Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival Delhi’s International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for two nights.
Day 2: Delhi
Delhi stands as the capital of India. Here you can see the mingling of the Old and New India, the ancient and the modern. Delhi is made of seven ancient cities, spanning the period from the 11th to the 20th centuries. Delhi has seen the rise and fall of many emperors, which has left behind a plethora of monuments that commemorate the grandeur and glory of bygone ages. Enjoy the morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi, which includes a visit to Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques; Raj Ghat, cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi; drive past the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, the epicenter of Old Delhi; afternoon proceed to New Delhi, visit Qutab Minar, India Gate; drive past the President House.
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Day 3: Delhi – Jaipur
Morning we drive to Jaipur, the land of the Raiputs, known as the Pink City; Jaipur is an exuberance of colour, dance, festivities and a heaven for traditional arts and crafts. Stay at your hotel for two nights. (B/L/D)
Day 4: Jaipur
After breakfast, enjoy the excursion to Amber Fort, experience the elephant ride to the top of the fort.
Once the capital of the royals, the fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, a complex of palaces, temples, exquisite marble and mirror-inlaid halls and apartments. Afternoon explore the Palace of Winds, the City Palace Complex with its museums and Jantar Mantar. (B/L/D)
Day 5: Jaipur – Agra
We drive to Agra and visit Fatehpur Sikri, a masterpiece of Muslim architecture. Agra, the ancient city Agrabana, was once the seat of the Mughal rulers, whose passion for building endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world. Stay at your hotel for two nights. (B/L/D)
Day 6: Agra
Start with the Agra Fort, lying across the River Yamuna built in red sandstone with magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and beautiful gardens. This is where Emperor Shahjahan was kept under house arrest by his third son Aurangzeb and spent the last year of his life viewing the Taj Mahal from the little octagonal tower in the Fort. This afternoon, visit the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World - a poem in white marble, and a fine example of the fusion of many architectural styles. Built in 1652 by Emperor Shahjahan, it took almost 22 years to build it by 20,000 skilled artisans who inlaid the white marble edifice with precious and semi precious stones. We will remain at the Taj Mahal to enjoy its awesome beauty at sunset. (Taj Mahal is close on Fridays). (B/L/D)
Day 7: Agra – Dehli
We drive back to Dehli, enroute visit Sikandra, the tomb of the great Mughal Emperor Akbar, it is a splendid example of the combination of Hindu & Muslim architecture & represents Akbar’s philosophy & secular outlook. Check in your hotel for one night. (B/L/D)
Day 8: Depart Delhi
Transfer to the airport. (B/-/-)
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