Welcome to India! Upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. After settling in, begin your discovery of Delhi with a guided afternoon tour of New Delhi. Visit the towering Qutub Minar and the serene Lotus Temple, drive past India Gate and the Presidential Palace. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner featuring regional Indian cuisine.

Today begins with a deep dive into the heritage of Old Delhi. Ride a cycle rickshaw through the lively alleys of Chandni Chowk, then visit the Jama Masjid and Raj Ghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. After lunch, journey along the Yamuna Expressway to Agra. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy an evening visit to Mehtab Bagh for a twilight view of the Taj Mahal.

Rise early for a magical sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal, one of the world’s greatest monuments of love. Return for breakfast and then explore the grand Agra Fort, followed by the exquisite Itmad-ud-Daulah. Depart for Jaipur, stopping en route to visit the hauntingly beautiful Fatehpur Sikri, the once-glorious capital of the Mughal Empire. Arrive in Jaipur by evening and settle into your hotel.

After breakfast, begin your exploration of Jaipur with a visit to the majestic Amber Fort, where mirror work and intricate carvings adorn royal halls. Continue to the City Palace, still home to the former royal family, and marvel at the ancient instruments of Jantar Mantar observatory. Stop by the Hawa Mahal for photos before an optional cultural experience: a block-printing workshop or a Rajasthani cooking class in a local home. Spend the evening exploring Jaipur’s colorful bazaars.

Enjoy a relaxed morning with the option to visit the Albert Hall Museum or shop for local handicrafts. After breakfast or early lunch, begin your journey back to Delhi by private car (approx. 5 hours). You will be dropped at the airport or your onward destination. If time permits, you may opt for an evening at leisure in Delhi or an additional overnight stay.