India6 days
North India: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur — 6 Days
Delhi to Jaipur via Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Amber Fort with private guide and luxury transfers
This six-day itinerary moves through India's three primary Mughal and colonial heritage centers: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. The route connects the national capital with two UNESCO World Heritage sites — the Taj Mahal in Agra and Fatehpur Sikri. The tour includes private vehicle transfer, daily breakfast, and an English-speaking guide approved by India's Ministry of Tourism. Accommodations are in four- and five-star properties in each city. Activities span architectural monuments (Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Amber Fort), religious sites (Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple), and artisanal workshops in Jaipur. A dawn visit to the Taj Mahal is included, as is a food walk through Agra's street markets.
Highlights
- Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra — the white marble mausoleum reflecting dawn light
- Red Fort and Raj Ghat in Delhi — former royal stronghold and Gandhi's memorial site
- Qutub Minar in Delhi — a sandstone minaret
- Amber Fort near Jaipur — a hilltop fortress with mirrored halls and royal courtyards, accessed by jeep
- Hawa Mahal in Jaipur — the five-story pink sandstone lattice palace
- Fatehpur Sikri — a Mughal capital
- Jama Masjid in Delhi — one of India's largest mosques
- Itmad-ud-Daulah in Agra — a marble cenotaph with inlay work, called the Baby Taj
- Jal Mahal in Jaipur — a lake palace in Man Sagar Lake
- Jantar Mantar in Jaipur — an eighteenth-century astronomical observation site
- Chandni Chowk market in Old Delhi — historic spice bazaar and silver lane
- Block-printing workshop in Jaipur — demonstration of Rajasthani textile techniques
- Agra Food Walk — street-market sampling of Mughlai cuisine and local sweets
Day by day
1Arrival in DelhiDelhi Airport · hotel in central Delhi · fine-dining restaurant
Guests arrive at Delhi Airport and are met by a tour representative. A private air-conditioned vehicle transfers them to their hotel in central Delhi. The evening is unscheduled, allowing time to rest after travel. Dinner at a fine-dining restaurant featuring Indian cuisine is included.
2Delhi: Old City, Monuments & GardensChandni Chowk · Jama Masjid · Raj Ghat · Red Fort · Humayun's Tomb · Lotus Temple · Qutub Minar
The day is divided between Old Delhi and New Delhi. In the morning, a guide leads a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the eighteenth-century bazaar known for its spice merchants and jewelry shops. Visits to Jama Masjid, one of India's largest mosques built under Shah Jahan, and Raj Ghat, the white marble platform where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, follow. The afternoon covers central New Delhi: a drive past Red Fort, India Gate, and the President's House. Visits include Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, and Qutub Minar. The evening is free for meals and rest.
3Delhi to Agra: Mughal Tombs & River ViewsDelhi to Agra · a hotel in Agra · Agra Fort · Itmad-ud-Daulah · Mehtab Bagh · Agra's street markets
A private vehicle departs Delhi in the morning for Agra, a 210-kilometer drive south. Check-in is at a hotel in Agra. In the afternoon, the itinerary includes Agra Fort, a red sandstone fortification that served as the royal residence of Mughal emperors and contains ornate courtyard structures. A visit to Itmad-ud-Daulah, an inlaid marble mausoleum nicknamed the Baby Taj, follows. The day concludes at sunset from Mehtab Bagh, a garden on the opposite bank of the Yamuna River that faces the Taj Mahal. An evening food walk through Agra's street markets includes samples of Mughlai kebabs, local chaats, and petha, a local candy specialty.
4Taj Mahal Sunrise & Fatehpur Sikri on Route to JaipurTaj Mahal · Fatehpur Sikri · Jaipur
An early departure allows guests to reach the Taj Mahal at sunrise. The mausoleum is visited when light is soft and the white marble reflects hues of gold and pale pink. After breakfast at the hotel, the drive to Jaipur begins, with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a walled royal city built by Mughal emperor Akbar. The site contains palaces, a mosque, and the Buland Darwaza (Gate of Magnificence), and is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrival in Jaipur is in the afternoon; the evening is free for rest or a cultural dinner with live folk music.
5Jaipur: Amber Fort, Palaces & Artisanal TraditionsAmber Fort · Jal Mahal · City Palace · Jantar Mantar · Hawa Mahal · block-printing workshop · gem-cutting and polishing workshop · heritage palace restaurant
A full day in Jaipur covers royal monuments and craft workshops. Amber Fort, a hilltop fortress with mirrored halls and courtyards, is reached by jeep. The itinerary includes Jal Mahal, a palace set within Man Sagar Lake (viewed from shore for photographs). City Palace, a blend of Mughal and European architecture still partly occupied by the royal family, is visited alongside Jantar Mantar, an eighteenth-century astronomical observation site with stone instruments aligned to track celestial movements. Hawa Mahal, a pink sandstone structure, is viewed in daylight. The afternoon includes a block-printing workshop where the Rajasthani textile technique of hand-carving and stamping patterns onto cloth is demonstrated. A gem-cutting and polishing workshop showcases Jaipur's lapidary tradition. Dinner is at a heritage palace restaurant.
6Jaipur to Delhi & DepartureJaipur to Delhi · New Delhi airport
After a leisurely breakfast, drive back to Delhi across 265 kilometers in a luxury vehicle. Upon arrival in the capital, you'll be transferred to New Delhi airport for your onward flight, carrying with you memorable memories of India's royal heritage, colors, and warmth.
Where you go
- 1Red Fort
- 2Agra Fort
- 3Taj Mahal
- 4Fatehpur Sikri
- 5Jaipur
- 6Amber Fort
- 7City Palace
- 8Jantar Mantar
- 9Hawa Mahal
Included
- Preferred Accommodations as Per Package.
- Air Condition Vehicle for All Airport Transfers, Tours and Intercity Travel as Per Itinerary.
- Private English-Speaking Guide,Approved by Ministry of Tourism (Other language guides also available upon request).
- Daily Breakfast at hotel.
- Toll Taxes, Parking, Driver Allowance, Fuel and all applicable taxes.
- Assistance by a dedicated tour manager and associates throughout the tour.