ACCOMMODATION:
• 6 Nights' accommodation
MEALS:
• 6 Breakfast
• 1 Lunch at Samode
• Half Board supplement upon additional cost as an optional extra (6 Breakfast, 1 Lunch + 5 Dinners )
• Full Board supplement upon additional cost as an optional extra ( 6 Breakfast, 6 Lunches, and 6 Dinners )
TRANSPORT:
• Pick-up/ Drop off transfers from/to Delhi International Airport on a private basis
• Air-conditioned private transportation throughout the program as per itinerary
ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:
• All monuments and activities as indicated: Tomb of Humayun and Qutub Minar in Delhi; Samode Palace; Aarti ceremony at the Birla Temple; Amber Fort, City Palace and Jantar Mantar Observatory in Jaipur; Fatehpur Sikri; Agra Fort & Taj Mahal in Agra
OTHER:
• Meet & Greet (Day 1)
• Porterage only in the airport
Exclusions
• Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
• Optional excursions (as recommended/suggested) in the itinerary.
• Any airfare, airport taxes, supplement for which are quoted separately if applicable
• Tips to drivers, local guides, and hotel staff
• Indian tourist visa fees
• Any service not listed above
Please Note
• Taj Mahal is closed on Friday
• The standard hotel check-in and check-out time are from 14:00. In some cases, it may vary
• The distances and travel times described in the itinerary may vary.
• Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice
• Please note that hotel classification is as per Indian standards.
• Day 7: Drop off at Indira Gandhi International Airport by afternoon (around 12-2 pm). Please book travel arrangements accordingly or book an additional night.
• Please note we are able to accept clients' requests for Vegan meals.
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in India. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Delhi: The capital of India hosts splendid cultural and architectural heritages, including the Jama Masjid mosque, the Qutub Minar minaret and the president’s house, the Rashtrapati Bhavan
Samode: Enjoy an unforgettable lunch in the historical palace of this rustic village at the foot of the Aravali Mountain Range
Jaipur: Discover the romantic 'Pink City' and visit the Amber Fort and City Palace, amongst other places
Fatehpur Sikri: The 'ghost town' of the Mughals seems paralysed in time, abandoned five centuries ago
Agra: Visit the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort, two marble monuments that are more than works of art
Day 1: ARRIVAL DELHI
Upon your arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, a tour representative will meet and greet you before leading you to the transfer to your hotel for check-in. Delhi is a bustling metropolis where the past and the present merge, both defining the capital’s cultural and architectural heritage. If you’re feeling knackered after the flight, you can stay in the hotel to put your feet up and make the most of the available services. But if you’re itching to start exploring this fascinating city, then hit the streets and explore this bustling metropolis on your own pale. You could also join our optional Bollywood performance at the Kingdom of Dreams (not included).
Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2 DELHI
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi – the 300-year-old walled city built by Emperor Shah Jehan in 1648 to be his capital, which he named after himself. The magnificent Red Fort (closed on Mondays) built of red sandstone contains within its walls marble palaces and a grand audience chamber, the Diwan-i-Khas, where Moghul emperors held court and the Peacock Throne once stood. Opposite the fort is the black-and-white onion domes and minarets of the Jama Masjid, the most elegant mosque in India. Drive past Kotla Firoze Shah, the ruins of a 14th-century fort and the Ashokan Pillar of the year 3 BC. Then visit Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. In the afternoon, it’s time for a tour of New Delhi, the new capital designed by Sir Edward Lutyens. Drive past the Presidential Palace and the Secretariat buildings – the centre of all government activity – and down the main avenue, the impressive Rajpath, to the World War I memorial arch, the India Gate. Visit Humayun’s Tomb, the 72-metre-high Qutub Minar and the ruins of Quwat-ul-Eslam Mosque. You’ll even see Delhi’s most curious antique: the uncorroded Iron Pillar, which dates back to the 4th century AD.
Overnight in Delhi.
Day 3 : DELHI – JAIPUR (255 km – 6 hrs)
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel and then proceed with a leisurely drive to Jaipur. En route, make a stop to visit the fascinating Samode Palace, a lavish building brimming with a mix of Mughal and Rajasthani art that will truly make you feel like a member of royalty. In this historical setting, you will also enjoy lunch. Once you have finished admiring the building and filling up, continue the drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and spend the remained of the afternoon free, exploring your new destination at your leisure.
Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 4 : JAIPUR
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a morning sightseeing tour of Jaipur, starting with the Amber Fort. This is one of the most fascinating forts in all of India, comprising a palace of mirrors, a hall of a public audience and many beautiful gardens, all of which give us a glimpse of the majestic life it housed in a bygone era. The tour continues in the afternoon with a city tour, stopping at Hawa Mahal, the ‘Palace of the Winds’, and later visiting the Jantar Mantar, the largest observatory made of stone and marble in the world. The observatory contains 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition. End the tour with the City Palace, now a museum containing a fine collection of Rajput and Moghul paintings, rare manuscripts and an armory.
Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 5 : JAIPUR – FATEHPUR SIKRI – AGRA (235 km – 7 hrs)
After replenishing your energy with breakfast at the hotel, depart for Agra, and make a stop en route to visit the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. This city was built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century but was deserted 14 years after its founding because of a scarcity of water. Visit the remarkably well-preserved and graceful buildings of the 'Ghost City', including the Jama Masjid, the tomb of Salim Chisti, the Panch Mahal Palace and other palaces that speak of the grandeur and splendor of the Mughal empire at the height of its power. Continue the drive to Agra and check-in on arrival.
Overnight in Agra.
Day 6 : AGRA
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel followed by a visit to the world-famous Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays). Erected by Shah Jahan in 1630 to enshrine his queen Mumtaz Mahal’s mortal remains, this architectural marvel is a perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned entirely from white marble that stands testimony to the skill of the 20,000 craftsmen brought together from Persia, Turkey, France, and Italy to erect it. This 'Love Poem in Marble' took 17 years to complete. Later proceed to visit the Agra Fort, also built by Emperor Akbar. Constructed with red sandstone, the Agra Fort is a breath-taking combination of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon and spend the remainder of the day free at leisure
Overnight in Agra.
Day 7 : AGRA – DEPART DELHI (220 km – 4 hrs)
Begin the day with one last breakfast at hotel before beginning the drive back to Delhi, where a transfer will take you to the airport to board your flight to your following destination.