Travelspan Adventures 2026 - See Sample Itinerary Below, come back for an updated Itinerary once Posted
DIWALI IN INDIA + BOLLYWOOD + DUBAI - 11 DAYS ESCORTED TOUR
Package Highlights
• Diwali Celebration in Jaipur
• Old Delhi with Rickshaw Ride
• Majestic Taj Mahal
• Elephant Ride in Amber Fort
• Bollywood Tour
• Dhow Cruise Dinner
• Desert Safari with BBQ dinner, belly dancing, and more
Package Includes
- Round-trip Airfare from New York (JFK)
- 1 Night Hotel accommodation in Delhi.
- 1 Night Hotel accommodation in Haridwar
- 1 Night Hotel accommodation in Agra
- 2 Nights Hotel accommodation in Jaipur
- 2 Nights Hotel accommodation in Mumbai
- 2 Nights Hotel accommodation in Dubai
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- Professional English-speaking guide for all services except Desert Safari in UAE.
- Transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Meals and entrance fees as per the itinerary
- All known taxes and service charges
Excluded
- Tourism Dirham tax in Dubai
- Any item of a personal nature.
- Any optional tours/excursions
- Any meals/beverages which are not mentioned under ‘included services'
- Visa charges.
- Tips and porterage.
Tour Itinerary - Day-2-Day Trip Details
Day 1: Departure to India via Dubai
Check-in for your Emirates flight to Delhi, India
Day 2 Arrive in New Delhi, India
Arrive at Delhi International Airport, on arrival you will be met and then drive along the ceremonial avenue – Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, and the President's Residence. A traditional welcome awaits with Garlanding, Aarti, and Tikka. Later enjoy the visit to Akshardham Temple. Later transferred to the Hotel.
Day 3 Full Day Drive to Haridwar & Rishikesh + Evening Aarti at Har Ki Paudi
Breakfast at the Hotel, after the drive to Rishikesh en route visit Haridwar Bharat Mata Temple Evening enjoy Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Paudi continue the drive to Rishikesh and visit the famous Laxman Jhula Temples and enjoy the evening Aarti at Rishikesh return to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Haridwar | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi | Meals Included: Dinner
Day 4 Drive Haridwar to Agra Visit Agra Fort - 400 KM / 6 HRS
After breakfast Drive to Agra and Check in to the hotel. Later enjoy the visit to Agra Fort - the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna. Overnight at Hotel in Agra | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5 Morning Taj Visit then Drive Agra to Jaipur with Evening Diwali Celebration – 250 KM / 5 HRS
Breakfast at the hotel, then enjoy the visit of the magnificent Taj Mahal - one of the Seven Wonders of the World surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men labored for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. Drive Agra to Jaipur Evening to celebrate Diwali Pooja a Grand Celebration at Jhulelal Mandir. Including Laxmi Pooja, Bhajan, Fireworks, and Dinner.
Diwali – Diwali is the festival of lights and is celebrated with great enthusiasm by all Indians all over the world. The uniqueness of this festival is its harmony of five varied philosophies with each day to a special thought or ideal. If we celebrate each of its five days of festivities with true understanding, it will uplift and enrich our lives. It is a festival of joy, splendor, brightness, and happiness. Our country is known throughout the world for its celebratory fervor, fresh flowers, exchanges of gifts, new clothes, meeting friends, and offerings of traditional sweets, which sum up a typical Indian celebration. Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6 Amber Elephant Ride + Jaipur City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel, then proceed to Amber – The Old Capital of the Jaipur Rulers, Here you can enjoy the Elephant Ride from the foot up to the fortress (Optional). Afternoon enjoy the visit of the Palace of Wind (Hawa Mahal), Jai Singh’s Astronomical Observatory, and City Palace.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7 Fly Jaipur to Mumbai and drive by Bollywood Star Houses
Breakfast at the hotel, then after Transferred to the airport connect flight to Mumbai On Arrival meet and Transferred to the Hotel Evening to Visit Bollywood Star Houses. Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8 – Morning Visit Taj & Mani Bhawan + Bollywood Tour
After Breakfast Visit Taj Mahal Palace is a heritage, five-star, luxury hotel in the Colaba area of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, situated next to the Gateway of India. Mani Bhawan (Gandhi Memorial). In the evening enjoy Bollywood Tour
Day 9 – Morning Visit Taj & Mani Bhawan + Afternoon Depart Mumbai to Dubai + Dhow Cruise
Enjoy breakfast and then transfer to Mumbai airport to connect for a flight to Dubai.
Arrive in Dubai where you will be met and assisted by an Airport representative at the arrival hall after the luggage collection. Escorted to the transfer vehicle. Drive to Dubai hotel & check in for 2 nights.
After checking in, get ready for your Dhow Cruise dinner on the Marina. Discover a new world on a Dubai dhow boat tour! The dhow boat cruises are Tour Dubai's oldest and most popular tours among the thousands of guests we have had over the years. The timeless tradition of cruising along the coastline in a traditional Arab sailing vessel is a must-do for any visitor to this Arabian city. Dhow boat cruises offer a unique perspective on this fascinating culture with an authentic local flavor.
Experience the charm of Dubai by cruising on our traditional wooden dhows. Offering a 2-hour cruise with Dinner. A perfect way for you to experience the Dubai Marina sightseeing cruise. Return to Hotel Overnight at Hotel in Dubai | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 10 Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, Belly Dancing & Tanoura Dance Show
Free for leisure in the morning or take an optional trip to Dubai Mall for some shopping.
In the afternoon, we proceed on a Desert safari. 4X4 vehicles engage in Dune bashing first and then continue to our Bedouin Campsite, right in the heart of the desert, where henna design, local dresses, soft drinks, water, tea, or coffee are available for your enjoyment.
Try your hands on some camel rides and Hubbly Bubbly (water pipe) in different flavors that suit your taste. Adding to the atmosphere of the night, an enchanting belly dancer performs a fascinating dance to the rhythm of Arabic music.
To top it all, the delicious BBQ buffet dinner is served for all the guests.
Desert Safari Includes:
o Return transfers in 4 x 4 land cruisers.
o Buffet BBQ Dinner with Unlimited Soft drinks and water
o Belly Dance Show & Tanoura Dance Show
o Live Bread making & Henna Lady, Camel Ride & Unlimited Shisha
o Falcon Show
Return to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Dubai | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 11 Fly Dubai to Home
Early morning check out from the hotel and be transferred to Dubai Airport for your Emirates flight leaving with a lifetime of memories. Meals Included: Breakfast
Additional information:
* India Visa required USA, Trinidad & Tobago & Guyana Passport holders.
Evisa for max 30days is now available: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Cost: 75 USD per person
The Application can only be a maximum of 30 days prior to departure.
The following will be needed for the E-Visa Application:
o Scan Passport size picture with a white background in JPEG format (size is 350 x 350 pixels minimum)
o Fully completed Visa Application Form.
o Once you apply for this Visa, it will be issued in approximately 3 business days.
* Dubai Visa – 150 USD (this price is in conjunction with the tour only)
The application can only be a maximum of 21 days prior to arrival in UAE.
o The following will be needed for the E-Visa Application:
o Scan Passport size picture with a white background in JPEG format (size is 350 x 350 pixels minimum)
o Fully clear Passport Bio Page. (Must be a flat scanned copy)
o Fully completed Visa Application Form.
* US/Canadian PP Holder does not need a Visa for travel to the UAE.
For Reservations and Information Call: 212-243-0865