INDIA’s MUGHAL EMPIRE
Hilltop forts, Lakeside Palaces & Desert Kingdoms
A fascinating journey through northern India, tracing the footsteps of the Mughal Emperors.
tour snapshot
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November 24 - December 9, 2026 | 16 Days
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Judy Tenzing. View full bio >
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The tour starts on Tuesday 24 November with a late arrival at The Claridges Hotel, New Delhi.
The tour ends at 4.30pm on on Wednesday 9 December at Delhi Airport for onward flights. -
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Grade Two. This tour is designed for people who lead active lives.
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$13,270 AUD per person, twin share (land content only)
$4,310 AUD supplement for sole use of a hotel roomA $1,000 AUD non-refundable deposit is required per person to confirm your booking on tour
Inclusions
15 nights’ accommodation in centrally located 4 and 5-star hotels. All breakfasts, 9 lunches and 6 dinners. Services of an expert tour leader and an experienced tour manager throughout. Economy flights Delhi-Lucknow and Udaipur-Delhi. All ground transport, entrance fees and tipping.
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Status: Places Available - Maximum 16
tour overview
The power of the great Mughal Empire over the Indian subcontinent spanned three centuries, beginning with the arrival of Babur from Central Asia in 1526, and lasted until 1857, when the Indian Mutiny ended their rule and handed power formally to Great Britain. This perdiod witnessed some of history’s greatest and most enduring achievements in art, architecture, literature and cultural exchange.
Visiting the significant, and magnificent, sites of the Mughal Emperors, this 16-day tour, in the company of historian and India specalist Judy Tenzing, takes us from Delhi, Shah Jahan’s glittering city, to the heart of India in Uttar Pradesh, visiting the ruins of the old city of Lucknow and the legendary Taj Mahal in Agra. From here we head to Rajasthan, the Land of Kings, where we visit the hilltop forts, lakeside palaces and sacred holy sites of the Rajput Kingdoms – both the Mughal’s greatest allies and, at times, greatest threats.
As we travel, we experience both the echoes of an imperial past and the living traditions, vibrant cultures and enduring legacies that continue to shape northern India today.
tour highlights
The aim of every Academy Travel tour is to provide a rewarding, in-depth travel experience.
your expert tour leader
Judy Tenzing is a dedicated student and teacher of Asian history, having spent her adult life travelling and living in the region. This experience has afforded her a deep insight into the regions’ histories and cultures.
In good hands...
In addition to your expert tour leader, you will be accompanied by a trained tour manager for the duration of the tour. Our tour managers will ensure your safety and comfort on tour, while also overseeing the behind-the-scenes logistics. Our tour managers are great travel companions who ensure your needs are well taken care of. From offering suggestions for your free time, to a lively chat at dinner or even providing space for a quiet moment of reflection, rest assured you are in good hands when travelling.
tour itinerary
New Delhi (3 nights), Lucknow (3 nights), Agra (2 nights), Jaipur (3 nights), Deogarh (2 nights), Udaipur (2 nights)
Included meals are shown with the letters B, L and D
tour Accommodation
Hotels have been selected principally for their central location. All hotels are a comfortable 4 and 5-star standard.
New Delhi, The Claridges (3 nights)
Lucknow, Taj Mahal Hotel (3 nights)
Agra, Taj Hotel (2 nights)
Jaipur, Alsisar Haveli (3 nights)
Deogarh, Deogarh Mahal (2 nights)
Udaipur, Leela Palace Hotel (2 nights)
tour booking
$13,270 AUD per person, twin share (land content only)
$4,310 AUD supplement for sole use of a hotel room
A $1,000 deposit is required per person to confirm your booking on tour. This deposit is non-refundable.
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Book Online
To secure your place(s) on tour, book online below with “Athena”, our virtual tour consultant.
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your tour consultant
The consultant for this tour is Lucy Yeates. For further information or to discuss the tour, please call 9235 0023 (Sydney) or 1800 639 699 (outside Sydney) or email lucy@academytravel.com.au
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