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11 Day SacredIndia

DelhiAgraJaipurLucknowVaranasi

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11 Day Sacred India

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$1,999PER PERSON, TWIN SHAREFew countries can expertly blend themodern, the traditional, and the spiritual aswell as India. You’ll get to experience it all foryourself on this phenomenal guided tour.Absorb the ethereal feel that will surroundyou as you view the awe inspiringarchitecture.

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TOUR ITINERARY

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DAY 1Destination Australia Delhi

Meals included

Hotel 4 Hotel Golden Grand, or similar

Welcome to India! Today begins your tour through this incredible country. Upon arrival at Indira Gandhi InternationalAirport you will be warmly greeted by one of our representatives who will then assist by transferring you to your hotel.Get a good night’s sleep to start your tour tomorrow well rested.

DAY 2Destination Delhi Jaipur

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel 4 Lemon Tree Premier, or similar

Today we will be travelling to the city of Jaipur, the capital of the state of Rajasthan. The royal family that once ruled theregion in 1727 founded what is now called the Old City, or 'Pink City' for its trademark colour. Once we reach Jaipur, therest of the day is yours to spend at leisure.

DAY 3Destination Jaipur

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel 4 Lemon Tree Premier, or similar

This morning, after breakfast, we will visit the ancient capital of Amber (sometimes called Amer) to see the fabulousAmber Fort. We’ll transfer from the hotel to the parking area at the foot of the Amber Fort, where we'll board Jeeps thatwill take us up the hill to the entrance gate. The fort’s majestic appearance and its advantageous location, looking outover the surrounding area, make it a very special place to visit. Made from red sandstone and white marble, thisbeautiful hill fort has its foundations in the 17th century. Following our guided tour, the rest of the day is yours to spendat leisure: wander the city on your own, exploring its colourful bazaars, or participate in an optional tour to enhance yourexperience.

TOUR ITINERARY

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Optional TourOptional Tour – Explore Jaipur City – Our city tour will begin at the magnificent City Palace, now converted into amuseum, save for a small portion that is still used by the royal family of Jaipur. Built in the fortified 'campus' style, thepalace covers an area equal to almost one-seventh of the city. Here we will tour the beautiful Chandra Mahal andMubarak Mahal palaces within, as well as the intricately decorated Peacock Gate. Following this we will visit the JantarMantar monument and observatory, constructed between 1727 and 1734 by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur and oneof India's five observatories. Jantar Mantar is home to an ancient collection of nineteen architectural astronomicalinstruments and features the world’s largest stone sundial. The site has also been recognised by UNESCO.

OPTIONAL TOUR - EXPLORE JAIPUR CITY

Our city tour will begin at the magnificent City Palace, now converted into a museum, except for a small portionthat is still used by the royal family of Jaipur. Built in the fortified campus style, the palace covers an area equal toalmost one-seventh of the city. Here we will tour the beautiful Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal Palaces within,as well as the intricately decorated Peacock Gate. Following this we will visit the Jantar Mantar monument andobservatory, constructed between 1727 and 1734 by Maharajah Jai Singh II of Jaipur and one of the fiveobservatories in India. Jantar Mantar is home to a ancient collection of nineteen architectural astronomicalinstruments and features the world’s largest stone sundial. It has also been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.

DAY 4Destination Jaipur Varanasi

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel 4 Rivatas By Ideal, or similar

Upon arrival in Varanasi you’ll be greeted by a representative and transferred to your hotel. After checking in enjoy therest of the afternoon at leisure.

This evening we will make a very special visit to the local ghats – steps that lead down to the River Ganges – to witnessan Aarti ceremony. Taking its name from the Sanskrit word for homage and devotion, this religious ritual takes placeevery evening on the banks of the river. During the ceremony, small candle-lit lamps decorated with flowers are floateddown the river as an offering to the Goddess Ganga, accompanied by a chorus of chanting hymns, drums and templebells.

TOUR ITINERARY

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DAY 5Destination Varanasi

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel 4 Rivatas By Ideal, or similar

We’ll start early today with an invigorating sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, where you can watch the light graduallyilluminate the many ghats and temples along the river as you pass.

