Day 1: Delhi Half-Day City Tour and drive to Agra (L)
9am Pickup from the airport, railway station or your hotel in Delhi and half-day city tour of Delhi.
We visit the 11th century Qutab Minar Tower, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of Delhi in 1206. The India Gate, a memorial raised in honor of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war and drive past the grand government buildings, including the President’s House and Parliament House all dating back to the time of the British Raj.
There will be time for lunch at a local air-conditioned restaurant and then you’ll set off for drive to Agra which takes approximately 3 hours via Express Way.
Overnight: Jaypee Palace or Similar 5 Star Hotel
Day 2: Agra Half-Day City tour and drive to Jaipur (B,L)
At 6am, visit sunrise tour the world famous monument of love, the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (closed on Fridays).
After breakfast, visit Agra Fort and drive to the old walled city of Jaipur. Founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II, this ‘pink city’ is meticulously constructed on the lines of the Shilpa – Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. The palaces and forts of yesteryear, which were witnesses to the royal processions and splendors, are now living monuments.
En-route stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri, which has been described as “the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town.” Built by Akbar in the late 16th century, it was abandoned after only 14 years, and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day.
Overnight: The Hilton or Similar 5 Star Hotel
Day 3: Jaipur Full-Day City Tour (B,L)
After breakfast, proceed to visit Amber Fort, which used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan until Jaipur was made the official capital in 1727. Hawa Mahal was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and is the most stunning sight in the city of Jaipur.
After lunch, proceed to visit City Palace, the principal residence of the ruling family and is known for its stunning architecture. Part of it is now converted into a magnificent museum. Jantar Mantar is a stone observatory raised in the 18th century.
Time permitting, you will visit the cottage industry specializing in hand-woven carpets and textiles. Here you can witness how silk carpets are handmade.
Overnight: The Hilton or Similar 5 Star Hotel
Day 4: Jaipur to Delhi drop-off (B,L)
After breakfast, transfer to Delhi approximately five-hour journey back to Delhi drop at hotel/airport.