Classic India 8 Days

• Day 1: Australia Delhi

  Fly to Delhi via a connecting city. On arrival, you will be met at the airport by a tour representative and transferred to your hotel.

  Note: Depending on the city of departure, some flights may depart the night before (i.e. on Day 0). Flights will be via connecting cities and may involve more than one transit.

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• Day 2: Delhi

  Meals: Breakfast

  Enjoy a city tour of Old Delhi driving past UNESCO World Heritage Site Red Fort built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Vist the largest mosque in India, Jama Masjid, and then, enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, one of the oldest markets in Delhi. After visiting Old Delhi, drive past the President House, Parliament House, India Gate and other buildings. Later, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Qutub Minar. This complex is a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture with its alternating angular and circular fluting and verses from the Quran inscribed on the sandstone exterior.

• Day 3: Delhi Jaipur (Approx. 6hrs)

  Meals: Breakfast

  Drive to Jaipur this morning. On arrival, enjoy the rest of the day to explore the bustling local markets.

• Day 4: Jaipur

  Meals: Breakfast

  Visit the stunning Amber Fort this morning and ascend the fort by jeep. This massive fort sits on a hill overlooking the beautiful Maota Lake. Although the fort is in ruins, the royal palaces, gardens and temples housed inside still retain much of their grandeur. Then, make a stop at the City Palace & Museum, a stunning palace complex divided into a series of regal courtyards, gardens and buildings. Make a brief pass by Hawa Mahal (‘Palace of Winds’), an enchanting five-storey pink sandstone palace built in the 18th century by the king of Jaipur, Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. Next visit Jantar Mantar, a fascinating collection of astronomical instruments that once was used to measure time, chart constellations and observe the planets and stars.

• Day 5: Jaipur Fatehpur Sikri Agra (Approx. 5hrs)

  Meals: Breakfast

  Drive to Agra this morning. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri.

  Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and which was the capital of the Mughal Empire city during the 16th century. Today, this city’s buildings are still intact and showcase an excellent example of both Hindu and Muslim architectural styles. Drive onwards to Abhaneri, which is most famous for Chand Baori, a massive stepwell built to conserve rainwater.

• Day 6: Agra Delhi (Approx. 4 hrs)

  Meals: Breakfast

  Wake up early this morning for a visit to the majestic Taj Mahal, one of the greatest monuments in the world. Later, visit Agra Fort, a massive red sandstone stronghold built on the banks of Yamuna River in 1565. The fort served as a military base and a royal residence during the Mughal reign over India. Return to Delhi today.

• Day 7: Delhi Australia

  Meals: Breakfast

  Transfer to the airport to board your flights home via connecting cities.

  Note: Depending on the city of departure and airline chosen, some flights may depart in the early morning hours on the following day (i.e. on Day 8). Flights will be via connecting cities and may involve more than one transit.

• Day 8: Australia

  Arrive home today.

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