Later this morning we’ll take a trip to nearby Sarnath, one of the four main Buddhist pilgrimage destinations. The site iswhere Buddha preached his message of the path to enlightenment and it features a number of intriguing stupas andmuseums to explore. Alternatively, the day can be spent exploring the laneways and alleys behind the ghats, or pickingup some examples of the excellent local silk industry.

In the afternoon we’ll enjoy a lovely walking tour of the old city, through narrow laneways packed with stalls and shops,past dhobi-wallahs (open-air laundry washermen), burning ghats, and the endless temples that echo with bells and thepungent aroma of incense. And as your first day in this sacred city comes to an end, we’ll witness pilgrims performingancient bathing rituals and ceremonies.

DAY 6Destination Varanasi Lucknow

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel 4 Golden Tulip Lucknow, or similar

Today we depart Varanasi by private vehicle to Lucknow, a large city in northern India, and the capital of the state ofUttar Pradesh. Upon arrival in Lucknow we will check in at the hotel and then spend the rest of the day at leisure.Alternatively, you may choose to participate in an optional tour to enhance your experience.

Optional TourOptional Tour – Culinary Walk with Food Tasting – This fantastic food tour allows you to hop in and out of traditionalroadside eateries, trying a variety of delicious local food. Experience traditional restaurants – where the recipes havebeen not only invented, but perfected – without having to worry about how to eat with your hands.

TOUR ITINERARY

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OPTIONAL TOUR - CULINARY WALK WITH FOOD TASTING

This fantastic food tour allows you to hop in and out of traditional roadside eateries giving you an opportunity to trya variety of different kinds of delicious local foods. Experience the best of the best in traditional restaurants, wherethe recipes were not only invented but actually perfected, without having to worry about how to eat without a forkor to wipe your hands clean after you are done.

DAY 7Destination Lucknow Agra

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel 4 Howard Plaza - The Fern, or similar

This morning we will be visiting the mosque complex of Bara Imambara. The Bara Imambara was built in 1784 by Asaf-ud-Daula, the fourth Nawab (or 'ruler') of the state of Awadh. Created as part of a famine relief program, the complexmarks one of the earlier attempts in Lucknow to imitate the architecture and design style of the Mughals; it is one of thefew buildings in Lucknow completely devoid of European elements.

The Complex contains a mosque, several courtyards and gateways, and a grand bawali or 'stepwell' that was once usedas a summer palace. In the afternoon we will be departing Lucknow for the city of Agra via the expressway. Upon arrivalin Agra in the evening we will jump on a 'Chaat Crawl' through the city. Chaat are savoury snacks (like fried potatoes orsamosa broken into pieces and served with chutney) typically served roadside from stalls or carts – the Indian equivalentto fast food. Chaat have become immensely popular throughout India and the Indian subcontinent, though UttarPradesh, where the tradition originated, is still be believed to serve up the country's best.

DAY 8Destination Agra Delhi

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel 4 Hotel Golden Grand, or similar

Very early this morning we will enjoy a special treat – a visit to the Taj Mahal at sunrise. This monument to love is aspectacle to behold at any time of day, but it takes on a whole new life when bathed in the early morning light. Taking22 years and 20,000 men to build, the white marble was quarried in from a site more than 300 kilometres away andtransported by a fleet of 1,000 elephants.

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Following our visit to this landmark enjoy some leisure time until the afternoon, when we depart Agra for Delhi. Once wecheck into our hotel in Delhi the rest of the day is yours to spend as you like.

DAY 9Destination Delhi

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel 4 Hotel Golden Grand, or similar

The highlight for today is a magnificent city sightseeing tour of Old Delhi, an area that dates back to the 1600s. Our tourbegins at the Jama Masjid, one of India’s largest mosques, which stands across the road from the historic Red Fort. Thisglorious mosque was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who also commissioned the Taj Mahal. Built withred sandstone and white marble, Jama Masjid can accomodate up to 25,000 worshippers.

Next, we will experience an exhilarating cycle rickshaw ride in the busy market area of Chandni Chowk. Within themarket's narrow lanes the traditional workmanship for which Delhi is famous is still very much alive. Originating fromthe times of the Mughal Empire, it is said that the the descendants of royal chefs still work in the market.

