Duration:15 days

Price: USD

  $250 deposit required, remaining balance collected 60 days prior to departure.

Accommodation:Hotels/guesthouses (13 nts), overnight train (1 nt)

Group Size:Maximum of 12 travellers per group

Important Notes:1. Arrival airport to hotel transfer included. Please provide flight details at time of booking. 2. A single supplement is available on this trip

Travel in style as we journey into the markets and restaurants of India for a gastronomic feast. From the fascinating and often dramatic sights of the north to the laidback charm of the south, this is a grand adventure of history, cuisine and culture. From roadside restaurants and tea stalls to palace dining rooms and cooking demonstrations, from museums and monuments to backstreets and beaches - this trip discovers the authentic flavours of India.

Days 1-2 DelhiSoak up the sights, sounds and smells of the crowded bazaars and spice markets of Old Delhi.
 

Day 3 AgraSee the Taj Mahal glimmer in the morning light before visiting the impressive Red Fort.
 

Day 4 PeharsarPossibly one of the greatest follies ever built, Fatehpur Sikri now lies abandoned. Learn the secrets to old family recipes and spend the night in a beautiful converted haveli.
 

Days 5-6 JaipurColourful and vibrant Jaipur is home to the Palace of the Winds and the Amber Fort. Perhaps head to the art-deco cinema to experience the razzamatazz of a Bollywood blockbuster.
 

Day 7 BijaipurExplore rural India in style from a base at the opulent Castle Bijaipur. Observe a traditional feast being prepared in the royal kitchen then dine by the pool, serenaded by local performers.
 

Days 8-9 UdaipurExplore the City Palace's unbelievable treasures and watch the sunset over Lake Pichola. Spend a day perfecting Rajasthani delicacies at a renowned cooking school.
 

Day 10 AhmedabadLearn about the life of legendary Mahatma Gandhi at his former headquarters by the Sabarmati River. Taste a famous Gujarati thali - a tastebud-tickling feast.
 

Days 11-12 MumbaiTake a fascinating heritage walk through Ahmedabad then fly to Mumbai. Observe rigorous washing rituals on the Dhobi Ghats. See the Gateway of India and stroll among courting couples and families on Chowpatty Beach. A visit to the morning fish market is highly recommended - the sights, sounds and smells are unforgettable.
 

Days 13-15 GoaSee how the hot climate and Portuguese past has influenced Goan cuisine. Sample the spicy food and savour the fragrant scents of the spice gardens. Explore colonial churches or hit the beach.