Final Field Program - University of Virginia

Day 3: Following breakfast at the hotel, visit the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri with its red-sandstone palaces
which are remarkably preserved. Return to the hotel for lunch and check-out before an afternoon visit to Mother
Teresa’s Ashram to interact with the orphanage children. In the evening, board the Taj Express for New Delhi (a
packed dinner will be provided). (B, L, packed D; area hotel)
Day 4: After breakfast, see the sites of Old and New Delhi. Drive along Rajpath, the ceremonial avenue, past the Raj
Ghat (Gandhi Memorial), the War Memorial, Parliament House, and the Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace).
Drive to the Birla Temple. Completed in 1986, this Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent has won numerous
architectural awards. Then visit a Sikh Temple. Return to the hotel for check-out and lunch before departing for the
airport and your return flight to Chennai. (B, L, D on flight)
CHE16 TAJ MAHAL – GROUP B – 2 nights (0500 Saturday, 23 October – 2100 Monday, 25 October)
Minimum 26/Maximum 70 (PRICE: $1,081) PRE-SALE ONLY
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Transfer to the airport for your 2 ½-hour flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival, enjoy a city orientation of Old
Delhi. Drive along Rajpath, the ceremonial avenue, past the Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace) the Raj Ghat
(Gandhi Memorial), Red Fort and Jama Masjid. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, depart on a
three-hour train ride for Agra. Once in Agra, proceed to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (Breakfast on flight, L,
D; area hotel in Agra)
Day 2: Leave hotel at 0600 to view the Taj Mahal at dawn, then return to the hotel for breakfast. Visit the deserted
city of Fatehpur Sikri with its well-preserved sandstone palaces. Return to the hotel for check-out and lunch. The
afternoon will include visits to Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal. After
viewing the Taj Mahal at sunset, an optional shopping tour, with
your guide, is available at that time. Transfer to the railway station
and board the express train (two hours) for New Delhi. A packed
dinner will be provided on the train. Upon arrival, transfer to your
hotel. (B, L, packed D; area hotel in Delhi)
Day 3: After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a city tour and visit
various temples like the Lotus Temple (Bahá’i), Gurudwara (Sikh),
Laxmi Narayan Temple and Mandir Marg (Hindu). Enjoy lunch at a
local restaurant before transferring to the airport for your return
flight to Chennai. (B, L, D on flight)
CHE17 TAJ MAHAL – GROUP C – 2 nights (0500 Saturday, 23 October – 2100 Monday, 25 October)
Minimum 26/Maximum 70 (PRICE: $1,081) PRE-SALE ONLY
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Transfer to the airport for your 2 ½-hour flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival, travel by road to Agra. Once in
Agra, proceed to the hotel for a late lunch. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore Agra on your own. (Breakfast
on flight, L, D; area hotel in Agra)
Day 2: Leave hotel at 0600 to view the Taj Mahal at dawn, then return to the hotel for breakfast. Visit the deserted
city of Fatehpur Sikri with its well-preserved sandstone palaces. Return to the hotel for check-out and lunch. The
afternoon will include visits to Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal. After viewing the Taj Mahal at sunset, an optional
shopping tour, with your guide, is available at that time. Transfer to the railway station and board the express train
(two hours) for New Delhi. A packed dinner will be provided on the train. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. (B,
L, packed D; area hotel in Delhi)
Day 3: After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a city tour of Delhi that includes the Raj Ghat (Gandhi Memorial),
Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar and various government buildings. Enjoy lunch at the hotel before transferring to
the airport for your return flight to Chennai. (B, L, D on flight)
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