City Break Mumbai - Cultural Experience

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL MUMBAI

Pass By: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099, India
Once you arrive at Mumbai Airport a representative will meet and greet you, followed by a transfer to your hotel. After checking in, spend the rest of the day at your own leisure, exploring this wonderful city , or relax at the hotel and make the most of the available services. (Standard Check-in Time: 1400 Hrs)

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Standard=Comfort Inn Heritage or similar 3 *
Superior=The Fariyas or similar 4*
Deluxe=The Marine Plaza or similar 5*

Day 2: MUMBAI - HALF DAY EXCURSION TO ELEPHANTA CAVES

Pass By: Elephanta Caves, Mumbai India
After breakfast, enjoy a morning tour of Elephanta caves, situated on the famous Elephanta Island. They are dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. These ancient Shiva caves date back to 5th century BC. It's a 2 hour ferry ride through the Arabian Sea (to and fro) from the gateway of India. It would be an enchanting and a divine experience to see and understand the different forms of Lord Shiva!
On return, rest of the day is free at leisure.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard=Comfort Inn Heritage or similar 3 *
Superior=The Fariyas or similar 4*
Deluxe=The Marine Plaza or similar 5*

Day 3: IN MUMBAI

Pass By: Gateway of India, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400001 India
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel followed by a full day for you to spend at leisure, be that further exploring Mumbai at your own pace or making the most of the services available at the hotel. You can also join an optional tour ( extra pay).
1. HALF DAY MUMBAI CITY TOUR (MORNING/AFTERNOON)
The Gateway of India is the symbol of the city, which is be seen by all those arriving by sea. This 26 metre-high yellow basalt arch was erected on the waterfront in to commemorate King George V's visit in 1911. It has a further symbolic element as the last British colonial troops to leave India marched out through it. Drive past the Afghan Church, the Secretariat of the Maharashtra Government and along Marine Drive, which is popularly known as the 'Queen's Necklace'.
Visit a beautiful Jain temple and the Hanging Gardens, where you can enjoy spectacular views of the city, Chowpatty, Kamala Nehru Park, the Prince of Wales Museum and Mani Bhavan, where Gandhi stayed during his visits to Mumbai. See the picturesque Haji Ali Mosque, which is on an island 500 metres out at sea that’s linked by a causeway to the mainland.
Stop at the Dhobi Ghat, where Mumbai's 'dirties' are scrubbed, bashed, dyed and hung out to dry. Watch the local train passing close by on which the city commuters 'hang out like laundry'. Continue to the colourful Crawford market and to the Flora fountain in the heart of the city
2. MUMBAI BY NIGHT (EVENING TOUR OF MUMBAI)
At dusk, leave the hotel and immerse yourself in the scintillating after-dark ambience of this intriguing city. This city of many facets that enjoys its status as a commercial capital by day, transforms itself from a flourishing centre of commerce and trade into a dazzling entertainment centre when the sun sets and the lights come on. Start the tour by visiting a night market meeting localites followed by a short movie at cinema hall. Next, it’s a scenic drive past the impressive gothic style buildings -High Court, the Art District of Kala Ghoda, Victoria Terminus, the Centre of Science and the landmark Gateway of India at Apollo Blunder. You will also travel down the Art Deco Marine Drive, referred to as the Queen’s Necklace at night due to the vision it creates with the curved shape of the bay being accented by thousands of sparkling lights. Before returning to the hotel, proceed to one of the city’s trendy bars to enjoy a nightcap before concluding what will surely be a memorable evening.
3. HALF DAY BANDRA HERITAGE TOUR (MORNING/AFTERNOON)
Arrive at Bandra station and we meet our car over here to continue the drive through Chimbai Village to get feel of old Bandra, which is quite a blend old world charm and modern India. With the city’s largest Catholic population living in this area it boasts of largest number of Roman Catholic Churches in the world! The Catholic influence is a part of the areas’ charm; picturesque bungalows which are in today time more famous for their inhabitants who quite often are Film personalities. Walk of the Stars adds a little more glitz and glamour to its Bollywood style. The sea-facing promenade features the handprints and signatures of Bollywood stars embossed on brass plates on tiles along the path. Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore, Meena Kumari, Shammi Kapoor, Shabana Azmi and Sridevi are among the stars featured. The new Walk of the Stars will also feature several statues of Bollywood legends, including Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor, Dev Anand, Dilip Kumar, Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan. The statues are life-size brass representations of each star, sitting on benches. Later proceed to The Mount Mary Church, it is the most prominent and largest and oldest church in the city. Castella de Aguada literally meaning “Fort of the Water point” is popularly known as Bandra Fort. Built by the Portuguese in 1640 as a watchtower to oversee the Arabian waters, the strategic value of this fort was enhanced in 1661 after the Portuguese ceded the 07 Islands of Bombay to the British. Many popular mainstream Indian cinema films have been shot at this scenic location. Pali Hill one of the city’s most affluent residential area, which was many originally rich orchards and forest, that have over the years given way to large scale residential development. The only trace of green very evident across the area is abundance of Old Tall green trees that line the streets forming natural archways. Built on 03 hills, the posh housing can be reached through the meandering lanes and zigzag roads which add to the quintessential charm of the area. Bandra is a shopper’s delight! Linking Road offers the shopaholic an interesting variety of wares from clothes, to shoes to ladies bags… street shopping to branded stores and outlets dot this street luring the shopper with offers and sales all year through.
4. HALF DAY TOUR OF BOLLYWOOD STUDIOS (MORNING)
Get special access to a top Mumbai film studio as you discover what goes into making a successful Bollywood film on this half-day tour. Meet stars and crew on a working film set before enjoying a traditional performance of one of the distinctive and colorful dances. Begin your fascinating all-access tour with a visit to a top studio or filming location and observe a working set as live filming progresses. From technicians and runners to directors and the big-name actors and actresses, witness how they all come together to create memorable scenes. Continue to a dance hall, where you are treated to a live Bollywood-style dance show from professionals. Marvel at the skilled performers, bright colors, and entertaining music.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard=Comfort Inn Heritage or similar 3 *
Superior=The Fariyas or similar 4*
Deluxe=The Marine Plaza or similar 5*

Day 4: DEPART MUMBAI

Pass By: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099, India
After breakfast, check-out and in-time transfer to Airport to board flight for onward journey.
(Standard Check-out Time: 1100 Hrs)

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.