Day 1: : Arrival At Delhi
Traditional welcome upon your arrival at Delhi International Airport by our representative, followed by transfer to the hotel (Rooms will be available from 12:00 PM). Overnight at the hotel.
(Meals: N/A)
Day 2: New Delhi
Delhi is a cosmopolitan capital, a legacy of the eight cities that have succeeded each other over the past millennia. In Old Delhi, the former Mughal capital, you will discover the Red Fort (from the outside) and the Jama Masjid mosque, then stroll through the Chandni Chowk market (shops are closed on Sundays). Drive around India Gate to Rashtrapati Bhawan (the President’s House) and visit the Sikh temple and New Delhi.
Explore Qutb Minar, the famous minaret—a magnificent 73-meter-high monument that rises in a park home to many turquoise parrots. It is one of the oldest monuments in Delhi. Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
(Meals: Breakfast included)
Day 3: New Delhi – Jaipur (270 Kms/6–7h)
After breakfast, transfer to Jaipur, the "Pink City," capital of Rajasthan, founded in the 18th century. It is one of the most colorful and picturesque cities in India. Check-in at the hotel and overnight stay.
(Meals: Breakfast included)
Day 4: Jaipur – Amber Fort – Jaipur
Departure for the visit to Amber Fort. During the Mughal era, the region had to be ready for war at any moment. Amber was the residence of the Maharajahs. When you see the defensive forts surrounding the site, you can imagine the power of its rulers. Ascend and descend the walls by jeep (if you are more than 4 participants). Visit the palace with its rooms decorated with mirrors and the ancient harem, a true labyrinth.
Today, you will visit textile block printing workshops where you can have clothes made during the day. The art of block printing: wood block printing is a manual printing technique, an ancestral skill of Rajasthan in northern India. In the afternoon, visit the astronomical observatory, Jantar Mantar. Jaipur’s observatory is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by Rajput King Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The monument was completed in 1734. It includes the world’s largest stone sundial and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Then, pass by the famous Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) with its red facade, and the "Pink City," a residential and business district. City tour including the City Palace, the Maharaja’s Palace with its museum of royal garments, ceremonial pavilions, and beautiful miniatures. End the day with a bicycle rickshaw ride through the old city of Jaipur.
(Meals: Breakfast included)
Day 5: Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (250 Kms/5–6h)
We drive towards Agra. On the way, visit Fatehpur Sikri, an ancient and remarkable capital built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1571 and abandoned after a few years. It is a place more notable from an artistic and architectural point of view that you will discover. The imperial city contains a wide variety of palaces, columned buildings, pavilions, courtyards and ponds, mosques, and caravanserais. Its buildings, both austere and baroque, form an extraordinary synthesis of the most diverse architectural styles. Continuing on to Agra, it is a prime destination for a trip to India, as it is a place where the essence of love reigns. Famous during the reign of the Mughal emperors, the "Taj City" was once the capital of the Mughal Empire. The Mughals were passionate about architecture and built some of the most impressive monuments in the world.
(Meals: Breakfast included)
Day 6: Agra – New Delhi (240 Kms/4–5h)
Departure for a city tour starting with the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays). The Taj Mahal is a Mughal monument built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his late wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their 14th child. This magnificent work of love in white marble, whose construction began in 1631, took 22 years to complete. More than 20,000 workers and artists from all over India and Central Asia were recruited to complete the work, along with French and Italian decorators. Then, visit the Red Fort, built by Akbar in 1565. Originally designed as a fortress, it was later transformed into a palace. After the visit, depart for Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
(Meals: Breakfast included)
Day 7: New Delhi – Depart
Breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, transfer to the airport for your flight. End of services.
(Meals: Breakfast included)
