Luxury Rail: travel through Rajasthan on the Palace on Wheels
11 days from £6,890pp
Tour highlights
Experience Jaipur's palaces.
Visit the beautiful and iconic Taj Mahal in Agra.
Climb atop the ramparts of Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort.
Gaze over the shimmering Lake Palace at Udaipur.
Enjoy Delhi's markets at night on a street food tour.
Price includes
Itinerary idea in detail
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Delhi.
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This morning arrive into Delhi International Airport. After following immigration formalities, one of our local colleagues will meet you and introduce you to your private driver. You will have some time in Delhi, when you can enjoy lunch or perhaps some sightseeing before boarding the Palace on Wheels train this afternoon. Depart Delhi and enjoy your first evening on board.
Accommodation options
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Day two on board the Palace of Wheels. Your day will be spent in the Pink City - Jaipur - where your guide will show you the main sights and highlights of this beautiful city.
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Day three on board the Palace of Wheels. You will enjoy an early morning safari in Ranthambhore National Park, home to the elusive Tiger, before journeying on the train to Chittorgarh. On arrival in Chittorgarh, explore the fort, and enjoy the sound and light show.
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Day four on board the Palace of Wheels. Today you explore Udaipur, known as the lake city, featuring the famous Lake Palace, now a luxury hotel and one of the most photographed sights in India.
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Day five on board the Palace of Wheels. Spend today exploring Jaisalmer and the surrounding area with an experienced guide, including a camel ride over the sand dunes.
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Day six on board the Palace of Wheels allows you to explore Jodhpur, the blue city with its impressive Mehrangarh Fort.
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Day seven on board the Palace of Wheels includes an early morning visit to Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, as well as visiting Agra, the home of the iconic Taj Mahal.
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Today disembark the Palace of Wheels after breakfast on board. Bid farewell to your fellow guests. Your private driver will take you to your hotel for the next two nights. Relax and unwind, perhaps enjoy afternoon tea.
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Explore New Delhi this morning with your private guide who will show you the key sights of this impressive city. Later, enjoy a food walk through Old Delhi, an immersive experience, fantastic for sampling some delicious street snacks with a local who knows them best.
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Delhi , International return flight
Transfer to the airport for your onwards international flight(s). Your return flight will arrive the same day.
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Contact a specialist
The specialist who designs your trip to India will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
When to go
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