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Grand Architecture & Goa Beach Tour from Mumbai

 

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
15 days and 14 nights
India (Mumbai, Goa, Badami, Pattadakal, Hampi, Hyderabad, Aurangabad)
India (Mumbai)

Description

On this Grand Architecture & Goa Beach Tour you will visit Mumbai a densely populated city with landmark monuments built by the British Raj. Goa known for its beaches, ranging from popular stretches at Baga and Palolem to those in laid-back fishing villages such as Agonda. Badami famous for its rock cut structural temples. Hampi an ancient village dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire. Hyderabad a major center for the technology industry, historic sites & a former diamond-trading center. Aurangabad known for the 17th-century marble Bibi ka Maqbara, styled on the Taj Mahal. Ajanta & Ellora Caves two unique UNESCO World Heritage sites dating between 2nd century BC to 6th centuries AD.
On this Grand Architecture & Goa Beach Tour you will visit Mumbai a densely populated city with landmark monuments built by the British Raj. Goa known for its beaches, ranging from popular stretches at Baga and Palolem to those in laid-back fishing villages such as Agonda. Badami famous for its rock cut structural temples. Hampi an ancient village dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire. Hyderabad a major center for the technology industry, historic sites & a former diamond-trading center. Aurangabad known for the 17th-century marble Bibi ka Maqbara, styled on the Taj Mahal. Ajanta & Ellora Caves two unique UNESCO World Heritage sites dating between 2nd century BC to 6th centuries AD.

Category

 
3 Star Hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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4 Star Hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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5 Star Hotels (Private Tour)
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Program

Day 1:
Arrive Mumbai
On arrival at Mumbai airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Rest time free for personal activities.
O/n at hotel.

Day 2:
Mumbai
Morning excursion to Elephant caves (Monday closed). Later city tour visiting CST, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan & Dhobhi Ghat.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 3:
Mumbai - Goa (flight)
Transfer to airport to board flight for Goa. On arrival transfer to resort. Rest time free to relax.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 4:
Goa
Visit Old Goa Churches, Aguada Fort, Portuguese lighthouse, Mangueshi & Shanta Durga Temple & Margao town. Drive Pass charming beaches of Calangute, Dona Paula, Miramar & Baga.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 5:
Goa
Day free and easy to relax and explore the site of your interest by your own.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 6:
Goa - Badami (184kms)
Drive to Badami check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 7:
Badami
Excursion to visit Aihole home to over 125 Chalukyan temples & monuments from 6th to 12th century. And Pattadakal a treasure trove of Hindu and Jain temples complex built-in 7th and 8th century. On return visit Badami Fort, cave & Lake.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 8:
Badami - Hampi (180kms)
Drive to Hampi via visiting few active & ruined temples in Gadag & Lakkundi. Arrive Hampi check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 9:
Hampi
City tour of Hampi an UNESCO world Heritage sites dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire on the bank of the River Tungabhadra. Visit Hazara Rama Temple, Kings Balance, Mahanavami Dibba, Royal enclosures, Statue of Ugra Narasimha Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Vithala And Lotus Mahal, Vithala Temple Complex and ASI Museum.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 10:
Hampi - Vijaynagar Airport/ Hyderabad (40kms)
Transfer to Vijaynagar airport to board flight for Hyderabad. On arrival transfer hotel check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 11:
Hyderabad
Explore 400 year-old metropolitan city teeming with bustling-bazaars & Muslim monuments. Visit Golconda Fort Complex, Qutubshahi Tombs, Charminar, Mecca Mosque, Salarjung Museum & Chowmohalla Palace.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 12:
Hyderabad - Aurangabad (flight)
Transfer to airport to board flight for Aurangabad. On arrival transfer hotel check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 13:
Aurangabad - Ellora
Excursion to visit Ellora Caves 34 monasteries & temples from 600 to 1000 AD, Grishneshwar Temple & Daulatabad Fort. Later visit Bibi ka Maqbara, Panchakki & Aurangabad Caves.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 14:
Aurangabad
Full day excursion to Ajanta which house 30 rock-cut cave from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE. Drive back.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 15:
Aurangabad - Mumbai/Departure
As per flight schedule Departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: B.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 14 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Mumbai - Goa & Vijaynagar - Hyderabad - Aurangabad - Mumbai flight fare.
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 4 Stars or similarMumbai   Mumbai - Mumbai Airport
2 4 Stars or similarMumbai
3 4 Stars or similarGoa
4 4 Stars or similarGoa
5 4 Stars or similarGoa
6 4 Stars or similarBadami
7 4 Stars or similarBadami
8 4 Stars or similarHampi
9 4 Stars or similarHampi
10 4 Stars or similarHyderabad
11 4 Stars or similarHyderabad
12 4 Stars or similarAurangabad
13 4 Stars or similarAurangabad
14 4 Stars or similarAurangabad
15   Mumbai - Mumbai Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place3 Star Hotels4 Star Hotels5 Star Hotels
MumbaiHotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil or similarSun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel or similarTrident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central or similar
GoaSo My Resort/ Lambana Resort or similarLemon Tree Hotel Candolim/ The Chances Resort & Casino or similarAlila Diwa Goa/ Radisson Blu Resort or similar
BadamiBadami Court or similarKrishna Heritage or similar
HampiMalligi Hotel/ Krishna Palace or similarHeritage Resort / Royal Orchid Central Keerti or similarHyatt Place/ Hampi Boulders or similar
HyderabadAditya Park/ Red Fox Hotel or similarLemon Tree Hotel/ Fortune Park Vallabha or similarITC Kakatiya, a Luxury Collection/ Trident Hotel or similar
AurangabadAmarpreet Hotel/ Key Hotel The Aures or similarAmbassador Ajanta / VITS Hotel or similarWelcomHotel Rama International/ Lemon Tree Hotel or similar