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12-Day Family Holiday in India

12-Day Family Holiday in India

By Nora Ou Updated Oct. 18, 2022
A Family Vacation of a Lifetime

Having a family tour in India can be an adventure that focuses on culture and nature. India, this mysterious oriental country, will open up a whole new world for your children with its long history, splendid culture, and lovely animals in the cities and in the wild. This 12-day family vacation includes the Golden Triangle, the best tiger reserve, and a beautiful beach in Goa. It will be a family vacation of a lifetime.

Highlights

  • Explore the legendary bazaars of Old Delhi by taking a rickshaw ride.
  • Experience India's history by exploring the impressive forts.
  • Stand in front of the Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the ancient world.
  • Search for wild tigers in Ranthambore National Park and spot other animals, such as monkeys, deer, and colorful birds.
  • Explore the incredible Bollywood in Mumbai.
  • Experience the charming colonial style and relax on a tropical beach in Goa.

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Journey Route

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Itinerary in Detail

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Day Day 1
Arrive in Delhi
Maidens Hote(4-star)/The Claridges (5-star)

Welcome to India. Your guide and driver will meet you at the airport and then escort you to your hotel. After you have freshened up, enjoy your free time at the hotel.

Day Day 2
One-Day Tour in Delhi
breakfast and lunch

Start your Delhi tour at Red Fort . Explore the magnificent architecture of the Mughal dynasty. Afterward, travel around Chandni Chowk by rickshaw to get a glimpse of the local people's lifestyle in Old Delhi. In the afternoon, continue your visit to Qutub Minar and Humayun's tomb . Listen to stories about the splendid dynasties that were created by Indian Muslims.

Take a rickshaw to visit the market
Take a rickshaw to visit Chandni Chowk
Day 3
Delhi to Agra (4 to 5 Hours), Agra Fort, and Mehtab Bagh
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Agra (4-star)/ITC Mughal, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Agra (5-star)
breakfast and lunch

You will be driven to Agra, the erstwhile capital of the Mughal Empire, in the morning. After lunch, visit Agra Fort , which is also called Red Fort. It is a magnificent 16th-century fortress made of red sandstone, which is located on the Yamuna River.

Then you will visit Mehtab Bagh for a sunset view of the Taj Mahal>.

Agra Fort
Agra Fort
Day 4
The Taj Mahal, the Itmad-ud-Daula, Drive to Ranthambore (5 Hours)
The Shergarh resort (4-star)/The Tigress Spa & Resort (5-star)
breakfast and lunch

Visit the Taj Mahal in the early morning. The closer you walk to this ivory-white marble mausoleum, the more moved you will be by the spectacular architecture and the true love that sparked its creation. Enjoy seeing the morning sunlight as it kisses the pure white building gently.

Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal

Visit the Itmad-ud-Daula (the baby Taj Mahal) . Walk into the quiet rooms with carved windows to touch the broken marble walls with thousands of beautiful inlaid patterns. You will be driven from Agra to Ranthambore in the afternoon.

Itmad-Ud-Daula
Admire the thousands of beautiful inlaid patterns of Itmad-Ud-Daula
Day 5
Ranthambore National Park, Tiger Safari
breakfast and lunch

Get up early for the jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park. Go back to your hotel for breakfast then spend the rest of the morning at your leisure, enjoying the various facilities available at your hotel. Late in the afternoon, you will have another jeep safari in the jungle.

Jeep Safari in the Ranthambore National Park
Enjoy a tiger safari in Ranthambore National Park
Day 6
Ranthambore to Jaipur by Car (5 Hours)
Alsisar Haveli (4-star)/Fairmont Jaipur (5-star)
breakfast and lunch

Drive from Ranthambore to Jaipur in the morning. After checking in, take a tuk tuk to a local bazaar . Experience the local people's lifestyle and also enjoy some souvenir shopping. Stop at Hawa Mahal to take some photographs on the way back.

Tuk Tuk Ride
Take a tuk tuk to a local bazaar
Day 7
One-Day Pink City Tour
breakfast and lunch

Start your 'Pink City' exploration with the charming Amber Fort . The corridor with elegant pillars, the lovely colors of the patterns on the walls, and the shining mirrors in Sheesh Mahal, any of them can make you feel as though you have stepped back in time to the great dynasty. In the afternoon, continue your visit to Jaipur's City Palace . The abundant exhibits will highlight what life was like for the maharajas of Jaipur. Then visit the Jantar Mantar . Be impressed by the wisdom of the ancient Indians.

Jantar Mantar Observatory
Jantar Mantar Observatory
Day 8
Flight from Jaipur to Mumbai, Half-Day City Tour
Holiday Inn Airport (4-star)/Trident Bandra Kurla (5-star)
breakfast and lunch

You will be transferred to the airport for your morning flight to Mumbai. Meet your guide at the airport in Mumbai and then have a half-day city tour after lunch.

You will visit the Gateway of India , which was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911. Then you will continue to the Prince of Wales Museum , built to commemorate the visit of King George V to India and opened in 1923. And then visit the Kamala Nehru Park . Drive past Flora Fountain (Mumbai's nerve center), the colorful Crawford Market, and travel along Marine Drive. Next, visit Dhobi Ghat . Ghat means laundry and you will see row upon row of concrete wash pens, each fitted with a flogging stone.

the Gateway of India
The Gateway of India
Day 9
Half-Day Bollywood Tour, Flight to Goa
Hard Rock Hotel Goa(4-star)/Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa (5-star)
breakfast and lunch

You will explore Bollywood to discover India's film industry. It includes visiting the shooting sight for the main studio activities such as a live shooting, visiting the Bollywood museum, watching a Bollywood dance show and driving through the homes of Bollywood stars. If possible, have a look at the star`s makeup rooms and take a picture with a Bollywood actor.

Afterward, your driver will escort you to the airport to catch your flight to Goa. Meet your guide at Goa Airport and then head to your hotel.

the movie making in Bollywood
Meet a Bollywood star
Day 10
Half-Day Sightseeing Tour in Old Goa
breakfast and lunch

It is interesting to find the Baroque style in South India. Discover the history of Goa by visiting the Basilica of Bom Jesus, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, and Se Cathedral .

The beautiful Se Cathedral
The beautiful Se Cathedral
Day 11
Free Day on the Beach
breakfast

Enjoy a free day on the beach. You can arrange some water sports activities according to your interests. Enjoy a massage or have fun in some clubs or bars.

Goa beach
Goa beach
Day 12
Goa Departure
breakfast

Your driver will transfer you to the airport to catch your flight.

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We recommend to experience palace hotels, heritage hotels, or nice resorts in order to get the high-quality service and to your experience.

The courtyard of Maiden Hotel
Delhi
Maidens Hotel New Delhi
An elegent room at Alsisar Haveli
Jaipur
Alsisar Haveli - a heritage hotel
The spa of the hotel in Agra
Agra
ITC Mughal, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Agra

Our Service Includes:

12 days from
US$ 2,479
per person (based on 2 persons and 4-star hotels)
  • Private transfers and English-speaking tour guide
  • All guided sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary
  • 4-star accommodations for 11 nights
  • Flights between cities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals mentioned in the itinerary
  • Governmental taxes

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