Later, we will visit the Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, a magnificent place of worship where we will learn about the history ofthe Sikh religion. Enroute back to our hotel we will stop at the India Gate, a war memorial dedicated to the Indiansoldiers who died during WWI, as well as Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official home of the country's president. You mayspend this evening seeking out some of the city’s fantastic local cuisine or participate in an optional tour.

Optional tourOptional tour – Home-Cooked Dinner – Skip the celebrity chefs and head straight to the source of authentic Indiancooking – a local’s home! This Delhi tour promises not just a meal, but a dining experience in a family home, where you’lllearn about local culture, taste incredible food and make new friends. The food you’ll dine on will be traditional Indianand predominantly vegetarian.

TOUR ITINERARY

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OPTIONAL TOUR - HOME COOKED DINNER IN DELHI

Skip the celebrity chefs and head straight to the source of authentic Indian cooking secrets on this Delhi tour thatdelves into the heartland of Indian cuisine - a local’s home! It’s not just a meal, but a dining experience in a familyhome, where you’ll learn about local culture, taste, incredible food, and make new friends. The food you’ll dine on atraditional Indian home-cooked meal, which will be predominantly vegetarian and sure to tantalise our taste budslike no other.

DAY 10Destination Delhi Australia

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel N/A

Today marks the end of your magnificent and unforgettable tour through India. Enjoy free time at the hotel before yourtransfer to Delhi International Airport where you will board your flight home or towards your onward destination. Wehope you have thoroughly enjoyed your inspiring experience.

DAY 11Destination Australia

Meals included

Hotel N/A

Arrive home today.

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Inclusions

WHAT'S INCLUDED Return international airfares with full service carrier, China Southern Return airport transfers9 nights in authentic 4 star accommodationBreakfast daily The services of a professional fully escorted English speaking guide In depth sightseeing including all entry fees as per the itineraryDedicated private transportation throughout

SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS Delhi - Walk through the famous bazaars of Old Dehli, visiting Jama Masjid (India'slargest Mosque)Delhi - Experience a Rickshaw ride in Chandani Chowk, a market place from thetimes of the MughalsDelhi - Stop by the Sheeshganj Gurudwara to learn about the history of SikhreligionJaipur - Visit the City Palace, covering almost one-seventh part of the city and learnabout the Peacock gateJaipur - Explore the ancient capital of Amber to see the fabulous Amber FortVaranasi - Witness the Aarti ceremony, taking place every evening on the banks ofthe River GangesVaranasi - Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, watching the light illuminate the ghatsalong this spiritual river Varanasi - Take a trip to nearby Sarnath, one of the four main Buddhist pilgrimagedestinationsLucknow - Visit the Bara Imambara mosque complex, admiring architecture thatmodern architects are perplexed by Agra - Jump on a 'chaat crawl' in the city thought to serve up the country’s best(savoury snacks)Agra - Admire the Taj Mahal at sunrise, the almighty 'Monument of Love'

Fine Print

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DEPOSIT & PAYMENT Secure your package with a deposit of $500 per person.

Pay a 2nd instalment of $1400 per person within 28 days.

You will then be invoiced for final payment 90 days prior to departure.

BOOKING PROCESS Select the purple 'Sign Up For Full Details' tab to begin your booking (you mustsign up first by enterting your email and creating a password)Then select the purple 'Book now' tabSelect your Departure Date, Departure City, number of Passengers, RoomConfiguration, and enter any Special RequestsClick the purple ‘Proceed to secure checkout' tabEnter your credit card or Paypal details to secure your deposit/paymentOnce your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a booking form sothat we can fulfil your bookingYour booking is confirmed once your booking form is submitted and you canbegin the countdown to your Inspiring Vacation!

TOUR ITINERARY

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HOW TO EXTEND YOUR STAY Some customers like to enhance their holiday by extending their stay pre and/or post tour. Ifyou wish to do so, please follow these steps to initiate your request:

1. Follow the ‘book now’ prompts after signing up, until you reach the "SpecialRequests" field

2. Here, please specify your preferred flight arrangements and if you requireadditional accommodation, with the number of nights needed.

3. After finalising your purchase and submitting your booking form, a member of ourteam will be in contact with you via email to verify your request.

