Golden Triangle 3-Day Tour: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur with 5* Hotel

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Delhi City Tour and 3-Hrs drive to Agra
4 stops
1
Qutub Minar
Morning pickup from Hotel / Airport or a desired meeting place at 9am, then proceed on the half-day city tour of Delhi. In New Delhi you'll visit the 11th century Qutab Minar Tower, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of Delhi in 1206.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
2
India Gate
You'll also see the The India Gate, a memorial raised in honor of pays tribute to around 90,000 Indian army soldiers who died in WWI, the Northwest Frontier operations and the 1919 Anglo-Afghan War.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Parliament House
Parliament House also known as the Sansad Bhavan consists of the the two houses/assemblies of India, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and drive past the grand government buildings, including the President’s House and Parliament House all dating back to the time of the British Raj.
Admission ticket free
4
New Delhi
In the early evening you'll transfer to Agra (about 3 hours via expressway).
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Agra City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to Jaipur
4 stops
5
Taj Mahal
Pickup at 6am early morning at sunrise we leave to explore the monumental heritage of the Great Mughals, visit the magnificent Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays), a UNESCO World Heritage Site one of the Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone – « undoubtedly the highlight of the tour ».
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Agra Fort
After breakfast, we enjoy tour of the imposing Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Agra
After sightseeing drive to the old walled city of Jaipur. Founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II, this ‘pink city’ is meticulously constructed on the lines of the Shilpa-Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. The city's ancient palaces and forts have borne witness to countless royal processions and fabulous splendor.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
8
Fatehpur Sikri
You'll also make a stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri (own expense), which has been described as the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town. Built by Akbar in the late 16th century, it was abandoned after only 14 years, and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Jaipur City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to New Delhi
5 stops
9
Amber Palace
After breakfast, check out at 8am and proceed to visit the Amber Fort, which used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan until Jaipur was made the official capital in 1727.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind
You'll also visit the Hawa Mahal, built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, considered the most stunning sight in the city of Jaipur.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
City Palace of Jaipur
After lunch, proceed to the City Palace, the principal residence of the ruling family, known for its stunning architecture. Part of the palace is now converted into a magnificent museum. You'll also see Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory built in the 18th century.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
12
Time permitting you will also get a look at Jaipur's cottage industry specializing in hand-woven carpets & textiles. Witness how silk carpets are made by hand.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
13
Jaipur
After sightseeing we transfer to New Delhi where you'll be dropped off.
4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code is smart casual
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• Taj Mahal sunrise visit is subject to weather conditions
• Mandatory Gala Dinner on X-mas and New Year Eve at hotel of stay is not included and will be charged extra.

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