Day 01: Arrival Delhi by Flight
▪ Arrive Delhi International airport & after custom formalities walk out of the main exit gate where our representative will meet.
▪ Check in at the hotel and rest of the day at leisure
▪ Overnight at the hotel
Day 02: In Delhi
▪ After breakfast, sightseeing of Old Delhi visiting the historic Red Fort (only photo stop from outside) – Shah Jehan’s elegant citadel in red sandstone. Very near the Fort is Masjid-i-Jahan Numa commonly known as the Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque), India’s largest mosque, also built by Shah Jahan. Masjid-i-Jahan Numa means "the mosque commanding a view of the world", and it houses several relics in a closet in the north gate, including a copy of the Qur'an written on deer skin.
▪ Take an interesting walk through the famous bazaars of Chandni Chowk, created by Shah Jahan, the old city, with the Red Fort as its focal point and Jama Masjid as the praying centre, has a fascinating market called Chandni Chowk. Legend has it that Shah Jahan planned Chandni Chowk so that his daughter could shop for all that she wanted.
▪ Also visit Raj Ghat – the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation. It is left open to the sky while an eternal flame burns perpetually at one end. The memorial has the epitaph Hē Ram, believed to be the last words uttered by Gandhi.
▪ Visit India Gate, the memorial of the First World War and the road that leads from there to President House, which is flanked by the houses of Parliament, Government Secretariat buildings and Birla Temple.
▪ Later proceed to visit the Qutub Minar, a Tower of Victory that was built in the 12th century by Qutbuddin Aibak. You will observe the earliest examples of domes and arches in India and see the fusion of Hindu carving skills with Muslim technology and design.
▪ Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: In Delhi
▪ After breakfast, rest of the day free for independent activities
▪ OPTIONAL TOUR (ON ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENT) : Morning proceed for shopping tour visiting vibrant local markets of Delhi like Sarojini Nagar, Lajpat Nagar. Try your bargain skills here.
▪ Later proceed to visit Akshardham temple - Witness the essence of Hinduism at Akshardham Temple one of the biggest and most intricate religious places of worship ever constructed. A visit to this monument is a journey though the gateway to the essence of ancient India and the best of Hindu culture and Vedic civilization. (Akshardham Temple remains closed every Monday)
▪ Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Delhi – Goa by flight
▪ After breakfast check out from the hotel & transfer to airport to board flight for Goa.
▪ Upon arrival in Goa met upon arrival and transfer to your hotel.
▪ Later day free for personal activities.
▪ Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: In Goa
▪ Breakfast at hotel Morning at Leisure.
▪ Afternoon proceed on a half day sightseeing of Goa which starts from the slopes of Altinho Hill for a breathtaking view of Panjim and river Mandovi. Arrive to Donapaula for a view of India's largest natural harbour Marmgoa. Proceed to Old Goa visiting Basillica of Bom Jesus where in is enshrined the body of St. Francis Xavier in a silver ornate casket.
▪ Then to St. Cathedral, the biggest church in the East. St. Cajetan built like St. Peters (Rome), Church of Lady Rosary and St. Monica. Also visit the Panaji City, which is too small and mellow for a state capital. Evening enjoy boat cruise at river Mandovi.
▪ Overnight at Hotel
Day 06 & 07: In Goa
▪ Breakfast at hotel
▪ Full day is at leisure to enjoy the beach
▪ Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: Goa - Delhi by flight & Depart Delhi by flight
▪ After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. On arrival in Delhi remain in transit to connect international flight.
End of the tour with sweet memories !!!!
