15 days/14 nights
Private Tour
Guide Price €3,179 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
This tour uncovers the magnificent treasures of the Deccan Plateau. After having your fill of ancient temples and the ruins of long deserted kingdoms, kick back on the wonderful beaches of Goa.
- Mumbai
- Hyderabad
- Deccan Plateau
- Goa beaches
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Itinerary
Day 1 Mumbai
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Mumbai
Spend the morning seeing some of Mumbai’s many historic sights.
Day 3 Mumbai to Hyderabad
Fly to Hyderabad and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 4 Hyderabad
A full day tour showcases the highlights of the city, including the Char Minar which rises majestically above the hustle and bustle of the old city and the magnificent fortress complex of Golconda Fort.
Day 5 Hyderabad to Gulbarga
Today start your drive across the Deccan Plateau.
Day 6 Gulbarga
Enjoy a half day tour of Gulbarga, including a visit to the Bhwaja Bande Nawaz tomb whose design exquisitely merges Persian and Indian architectural styles.
Day 7 Gulbarga to Badami
Drive to Badami, stopping at historic Bijapur en route. The Gol Gumbaz mausoleum is a highlight, topped by an enormous dome and Ibrahim Rouza, whose graceful minarets were said to have inspired those of the Taj Mahal. Afterwarads, continue to Badami.
Day 8 Badami
This morning you’ll visit the ancient walled city of Aihole and the impressive Pattadakal temple complex.
Day 9 Badami to Hospet
This morning tour the elaborate 8th Century cave temples of Badami before heading to Hospet, the gateway to the enchanting ruins of Hampi.
Day 10 Hampi
Hampi was the one time capital of the vast empire that controlled most of South India in the 14th and 15th Centuries. The rulers used their wealth to build a magnificent city - so impressive that European visitors at the time likened Hampi to Rome. When the empire collapsed, the city was abandoned and fell into ruin. After visiting highlights such as the Vittala Temple, the Royal Palace complex and the elephant stables, head back to your hotel for a break. Later return to the city for a magical stroll through the ruins at sunset.
Day 11 Hospet to Goa
Start your long drive out to the coast. Upon arrival check into the 3 Panjim Inn & Panjim Pousada.
Day 12 Goa
Enjoy a morning walking tour exploring the churches of Old Goa and Panjim’s atmospheric Latin Quarter before heading to your beach hotel.
Days 13-14 Goa
At leisure to enjoy the beautiful beaches of Goa.
Day 15 Goa
Transfer to the airport.
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Price & Inclusions
- Private vehicle & driver and private guides
- Flight as detailed
- 14 nights hotel accommodation
- 14 breakfasts
- International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/10/2024 to 15/05/2025. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.Offers are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
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