Diamonds & Dynasties (trip)

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Diamonds & Dynasties

  • Airport near Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Active & Adventure
India, Asia

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from $2,550* per person14 DaysYear-round
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Greaves India 12 people max
A historic tour of India rich in Imperial heritage
This historic tour begins in the former princely city of Hyderabad, a cornucopia of contrasts, rich in Imperial heritage and new age industry. A legacy of the decadent Nizams is the trade of pearls, gold, fabric and of course diamonds.

Travel from this Islamic pocket in southern India to the intrinsically Hindu collection of temples at Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal and on to Hampi and the ancient Vijayanagar Empire to see some of India’s most intricate historical stone carvings. At the end of your explorations through history, unwind awhile at Goa, renowned for its endless beaches, places of worship and world heritage architecture.

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India, Asia

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3 testimonials about the provider, Greaves India:

  • Reviewer: Susan W. Tofias
    I was in India as your client through Gail Rosenberg ( Largay Travel ) in March.
    I would be remiss if I did not write and tell you how impressed we were every day of our trip with your guides, drivers and representatives! There was not one misstep during our wonderful trip to India…Infact, we have become, one of many I am sure, your best PR people for Greaves!
    All of the people we met through your company were friendly, courteous, knowledgeable and willing to do anything that would make our trip even more enjoyable!
    We loved all of our accommodations and tours.
    Thank you for a wonderful and memorable trip…..we look forward to returning and visiting new sights and sounds of India!
  • Reviewer: Joanna Mackle, Director of Public Engagement, The
    Greaves Travel under the brilliant leadership of Mala Tandan of Greaves in India, has ensured that British Museum traveling in India is perfectly organised in every detail. The staff are unfailingly efficient and thoughtful and plan for every eventuality. We cannot recommend Greaves Travel more highly.
  • Reviewer: DD and GD
    I wanted to take the time to thank you for all the hard work you put in to arrange a magical honeymoon for Gayle and I. We had a ball. All the transfers worked like clockwork, the hotels were great and the route planning excellent.

    We will be back.

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

DAY 1 HYDERABAD
On arrival stay at the ITC Kakatiya hotel and spend a relaxing day at leisure.

DAY 2 HYDERABAD
Explore this wondrous capital, a 400 year-old metropolitan city teeming with bustling-bazaars and Muslim monuments.

DAY 3 HYDERABAD
Morning tour of Golconda Fort, once famed for its diamond mines it is the site of a strategic fort standing atop an isolated hill which dates back to the 13th century. Also visit the graceful clusters and gardens at Qutab Shahi Tombs.

DAY 4 HYDERABAD – BIDAR – GULBARGA
Morning travel by road to Gulbarga enroute visiting Bidar a tiny district steeped in history of India. On arrival into Gulbarga check-in at Sun International Hotel.

DAY 5 GULBARGA – BIJAPUR
Morning tour of Gulbarga. A Hindu city before the Muhammadan conquest, Gulbarga is a unique synthesis of two cultures. Afternoon travel by road to Bijapur and check-in at Hotel Shashinag Residency.

DAY 6 BIJAPUR
Explore Bijapur which has the second largest tomb in the world.

DAY 7 BIJAPUR – BADAMI
Morning travel by road to Badami and check-in at Hotel Badami Court. Badami also known as Vatapi, is rich with Hindu and Jain temples carved out of sandstone hills.
          DAY 8 BADAMI – AIHOLE – PATTADAKAL – BADAMI
Full day tour to the elaborate temples at Aihole and Pattadakal.

DAY 9 BADAMI – HOSPET
Morning travel by road to Hospet and check-in at the Royal Orchid Central.

DAY 10 HOSPET – HAMPI – HOSPET
A day discovering the ruins at Hampi, once the capital city of the Vijayanagara Empire, an Imperial city of India to rival Rome with its palaces, temples and sculptures.

DAY 11 HOSPET – GOA
Morning travel by road to the final destination of Goa, with its endless beaches and swaying palms. On arrival at Goa check-in at Taj Holiday Village.

DAY 12 GOA
Day at leisure for spending time on the beach, touring Goa on your own or relaxing at your resort hotel.

DAY 13 GOA – MUMBAI
After a morning at leisure, transfer to the airport for an afternoon flight to Mumbai. On arrival transfer to ITC Maratha Hotel.

DAY 14 DEPART MUMBAI
Transfer to the airport to connect to onward destination.

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