Gatway of India, Mumbai

Luxury Palace Escapes with Goa

Tour Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Private Tour
The unprecedented highlights of our tour are The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai and Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad.   The tour gives an insight to the limitless ancestry and ethnicity by covering 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites. The journey begins from touring around the financial capital of India and home to the famous celebrities of the Indian Cinema industry Bollywood, i.e. Mumbai. After that we visit Hyderabad covering Its historic sites Golconda Fort, a former diamond-trading center that was once the Qutb Shahi dynastic capital and the Charminar, a 16th century mosque whose 4 arches support towering minarets, is an old city landmark. We conclude the journey visiting the Churches and Convents of Goa and relax on the endless beaches of Goa
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Tour Highlights

For centuries, the last word in luxurious living was scripted by the royal families of India. Now, it is your turn to immerse yourself in the sheer majesty of India’s most iconic palaces and treat yourself to incredible experiences that can only be found here.  We start the trip at the iconic Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai then the elegance of the Taj Falaknuma Palace, once the most opulent residence in the world. Feel like a guest of the Maharajas and Nizams as our gracious butlers make your every wish come true. At the end we visit Goa and stay at ITC Grand Goa Resort and Spa. This beach-side, village-styled resort's architecture draws inspiration from the Indo-Portuguese vintage and blends classical elegance with a distinctive regional allure that's infused in its service, cuisine, rituals and more - promising a truly immersive experience.

World Heritage Sites

Tour Itinerary at Glance

Day 1: Arrive Mumbai
Day 2: Mumbai
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Day 3: Mumbai
  • Breakfast
Day 4: Mumbai/ Hyderabad by flight
  • Breakfast
Day 5: Hyderabad
  • Breakfast
Day 6: Hyderabad
  • Breakfast
Day 7: Hyderabad
  • Breakfast
Day 8: Hyderabad/ Goa by flight
  • Breakfast
Day 9: Goa
  • Breakfast
Day 10: Goa
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Day 11: Goa/ Mumbai by flight & Mumbai / Onward Destination
  • Breakfast
  • - Breakfast
  • - Lunch
  • - Dinner

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

  1. Whats included in this tour
    • All sightseeing and transfers by Air-conditioned transportation
    • Welcome & Farewell dinner
    • Hotels as mentioned or similar
    • Entrances fees
    • One bottle of Indian wine as welcome gift 
    • All currently applicable taxes, including GST @ 5%
    • Airfare in economy class from Mumbai to Hyderabad, Hyderabad to Goa  & Goa to Mumbai
    • Daily breakfast as per the itinerary 
    • Services of English-Speaking guide for sightseeing as per the itinerary
  1. Whats not included in this tour
    • International airfare & departure taxes
    • Insurance & visa fees
    • Tips/gratuities
The tour package booking terms and conditions

Before you book a trip with “Bestway2india.com”- An online trading entity of Bestway Tours and Safaris Pvt Ltd , please take the time to read and understand the booking terms and conditions & additional special conditions which apply to certain trips ,themes and promotional offers. These booking conditions form the basis of your contract with “Bestway Tours & Safaris Pvt. Ltd, Suite 403, Suncity Trade Tower, Sector 21, Gurgaon (National Capital Region), Haryana – 122016, (India) , A company incorporated under Indian companies ACT 1956 vide registration number 55-51646

By asking us to confirm your booking, you confirm that you have had the opportunity to read and have read these booking conditions, Essential trip information, Inclusions & Exclusions and cancellation & refund policy and agree to be bound by them.

These booking conditions only apply to holiday arrangements which you book with us on https://www.bestway2india.com (An online trading entity of Bestway Tours & Safaris Pvt Ltd) and which we agree to make , provide, or perform (as applicable) as part of our contract with you. All references in these booking conditions, to “holiday”, “booking”, “contract”, “package”, “tour” or “arrangements” mean such holiday arrangements unless otherwise stated.

Essential Trip Information

  • The prices are Per Person on twin sharing basis.

  • The price is only valid for the mentioned departure date.

  • Please note that smoking is prohibited in public and all parts of the hotels except in designated areas and bedrooms, where smoking is permitted.  Should you desire a smoking bedroom, please let us know.  The fulfillment of this request is subject to availability of smoking rooms and is not guaranteed. 

