02 Nights & 03 Days Vadodara and Champaner Tour

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About this activity

Visit Vadodara, the cultural capital of the West Indian state of Gujarat. Situated on the banks of the River Vishwamitri, the city was the capital of the princely state of Baroda. Visit the palaces of Vadodara and discover the cultural heritage and royal roots of this prosperous city. Also visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Champaner-Pavagadh that houses an Archaeological Park dating back to the 15th century.

Highlights:

Laxmi Vilas Palace
Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum (Closed on Monday/National Holdiays/Diwali)
Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery (Closed on National Holidays & Diwali)
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: SITA World Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 02 nights’ accommodation in the listed hotel or similar
Included: Breakfast
Included: Entrances fees
Included: 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day
Included: Local English speaking guide
Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Breakfast on Days 2 & 3
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrival in Vadodara

Stop 1

Passing by

You will be met on your arrival in Vadodara and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Kindly Note : Hotel check in time 1400 Hours

Overnight stay at Hotel Royal Orchid Central in Vadodara

Day 2 · Vadodara Sightseeing

Laxmi Villas Palace

2 hours Admission included

After breakfast, visit the grand Laxmi Vilas Palace. The palace was built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890 at a cost of 180,000 Pounds Sterling. It is the largest private dwelling built to date and is about four times the size of Buckingham Palace. The palace is built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. A part of the palace has been converted into a museum that has the private collection of the Maharaja on display. The collection includes paintings by British painters like Turner and Constable as well as masterpieces by Indian painters like Raja Ravi Varma. The museum also has a rich collection of marble and bronze sculptures as well as an Oriental Gallery that contains Japanese and Chinese sculptures collected by the Maharaja during his travels.
Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery

2 hours Admission included

Founded by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, the museum was opened to the public in 1894. Built along the lines of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the museum has a rich collection of original paintings by European masters as well as a stunning collection of sculptures, Indian miniature paintings and a full section on Tibetan Art. An Egyptian mummy and the skeleton of a blue whale are among the major attractions of the museum.
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

2 hours Admission included

The Archaeological Park at Champaner-Pavagadh is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Situated at a distance of 30 miles from Vadodara, the park has several monuments that mark the transition from Hindu to Muslim culture and architecture in the 15th and 16th century. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the various forts, palaces, mosques, tombs, temples and stepwells, which date from the 8th to the 14th century.

At the end of the tour you will be driven back to Vadodara.

Overnight stay at Hotel Royal Orchid Central in Vadodara.

Day 3 · Departure from Vadodara

Harmony Arts

Passing by

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

OYO 11543 Hotel Panchsheel
Sapphire Regency
Grand Mercure Vadodara Surya Palace
Citrus Vadodara
Effotel By Sayaji Vadodara
Lemon Tree Hotel, Vadodara
Hotel Orbit
The Fern Vadodara, Series By Marriott
Hotel Apex International
Hotel Jal Sagar
Hotel Repose
Shagun Hotel

and 28 more pickup points

Your hotel / Airport in the city of Vadodara

Cancellation

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Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking.
Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems.
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum is closed on Mondays, National Holidays and Diwali. Vadodara Museum and Picture Gallery is closed on National Holidays and Diwali.