The imperial monuments of India’s capital Delhi, the Royal Palaces of Jaipur and the beautiful Taj Mahal at Agra are the main attractions of this classic north India tour. Choose from three, four or five star hotels for the main tour and add an exciting extension to experience a little more of this fabulous country. An excellent introduction to India, covering all the ‘must-sees’.

DAY 1
Fly Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow to Delhi.

DAY 2
Arrive late morning in Delhi and transfer to your hotel for one night. An optional evening 'Glimpses of Delhi' tour includes visits to Lodhi Garden, Gandhi Smiriti and Birla Temple.

DAY 3
Visit chaotic yet mesmerising Old Delhi, then continue by road to Lutyen’s New Delhi, an imperial architectural masterpiece. This afternoon drive to Agra for two nights (130 miles, approx. 5 hours).

DAY 4
This morning visit the spectacular Taj Mahal, an exceptional monument to love and one of the finest pieces of architecture in the world. A short tour around Agra follows including the 16th Century red sandstone fort, home to the fairytale Jahangir Palace. We highly recommend the optional tour to the Taj Mahal at sunset, or the tour of Itimad-Ud-Daulah’s tomb, known as 'Baby Taj'.

DAY 5
After an early breakfast leave Agra for the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur stopping en route to see the perfectly preserved deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri and the fascinating step-well at Abhaneri between Agra and Jaipur (160 miles, approx. 6 hours).

DAY 6
This morning visit the ancient imposing Amber Fort. In the afternoon return to Jaipur and visit the Royal Observatory and Maharajah’s Palace. Marvel at the unique Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and take a rickshaw ride through the bustling streets.

DAY 7
Drive back to Delhi for one last night (160 miles, approx. 5½ hours).

DAY 8
Fly to Heathrow on Virgin Atlantic, arriving later the same day.


Guide • The main tour is accompanied by a professional, English speaking local tour manager from arrival in Delhi right through to departure from Delhi. • Extensions to the main tour are on an unescorted basis, but assistance is available throughout from our local representatives. MEAL PLAN • Prices include breakfast throughout the main tour and all extensions; breakfast, lunch and dinner in Ranthambore.

ACCOMMODATION • A choice of three, four star or five star hotels is available. • It may be necessary on certain occasions to amend the accommodation to another hotel of a similar standard.

TRAVEL TIPS • Local conditions may necessitate slight variations to timings of the itinerary.

GROUP SIZE: • Maximum 14 passengers (2012) 30 passengers (2011). MINIMUM NUMBERS • This tour is subject to a minimum number of passengers (call for for details).

GRATUITIES • Porterage and tips for meals are included in your tour price. • We recommend that for your driver and guide you tip at the end of your holiday.

NB • Driving times are approximate and do not include time taken for sightseeing, meals and comfort stops. • Check-in at hotels in India is only after 12pm. • A framed group photo at the Taj Mahal is presented to all guests (one photo per room). • Due to foggy weather in Dec and Jan in North India, there may be slight changes in the timing of sightseeing due to low visibility. • The Festival of Colours, Holi, will be celebrated all over India on Mar08 2012, during which people spray each other with different coloured dyes and this may cause a slight change to the itinerary, if affected.