North India Highlights

Flying from Goa to Delhi this two-night, three-day tour includes a train journey to visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort plus a guided tour of the sites of India's historic capital city.

 
 
 

10 reasons why our customers love us - Goa Experience

FEATURED Updated on May 13, 2024 by Ella Brundle

Blog > 10 reasons why our customers love us - Goa Experience

Here at Serenity Holidays, we put our customers first, and pride ourselves on our expert destination knowledge. Here are 10 reasons why our customers love us…

1. 35 years of knowledge 

Since we began our journey with holidays to The Gambia 35 years ago, we have built up a vast range of knowledge, a fantastic property portfolio and we have built a team of amazing experts both in the UK and in our destinations. Since then, we have expanded our destination offering to include Corsica, Sardinia, Cape Verde, and Goa.

Sinquerim Beach

2. Our staff

We pride ourselves on the expert knowledge of every member of our team. It is important for us that our team members have visited each of our destinations and we regularly send team members on familiarisation trips to experience the country and properties for themselves, build relationships with suppliers and ensure that they have the most up-to-date knowledge as possible. This means we can provide our customers with first-class expertise and experience when helping to curate the ideal holiday for them.

 

3. Our in-resort team

Customers travelling to The Gambia, Corsica, Sardinia, and Cape Verde and Goa will benefit from our dedicated in-resort representatives. Our customers can make the most of their first-hand knowledge and recommendations, ensuring that they get the most out of their holiday. Our representatives are also there to ensure that our customers are as comfortable and happy as possible throughout their stay.

 

4. We offer fantastic package holidays

Our package holidays make booking your next holiday a breeze. With flights, luggage, transfers or hire car and accommodation included within our packages, you do not have to spend longer than you need planning your next getaway. With the help of our expert team, you will find yourself on your ideal holiday, in accommodation that is perfectly suited to you.

The Taj Exotica Hotel

5. Our diverse range of destinations

Whether you are looking for a Mediterranean getaway or a unique experience in Africa or Goa – we can help you to find the right destination for you. Our European destinations, Corsica and Sardinia, are the perfect way to enjoy an island getaway, with plenty of sunshine hours, delicious food, a magnificent culture and scenery to die for. We boast a range of accommodation types on both islands, from luxury hotels and villas to cosy apartments and residences. In our destinations slightly further afield, you will experience the holiday of a lifetime, The Gambia, Goa, and Cape Verde are wonderfully unique countries, each with their own offerings and exciting excursions. The Gambia can offer fantastic birding and wildlife opportunities, whilst enjoying plenty of winter sun and no jet lag! Cape Verde is a stunning archipelago boasting plenty of activities, from water sports and hiking to turtle watching and lively carnivals, again there is no jet lag when visiting Cape Verde. Lastly, Goa is a stunning, laid-back state in India, with plenty of history, beaches, and markets to explore. The food is mouth-watering, and the hospitality is second to none, it is certainly worth a visit.

 

6. Our outstanding customer service

If you are looking for a hassle-free holiday booking experience, we are the people to speak to! Right from booking your holiday, to your return journey, our team are here to assist you with anything that you may need help with. In the unlikely event of a problem, our team can be reached over the phone or by email and will be more than happy to resolve any issues you may have. We have a dedicated customer service team, and we are sure you will be delighted with their service.  

 

7. We are award-winning!

Over the years we are proud to have been presented with several awards, such as the ‘Best Holiday Company to Sub-Saharan Africa’, in 2017 The Gambia Experience and Corsican Places won Silver in the British Travel Awards. In 2022 we were awarded ‘Best Worldwide Tour Operator’ at the Silver Travel Awards. Our team are proud of the work they carry out and we are proud to have it recognised with various awards. In June 2022 Malick Suso, a fantastic bird guide we work with in The Gambia, won the Wanderlust world guide award in the wildlife and safari category! In 2023 The Goa Experience won the FEEFO Platinum Trusted Service Award -these awards shine a light on businesses that demonstrate outstanding service to their customers.