  • Unless specified, check-in at hotels in India is at 14:00 Hrs and check out is at 12:00 Hrs

  • Our liability does not arise in case of Force Majeure (political disturbances, natural phenomenon etc.)

  • Reporting time at the International at the airport is generally 3 hrs prior to departure of the flight.

  • Check-in counters of most flights close approximately 45 minutes before departure and boarding gates close about 15 minutes prior departure.

  • Reporting time at the Domestic airport is generally 2 hrs prior to departure of flight

  • For booking domestic air seats we need names as per passport.

  • We will be providing transport as per below:-

    • 2 to 3 pax we provide AC Toyota INNOVA SUV
    • 4 to 8 pax we provide AC Tempo Traveler
    • 9 pax to 14 pax we provide AC Mini 18 seater, coach
    • 15 Pax & above we provide 35 seaters deluxe large AC Coach

Booking Deposit, Cancellation and Refund Policy

The following booking deposit and cancellation policy applies. 

For Departure Dates 

12-Dec-2020 , 25-Jan-2020 , 31-Mar-2021 ,

Booking Deposit : 15 % of the Tour amount. 

If you cancle the tour the following cancellation policy will apply

Cancellation received 

45 days or more - 15 % including deposit

44 days - 33 Days - 25 % including deposit.  

For Departure Dates 

12-Dec-2020 , 25-Jan-2020 , 31-Mar-2021 ,

Booking Deposit : 15 % of the Tour amount. 

If you cancle the tour the following cancellation policy will apply

Cancellation received 

45 days or more - 15 % including deposit

44 days - 33 Days - 25 % including deposit.  

For Departure Dates 

12-Dec-2020 , 25-Jan-2020 , 31-Mar-2021 ,

Booking Deposit : 15 % of the Tour amount. 

If you cancle the tour the following cancellation policy will apply

Cancellation received 

45 days or more - 15 % including deposit

44 days - 33 Days - 25 % including deposit.  

For Departure Dates 

12-Dec-2020 , 25-Jan-2020 , 31-Mar-2021 ,

Booking Deposit : 15 % of the Tour amount. 

If you cancle the tour the following cancellation policy will apply

Cancellation received 

45 days or more - 15 % including deposit

44 days - 33 Days - 25 % including deposit.  

