Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll get picked up at Delhi airport and taken to your hotel. After you get settled, the afternoon is free to walk around the city on your own and get a feel for things. At 6pm you'll meet your guide and the rest of the group for a welcome meeting to go over what's coming up.
Optional Activities
- Backstreets of Delhi add-on tour - explore Old Delhi including street food tasting, visit Khari Baoli spice market and Bazar Matia Mahal near Jama Masjid Mosque (combination of metro, electric rickshaw and walking)
Landmarks Khari Baoli Bazar Matia Mahal Jama Masjid 
- Day 2
Delhi to Agra
This morning starts with a full day exploring Old and New Delhi. You'll see Humayun's Tomb, the Jama Masjid, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib temple before heading into Chandni Chowk bazaar by rickshaw. After that you'll walk along Rajpath to check out India Gate. Later in the afternoon, you'll drive to Agra and check into your hotel there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO-listed Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Jama Masjid (India's oldest and largest mosque)
- Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Sikh temple
- Rickshaw ride around Chandni Chowk bazaar
- Explore New Delhi
- Walk down Rajpath
- See India Gate monument
Landmarks Humayun's Tomb Jama Masjid Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Chandni Chowk Rajpath India Gate 
- Day 3
Agra
You'll spend the day at two of Agra's most important sites. Head to the Taj Mahal and catch either the sunrise or sunset view over the mausoleum, then move on to Agra Fort to see some of the best Mughal architecture around. You'll have plenty of time to take photos and get a real sense of the scale and detail of both places.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of the Taj Mahal
- Visit Agra Fort
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort 
- Day 4
Agra to Karauli/Dholpur
You'll drive to either Karauli or Dholpur and check into a heritage palace hotel. The afternoon is yours to spend however you like exploring the palace grounds, looking at the vintage cars, or using the swimming pools. If you're interested, there's an optional evening prayer ceremony (Aarti) at a temple you can attend.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Karauli or Dholpur
Optional Activities
- Attend evening Aarti (prayer ceremony)
- Day 5
Karauli/Dholpur to Jaipur
You'll head toward Jaipur, the Pink City, which is a UNESCO site. Once you arrive, you'll spend the afternoon at the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar Space Observatory, which has 19 different astrological instruments to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Jaipur
- Tour of City Palace
- Tour of Jantar Mantar Space Observatory
Landmarks City Palace Jantar Mantar 
- Day 6
Jaipur
You'll go up to Amer Fort, a hilltop fortress with intricate elephant motifs and mirror work that blends Hindu and Mughal styles. Once you're back at your hotel and have rested a bit, you'll head out for Diwali celebrations. You'll visit a local temple to see the traditional rituals and watch the lighting of diyas, and then enjoy a festive dinner with fireworks and cultural performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Festive Diwali dinner with fireworks and cultural performances)
Included Activities
- Visit Amer Fort
- Visit local temple for Diwali rituals and lighting of diyas
- Attend Diwali festival celebrations including festive dinner with fireworks and cultural performances
Landmarks Amer Fort 
- Day 7
Jaipur to Delhi
After breakfast, you'll drive back to Delhi, which takes around 5 to 6 hours. Once you check into your hotel, the rest of the day is free. You can relax and think back on your trip, or get out for some last-minute shopping and sightseeing at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Delhi
- Day 8
Departure from Delhi
Your trip ends today and you'll depart from Delhi. If you need an airport transfer, that can be arranged for an extra charge.
Optional Activities
- Departure airport transfer (available for additional supplement)
