Morning departure by British Airways from London Heathrow to Delhi arriving in the late evening. Transfer to the Taj Palace Hotel for two nights.

Full day sightseeing of Delhi. In Old Delhi visit the Red Fort (closed on Mondays), the Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk. Sightseeing includes some of the architectural delights of New Delhi, originally created for the British Raj during the 1930s. Much of the city’s colonial grandeur can be attributed to the talents of Edward Lutyens, the British architect who, over a period of some 20 years, created such architectural gems as the India Gate, the Rashtrapati Bhavan (once the home of the Viceroy of India) and the private gardens in which the palace now stands.

Transferring by road to Agra (204 KM/approximately 5 hours), stay at the Gateway Hotel. This afternoon spend time exploring the massive red sandstone Agra Fort followed by a Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal, built by the Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, and now one of the world’s most famous landmarks.

The evocative city of Fatehpur Sikri, built by Akbar in the late 16th century has been described as “the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town”. Visit this most captivating of sites today, enjoying the serene majesty of its elegant architecture en route to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur (233 KM/approximately 8½ hours including stops). On arrival check into the Jai Mahal Palace Hotel where the rest of the afternoon is free.

This morning visit the palace complex of Amber Fort, overlooking the tranquil waters of Maotha Lake. The treasure house of the Kachwaha rulers during the 16th century, this spectacular fortress is home to the marvellous chamber of the dazzling ‘Hall of Mirrors’. This afternoon there will be a city tour, including the magnificent City Palace, the seat of the ruling elite for over 200 years, and the elegant façade of the Hawa Mahal, the spectacular Palace of the Winds, built by King Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, and one of Jaipur’s photographic highlights.

Morning at leisure (your car and driver is at your disposal – no guide). This afternoon transfer by road to The Trident Hotel in Gurgaon (room not included), on the outskirts of Delhi and close to the international airport. Please note if you would like us to book a day room, please ask for the supplement. Later this evening you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to London.

Early departure on British Airways arriving at London Heathrow later this same morning.