Cox and Kings Taste of India

– 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

Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Delhi. (No meals)

Day 2: Delhi

Arrive and transfer to the Eros Hotel Nehru Place for 2 nights. (Dinner)

Day 3: 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 and dinner)

Day 4: 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 and dinner)

Day 5: 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 and dinner)

Day 6: Fatehpur Sikri • Jaipur

Drive to Jaipur. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the beautiful deserted capital of Emperor Akbar. On arrival in Jaipur, check into Shahpura House for 2 nights. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day 7: 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 and dinner)

Day 8: Delhi

Drive back to Delhi and stay overnight at the Novotel Aerocity. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day 9: Fly to London

(Breakfast)

This tour is based in 4- and 5-star accommodation

Trident Hotel Agra

The Trident Agra is set in beautiful gardens and is only a short distance away from the Taj Mahal. This luxury hotel is built of red stone, reminiscent of the Mughal era, and is designed around a landscaped central courtyard with swimming pool and fountains. Trident features an informal, multicuisine brasserie as well as an alfresco Italian restaurant.

Shahpura House

Originally the residence of the scions of the Shekhawat clan of Rajputs, Shahpura House is set in a relatively quiet residential area in downtown Jaipur. This converted hotel with its colourful Shekhawati frescoes and domes reflects the fusion of Hindu Rajput and Islamic Mughal-style architecture. Each of the 38 individually decorated rooms and suites are simply furnished and tastefully decorated by combining traditional features with essential modern amenities.

Novotel New Delhi Aerocity

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. Guestrooms are spacious and contemporary in design with all the amenities you would expect from a modern hotel.

For a quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call on 0800 707 6229 or enquire

Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on 2 people sharing and don’t include any additional supplements. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.