Day 1: Delhi

Arrive in Delhi in the morning and transfer to the Eros Hotel (or similar) for 1 night. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi, including the Red Fort, Jama Masjid mosque and Raj Ghat.

Day 2: Delhi to Agra

Morning tour of New Delhi, including India Gate and the former viceregal residence, both fine examples of British imperial architecture. Continue to the tomb of the Mughal emperor Humayun and the Qutb Minar tower. Afternoon drive to Agra and stay for 2 nights at The Gateway Hotel Agra (or similar)(breakfast included).

Day 3: Agra

Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, arriving in time for sunrise. After breakfast, visit the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah and Agra Fort. This evening, visit Mehtab Bagh, a 400-year-old Mughal garden on the banks of the Yamuna, to see the sun set over the Taj Mahal (breakfast included).

Day 4: Agra to Jaipur

Morning drive to the deserted sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri. Continue to the former royal retreat of the rulers of Jaipur, The Gateway Hotel Ramgarh Lodge (or similar), for 3 nights (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 5: Jaipur

After breakfast, visit the ancient palace of Amber Fort and then the City Palace in the afternoon, home of the present maharaja (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 6: Jaipur

A day at leisure to relax, explore Jaipur’s many bazaars or take an optional tour of the ghost town of Bhangarh (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 7: Jaipur to Delhi

Drive to Delhi via the exquisite palace at Samode, an impressive blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Following a sightseeing tour and lunch (optional), continue to Delhi. Stay overnight at the Eros Hotel (or similar) (breakfast included).

Day 8: Delhi to London

Morning transfer to the airport. Fly to London with Virgin Atlantic / Jet Airways (breakfast included).

Indian Experience Tour

Experience a taste of India on this outstanding introductory tour of the country’s most famous sights. Exploring the Golden Triangle, this journey combines imperial Delhi with the legendary Taj Mahal at Agra and a 3-night stay in a former royal hunting lodge near the pink city of Jaipur.

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