8 Nights India's Tigers and Golden Triangle Tour, Singapore and Best of Thailand and Malaysia cruise

Itinerary

• Day 1-2 - Flight departs
  Say goodbye to your current destination, for it’s time to head somewhere new! Flight information will be available closer to your embarkation date, but this will be when you’re hopping on a plane to continue your adventure – be that travelling somewhere new, or heading home.
• Day 2-4 - Delhi Hotel Stay - 2 Nights
  With a hotel stay in this stunning destination, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself even more in the unique culture of the region you’re visiting during your cruise getaway. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to explore the nightlife of the holiday hotspot you’re in, something you don’t always get when you’re sailing from one incredible destination to the next during your cruise.
• Day 3 - Delhi - Tour of Old Delhi
  Delhi, a veritable megacity home to the Indian capital of New Delhi, is a unique urban metropolis steeped in a rich history and overflowing with culture. Through this exciting tour of Old Delhi, an area of the Central Delhi district that once acted as the capital of the Mughal empire (from 1648 until the empire’s fall in 1857), you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the history of this remarkable city and a chance to immerse yourself in the culture that survives today. With a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, you’ll spend some time wandering the bustling bazaar of Chandi Chowk – one of the oldest marketplaces in Old Delhi – before visiting one of India’s largest mosques: Jama Masjid.
• Day 3 - Delhi - Tour of New Delhi
  The capital of India and home to all three branches of the Indian government, New Delhi is a unique urban metropolis that you’ll have the chance to explore with this fantastic sightseeing tour of the city. As you drive through the busy streets of this remarkable city, you’ll see the Rashtrapati Bhavan – the official residence of the President of India – and India Gate – a monument to the Indian soldiers that died in the First World War and the Third Anglo-Afghan War – before exploring Rajiv Chowk; also known as Connaught Place, this is a major financial, commercial, business, and entertainment centre in New Delhi and a fantastic place to immerse yourself in the modern culture of the Indian capital. Throughout, you’ll also have the chance to sample local cuisine – including street food like samosas, bread pakoras, and fritters. Throughout the day, you’ll also visit Humayun’s Tomb, the first garden tomb to be constructed on the Indian subcontinent, and the impressive Qutub Minar – a minaret standing tall at the site of La Kot, Delhi’s oldest fortified city. An excursion balancing historical landmarks with bustling marketplaces, and the chance to sample local cuisines like samosas, bread pakoras, and chat papri, this tour is both authentic and informative; you’re not going to want to miss this. Alongside a tour of Old Delhi, this tour of New Delhi’s modern landmarks compliments your time in the Indian megacity perfectly and provides you with a comprehensive experience of the history and culture of this unique destination.
• Day 4 - Travel Delhi to Agra
  New Delhi may be the capital of India, but it’s far from the only city worth exploring in this remarkable nation. So, it’s time to bid the National Capital Territory of Delhi adieu and embark on a journey south-west to Agra: home of the Taj Mahal. A trip that will take several hours, you’ll have the chance to admire the stunning scenery of Uttar Pradesh as you travel.
• Day 4 - Agra Fort & Rooftop Champagne Overlooking Taj Mahal
  An impressive site of historical significance to the Mughal dynasty, Agra Fort is a stunning landmark in the culturally-important city of Agra and you’re going to have the chance to head behind the towering red walls of this sprawling complex to learn more about the rich history of Agra Fort and the surrounding city – before you head to a rooftop overlooking the equally impressive Taj Mahal for a glass of champagne, which is far from a bad way to end your day exploring this incredible destination. Something of a sister monument to the iconic Taj Mahal, Mughal emperor Humayun was crowned at Agra Fort in 1530, and the subsequent Mughal emperor, Akbar, continued to develop the complex after Humayun’s reign. Many of the impressive structures you’ll see on your tour date back to around 1570 – a fact that exemplifies the historic cultural importance of this site, which has endured numerous wars of conquest and colonial rule over roughly 450 years. A chance to learn more about India’s rich history, and then marvel at one of the New Wonders of the World as it’s bathed in the warm light of a setting sun, this insightful tour isn’t one to be missed.
• Day 4-5 - Agra Hotel Stay - 1 Nights
  With a hotel stay in this stunning destination, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself even more in the unique culture of the region you’re visiting during your cruise getaway. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to explore the nightlife of the holiday hotspot you’re in, something you don’t always get when you’re sailing from one incredible destination to the next during your cruise.
• Day 5 - Taj Mahal at Sunrise
  A stunning ivory-white mausoleum that sits inside an impressive 42-acre complex, all of which is regarded as one of the best examples of Mughal architecture surviving today and an icon of Indian history, the Taj Mahal is an awe-inspiring landmark that pictures simply don’t do justice. Thankfully, this exciting sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal – a tomb built by the fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house his wife Mumtaz Mahal, and now houses them both – will afford you the unique opportunity to admire this magnificent structure and explore the intricate designs hidden within while the sun is rising; bathed in the orange glow of an early morning, the Taj Mahal is even more majestic, and it’s even easier to appreciate why it’s such an iconic landmark. Once you’ve had some time to explore the site and learn more about its cultural and historical importance, you’ll return to your hotel for breakfast before venturing out to a marble inlay workshop; here, you’ll learn more about the intricacies of the marble-work wonderfully exemplified by the Taj Mahal mausoleum. An incredible chance to explore a universally admired landmark, this promises to be a memorable experience – and certainly well worth the early start!
• Day 5 - Travel Agra - Ranthambore
  It’s time to depart Agra and head to Ranthambore National Park, an expansive reserve famed for its Bengal tiger population. A journey that will take several hours, this is the perfect time to relax and recount your experiences so far, before embarking on your next adventure in India.
• Day 5-7 - Ranthambore - 2 Nights stay
  During this exciting journey through India and beyond, you'll be invited to spend some time in and around Ranthambore National Park, a vast wildlife reserve in Rajasthan, northern India. Renowned for being one of the best spots in the country to observe tigers in their natural habitat, with landmarks like the imposing Ranthambore Fort overlooking vibrant jungle, this is an experience you won't want to miss. More information about your hotel accommodation will be available closer to your departure date.