Delhi-Jaipur-Agra 7 Day tour package

Overnight: Delhi Meals: Not available

Upon your arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, our representative will meet and greet you before leading you to the transfer to your hotel for check-in (Standard checkin time is 1400 Hrs). 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 at your own pace.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning discovering Old Delhi, getting to know some of the capital’s most important historical and cultural attractions. View the great mosque of Jama Masjid, passing by the Red Fort on the way. The mosque dates back to the 17th century and is located in Chandi Chowk, the bustling and rustic old town of Delhi. Next, visit the Raj Ghat, a moving monument commemorating the life of Gandhi. In the afternoon, the tour of the most emblematic places of New Delhi, starting at the medieval minaret of Qutub Minar. At 73 meters, it is the tallest brick minaret in the world and is considered one of the most important examples of Indo-Islamic architecture. The tour continues through the Rashtrapati Bhavan district, where all the important government buildings and the national parliament are located, as well as the Gateway of India, all these great examples of the political power of the zenith of the British Empire in India, and the monument of March of salt. Also visit the famous Plaza Connaught, which is the commercial hub of the capital.

Overnight: Delhi Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for Jaipur, the famous ‘pink city’ of Rajasthan. On the way we stop at the Shahpura Haveli, located in a rustic village, for lunch in the haveli’s elegant restaurant. Continue to Jaipur after lunch. Rest of the day is free after checking into the hotel.

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Overnight: Jaipur Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, we head to the Amber Fort located on top of a hill on the outskirts of the city. Its robust and imposing walls protect a collection of impressive palaces, temples and gardens. We will go up to the fort in a typical jeep (without air conditioning). Once inside the complex, discover the dazzling palaces of Jagmandir and Jai Mahal among others and the Kali temple and its well-kept gardens. In the afternoon, we toured the major attractions of Jaipur, visiting the City Palace – which contains such wonders as the Chandra Mahal, the Mubarak Mahal and the intricately decorated Peacock Gate – passing through the Palace of Winds and visiting the historic observatory. Jantar Mantar astrology before returning to the hotel.

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Overnight: Jaipur Meals: Breakfast

Departure to Agra after breakfast at the hotel,  traveling through the arid landscapes of Rajasthan until reaching Fatehpur Sikri, the ‘ghost city’ of the Mughal empire. Wandering around Fatehpur Sikri is like stepping back five centuries to the zenith of the Mughal empire – this walled city specially built as his capital by Emperor Akbar the Great looks today as it would have looked during his reign. This impressive collection of palaces, pavilions and mosques demonstrates the power and wealth of the empire. Visit the Salim Chisti Mausoleum and the Panch Mahal, and admire the beauty of the Jama Masjid. After this unforgettable visit, we continue to Agra for check-in at the hotel.

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Overnight: Agra Meals: Breakfast Mileage: 235km (7 hrs)

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a visit to the Taj Mahal, the ode written in marble that has captivated the world with its beauty. The mausoleum was built by Shah Jahan, the bereaved Mughal emperor, after his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died in childbirth. For 22 years, the emperor recruited the best craftsmen, masons, and architects from faraway places like Italy and France to build this majestic monument. In the afternoon, he visits Agra Fort, whose red sandstone bastions protect a dozen precious Mughal palaces and pavilions. He explores the Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience), where the emperor entertained his subjects, and the Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), where he dealt with foreign dignitaries. In contrast to other parts of the fort, the Mina Masjid ‘heavenly mosque’ is built of white marble, like the Taj.

Overnight: Agra Meals: Breakfast 

Begin the day with one last breakfast at the 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. (Please book your flight tickets by afternoon after 01:00pm or you can extend your stay one more night. Post accommodation cost is 50USD pp and private transfer is 60USD per vehicle max. capacity 2 )

Overnight: Not available Meals: Breakfast