India
-Days 10-16-

Taj Mahal, Jaipur, and Goa

Depart Istanbul, Turkey for New Delhi India. You will fly Singapore Airlines to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. In Dubai you have a 3-½ hour layover, which is just enough time to take advantage of the best airport duty free shopping in the world. Be sure to buy a raffle ticket for the famous Dubai Airport raffle in which a Porsche and BMW are raffled off every week and shipped to the home country of one lucky winner. Other flight connections are also available should you prefer.

Upon arrival in New Delhi, you will be transferred to your hotel selection. 1st-Air.Net has relationships with the following properties in New Delhi:

• The Hyatt Regency Delhi
• The Oberoi
• The Inter-Continental

On your first day in India, you will tour such famous sites as India Gate and the Red Fort, and take a cycle rickshaw ride. You will be accompanied by your own private tour guide in New Delhi.

Rise and shine early for a 6:00 A.M. train departure to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal was built by the Shah Shahan in the loving memory of his wife and astonishes everyone who visits her. After the two hour journey by train, you will have breakfast at the Oberoi Hotel before touring the Taj Mahal. Other sites in Agra include the Red Fort and the marble factory. Upon returning to Delhi by air, the evening is free to enjoy at your leisure. The Hyatt as a great Italian restaurant for your dinning pleasure!

Jaipur

Depart in the evening on Jet Airways for Jaipur in the mystical state of Rajistan. Known as the pink city, this is the home of the Majarajas that once ruled India. You will stay at the RajVillas, rated as one of the top 10 hotels in the world! RajVilas' luxurious accommodations will help you find immediate serenity in your soul. Your internal flights within India are operated by Jet Airways.

You will be met by your own private guide in Jaipur, Raj Singh from the Royal Raj Family who will guide you to the Amber Fort, the City Palace, and the Palace of the Winds!

Much of this day can be used for shopping for some of the best sterling silver, carpets, or marble in the World. The evening is at your leisure prior to a morning departure for the most beautiful beaches in the world, Goa!

You will be taken by private car back to the airport for your flight to Goa.

Goa

In Goa, you will stay at the Leela Palace. Embracing the ancient culture of Vijayanagara in architecture and design, reflecting the Portuguese colonial inheritance, Kempinski's newest addition to its world-class collection of luxury resorts, The Leela Palace - Goa, is a celebration of the "Goan spirit."

Situated on the Indian Ocean, bordered by the secluded Mobor beach and the bustling fishing villages of the river Sal, the Leela Palace - Goa, is a private oasis of laid-back charm, rest and leisure.

Infusing its traditional luxury, elegance and discreet service with spice and adventure, offering you a whole new world of possibilities, Kempinski invites you to experience Goa…the Leela way.

Bombay/Mumbai

Enjoy your final day in Goa before your afternoon flight to Bombay for your connection to Singapore.