In a nutshell

As you travel from Colombo to Malé, you will see the Taj Mahal, the seventh wonder of the world. Under its imposing dome, your guide will lead you between details in fine marble and precious stones, in this mausoleum built as a symbol of love. Over three days and two nights, you will travel between bastions of the past and icons of the present as you rediscover the roots of Indian culture.

Main stops

Day 1: Flight to New Delhi; Overnight stay in an exclusive hotel in New Delhi

Day 2 and 3: Train to Agra; Taj Mahal; Agra Fort: interior visit; Overnight stay in an exclusive hotel in New Delhi; Flight to Malé and return to ship

The programme

Day 1 – From Colombo to Delhi: fly to New Delhi, where the places of power bear witness to British rule. You'll stop here for today: the excitement continues after a night in an exclusive hotel.
Day 2 and 3 – Taj Mahal: the seventh wonder of the world. You will travel by train to Agra, the ancient capital of the Mughal Empire. And it is thanks to one of these rulers that you can visit the Taj Mahal today: your local guide will tell you all about it, as they walk you step by step through the construction of this monument dedicated to Mumtaz, wife of the Emperor Shah Jahan. Within these walls, everything is incredible: from the perforated marble that seems as delicate as lace, to heart motifs created using fragments of precious stones. The story of the Mughal Empire continues at Agra Fort, a complex of sandstone bastions and palaces, a UNESCO world heritage site. You'll understand why after passing through the 20-meter high, 2.5 km long double wall: here you'll find gardens, temples and new inlay details that play with marble and red stone. This is how you'll say goodbye to Imperial India, before you fly to Malé and then return to the ship.

Good to know

All meals are included.
Wear appropriate sports shoes and clothing for the experience.
Bring your passport and tourist visa for India: you'll need them to take part in this experience.
The duration of the train journey from Delhi to Agra is about 2 hours.
The duration of the coach journey from Agra to Delhi is about 3.5 hours.
To enable you to enjoy an exclusive experience, the number of places is limited: book early.
The presence of the Costa Tour Expert is not guaranteed for the entire experience.
During the visit to the Taj Mahal, please respect local regulations: you will be provided with shoe covers and it is not permitted to carry any sharp objects, lighters, video cameras or large bags.
Any rights to use cameras and/or video equipment are subject to a surcharge, which must be paid in the local currency.
The experience can be canceled up to 60 days prior to the start date of the land excursion.