Destination
Asia
Trip Duration
21 nights
Cruise Ship
Celebrity SolsticeCruise Company
CelebrityStart Port
SingaporeEnd Port
Hong KongFlight to Delhi with major airline
Arrive Delhi, begin your fully escorted 6nt tour with a transfer to your Delhi hotel for a welcome meeting, rest of the day at leisure.
Delhi Old City tour and journey to Agra & Taj Mahal at sunset. Start your day with a visit to Jama Masjid Mosque (c1644), then take a rickshaw ride through the bazaar and spice markets of Chandni Chowk and Khari Baoli. Take a photo stop outside the Red Fort (c1638) then visit Raj Ghat - the memorial to the father of India - Mahatma Ghandi. Then transfer to Agra aboard your air conditioned coach to chek in at your hotel (2nts D,BB) and (time permitting) visit a local artisans art gallery & Workshop. This evening visit the Mehtab Bagh Gardens for your first view of the magnificent Taj mahal as the sun sets. (BB)
Overnight stay in a hotel
At the break of dawn enjoy a sunrise guided tour of the Taj Mahal. Later in the morning head to the Red Fort of Agra, a UNESCO World Heritage sight and home to the 16th Century Mughal Emperors. Dating back as far as 1080 AD this Red Sandstone fort displays a fusion of Hindu & Islamic influences. Walk with your guide as you learn of the different stories, history, architecture and functions of the inner palace. (BB)
After breakfast take a scenic drive to Jaipur (c1727) , the 'Pink City' and gateway to Rajasthan. Time permitting we will visit a local artisans workshop and govt licensed art-gallery for demonstration from carpet master-weavers, genuine pashmina embroiderers, and antique jewellers showcasing the traditional silver craftsmanship of India. Hotel Check in Jaipur (BB)
Overnight stay in a hotel
Today join your guide for a heritage tour brief, then visit ancient & picturesque Amer, before enjoying a jeep safari to the walls of the Amber Fortress (16h Century), where magnificent hilltop views combine with UNESCO Heritage amid the many temples, halls and monuments. Afterwards drive to Jaipur centre and take a photo stop outside the Water Palace, Jal Mahal, en route to the Patrika Gates and Jantar Mantar, the ancient celestial observatory dating from 1728. From here we reach the City Palace & Museum of Jaipur before concluding your day with a Bazaar Walk and Tuk Tuk ride through the streets to the Palace of Winds, Hawa Mahal (BB)
After breakfast today enjoy a scenic tour drive to New Delhi for check in on your final night (D,BB) in Delhi. Explore the 1930's architectural styles of Lutyens and the British Empire influence on your tour of New Delhi, from the Raj Path Boulevard to the House of Parliament, Connaught Place and India Gate. Visit the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Sikh House of worship and experience the Langar Kitchen, where meals are cooked every day to feed over 10,000, regardless of caste, creed or religion. (BB)
Overnight stay in a hotel
This morning after breakfast transfer to the airport for flight to Singapore for a 1nt Stay (RO)
Flight to Singapore with major airline
Overnight stay in a hotel
Depart 18:00
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Arrive 08:00
Depart 18:00
The paradise island of Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand, about 35 km from the mainland and is the third largest island of the country. The interior of the island is covered by an impressive mountain landscape, while the coast is charactarized by fine-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and a fascinating underwater world. A snorkeling trip is definitely to be considered!
Return flight from Southampton to Delhi-Return from Hong Kong
2 nights accommodation in a hotel in Agra
1 night accommodation in a hotel in Jaipur
1 night accommodation in a hotel in New Delhi
You will be sailing on:
Celebrity Solstice was the first ship of a revolutionary Solstice Class that introduced to the cruise world such attractions as the Lawn club, which is a half-acre living grass on the upper deck, and the Hot Glass Show – a unique experience allowing you to explore the complex art of creating glass and solar panels to contribute to the ship’s electricity.
Launch Date:
2008Passengers:
28522 Adults
21 nights
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