Arrive Delhi and be greeted at airport for transfer to hotel.

Enjoy your first day absorbing the culture, history, beautiful architecture and human diversity of Delhi, one of the world’s great cities. Sample the abundance of foods.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 02: Delhi

After breakfast, we depart for a visit to some of the fascinating sites of Old Delhi including the Red Fort and Jama Masjid.

We`ll wander through some of the crowded alleyways of Old Delhi to absorb the sights, sounds and fragrances.

After lunch we`ll depart for a tour of New Delhi visiting several of its attractions including Raj Ghat – the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, India Gate (War Memorial Arch), the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Qutub Minar and Humayun`s Tomb and other locations. We`ll also drive past President`s House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat buildings and Connaught Place.

Explore old Delhi lanes on a cycle rickshaw.

Overnight at Taj Mahal Hotel or similar

Day 03: Delhi / Agra (200km / 3.5 hrs )

Breakfast.

After Breakfast, transfer by surface to Agra.

Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal, described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, has become the de facto tourist emblem of India.

Evening visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains

Overnight at Jaypee Hotel or similar

Day 04: Agra / Jaipur (260kms / 4 hours)

Morning breakfast.

After Breakfast, visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father.

Afternoon depart for Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is 40 kilometers west of Agra It was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water.

Later drive to Jaipur. On arrival check into hotel.

The capital of Rajasthan is popularly known as the `pink city` because of the ochre-pink hue of its old buildings and crenellated city walls. The Rajputs considered pink to be a colour associated with hospitality, and are reputed to have daubed the city in preparation for the visit of Britain`s Prince Alfred in 1853. This tradition and Jaipur`s welcoming, relaxed air continue to this day.

Overnight in Alsisar Haveli

Day 05: Jaipur

Morning Breakfast.

After breakfast we leave for the spectacular Amber Fort,on an Elephant Back (subject to availability), a magnificent fortress protecting, in turn, a complex of palaces, temples and exquisite marble & mirror-inlaid halls and apartments.

Afternoon tour of Jaipur – We`ll visit the old city, the Maharaja`s City Palace as well as the Observatory. Then we`ll take a short drive through the residential and business districts and we`ll stop to photograph the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) along the way.

Overnight in Alsisar Haveli

Day 06: Jaipur

Morning Breakfast

Free day to explore, shop and relax.

Overnight at Alsisar Haveli

Day 06: Jaipur / Delhi (270km / 4.5 hrs)

Morning breakfast.

Morning at leisure.

Depart for Delhi International Airport for onward journey.

End of Tour.

Optional Add on: Ranthambhore National Park Safari Experience AUD799 per person (twin share)