9am pickup and see some of India's most iconic cities on this comprehensive 4-Day Luxury Golden Triangle Tour to The Taj Mahal, Agra and Jaipur from Delhi. Tour by comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle and make your way between Delhi to Agra and Jaipur. Visit the Sunrise tour over the Taj Mahal a UNESCO World Heritage Site, another visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra Fort. Jaipur visit Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal and City Palace. Round-trip air-conditioned transport from New Delhi, hotel accommodations, Private tour guide and daily hotel breakfast included.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Live Demonstration of Handmade Embroidery (Zardozi)
✔ Professional private live tour guide
✔ Pickup offered from hotel / airport or any other desired location in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram
✔ Breakfast
✔ All Transfers/Sightseeing’s by air conditioned private vehicle
✔ Live Demonstration of Hand Knotted Carpet weaving
✔ 3-Night hotel accommodation on twin sharing (If booked with option including Hotel Accommodation)
✔ Live Demonstration of Marble craftsmanship
✔ Live Demonstration Cutting and Polishing of Gemstones
✖ Drinks
✖ Lunch
✖ Monument entrance fees
✖ Gratuities (recommended)
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Pickup from Hotel / Airport or any other desired location in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
Delhi City Tour and 3-Hrs drive to Agra
1
Qutub Minar
Pickup from the airport or your hotel in New Delhi at 9am and 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. It is a red sandstone tower, standing tall at a height of 72.5 metres and is covered with intricate carvings and verses from the holy Qur'an.
Duration: 2 hours
2
India Gate
The India Gate, a memorial raised in honor of pays tribute to around 90,000 Indian army soldiers who died in WWI, the Northwest Frontier operations and the 1919 Anglo-Afghan War.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Parliament House
Parliament House also known as the Sansad Bhavan consists of the the two houses/assemblies of India, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
New Delhi
There will be time for lunch at a local air-conditioned restaurant (own expense) and then you’ll set off for drive to Agra which takes approximately 3 hours via Express Way.
Duration: 3 hours
Agra City tour and 4-Hrs drive to Jaipur
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Taj Mahal
Pickup 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 labored 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 ».
Duration: 2 hours
2
Agra Fort
After breakfast, next we, 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.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Sanskriti's Imperial Gems
Shopping tour of Agra to explore the local handicrafts centers of the city where we can look for Agra's major handicraft products besides marble inlay work, fine quality carpets, jewelry and embroidery, brassware, leather goods, etc.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Agra
After Agra sightseeing four hours 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.
Duration: 4 hours
5
Panch Mahal - Fatehpur Sikri
En-route stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri, 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.
Duration: 60 minutes
Jaipur Full Day City Tour
1
Amber fort
Meet your guide at your Jaipur hotel in Jaipur at approximately 8am. Begin the tour by visiting 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.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Continue the tour by making a photo stop at Jal Mahal around 11am. This Rajput style "Water Palace" sits in the center of the Man Sarobar lake. The lake is often dry during the summer, but the winter monsoons frequently turn it into a beautiful lake filled with water hyacinths.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind
Next, you will visit the Hawa Mahal, another Rajput landmark also known as the Palace of the Winds, for more photo opportunities. The five story Hawa Mahal was built in 1799A.D. along the main street of the old city. It is a pink sandstone masterpiece with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
City Palace of Jaipur
You will visit the City Palace and Ovservetory which is located in the heart of the old city. Once the royal residence of the King of Jaipur, the palace was built using a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. It features carved arches, intricately crafted columns and two carved marble elephants that guard the entrance.
Duration: 2 hours
5
Carpet And Textile House
If time permit, shopping in Jaipur where you will find an enticing variety of goods. Some of the most popular items include precious gemstones, silver jewelry, bangles, clothes, blue pottery, and textiles.
Duration: 2 hours
Jaipur to Delhi around 4-Hrs drive and drop-off
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Jaipur
After breakfast, transfer to New Delhi approximately four-hour journey back to Delhi dropped-off at airport or any other location.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code is smart casual
• 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
• Mandatory Gala Dinner on X-mas and New Year Eve at hotel of stay is not included and will be charged extra.
