Day 1: To Delhi
Fly direct from Heathrow to Delhi on British Airways or Virgin Atlantic.
Day 2: Delhi
Morning arrival in Delhi. Afternoon enjoy sightseeing of Old Delhi including an exhilarating cycle rickshaw ride to the Jama Masjid through the bustling Chandni Chowk and it’s back roads, once the centre of the city Shah Jehanabad in the Mughal times. Finally continue onto the Raj Ghat-Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation site, before returning to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel Maidens.
Accommodation: Hotel Maidens
Day 3: To Agra
Morning sightseeing of dynamic New Delhi including the impressive Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and the India Gate. Afternoon drive to Agra. Two nights at Hotel Trident.
Accommodation: Hotel Trident, Agra
Day 4: Agra
Breath-taking sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal to watch the sun slowly caress the white marble, awakening the day and distant memories. After breakfast explore Agra Fort seeing the many varied architectural styles of the complex, built by successive Mughal rulers. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah.
Day 5: To Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur en route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the beautiful deserted city, built by the remarkable Mughal Emperor Akbar. Pause by the graceful marble Tomb (Mazar) of Salim Chisti in the middle of the Emperor’s courtyard, where generations of women have come to pray for a male heir. Also visit en route the Abhaneri Stepwell built in 800 AD. Two nights stay at the Samode Haveli.
Accommodation: Samode Haveli
Day 6: Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort slowly meandering up the winding road. Inside the fort with its austere exterior, there’s a delight of murals, frescoes, paintings, wonderful intricate carvings and complex mirror work. After lunch visit the extraordinary Astronomical Observatory, Palace of Winds and City Palace Complex with its fascinating museum.
Day 7: To Delhi
Unwind in the morning perhaps catching up on shopping or relax by the hotel’s swimming pool. Afternoon drive to Delhi. Overnight at WelcomHotel Dwarka.
Accommodation: WelcomHotel Dwarka
Day 8: To London
Morning flight to Heathrow on British Airways or Virgin Atlantic.
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Itinerary map
Prices
| Price per person (Double/Twin share) |
|---|
| £1,779.00 |
- International flights in economy class.
- Accommodation with en-suite facilities.
- Daily breakfast throughout.
- Services of English speaking guide during sightseeing.
- Transfers as per the itinerary by air-conditioned vehicles.
- Excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary.
- Full ATOL Bonding.
- Visa Fee for India.
- Any optional Excursions.
- Any expenses of a personal nature.
- Travel Insurance.
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