Please note a $150 per person supplement plus any applicable fare and tax difference appliesto deviate from the standard itinerary. You will be contacted via email with a quote andproposed flight itinerary, with the additional payment required to confirm your request.

Additional nights' accommodation can be booked by your own arrangement, or alternativelywe can offer the following rates:

Pre/Post-tour accommodation (Delhi): $120 per room per night (single ordouble/twin) including breakfast

Please note, if you are not arriving or departing as per the group itinerary, airport transfersare also no longer included. If you would like us to arrange this service for you, an additionalcost will apply:

Airport Transfers: $60 per vehicle each way (1-4 people)

The additional cost for these land arrangements will be added to your final payment invoice,due 90 days prior to departure, and are strictly subject to availability.

TOUR ITINERARY

The information provided in this document is subject to change and may be effected by unforeseen events outside the control of InspiringVacations. Where changes to your itinerary or bookings occur, appropriate advice or instructions will be sent to your email address.

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SINGAPORE STOPOVER PACKAGE Cost - $749 per person Twin Share ($1248 Single Share)

Includes:

Upgrade to Singapore Airlines 3 nights at the 4 star Furama Riverfront or similarBreakfast dailyReturn airport transfers

If you wish to book the Singapore stopover package before or after your tour, please selectthis under 'Upgrade Options' before completing your booking. You will then be invoiced forthis in your final payment.

The $150pp extension supplement does not apply if selecting this option.

AIRFARE INFORMATION Full service airline used will be with China Southern (or similar if unavailable).Flights will require a minimum of 1 transit (maximum 2).All tickets will include 20 kilos checked baggage per person, along with 7 kilos ofhand luggage. Despite the airlines baggage allowance, we recommend travelling with 20 kilosper person due to restrictions with internal flights (where applicable), as well ascoach and train transportation. Also, you will be responsible for handling yourluggage at all times as the services of porters is not included. If travelling over thisamount, you will be liable for any excess baggage fees enforced by the airline,payable direct. For domestic travel, SpiceJet allows free baggage allowance of 15 Kgs perpassenger as checked-in baggage. Once ticketed, flights are non-refundable. Any changes will be subject to theairline rules & change fees.Full names as per passport (including all middle names) are required.Any airline schedule changes or cancellations are beyond our control.

TOUR ITINERARY

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PREMIUM ECONOMY ORBUSINESS CLASS UPGRADES

Premium Economy - Not available.

Business Class available from an additional $3,000 per person in addition to the standardprice (subject to availability).

Please specify this as a 'Special Request' when completing your booking and you will bequoted for the additional fare. In the event your selection is unavailable or that you aredissatisfied with the quote, you will be provided with a full refund.

SINGAPORE AIRLINES UPGRADE Singapore Airlines is available for an additional $250 per person (Economy Class - subject toavailability).

Please select this under 'Upgrade Options' before completing your booking. You will thenbe billed for this in your final invoice.

LAND-ONLY DISCOUNT A $700 per person reduction from the twin share price applies if you wish to arrange yourown airfares. Should you wish to purchase land only, please select this option in the bookingprocess, under 'Departure City'.

Please note airport transfers are not included if selecting this option. Should you wish tobook airport transfers to match your own flights, the cost would be $60 per vehicle, perdirection.

TOUR ITINERARY

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OPTIONAL TOURS Explore Jaipur City (Day 3) - $69ppCulinary Walk with Food Tasting (Day 6) - $69ppHome Cooked Dinner (Day 9)- $49pp

Optional tours can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid yourdeposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would liketo add Optional Tours, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance. If youchoose not to select them at this time, you can choose to add them later by logging in toyour Account online or speaking with your Dedicated Support Agent for assistance.

Please note that you must select your Optional Tours no later than 65 days before departure,after which you will be required to purchase them on tour. Please keep in mind thatanything purchased on-tour is subject to availability and prices may vary as you will bepaying in local currency. We appreciate your understanding.

EXCLUSIONS VisasTravel insurance (compulsory)TippingAnything not mentioned in the itineraryOptional activitiesPersonal expenses

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TIPPING A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. At the commencement ofyour tour you will be asked to provide tipping to your guide towards a ‘kitty’, which is thenused towards the guide tipping for the services of helpers, hotel staff, restaurants and airportporterage. We recommend AUD$3 per person, per day, to be paid in local currency. Pleasenote that this tipping is not for the guide or driver, merely for the guide to tip the services ofother local workers during your tour. While not made compulsory, if you choose not tocontribute to the kitty it means that the guide is tipping for these services out of their ownpocket. Your cooperation in this instance is most appreciated.

