As far as I can tell, Regent removed the description of their land program to the Taj Mahal from their Web Site. Unfortunately, while I have a printed copy, I only saved the link. My copy is pretty small print, so I'm reluctant to try and scan it and post. This was offered on the Dubai to Singapore cruise last month, so it's a different situation since it isn't an end-point, but it still may provide useful information.

As far as I can tell, Regent removed the description of their land program to the Taj Mahal from their Web Site. Unfortunately, while I have a printed copy, I only saved the link. It is pretty small print, so I'm reluctant to try and scan it and post. This ”Taj Mahal Experience” was offered on the Dubai to Singapore cruise last month, so it's a different situation since it Mumbai wasn't an end-point, but it still may provide useful information.

Briefly:

Day 1

After docking in Mumbai, drive through the city and arrive at Bombay airport. Board the flight to Jaipur (lunch aboard).

Upon arrival in Jaipur, enjoy 4-hour scenic drive to Agra. Arrive at ITC Mughai hotel and check in. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 2

Discover the Taj Mahal at sunrise (optional). Guests wishing to rise with the sun receive tea, coffee, juices, and rolls in hotel lobby prior to coach departure to the Taj.

After breakfast, drive to Indian countryside to visit Fatehpur Sikri (45-minute drive), the red sandstone former capital of the Mughai empire.

Return to the hotel for lunch with wine, beer, soft drinks and water (12:30 – 2:00 pm).

Afternoon options:

A) 2:00 – 4:00 pm: Visit the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah (first Mughai structure totally built from marble and using “pietra dura”) in the old city of Agra.

B) 2:00 – 4:00 pm: Visit the Agra Fort, a World Heritage Site, credited to Emperor Akbar.

C) 2:00 pm onward: Shopping shuttle to the marble inlay factory and local markets (on the hour).

4:00 pm: Depart to see the Taj Mahal at sunset.
Upon return, dinner at the hotel with wine, beers, soft drinks, and water. Overnight in Agra.

Day 3

After an early buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out, transfer to the airport. Lunch aloft. (Note on this trip, the group was going to Goa to rejoin the ship.) By the way, the price was $1,899 per person (double occupancy).

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Eugene