Raj to Taj & Beyond – 5- Day India Tour

The tour starts at 10 AM in the morning. If you happen to be arriving in the morning on the tour starting date, our representative will come and pick you up at the airport. Otherwise, we can pick you up from your hotel in Delhi too.

Arrival in Delhi, after the customs formalities, meet with MTA representative. Our representative will be waiting for you outside the gate number 5 with your name placard.

Start your day with the visit of old Delhi also called Shahjahanabad. Visit the world famous Jama Masijd, the biggest Friday Mosque of India, which can host up to 20,000 worshippers. Proceed towards Rajghat – the tomb of Mahatma Gandhi called "the father of the nation". In the afternoon visit Colonial Delhi Monuments, drive through Rajpath to see the parliament house, the president’s house and India Gate. End your day with the visit of Qutub Minar, a UNESCO world heritage site. Proceed towards the hotel. Check-in and overnight in Delhi.

Inclusions: Accommodation, transport
Highlights: Colonial Delhi, Jama Masjid, India Gate, Qutub Minar.

Please Note: Hotel check-in would be after the sightseeing.

Drive to Agra, arrival and visit of the magnificent Taj Mahal, an incredible legacy of Moghul architecture in India. It was built by emperor Moghul Shah Jahan in white marble and semi-precious stones in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal.

Proceed towards Agra Fort. One kilometer away from Taj Mahal on the banks of the river rises the complex of palaces and royal gardens that housed the Moghul rulers for many years. Agra Fort was built by Akbar from 1565 on the foundations of the old fort of the Lodi dynasty and was enlarged and modified by its successors. Check in and overnight.

Inclusions: Accommodation, breakfast, transport.
Highlights: Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Please Note: Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays.

Drive to Jaipur, along the way take a stop to visit the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, a city built in red sandstone by emperor Akbar and abandoned after only twelve years of use. The citadel retains the charm of the medieval atmosphere that characterized it. Take a second stop at Abhaneri for the visit of the famous monumental Baoli stepwell built in sandstone in the ninth century. Proceed towards Jaipur. Arrival and check in. Overnight.

Inclusions: Accommodation, breakfast, transport
Highlights: Fatehpur Sikri, Abhaneri.

Morning excursion to Amber to visit the Fort of Man Singh, a splendid example of Rajput architecture. The fort, built at a dominant position on the top of a hill, was once the residence of the maharaja of Jaipur. Enroute take a photostop at Hawa Mahal..

Later visit of the City Palace, a complex of princely buildings that include the private apartments of the maharaja. Its museum, full of carpets and miniatures is unique in the world.

Adjacent to the palace is the astronomical observatory of Jai Singh, the seventeenth-century astronomical marvel. The observatory includes sophisticated tools for the calculation of eclipses and for the detection of the position of stars, as well as the calculation of ascendants.

The principal attraction of the building is a 27-meter high sundial which is located in the center of the observatory and is able to calculate the time up to 2 seconds of precision. Time to explore the local handicraft items. Jaipur is famous for textiles and gemstones. Return back to the hotel and overnight.

Inclusions: Accommodation, breakfast, transport.
Highlights: Amer Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar.

Drive towards Delhi. Enroute visit the marvellous Palace of Samode. Samode Palace is situated in the middle of the hills. A splendid example of regal Indo-Saracenic architecture, the palace combines the best of Indian and Mughal styles. The 475-year-old palace is a celebration of the senses, underlined at all times by contemporary luxury and the signature service of Samode.

Arrive at Samode and visit the palace. After the visit have an exquisite lunch at the palace.

Proceed towards Delhi, on arrival you will be dropped off at the airport for further departures or any other location of your choice.

Inclusions: Accommodation, breakfast, transport, lunch at Samode Palace.
Highlights: Enjoy the rural panorama on the way, Samode Palace, lunch.

Please note that you will be dropped off at the airport or any other location of your choice. Please plan your onward journey accordingly.