Further, tipping for your guide and driver will be collected at the conclusion of their services. To remove the uncertainty and stress of not knowing how much is appropriate to tip werecommend AUD$6-10 per person per day for your guide and AUD$3-5 per person per dayfor your driver to be paid in local currency. The amount you wish to contribute is dependenton the services received and at the complete discretion of the guest. Thank you for yourunderstanding.

Any other tipping, such as tips for camera and video fees, bathroom attendants or hotelporters that are taking luggage to your room, is at your discretion as are gratuities foradditional requested special services. We encourage passengers to have a supply of smalldenominations of local currency to distribute for personal tipping.

ACCOMMODATION The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higherstandard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be madeto meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Single supplement is $699 person in addition to the twin share price.

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PAIRED SOLO TRAVELLERS This package allows you to avoid paying a single supplement by booking as a Paired SoloTraveller

All bookings must be arranged over the phone by calling 1300 88 66 88.

Regardless of whether an accompanying solo traveller is found, you are guaranteed to travelat no additional cost.

Solo travellers are matched only on the basis of gender and not on other factors such as age,nationality, religion or sexuality. We kindly ask that you disclose any requirements, medical orotherwise, that might disturb your matched traveller’s sleep (e.g. sleep apnoea or a CPAPmachine). Unfortunately, in the other traveller’s interests, we request that you proceed withyour own private room with the resulting single supplement. Should a second solo traveller not be available, you are nonetheless guaranteed to travel atno extra cost and you will be placed into a single, twin share or double room by yourself. Yourtour group may include multiple solo travellers who may or may not be paired. No changeswill be permitted to any pairing arrangements.

Note that for some portions of some itineraries, you may not be with a larger group. Somepackages may operate on groups as small as two and there may therefore be time spenttravelling only with your paired traveller. Should a package require a minimum number of 2travellers and you are not paired, your booking may be cancelled.

You will be introduced to your matched solo traveller at the beginning of your itinerary andyour personal details will not be shared as per our Privacy Policy. Should there be anydissatisfaction with your matched traveller, unfortunately we are unable to make anychanges to your room arrangements or offer any refund. Inspiring Vacations takes noresponsibility for and will not be held liable for any dissatisfaction with the matched travelleror for their actions.

All departures remain strictly subject to availability and may sell out prior to your tentativebooking being confirmed, in which case the fee will be refunded in full. All other bookingterms apply.

TRIPLE SHARE Available. If you wish to purchase triple-share please phone 1300 886 688. The third personwill also be charged the twin-share price.

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GROUP SIZE 10-30 people

CHILDREN Children must be 5 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children arethe same price as adults.

TRAVEL INSURANCE Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.

We have partnered with QBE Insurance to offer our customers competitive rates for theirTravel Insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover, earn Qantas Frequent Flyerpoints and save 25% on retail rates.

Simply click HERE to arrange your policy.

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VISA & PASSPORT INFORMATION It is the customer’s responsibility to become familiar of the visa requirements for theirintended destination and to ensure they have the appropriate visa documentation, whetherobtained before departure or on arrival.

Further, it is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passportmust be valid for a minimum of 6 months from your intended date of return to Australia.

Inspiring Vacations is not responsible for delays or missed portions of the holiday packageresulting from incorrect travel documents or visas, or for denial of entry for not having theappropriate visa or valid passport.

Please note that the information provided is subject to change at any time. For the most up-to-date information, we recommend visiting https://smartraveller.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx.

INDIA VISA REQUIRED - YES Approx. cost - $80 USD

You will be able to obtain your E-visa when you have your Tour documents indicating yourdate of entry into India, approximately 120 days prior to Departure.Please note, the ETA is limited to 60 days validity from the date of arrival.Visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/Registration to apply for an e-visa.

OTHER INFORMATION Final documentation including e-tickets and hotel details will be providedapproximately 30 days prior to travel.The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject tochange depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itineraryfor the time spent on land.

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