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  1. Day 1 - Arrive Mumbai
    Arrival. Namaste! We are warmly welcomed the traditional Indian way with hands clapped together at the airport and transferred to The Taj Mahal Palace, opened in Mumbai, then Bombay, in 1903, giving birth to the country’s first harbour landmark. The recently trademarked flagship hotel overlooks the majestic Gateway of India. This legendary luxury hotel has played host to kings, dignitaries and eminent personalities from across the globe, and is acknowledged as a world leader in hospitality.  The remainder of the day is free to relax.
  2. Day 2 - Mumbai
    gateway-of-india-mumbai We start our day with a visit to the Gateway of India, Mumbai's most famous monument. Here we embark on an excursion to the Elephanta Caves*, located on an island in the Sea of Oman. The caves contain a stunning collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva, with huge reliefs adorning the main cavern. We return to Mumbai by motor launch and return to our hotel.  Evening we enjoy welcome dinner at local famous Indian restaurant.  Please note, Elephanta caves are closed on Monday.
    Meals Included
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  3. Day 3 - Mumbai
    victoria-terminus-mumbai Today we explore the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai*, visiting the Prince of Wales Museum. Next, we explore Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus*, an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture. This building became the symbol of Bombay as the ‘Gothic City’, with its remarkable stone dome, turrets, pointed arches and eccentric ground plan. Our next stop is Mani Bhawan museum, where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during the Freedom Struggle. From here we enjoy the Hanging Gardens, the Zoroastrian Towers of Silence and bustling Crawford Market. We end our tour at the Dhobi Ghat, the world's largest outdoor laundry. The remainder of the day is free.
    Meals Included
    • Breakfast
  4. Day 4 - Mumbai/ Hyderabad by flight
    historic-golkonda-fort-hydreabad Today we are transferred to airport for our flight to Hyderabad. On arrival we are transferred our luxurious Palace hotel Taj Falaknuma Palace.  Taj Falaknuma Palace Retrace the steps of Nizams, European royalty, enchanting Begums, distinguished Heads of State and walk the walk of Kings through this Palace in the sky. 2000 feet above Hyderabad, Taj Falaknuma Palace's 60 beautifully refurbished and lovingly restored rooms allow you to journey into the clouds and into the glided ages, where grandeur and excess is celebrated and savoured in equal measure.  On arrival at the Palace gates we are welcomed by the hotel staff. Thereafter we board the traditional horse carriage used by the Nizams (the rulers of Hyderabad) and are driven to the main porch where we get the flavour of Royal Indian hospitality. At the porch the butlers in their traditional outfit offer us the traditional welcome drink "Khas Sharbat" which the former Nizam used to offer to the royal dignitaries. Thereafter we check into our pre checked in Palace Rooms. The Palace Rooms are about richness, beauty, perfection and luxury, all of which have been channeled through the medium of royalty. You can see the commitment to these ideals in the rich fabrics, gleaming oak wood floors, hand-painted walls and its literal reflection in the bathroom's mirrored tiles. Afternoon free to enjoy the various facilities, like Spa, pool.
    Meals Included
    • Breakfast
  5. Day 5 - Hyderabad
    quli-qutb-shahi-tombs-hyderabad Today we explore the city with a visit to the Charminar, Hyderabad’s most important landmark, built in 1591. The Charminar is a square structure with each side 20 meters (60 feet) long, with four grand arches each facing a fundamental point that open into four streets. At each corner stands an exquisitely shaped minaret, 56 meters (184 feet) high, with a double balcony. Each minaret is crowned by a bulbous dome with dainty petal-like designs at the base. Unlike the Taj Mahal's, Charminar's four fluted minarets are built into the main structure. There are 149 winding steps to reach the upper floor. The structure is also known for its profusion of stucco decorations and the arrangement of its balustrades and balconies. Next, we visit the Mecca Masjid, dating to the Qutb Shahi period. It took 78 years to build. It is the second largest mosque in India and reputedly the seventh largest in the world. Its enormous colonnades are monoliths, carved from single blocks of pink granite. Mecca Masjid can accommodate 10,000 worshippers quite comfortably. Please note, Charminar remains closed on Friday.
    Meals Included
    • Breakfast
  6. Day 6 - Hyderabad
    historic-golkonda-fort-hydreabad Today we visit Golconda Fort, which was the capital of the medieval sultanate of the Qutb Shahi dynasty (c.1518–1687). An outstanding example of military architecture, featuring a unique water supply and distribution system, as well as sewage disposal mechanisms and an extraordinary acoustic system, unparalleled in the architectural history of the Deccan.  The remainder of the day is free
    Meals Included
    • Breakfast
  7. Day 7 - Hyderabad
    The day is free to enjoy the various facilities, like Spa, pool etc. (Spa charges payable directly).
    Meals Included
    • Breakfast
  8. Day 8 - Hyderabad/ Goa by flight
    church-goa Today we are transferred to airport for our flight to Goa. Upon arrival we are met and transferred to our ITC Grand Goa. Nestled in serene South Goa, amidst lush 45 acres of landscaped gardens, swaying coconut palms and shimmering lagoons - the ITC Grand Goa Resort & Spa, with direct access to the pristine Arossim beach, provides all the ingredients for an invigorating or intimate relaxed getaway. This beach-side, village-styled resort's architecture draws inspiration from the Indo-Portuguese vintage and blends classical elegance with a distinctive regional allure that's infused in its service, cuisine, rituals and more - promising a truly immersive experience. The remainder of the day is free.
    Meals Included
    • Breakfast
  9. Day 9 - Goa
    st-cajetan-church-goa Today we take tour of Old Goa visiting the Churches and Convents of Goa*, the former capital of the Portuguese Indies, illustrate the evangelization of Asia. These monuments were influential in spreading forms of Manueline, Mannerist and Baroque art in all the countries of Asia where missions were established. We will visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus, built in the 16th century, where the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier are enshrined; the Se Cathedral, which is the most imposing of all churches at Old Goa. Its vaulted interior overwhelms the visitors by its sheer grandeur. The cathedral has five bells of which one is the famous Golden bell, the biggest in Goa and one of the best in the World. The remainder of the day is free to relax on the beach or enjoy the bazaars of Goa.
    Meals Included
    • Breakfast
  10. Day 10 - Goa
    The day is free to relax on the beach. In the evening we enjoy farewell dinner at Martins’ Corner with cocktail.
    Meals Included
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  11. Day 11 - Goa/ Mumbai by flight & Mumbai / Onward Destination
    Today we are transferred to airport for our flight to Mumbai where we take our flight to onward destination
    Meals Included
    • Breakfast
  • - Breakfast
  • - Lunch
  • - Dinner

