TOUR GOA & MAHARASHTRA - 12 NIGHTS / 13 DAYS
(BOMBAY GOA, Lonavala, Matheran, SHIRDI, NASIK, AURANGABAD, PUNE, MAHABALESHWAR)
Day 01: Arrival in Mumbai
Arrival in Mumbai by flight. On arrival you will meet our representative and be transferred to your hotel by private car.
Bombay, also known as Mumbai is a metropolis of India. It is the capital of the State of Maharashtra. The city is known as the economic capital of India, it is the main financial center of the country's communications. The city has the largest and busiest ports of import / export within India and an international airport. It also has the largest stock exchange in India with third rank in the world.
The description of Mumbai / Bombay can not be complete without mentioning Bollywood, India's largest film industry that churns out hundreds of Hindi block busters every year.
The fusion of industry, commerce and the Eastern glamor puts Bombay at the heart of international trade relations. The city has become an ideal destination for both business and leisure travelers.
Check in to your hotel - Overnight at your hotel. (Dinner at the customer except optional)
Day 02: Mumbai
Morning excursion to Elephanta caves. Formerly Gharapuri is now called Elephanta Island, which is known to house the remarkable Elephanta Caves. Is located about 10 km off the coast of Mumbai, the Elephanta Caves forms a world heritage site recognized by UNESCO.
Afternoon Bombay city tour. (with private driver guide -Option French)
Afternoon: guided tour of the city continues. Visit Flora Fountain.
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market (Formerly known as Crawford Market famous wholesale market for fruit and vegetables)
Visit Dhobhi Ghat -L'unique laundry outdoors in the city of Bombay.
Also visit the India Gate landmark in the city of Bombay. The gateway consists of an arc from a height of 26 meters and is made of yellow basalt and reinforced concrete.
Also visit the Prince of Wales Museum and Hanging Garden.
Overnight at hotel
Day 03: Mumbai - Goa
Breakfast at hotel included
Departure to Bombay airport for flight to Goa
Transfer to your hotel by car with driver and registration
Discovery and visit the city of Goa with your private driver and guide
Goa is the smallest state of India, is located to the west of the country, bordering the Indian Ocean, its capital is Panaji. Taking a flight to Goa, you choose a stay combining a relaxing holiday and cultural tourism. Indeed, in addition to the miles of beautiful beaches that are open to you, you will also, thanks to your flight, the opportunity to visit the monuments inherited 450 years of Portuguese rule and discover the historical and cultural characteristics of the people India. Among the monuments to visit in Goa, do not miss Shanta Durga Temple, Basilica of Bom Jesus, the Mangueshi temple and colonial houses featuring the purest Portuguese style. A Panaji, you can also visit the Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception.
Dinner not included according to your wishes
Overnight at hotel
Day 04: Goa
Free relaxation day, enjoy the beaches of Goa and wander the streets of the city at your own pace
Sip a fruit cocktail or bask in the swimming pool of your hotel
Dinner not included according to your wishes
Overnight at hotel
Day 05: Goa - Mumbai - Lonavala (journey 3H)
Transfer to Goa airport for Mumbai
Meet with your driver at the airport and transfer towards Lonavala
Lonavala is a picturesque hill station nestled in the hills of Sahayadri of Maharashtra. Popular as a spa, Lonavala is located 625 meters high, about 96 km from Mumbai and 62kms from Pune.
After you have refreshed we offer shopping in the store Karla and Bhaja Caves.
Karla Caves - counted among the excursions Lonavala, Karla caves summers have discovered to be of Buddhist origin. These caves are believed to have been built 200 years BC. A huge Buddhist stupa, aged about more than 2200 years, is one of the main design of the caves.
Overnight at hotel
Day 06: Lonavala
Day is free to explore the beautiful surroundings of lonavala. (A set with your driver as you wish the day before)
Overnight at hotel
Day 07: Lonavala - Matheran
Morning departure for the beautiful Matheran (about 2 hours at 3:00 ride by private car)
Registration and arrival at your hotel.
Matheran Toy TrainMatheran is the hill station near Mumbai and Pune. Ideal for Matheran weekend provides a break from the city.
Rest of the day is free to explore at your own leisure the city and its surroundings. (In accordance with your driver you can move or jump seems)
Overnight at hotel
Day 08: Matheran - Nasik
Early departure to Nasik (about 3 to route traffic according 5H private car)
Arrive and check in hotel.
Nasik, a town and district of British India, in the Central Division of Bombay. The city is the Godavari River is a holy Hindu pilgrimage. There are ancient Buddhist caves dating back to the 3rd century BC to the 6th century.
Afternoon, city tour covering Sunder Nasik Narayan Temple - Sita Gupta Caves - Trimbak.
Overnight at hotel
Day 09: Nasik - Shirdi
Early start for Shirdi and arrival check in to your hotel. (Approx 3H transfer by private car)
Shirdi is not only the famous place in Maharashtra, but in India Shirdi pilgrims come to worship Sai Baba. The temple is huge and has been recently renovated in 1998-99. The temple including premises are approximately 200 square meter. Sai Baba lived here until the last minute of his life.
Wandering in the spiritual atmosphere.
Overnight at hotel
Day 10: Shirdi - Aurangabad
Morning workout Aurangabad and arrival check in hotel. (3 hour transfer by private car)
Aurangabad is located in the central part of Maharashtra is one of the most visited travel destinations in India. Today, Aurangabad is also becoming an industrial center, with silk fabrics as its main industry. Aurangabad city is the central point for tourists wishing to visit Ajanta Ellora and. However, Aurangabad has its own share of Buddhist caves carved into a hillside around the 7th century AD
Rest of the day free in accordance with the silks and shopping tour driver.
Overnight at hotel
Day 11: Aurangabad
Morning excursion to ajanta caves. Nestling in an inner fold of the Sahyadri hills, 100 kms. from Aurangabad shaped iron mammoth horse are 30 Ajanta caves carved into the rock. The caves date back to the 2nd century BC
Overnight at hotel
Day 12 -Aurangabad- Pune
Start in the afternoon.
Overnight at hotel
Day 13: Pune - Mumbai
In the morning exploring the city of Pune
Afternoon transfer to Mumbai
Check in to your hotel or departure to the airport for your flight back to your flight schedules
PRICE 699€/PAX
Our trip was so well organised and we felt safe travelling with this agency , India is such an increadible country and I would strongly recommand to book a trip with Vijay . He always has been here for us before and during the trip and even when we decided to change our itinerary during the trip , he did his best to make our wishes come true" Amanda and Danny from Australia. December 2010.