Day 1 – To Delhi: Overnight flight from London to Delhi with Virgin Atlantic / Jet Airways. (N)

Day 2 – Delhi: Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the InterContinental Eros (or similar) for 1 night. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi, including the Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque and Raj Ghat. (N)

Day 3 – To Agra: Morning tour of New Delhi, including India Gate and the former viceregal residence, both fine examples of British imperial architecture. Continue to the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and the Qutb Minar tower. Afternoon drive to Agra and stay for 2 nights at the Gateway Hotel Agra (or similar). (B)

Day 4 – Agra: Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, arriving in time for sunrise. After breakfast, visit the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah and Agra Fort. Optional excursion to the Taj Mahal at sunset (payable locally). (B)

Day 5 – To Jaipur: Morning drive to the deserted sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri. Continue to the former royal retreat of the rulers of Jaipur, the Gateway Hotel Ramgarh Lodge, for 3 nights. (B, D)

Day 6 – Jaipur: After breakfast, visit the ancient palace of Amber Fort and then the City Palace in the afternoon, home of the present maharaja. (B, D)

Day 7 – Jaipur: A day at leisure to relax, explore Jaipur’s many bazaars or take an optional tour of the ghost town of Bhangarh. (B, D)

Day 8 – To Delhi: Drive to Delhi via the beautiful palace at Samode, a fine blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Following a sightseeing tour and lunch (optional), continue to Delhi. Overnight at the InterContinental Eros hotel (or similar). (B)

Day 9 – To London: Morning transfer to the airport. Fly to London with Virgin Atlantic / Jet Airways (B)

Meal Basis: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals