Explore the historical and cultural riches of central India. This full-on tour whisks us from the hustle and bustle of vibrant Mumbai to the tranquil white-sand coasts of Goa, via the Deccan Plateau, ticking off temples, mausoleums, and must-see UNESCO sites. From city slums to the effervescent bazaars and slow-paced villages, this two-week trip gives you a taste of true India, as it is today, and as it once was.
Mumbai - Explore the most-populated city in India, from the glittering skyscrapers to the slums of Dharavi, the inspiration for 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
Bijapur - Visit the vast Gol Gumbaz, the Deccan mausoleum of King Mohammed Adil Shah.
Ajanta and Ellora - Explore the UNESCO-listed painted caves and rock-cut temples.
Mumbai - Explore the most-populated city in India, from the glittering skyscrapers to the slums of Dharavi, the inspiration for 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
Bijapur - Visit the vast Gol Gumbaz, the Deccan mausoleum of King Mohammed Adil Shah.
Ajanta and Ellora - Explore the UNESCO-listed painted caves and rock-cut temples.
Mumbai - Sightseeing tour including visit to Dharavi, 'Slumdog Millionaire' quarter
Ajanta Caves - Excursion to see famous Buddhist cave paintings
Ellora Temples - Explore the great Siva temple called Kailasa (the Hindu Olympus)
Bijapur - Visit the vast Gol Gumbaz tomb
Hampi - Explore the once flourishing capital of the Vijayanagar Kings
Goa - Sample spicy food in this old Portuguese enclave
Ajanta Caves - Excursion to see famous Buddhist cave paintings
Ellora Temples - Explore the great Siva temple called Kailasa (the Hindu Olympus)
Bijapur - Visit the vast Gol Gumbaz tomb
Hampi - Explore the once flourishing capital of the Vijayanagar Kings
Goa - Sample spicy food in this old Portuguese enclave
