4-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Delhi + City Tour and 3-Hrs drive to Agra
3 stops
1
Qutub Minar
9am Pickup from the airport, railway station or your hotel in New Delhi and proceed on the half-day city tour of New Delhi. In New Delhi we 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
The India Gate, a memorial raised in honor of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war 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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
New Delhi
Early evening drive to Agra which takes approximately 3 hours via Express Way.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Agra City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to Jaipur
4 stops
4
Taj Mahal
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
5
Agra Fort
After breakfast, 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
6
Agra
After Agra visit 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 palaces and forts of yesteryear, which were witnesses to the royal processions and splendors, are now living monuments.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
7
Fatehpur Sikri
En-route 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 Full Day City Tour
4 stops
8
Amber Palace
After breakfast we proceed to visit the Amber Fort. The Amber Fort is situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City and is beautifully reflected in the lake below. Inside the fort, you will encounter the world-renowned Jai Mandir temple with its dazzling Sheesh Mahal hall of mirrors. The walls and the ceiling of the Mahal are covered with a beautiful array of mirrors, which reflect any streak of light, illuminating the entire room.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
9
Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind
Hawa Mahal was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and is the most stunning sight in the city of Jaipur.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
City Palace of Jaipur
After lunch, proceed to visit City Palace, the principal residence of the ruling family and is known for its stunning architecture. Part of it is now converted into a magnificent museum. Jantar Mantar is a stone observatory raised in the 18th century.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
11
Time permitting, you will visit the cottage industry specializing in hand-woven carpets and textiles. Here you can witness how silk carpets are handmade.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Jaipur to Delhi around 4-Hrs drive
1 stop
12
Jaipur
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Delhi. On arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport in Delhi.
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
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• 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

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