Houseboat - Kerala Backwater Tour

8. Our customers can chase the sunshine at any time of year with us

Thanks to our range of destinations, we can offer sunshine all year round. From winter sun in The Gambia, Goa, and Cape Verde, to summer getaways in Corsica and Sardinia (Cape Verde is also a year-round destination)! So, whether you are looking for a family fun holiday during the summer months or a memorable winter sun escape, we have the ideal sunny destination for you.

 

9. We are passionate about tourism

In each of our destinations, we are passionate about showcasing all the amazing reasons why they are such great choices for your next holiday. From a safari and traditional cooking classes in The Gambia, to sampling the finest cuisine in the Mediterranean and swimming with turtles in Cape Verde, there is so much to do in each destination. Our team will be happy to assist you in finding the perfect excursions for you. 

 

10. Our loyalty benefits

Many of our loyal customers receive exclusive discounts and early booking offers as a thank you for supporting us throughout the years. Customers who sign up for our mailing list will receive these great benefits and savings, so make sure to sign up today!

Browse our package holidays here and find your dream winter sun getaway to Goa!

 

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Day 1: Departing Goa for Delhi our representative will meet you in the arrivals area of the airport. They will assist with your private transfer to your Delhi hotel which will be your base for two nights.

Day 2: This morning, you will depart Delhi railway staion to Agra. Once a small village on the banks of the Yamuna, it was transformed by two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and his grandson Shah Jehan into the second capital of the Mughal Empire, Dar-ul-Khilafat, or ‘seat of the Emperor’ in the 16th and 17th century.

Taj Mahal

When you arrive in Agra you will be met by our representative who will introduce you to your guide who will take you to Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays). On the inner walls, jewel-like stones create beautiful designs in white marble. The Mughals perfected the art of embedding semi-precious stones into marble and the Taj is the finest example of this special process called pietra dura. It begins with a marble plate, varying in size. Then jewels are sliced paper thin and embedded in the marble with such precision that the joints are invisible to the naked eye. Continue for a visit to the Agra Fort, a walled city constructed of red stone which was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. Construction of the fort was originally started by Emperor Akbar in 1565, but his son, Jahangir, and grandson, Shah Jahan, later made valuable additions to it.

You will also visit Itmad ud Daula, also known as Baby Taj. This tomb was built in 1622 for Ghiyas Beg, father of Empress Noor-Jahan, the wife of Emperor Jahangir. It is beautifully conceived in white marble, mosaic and lattice and set a precedent as the first Mughal building to be faced with white marble inlaid with contrasting stones.

Later, you will be driven back to Agra Cantt railway station, where you will board your train back to Delhi.

Day 3: After breakfast, proceed for the orientation city tour of Old and New Delhi including a visit of the 17th-century Jama Masjid and enjoy a rickshaw ride through the narrow, winding lanes of colourful and bustling Chandni Chowk. Stop in front of the Mughal Empire’s most opulent fort, the Red Fort for a photo opportunity.

Later proceed to New Delhi where you will be taken for a drive past the Presidential Palace, the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys, the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of fallen Indian soldiers and a drive along the Rajpath past the Parliament House and secretarial buildings. You will also visit Qutab Minar, the 12th-century tower of victory built by a slave king and prototype of all minars (towers) in India.

After the tour you will be transferred to Delhi Airport to board your short flight back to Goa.

 

Two-night price from £825 per person

  • Prices are based on two people sharing including internal flights and two nights' accommodation on B&B and include transfers.
  • A choice of superior or deluxe accommodation is available.
  • You will be able to book this excursion either in the UK or on arrival / during your holiday to Goa.
  • Operates any day (subject to availability) except for Friday due to closure of the Taj Mahal.
 
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01489 866994 | Email Sales

 

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