, the Gurdwara Bangla Sahib (most prominent Sikh temple), the community kitchen, which receives thousands of people every day, regardless of caste, creed, religion or race, offering them a free meal and the last stop is at the Qutub Minar (the tallest stone tower in India). Dinner and accommodation. (Full Board)

At a time to be agreed locally, departure to Agra (204 Km). Agra, in terms of environment, is still associated with its Mughal period. The city has numerous wonderful monuments, with the Taj Mahal being a masterpiece of Mughal architecture and its Ex-libris. Other important monuments are the Agra Fort, the delicate tomb art of Itimad-ud-daulah, and Akbar's abandoned capital, Fatehpur Sikri.

Arrival at the end of the morning and transfer to the hotel for check in. After lunch, departure for a tour of the city of Agra, which starts at the Taj Mahal. This iconic mausoleum took 22 years and 20,000 men to build. It was ordered to be built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal in the mid-17th century. Return to the hotel, accommodation and dinner. (Full Board)

After breakfast, departure to Jaipur (240 Km) with stop in Fatehpur Sikri. The red-sandstone desert city – Fatehpur Sikri – was built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century and its complex is home to numerous perfectly preserved palaces and mosques. Lunch in a typical restaurant and continuation of the journey to Jaipur.

The kingdoms of Rajasthan are a lasting legacy to the history of India. A land endowed with invincible fortresses, magnificent palaces, waves of sand dunes and serene lakes. The "pink city" Jaipur, presides over the fascinating desert state and its people: surrounded by rugged hills, each crowned by an imposing fortress; and beautiful palaces, mansions, and gardens scattered throughout its territory. Arrival and transfer to the hotel for check in. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. (Full Board)

After breakfast you will be driven to the outskirts of Jaipur to visit the ancient capital of Amber and its fabulous Amber Fort, making a brief stop for a photo session at the "Palace of the Winds", also known as Hawa Mahal. Lunch at a local specialized restaurant. In the afternoon, continuation of the visit of the city of Jaipur, highlighting the City Palace, which consists of an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens, courtyards, decorative art and carved doors. The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts, armor, costumes, carpets, and miniature paintings. Return to the hotel, accommodation and dinner. (Full Board)

At a time to be agreed locally, departure to Jodhpur (335Km), with a stop in Pushkar. The village of Pushkar is located next to the desert and at its center is one of the most sacred lakes in India. There are 52 ghats around the lake and numerous temples, most notably the Brahma Temple. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then continuation of the journey to Jodhpur. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for dinner and accommodation. (Full Board)

After breakfast, departure to visit the city of Jodhpur, which was built on a stoneware plateau and is surrounded by a wall with 7 gates. Visit to the Mehrangarh Fort (citadel of the Sun), whose complex contains several brilliantly designed and decorated palaces. Next, visit the Jaswant Thada marble memorial and the Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum – the last of India's grand palaces and one of the largest residences in the world. Lunch at a local restaurant and return to your hotel. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. (Full Board)

After breakfast, departure to Udaipur with a stop in Ranakpur, where you will visit the impressive Jain temple of Adinath, built in the XVI century. It consists of dozens of halls, domes, adorned ceilings and sculptures, as well as the Temple of the Sun God, known for its erotic sculptures. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then continuation of the journey to Udaipur, with brief stop in Eklingji to visit its religious complex and in Nagda to see the ruins of the Vishnu, Shiva and Jain Temples. On arrival in Udaipur, transfer to the hotel for dinner and accommodation. (Full Board)

At a time to be arranged locally, visit the city of Udaipur and its interlude for the inveterate romantics. The first visit is to the City Palace (XVI century). XVIII), which overlooks Lake Pichola and was built of granite and marble, with lacy balconies, ornate windows, and glass craftsmanship. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the late afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on the tranquil waters of Lake Pichola and visit the Jag Mandir palace - a charming palace on the island, in the middle of the lake. Return to the hotel for dinner and accommodation. (Full Board)

After breakfast, airport transfer, boarding formalities and departure on flight to Mumbai, India's economic capital. Assistance on arrival and city tour, starting from Dhobi Ghats, Mumbai's huge open-air laundromat. Continue to Mani Bhawan where Mahatma Gandhi lived. The tour then proceeds to Malabar Hill, via the Tower of Silence and the hanging gardens. Continue along Marine Drive, with a short stop at the Vitoria Terminus train station now known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. Also passing by car by the Rajabai tower which is basically a clock tower that rises to a height of 85 m and houses the University Library. Then visit the India Gate, whose arch is the symbol of the city. It was built in honour of King George's visit in 1911 and was the port of arrival for ships to India. Next, visit the Crawford Market named after the city's municipal commissioner, Arthur Crawford, built in the Norman Gothic style, where you can buy fruits, vegetables and meat. After these visits, transfer to the hotel next to the airport for dinner. Then, transfer to the airport, boarding formalities and departure on a flight to Portugal. (Full Board)