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The Maharajas' Express - Golden Triangle & Tigers

The Maharajas' Express - Golden Triangle & Tigers, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Step back in time to the golden age of travel when you board the luxurious Maharajas' Express, and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: New Delhi (hotel)

    Arrival in Delhi

    Private transfer on arrival in Delhi to your selected 5-star hotel (Claridges or Oberoi) on a B&B basis.

  2. Day 2overnight: New Delhi (hotel)

    Exploring Delhi

    A full-day private sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi with a private guide, including the 17th-century Jama Masjid mosque, a rickshaw ride, Humayun's Tomb and the Sunder Nursery. Optional excursions available at a supplement.

  3. Day 3railovernight: train

    Boarding the Maharajas' Express

    Board the Maharajas' Express with a welcome drink and brunch onboard. Arrive in Agra to visit the Taj Mahal, then return to the train for the first dinner onboard.

  4. Day 4overnight: train

    Tiger-spotting in Ranthambore National Park

    Visit Agra Fort, then breakfast and lunch onboard while traveling to Ranthambore for a guided open-top vehicle safari seeking Bengal tigers and other wildlife. Dinner onboard.

  5. Day 5railovernight: train

    Jaipur's Amber Fort

    Leave the train after breakfast to visit the Amber Fort by Jeep, including the royal apartments, Chamber of Mirrors and Hall of Victory. Lunch onboard, then optional excursions, followed by an exclusive dinner at the Rambagh Palace Hotel.

  6. Day 6railovernight: New Delhi (hotel)

    Return to Delhi

    A relaxed morning onboard after breakfast as the train returns to Delhi. Disembark and transfer to the hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure.

  7. Day 7

    Homeward bound

    Private transfer to the airport for the flight home. Optional extensions available to extend the stay.

Included

  • 3 nights' 5-Star hotel accommodation in the Claridges, New Delhi (Bed and Breakfast)
  • Deluxe cabin for 3 nights on the Maharajas' Express
  • Private transfers throughout

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Flights not included

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