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Essential India

8 days
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4.3
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Start and end in New Delhi
Essential India - Travel Talk

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Tour Operator:
Travel Talk
Max group size:
40
Age range:
18 to 59
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
9376

Places You’ll See

  • New Delhi
    New Delhi
  • Jaipur
    Jaipur
  • Fatehpur Sikri
    Fatehpur Sikri
  • Agra
    Agra
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Highlights

  • Explore colorful Dehli
  • Let Jaipur and its Amber Fort surprise you
  • Do not miss a visit to the Taj Mahal
  • Visit Fatehpur Sikri, a remarkably well-preserved city

Itinerary

Start and end in New Delhi! With the In-depth Cultural tour Essential India, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through New Delhi, India and 3 other destinations in India. Essential India includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Delhi
  2. Day 2 Delhi City Tour
  3. Day 3 Delhi, Jaipur
  4. Day 4 Jaipur
  5. Day 5 Jaipur, Agra
  6. Day 6 Agra, Taj Mahal
  7. Day 7 Agra, Delhi
  8. Day 8 Delhi
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

    Hotel

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    Operated by Travel Talk

    4.7
    (4305)
    Platinum

    At Travel Talk, we have one focus and that is simply to make your trip the experience of a lifetime without breaking the bank. Being avid travellers ourselves, we know what is essential to creating that perfect trip and combine all of these elements in every one of our tours. With fascinating destinations, expert guides, like-minded travellers, premium accommodation and travel – not to mention competitive prices; we strive to tick all the boxes to create the most unique and authentic travelling experiences. Explore exotic destinations filled with wonders as Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, Israel, Russia or India & Nepal. Embrace the authentic culture and otherworldly experiences in Morocco, Iceland and the Balkans. Then meet the warm sun and cool waters of Greece, Croatia, Spain & Portugal. Commemorate the fallen on the ANZAC Day, hit the snowy slopes with Ski Bansko in the winter, and sink a beer at Oktoberfest together with like-minded travellers. Travel Talk group tours are ideal for culture-hungry adventurous travellers chasing the most unique travel stories around the world. Travel Talk guests are not just tourists, but avid travellers. Join us on one of our tours to find out the difference.

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    Customer Reviews

    • Overall Rating
      Excellent
      4.3
    • Itinerary
      Excellent
      4.7
    • Guide
      Excellent
      4.8
    • Transport
      Excellent
      4.8
    • Accommodation
      Excellent
      4.5
    • Food
      Excellent
      4.1
    • Tour Operator
      Travel Talk
      4.7
    • Most Recent
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    • Highest First
    • Lowest First
    • TW
      · January 21st, 2024
      After a very long flight, nobody was there to meet us in Delhi. Prior to leaving we tried unsuccessfully to get contact info for local tour operator. We could not even get name of the hotel from Tour Radar. After a few hours and spending money making... Show more
      Travel Talk commented on this review
      Dear Thomas, we appreciate your feedback and wish to assure you that we are thoroughly investigating all the issues you have raised with our team. In the meantime, please kindly note that all hotels including the arrival hotel of your tour are clearly... Show more
      Trip date: December 2023
    • Essential India reviewer 2
      · September 5th, 2023
      Had an amazing time with our guide Vishal and our driver Ashok.
      Travel Talk commented on this review
      Hi Tim, thank you for your review! We really appreciate your feedback and are so glad to hear that you had a great time. We hope to see you on another trip with us soon! All the best
      Trip date: August 2023
    • Essential India reviewer 3
      · July 19th, 2023
      Incompetent, irresponsible and unorganised travel company. I participated in their Essential India trip, July 2023 and they operated the tour with three travelers total even though the website at the time said "minimum of 13 people per group". I was a... Show more
      Travel Talk commented on this review
      Hi Shivani, thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologise for your negative experience and would like to assure you that our team is looking into it and will be in touch with you via email. All the best, Travel Talk Team
      Trip date: July 2023
    • MB
      · June 4th, 2023
      Had a lovely time on this tour, you get a lot done quickly and see the main sites. Our tour guide Dayal and driver Rajpal were amazing.
      Travel Talk commented on this review
      Hi Mia, thank you for your review! We're so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time on tour and hope to see you on another journey with us soon! All the best, Travel Talk Team.
      Trip date: May 2023
    • A
      · December 27th, 2022
      Thank you for help making my honeymoon a memorable experience. Well done Travel Talk.
      Trip date: June 2022
    • V
      · December 27th, 2022
      Our guide really made the tour great. The destinations we visited were very interesting and educational. Overall was a great tour. Long drives but the perfect amount of stops on the way. Loved India
      Trip date: August 2022
    • R
      · December 27th, 2022
      I really appreciate everything that Travel Talk has done to made my holiday as memorable, as can be. I will definitely make sure to book my next tour with Travel Talk again sincerely
      Trip date: June 2022
    • EP
      · December 27th, 2022
      Overall it was such a surreal and fun experience. The people who we met on the tour were amazing and the guide made the experience so much better than we ever thought it would be. This trip would be great for anyone who's sociable and likes to party... Show more
      Trip date: October 2022
    • V
      · December 27th, 2022
      I really enjoyed me tour it was excellent. I meet great people and learn so much. I would definitely recommend this to anyone and recommend Travel Talk. The guide was excellent and the bus drivers would be great. Also the Travel Talk were great.
      Trip date: September 2022
    • Essential India reviewer 10
      · December 27th, 2022
      Our guide was brilliant. He has an excellent combination of historic knowledge and current knowledge of India. He also has perfect balance of professionalism and humour and informal rapport. A perfectly personable guide and great asset to Travel Talk.
      Trip date: September 2022

    Dates & Availability

    8 days
    Essential India
    From New Delhi to New Delhi
    No credit card fees

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    Frequently Asked Questions

      • Is there an extra charge if traveling alone?

        The single supplement is completely optional. You are not required to pay a single supplement to join the tour. The tour price advertised is based on a twin share basis, if you are a single traveller you will be roomed with a passenger of the same gender. The single supplement optional cost is if you would like your own room on the tour.

      • I am a very fit 68 yearr old, and I love the company of people of all ages, can I join this tour?

        If you are fit to do our tours, you are more than welcome to join us.

      • Is the Holy festival included on the tour?

        The Holy Festival is not included in the tour. If this trip isn't quite what you were looking for, we still have plenty of fantastic tours. Get in contact with us and our customer support team will work on pairing you with the perfect adventure.

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      Good to Know

      • Currency
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        Indian Rupee
        India
      • Plugs & Adapters

        As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

        Type C
        India
        Type E
        India
        Type F
        India
        Type D
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        Type M
        India
      • Vaccines
        • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
        • Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
        • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
        • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
        • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
        • Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
        • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
        • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
      • Visa
        • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
        • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
      • Payment information
        • For any tour departing before July 24th, 2024 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 24th, 2024, a minimum payment of $150 is required to confirm your booking with Travel Talk. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
        • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Travel Talk will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
        • The following cards are accepted for "Travel Talk" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
      • Cancellation Policy
      • Accessibility
        Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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