| Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Aboard - Delhi
Arrive late night at New Delhi International airport.
On arrival, the guest will be met by our representative
and transferred to hotel. Upon arrival at hotel the
guests will be provided with the traditional Indian
welcome consisting of Aarti-Tikka and garlands with
non-alcoholic welcome drink. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. Visit the former
centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments,
narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Visit the vast
Red Fort, built in 1648, the Jama Masjid, the greatest
mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan
who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the
simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi - drive past
the stately government buildings of the British Era
designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate&
the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful
Humayuns tomb& predecessor of the world famous
Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of
Qutab Minar.
Overnight at hotel
Day 03: Delhi - Samode - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur enroute stopping at
Samode (280 kms) - for lunch.
SAMODE PALACE - The comfortable palace is today full
of architectural delights with stately corridors,
frescoed walls ethereal audience halls, harmoniously
reflecting the skill of master craftsmen.
Upon arrival in Jaipur - check-in at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Jaipur
Tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge
just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill
you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow
but steady climb up to the main gate.
After lunch tour of City Tour of the Pink City -
Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still
home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms
are now open to the public. Many antiques and arteacts
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.
Over night at hotel.
Day 05: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri
- Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra (221 kms) enroute visiting
Fatehpur Sikri - drive to the impressive sandstone
fortress of Fatehpur Sikri. The fort was built in
the 16th century and only occupied for a few years
before being abandoned, leaving the buildings in virtually
perfect conditions.
Continue drive to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra - check-in
at the hotel.
Thereafter, visit the Red Fort
Day 06: Agra - Gwalior - Agra
Early morning visit the Taj Mahal at dawn, a white
marble memorial built by Shah Jahan for his beautiful
wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to
be completed and was designed and planned by Persian
architect Ustad Isa. Apart from it's stunning design
balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted
particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved
screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.
Transfer to the Railway Station for Shatabdi Express
train to Gwalior (0820/0940 hrs) for a full day sightseeing
tour.
Upon arrival at Gwalior Railway Station, the guests
will directly proceed for sightseeing. Tour includes
the enormous 19th century Jai Vilas Palace & crystal.
A few of the rooms have in converted into a museum
filled with the Scindia dynasties memorabilia.
Thereafter visit proceed to the Usha Kiran Palace
hotel for a lunch. This Palace was originally the
Maharaja's guest house. After lunch proceed to the
huge Gwalior Fort - where a sun temple is believed
to have been constructed within the area of the fort.
Also visit Man Mandir& which forms the eastern
wall of the fort. The fort has monuments dating back
to 8th century A.D. onwards and is one of the largest
forts in India. Also visit the Gujri Mahal & the
Tomb of the famous musician Tansen.
Evening transfer to the Railway Station for Taj Express
train to Agra.(1655/1825 hrs).
Upon arrival in Agra, the guests will be transferred
to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Agra - Delhi
After leisurely breakfast drive to Delhi (203 kms/
5 hrs)
Day 08: Delhi - Abroad
Later transfer from hotel to the airport for flight
back home. Tour ends. |