ABTA 40 Years | Mon-Fri: 9am to 5:30pm | Sat: 9am to 5pm | Sun & Bank Holidays: 10am to 4:00pm
ABTA 40 Years | Mon-Fri: 9am to 5:30pm | Sat: 9am to 5pm | Sun & Bank Holidays: 10am to 4:00pm
Experience a taste of India on this outstanding introductory tour of the country’s most remarkable sights. Exploring the Golden Triangle, this journey combines the country’s capital city, Delhi, with the awe-inspiring sites of the Mughal capital of Agra, the deserted sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri and the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur.
C&K have designed this itinerary to inspire you, featuring their best hotels and experiences in every thrilling destination. To tailor-make this itinerary just for you and with exclusive discounts – only at Travel Club Elite, call free 0800 707 6229 and speak to our Cox and Kings specialists.
– 4 & 5 star accommodation
– Direct international flights
– Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
– Train tickets for Delhi/Agra in best available class
– Experienced, English speaking local guides
– Half-board
– Guided sightseeing and entrance fees
– Porterage at airports and stations
– Explore India’s Golden Triangle
– Visit the Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
– Full day tour of Jaipur
– Visit the deserted town of Fatehpur Sikri
Day 1: Fly to Delhi
Fly to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to the Claridges New Delhi for 2 nights.
(No meals)
Day 2: Delhi
Take a guided tour of Old and New Delhi including a drive past the Red Fort; a visit to Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in Asia; and Raj Ghat, the simple but moving memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Later, drive past the imposing India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan, the president’s residence. End the tour with a visit to Qutab Minar tower, a masterpiece of perfect proportions, and the tomb of Emperor Humayun.
(Breakfast)
Day 3: Agra
Take the Express train to Agra. On arrival, check into the Trident Agra for 2 nights and relax for rest of the day.
(Breakfast)
Day 4: Agra
Enjoy a guided tour of Agra, which includes a visit to Itimad-ud-Daulah, the beautiful tomb of Mirza Ghiyas Beg. Explore the massive red sandstone Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture and the seat and stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. Continue to the Taj Mahal, a masterpiece in marble and one of the world’s most celebrated landmarks.
(Breakfast)
Day 5: Fatehpur Sikri • Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the beautiful deserted capital of Emperor Akbar. On arrival in Jaipur, check into Royal Heritage Haveli for 2 nights. (Breakfast)
Day 6: Jaipur
Tour the hilltop citadel of Amber Fort, en route making a photo-stop at Hawa Mahal, a fivestorey palace with a spectacular pyramidal facade. Amber Fort offers spectacular views of the old town, where Akbar stopped on his annual pilgrimage to Ajmer. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace Museum, which has a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes and Mughal and Rajput armoury, and the Jantar Mantar observatory. Walk around the colourful bazaars later in the evening.
(Breakfast)
Day 7: Delhi
Drive back to Delhi and stay overnight at the Novotel Aerocity.
(Breakfast)
Day 8: Fly to London
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.
(Breakfast)
The Claridges Hotel is centrally located in New Delhi, close to historical landmarks, shopping centres and the business centre of the city. The property dates from the 1950s and offers guests an old-world ambience that has been sensitively redefined with new age grandeur and hospitality.
The Trident Agra is set in beautiful gardens and is only a short distance away from the Taj Mahal. The hotel is built of red stone, reminiscent of the Mughal era, and is designed around a landscaped central courtyard with swimming pool and fountains.
The Royal Heritage Haveli was built in the 18th century and opens its doors after 150 years as a boutique hotel. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, rambling lawns, serene courtyards, plush interiors and stately living areas which feature arched doorways and wall frescoes.
Conveniently located adjacent to both international and domestic airport terminals, the Novotel New Delhi Aerocity is a large comfortable hotel in close vicinity to several excellent restaurants and shopping malls.
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