Golden Triangle Express

Welcome to Delhi. On arrival, you will be collected and transferred to the hotel. The rest of your first day is at leisure to sleep off your jet lag or head out to start exploring India's vibrant capital city.

Delhi - Jaipur. This morning, we embark on a guided city tour of Delhi. We begin at Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in the country, which was built by Shah Jahan, who also constructed the Taj Mahal. Next, we have a photo stop at the UNESCO-listed Red Fort and Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Admire the towering minaret of Qutub Minar and see important sites in the preservation of the world's largest democracy - India gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Presidential Palace.

This afternoon we drive to Jaipur, a journey of around 5 hours. Arriving in the Pink City in the early evening, we check in to our accommodation. Your evening is at leisure in Jaipur.

Today we're exploring the second "point" on India's Golden Triangle route, Jaipur. Its nickname is the "Pink City" - this is because the Maharaja of Jaipur commanded that many of the buildings in the city be painted pink to welcome the visit of Britain's Prince Albert in 1876.

We visit the lofty Amber Fort and the fascinating astronomical observatory, Jantar Mantar. We also take in the impressive Rajasthani and Mughal architecture at City Palace before returning to our accommodation for a second night in Jaipur.

Jaipur - Agra. We leave Jaipur this morning, making the 5-hour drive to Agra. In the afternoon we visit the legendary Taj Mahal, India's most renowned monument. Constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a tribute to his beloved wife, this iconic white marble mausoleum is an unparalleled symbol of love and devotion, standing as one of the most extraordinary architectural masterpieces in the world. Be sure to capture this once-in-a-lifetime experience with plenty of photos!

After our Taj Mahal visit we head to Agra Fort, a UNESCO-listed treasure that served as the main residence of countless Mughal emperors. Enjoy the final night of the tour as you please in Agra.

Agra - Delhi. Leaving Agra after breakfast, we complete our Golden Triangle loop back to Delhi. We will drop you directly at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, with an estimated arrival time of 13:00 - 14:00. We recommend you don't book your international flights out of Delhi until 18:00 or later. Safe travels!