* DENOTES UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES INCLUDED

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  1. FAQ 1 Can I book extra nights of hotel accommodation before or after my tour?

    Yes, in most cases we can arrange additional accommodation at our starting or ending hotels. Please contact our Specialist for price information. Please also note that extra accommodations must be booked outside of 30 days of departure.

  2. FAQ 2 Who are my travelling companions?

    For privacy reasons, we cannot provide you with advance details on your traveling companions. However, our tours appeal to a wide range of travelers, most of whom share a traveling passion and a desire to experience these destinations at a grass-roots level. Our tours are conducted in English and so they attract many travelers from Canada, North America, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.

  3. FAQ 3 How many people can join a tour?

    We keep our group sizes very flexible. So a group of 7 or a group of 70, we welcome all with the same zeal and fondness.

  4. FAQ 4 What are the age restrictions on your tours?

    There are no upper age limits for most of our tours (although for tours under ‘Trekking in the Himalayas’ and ‘Himalayan Panorama’ requires a fit medical condition. For the same, we have a ‘Medical Form’ which is mandatory to be filled by all age groups). For children below the age of 12 years, a parent/guardian should be present. If an assistance is needed, it is to be mentioned at the time of booking. The same will be chargeable.

  5. FAQ 5 I'm a single traveler, will I be charged a single supplement?

    All of our trips have a single supplement. The cost and the details vary by trip, so please refer to each tour page for details.

  6. FAQ 6 Can you provide me with a list of the hotels we will be staying at?

    We use a variety of hotels en-route and a complete list of hotels is provided for your tour. Hotel voucher of each hotel registered for the tour is shared too.

  7. FAQ 7 Can I join a tour late or leave it early?

    It is possible to join a tour late or leave a tour early. Though you would be responsible for all costs associated with joining a tour late or leaving one early. If you feel this may be necessary please consult our Specialist before you book your tour.

  8. FAQ 8 Are airport transfers included?

    All of our tours include airport transfers and the prices for the same are included in our tour rates.

  9. FAQ 9 What type of ground transportation is used on your tours?

    Our ‘General Conditions’ includes the details of all the transports used during the entire service. The details can be found on each individual tour page.

  10. FAQ 10 Do your tours include international airfare?

    Travelers arrive from all over the world to begin our tours and it is not possible to include international airfare in our prices. We would be happy to help you arrange flights. Just ask for an air quote when making your booking.

  11. FAQ 11 What clothing should I pack for one of your tours?

    We always recommend packing as light as possible however the specific requirements for your tour will vary widely depending on where and when you are traveling. Our 'General Conditions' includes a suggested packing list and these can be downloaded from each individual tour page. The checklist is tour specific and based upon the experience of our ground staff.

  12. FAQ 12 What vaccinations are recommended for this tour?

    It's important that you receive the most accurate and up-to-date travel health information for the region you will be visiting. The only one qualified to provide you with this advice is your family physician or a specialist from a Travel Health clinic. Below are the links to a number of websites that contain excellent background information related to travel health issues. Nevertheless, these websites are no substitute for a personal consultation with a qualified medical professional. For Canadian Citizens: www.travel.gc.ca For American Citizens: www.nc.cdc.gov For UK Citizens: www.travelhealthpro.org For Australian Citizens: www.travelvax.com For EU Citizens: www.healthhype.com

     

  13. FAQ 13 What is the most appropriate type of luggage to bring?

    We strongly recommend bringing a backpack or a duffel bag, as suitcases can be cumbersome and difficult to store in buses, under seats, etc. Keep in mind that you will normally have to carry your own luggage on and off buses and trains and up and down hotel staircases.

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