Holiday to Rajasthan and Oman

15 Days / 14 Nights from £3295/ $4284 per person

Combining the romance and exoticism of India & Arabia, this is an enthralling holiday to Rajasthan and Oman. On this privately chauffeured tour, explore the fabled lands of the maharajas; venture into one of India’s premier wildlife reserve; witness time-honoured traditions in rural Rajasthan and round off your cultural discovery with the sultanate’s spectacular desert dunes and the sparkling coastline. Your holiday to Rajasthan and Oman is tailor-made to appeal to honeymooners as well as couples and features an incredible range of experiences including: a thrilling rickshaw ride through Mughal-built Old Delhi; sunrise visit to the inimitable Taj Mahal; a relaxing boat ride with a picnic lunch in the heart of rural Rajasthan; jeep safaris in search of the elusive Royal Bengal tiger at Ranthambore and a visit to the spectacular Amer Fort, one of the best preserved Rajput monuments in Rajasthan. Then, a short flight will bring you to Oman, where off-road drives through wild wadis; guided walk through the lively Muttrah souq that resembles Alladdin's cave of treasure; downtime by the secluded beaches of Oman and a 1001 Arabian Nights Adventure amongst the rolling dunes of the Wahiba Sands await! Both in Rajasthan and Oman, your accommodation is pre-dominantly based on hotels with character and style, but undoubtedly your two nights stay at the 350-year-old Ramathra Fort in rural Rajasthan and a night spent under canvas at the Wahiba Sands will define this unforgettable journey.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day	Location/Route	Overnight	Sapphire Hotels	Diamond Hotels
Day 1	Arrive Delhi Airport. Afternoon is at leisure.	2 nights Delhi	The Maidens	The Oberoi New Delhi
Day 2	Morning tour of New Delhi. Afternoon explore Old Delhi.
Day 3	Drive to Agra. Afternoon tour of Agra Fort and the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah. Sunset visit to Mehtab Bagh,	1 night Agra	Taj Hotel & Convention Centre	The Oberoi Amarvilas
Day 4	Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal. Then, drive to Ramathra Fort, a 17th century fort that is set in the heart of rural Rajasthan and converted into a charming heritage-hotel. Later this afternoon discover the local village.	2 nights nr Karauli	Ramathra Fort	Ramathra Fort
Day 5	Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Kalisil Lake with a picnic lunch. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 6	Drive to Ranthambore National Park. Late afternoon jeep safari.	2 nights Ranthambore NP	The Kipling Lodge	The Oberoi Vanyavilas
Day 7	Early morning and late afternoon games drives (shared basis) in Ranthmbore National Park.
Day 8	Drive to Jaipur. Spend the afternoon exploring the vibrant ‘Pink City’.	2 nights Jaipur	Shahpura House Jaipur	The Oberoi Rajvilas
Day 9	Morning tour of Amer Fort. The afternoon is at leisure.
Day 10	Fly to Muscat and drive to the Wahiba Sands. Enroute, experience the thrill of some off-road ‘wadi bashing’.	2 nights Wahiba Sands	1000 Nights Camp	Desert Nights Camp
Day 11	Cross the Wahiba Sands from north to south - a desert experience par excellence.
Day 12	Visit Sur’s dhow yards, then take the scenic coastal road to the spectacular canyon of Wadi Abraeen. Arrive Muscat late afternoon.	3 nights Muscat	Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa	The Chedi
Day 13	Visit Muscat including the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Muttrah’s frankincense infused souq, and the old harbour. The afternoon is at leisure.
Day 14	Today is at leisure.
Day 15	Transfer to Muscat airport. Farewell to Oman.

Day 1

Location/Route :

Arrive Delhi Airport. Afternoon is at leisure.

Overnight :

2 nights Delhi

Sapphire Hotel :

The Maidens

Diamond Hotel :

The Oberoi New Delhi

Day 2

Location/Route :

Morning tour of New Delhi. Afternoon explore Old Delhi.

Day 3

Location/Route :

Drive to Agra. Afternoon tour of Agra Fort and the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah. Sunset visit to Mehtab Bagh,

Overnight :

1 night Agra

Sapphire Hotel :

Taj Hotel & Convention Centre

Diamond Hotel :

The Oberoi Amarvilas

Day 4

Location/Route :

Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal. Then, drive to Ramathra Fort, a 17th century fort that is set in the heart of rural Rajasthan and converted into a charming heritage-hotel. Later this afternoon discover the local village.

Overnight :

2 nights nr Karauli

Sapphire Hotel :

Ramathra Fort

Diamond Hotel :

Ramathra Fort

Day 5

Location/Route :

Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Kalisil Lake with a picnic lunch. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day 6

Location/Route :

Drive to Ranthambore National Park. Late afternoon jeep safari.

Overnight :

2 nights Ranthambore NP

Sapphire Hotel :

The Kipling Lodge

Diamond Hotel :

The Oberoi Vanyavilas

Day 7

Location/Route :

Early morning and late afternoon games drives (shared basis) in Ranthmbore National Park.

Day 8

Location/Route :

Drive to Jaipur. Spend the afternoon exploring the vibrant ‘Pink City’.

Overnight :

2 nights Jaipur

Sapphire Hotel :

Shahpura House Jaipur

Diamond Hotel :

The Oberoi Rajvilas

Day 9

Location/Route :

Morning tour of Amer Fort. The afternoon is at leisure.

Day 10

Location/Route :

Fly to Muscat and drive to the Wahiba Sands. Enroute, experience the thrill of some off-road ‘wadi bashing’.

Overnight :

2 nights Wahiba Sands

Sapphire Hotel :

1000 Nights Camp

Diamond Hotel :

Desert Nights Camp

Day 11

Location/Route :

Cross the Wahiba Sands from north to south - a desert experience par excellence.

Day 12

Location/Route :

Visit Sur’s dhow yards, then take the scenic coastal road to the spectacular canyon of Wadi Abraeen. Arrive Muscat late afternoon.

Overnight :

3 nights Muscat

Sapphire Hotel :

Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa

Diamond Hotel :

The Chedi

Day 13

Location/Route :

Visit Muscat including the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Muttrah’s frankincense infused souq, and the old harbour. The afternoon is at leisure.

Day 14

Location/Route :

Today is at leisure.

Day 15

Location/Route :

Transfer to Muscat airport. Farewell to Oman.

Tour Highlights

Explore Mughal built Old Delhi on a cycle rickshaw.
Watch the sun rise over the magnificent Taj Mahal.
Search for Tiger and other wildlife inside Ranthambore National Park.
Explore the spectacular hill-top Amer Fort.
Enjoy a relaxing boat ride with a picnic lunch in the heart of rural Rajasthan
Overnight in the desert and cross the Wahiba Sands from north to south.
Relax in style on the shores of the Gulf of Oman.

Extend Your Stay

1 night: Discover Varanasi, the spiritual heart of India
1 night: Stay longer by the Gulf of Oman
3 nights: Explore the Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountain) and enjoy the many mountain vistas

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