Itinerary Option 1 (8 Days/7 Nights):
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Based on your time of arrival, we may be able to schedule some sightseeing that day if you wish.
Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing
A full day guided tour of Old Delhi – including visits to the Jama Masjid, climbing one of its minarets for a fine view of Old Delhi, exploring the old markets and streets of Chandni Chowk on cycle rickshaws, visiting food shops selling traditional cuisines, meet perfume makers and pigeon fanciers who continue Mughal traditions. Our exploration of old Delhi not just looks at monuments, but witnesses the traditions and rituals of the residents of this part of Delhi that have remained rooted in the past.
Day 3: Delhi Sightseeing
This morning, visit the World Heritage Qutub Minar. After lunch, visit Delhi’s most famous Mughal monument, Humayun’s tomb, also a World Heritage site.
Day 4: Delhi – Agra
Drive to Agra after breakfast. Later in the afternoon, visit Emperor Akbar’s tomb in Sikandra near Agra, and Mehtab Bagh in Agra in the evening to gaze on the Taj Mahal at dusk
Day 5: Agra
A full day of sightseeing in Agra begins with a dawn visit to the Taj Mahal. Return to your hotel for breakfast, then visit Agra Fort and the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, Agra’s best mughal monuments.
Day 6: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Abhaneri – Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur stopping enroute at the World Heritage Fatehpur Sikri – the Mughal city created by Emperor Akbar to rival Agra as a capital, but abandoned within a few decades. Still remarkably preserved, Fatehpur Skiri’s many monuments are still remarkably preserved. Visit Abhaneri stepwell, one of the largest and finest in India.
In Jaipur, if interested, the city’s market can be explored independently after dusk. Visit textile shops and jewellery stores, watch silversmiths in action and enjoy some street food.
Day 7: Jaipur
A full day of sightseeing in Jaipur including Amer Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal and the Royal Observatory.
Day 8: Jaipur -Delhi
Depending on the time of your flight, drive to Delhi International Airport to end brief yet exciting stop over (5 hrs)
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Itinerary Option 2 (7 Days/6 Nights):
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Based on your time of arrival, we may be able to schedule some sightseeing that day if you wish.
Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing
A full day guided tour of Old Delhi – including visits to the Jama Masjid, climbing one of its minarets for a fine view of Old Delhi, exploring the old markets and streets of Chandni Chowk on cycle rickshaws, visiting food shops selling traditional cuisines, meet perfume makers and pigeon fanciers who continue Mughal traditions. Our exploration of old Delhi not just looks at monuments, but witnesses the traditions and rituals of the residents of this part of Delhi that have remained rooted in the past.
Day 3: Delhi Sightseeing
This morning, visit the World Heritage Qutub Minar. After lunch, visit Delhi’s most famous Mughal monument, Humayun’s tomb, also a World Heritage site. Then board your express train (1645-1835) to Agra from Nizamuddin station, which is just a stone’s throw away from Humayun’s tomb. Transfer to your hotel in Agra.
Day 4: Agra
A full day of sightseeing in Agra begins with a dawn visit to the Taj Mahal. Return to your hotel for breakfast, then visit Agra Fort and the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, Agra’s best mughal monuments.
Day 5: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Abhaneri – Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur stopping enroute at the World Heritage Fatehpur Sikri – the Mughal city created by Emperor Akbar to rival Agra as a capital, but abandoned within a few decades. Still remarkably preserved, Fatehpur Skiri’s many monuments are still remarkably preserved. Visit Abhaneri stepwell, one of the largest and finest in India.
In Jaipur, if interested, the city’s market can be explored independently after dusk. Visit textile shops and jewellery stores, watch silversmiths in action and enjoy some street food.
Day 6: Jaipur
A full day of sightseeing in Jaipur including Amer Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal and the Royal Observatory. Board your express train to Delhi (1710-2230) to reach Delhi and transfer to your hotel
Day 7: Delhi
Depending on the time of your flight, transfer to Delhi International Airport to end brief yet exciting stop over (5 hrs).
Hotels included in the itinerary:
Delhi – Hotel Emarald
Agra – Golden Tulip, Agra
Jaipur – Ikaki House
NOTE:
Once the exact international flight timings are not known, we can refine this itinerary to ensure you have adequate time to rest, and also make the best connections.
