Delhi to Agra and Jaipur Private 3-Day Golden Triangle Tour

Delhi to Agra and Jaipur Private 3-Day Golden Triangle Tour

Pickup at 9am from hotel / airport in Delhi and half day Delhi city tour visit India Gate, government buildings including the President’s House and Parliament House and Qutub Minar. Agra visit Taj Mahal and Second we visit Agra Fort. Lunch break and some shopping in Agra and drive to Jaipur, your journey to four hours drive. Jaipur visit Amber Fort and City Palace. After Jaipur sightseeing drive back to Delhi drop at hotel or Airport in Delhi.

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi City Tour and 3-Hrs drive to Agra (L)

Pass By: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
Pickup at 9am from Delhi hotel / airport / Noida / Gurgaon or a desired meeting place, then proceed on the half-day city tour of Delhi.

In New Delhi you'll visit the 11th century Qutab Minar Tower, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of Delhi in 1206. You'll also see the India Gate, a memorial raised in honor of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan War, and drive past government buildings including the President’s House and Parliament House (dating back to the time of British Raj).

In the afternoon you'll transfer to Agra about thee hours drive via expressway.

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Ramada or similar

Overnight at a 5* Hotel: The Hilton or similar

Day 2: Agra City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to Jaipur (B,L)

Pass By: Tdi Mall, Taj Mahal Road, Agra 282001 India
Get picked up from your hotel at 6am for a sunrise visit to the world famous "monument of love," The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, (closed Fridays).

After Taj Mahal visit return to your hotel for breakfast.

After breakfast, visit Agra Fort and then 4-hours drive back to the old walled city of Jaipur. Founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II, this ‘pink city’ is meticulously constructed on the lines of the Shilpa-Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. The city's ancient palaces and forts have borne witness to countless royal processions and fabulous splendor.

You'll also make a stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri (own expense), which has been described as the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town. Built by Akbar in the late 16th century, it was abandoned after only 14 years, and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Ramada or similar

Overnight at a 5* Hotel: The Hilton or similar

Day 3: Jaipur City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to Delhi (B,L)

Pass By: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
After breakfast, check out at 8am and visit the Amber Fort, which used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan until Jaipur was made the official capital in 1727. You'll also visit the Hawa Mahal, built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, considered the most stunning sight in the city of Jaipur.

After lunch, proceed to the City Palace, the principal residence of the ruling family, known for its stunning architecture. Part of the palace is now converted into a magnificent museum. You'll also see Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory built in the 18th century.

Time permitting you will also get a look at Jaipur's cottage industry specializing in hand-woven carpets & textiles. Witness how silk carpets are made by hand.

In the late afternoon, transfer to Delhi where you'll be dropped off.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.