India's Golden Triangle

Depart on your flights for India.

Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be met by our local representative in the airport before being transferred to your hotel. Begin your first day in India with a half day tour of New Delhi (subject to flight schedules, this excursion might take place the following day). See the Qutb Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret, before visiting the fascinating Humayun's Tomb, a beautiful 16th century building and the tomb of the Emperor Humayun.

Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore further or relax in your hotel. 

Evening meals are included every night during your stay. Eight nights in your hotel and one night cooking demonstration in Jaipur with dinner included.

After breakfast you will see all the sights and sounds of bustling Old Delhi, beginning with a cycle rickshaw ride through the city.  After your ride, you will visit Raj Ghat, the memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi, where you can see an eternal flame burning at the spot of his cremation.  Next you will visit the Jama Masjid Mosque (from the outside) and visit the Bangla Sikh Temple (2024 we visit the Bangla Sikh Temple). There will be time to pick up some souvenirs and local bargains at the bustling and colourful market of Chandni Chowk before transferring to the desert city of Jaipur. The transfer to Jaipur will take around six and a half hours (270km) with a few comfort stops along the way.

In the evening you will transfer by coach to the Pink City of Jaipur.

Today’s full-day guided tour of the ‘Pink City’ takes in the spectacular Amber Fort perched on a hill overlooking the Maota Lake. The terraces and ramparts of the Fort are reflected beautifully in the lake below, displaying a marvellous example of Rajput architecture.  Enjoy lunch and meet local people as you take a walking tour of the village. 

Enjoy a morning visit to the City Palace Museum to see the beautiful former seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur. See the awe-inspiring Jantar Mantar sundial, and finally Hawa Mahal, also known as the ‘Palace of Winds.’  In the afternoon there will be some time at leisure.

In the evening, you will be taken to a local family for a cookery demonstration. Here you will learn the art of making local Indian dishes, bread making and afterwards enjoy a dinner with your group.

Today we travel to Dolphur including a visit to the deserted red sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri en-route, the journey will take approximately seven hours (270km) by coach. The deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, in honour of the great Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti who blessed Akbar and prophesied the birth of three sons.

Travel on to your hotel in Dholpur, where you will spend the next two nights, your evening is at leisure. 

After breakfast you will enjoy a half-day guided excursion to Gwalior Fort, a place that was once regarded as north and central India's most impregnable fortress. Afterwards you will move on to Gujari Mahal Museum. Once a palace for a fussy princess, the Gujari Mahal Museum was built by Raja Man Singh for his wife Mrignayani after she demanded a separate palace for herself!

Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to shop or sightsee.

This morning you will visit the Gharial Conservation Alliance, a hatchery for reptiles like gharials, crocodiles and turtles before taking a trip to the Muchkund Temple, a pilgrim stronghold for Hindus. 

In the evening you will travel to the city of Agra for your evening visit to the Taj Mahal where you will enjoy sunset at one of the world's biggest monuments to love. The evening is the best time to photograph this spectacular building when the lighting is at its most dramatic. This famous mausoleum, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife is a highlight for many visitors to India and it is easy to see why.

Please note The Taj Mahal is closed on a Friday. This excursion can be change to sunrise instead of sunset.

This morning enjoy a guided tour of the Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest Mughal forts in India. Built in the 11th century, era marked by invasions and battles, this red stone-fortified castle was the site of the India Rebellion of 1857.

After exploring the fort’s fascinating history and impressive architecture, our day continues with a relaxing cup of tea while taking in a beautiful view of the Taj Mahal in the distance as our backdrop. The sun sets on a clear day, creating a warm golden light that settles over this iconic monument, what a way to enjoy a cup of tea (new excursion for 2026).

Later, enjoy the rest of your time at leisure.  Your expert guide will be happy to tell you about further places to visit and see or for shopping. We return to our hotel and relax and unwind after our tour of Agra Fort.

Today we say goodbye to Agra and transfer to Delhi by coach, the journey will take approximately five ours with comfort stops.

We have arrived in Delhi. Enjoy your last evening at leisure in your hotel.

It’s time to say goodbye to India. You will transfer by coach with guide assistance for your flight home.