Day Covered : 3 nights/4Days
Destination : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur -Delhi
Day 01 : Delhi / Agra (203 kms)
Morning drive to Agra Upon arrival in Agra – check into the hotel.
Afternoon visit Red Fort & the famous Taj Mahal
Visit Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. It was built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
Taj Mahal - This most famous Mughal monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday).
Stay at the pristine Taj Mahal till sunset, to see this Wonder of the World is the gentle late afternoon light.
Overnight at hotel
Day 01 : Delhi / Agra (203 kms)
Morning drive to Agra Upon arrival in Agra – check into the hotel.
Afternoon visit Red Fort & the famous Taj Mahal
Visit Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. It was built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
Taj Mahal - This most famous Mughal monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday).
Stay at the pristine Taj Mahal till sunset, to see this Wonder of the World is the gentle late afternoon light.
Overnight at hotel
Day 02 : Agra / Jaipur (221 kms)
Morning drive to Jaipur, en route visit Fatehpur Sikri
AFatehpur Sikri the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the world.
Continue drive to Jaipur and check into the hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 03 : Jaipur
Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City (approached in princely style on a caparisoned Elephant). The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Mughal ruling families.
Afternoon city tour of Jaipur – visit the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 04 : Jaipur / Delhi (265 kms)
Late morning drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi – transfer to the international airport for your onward journey.