Arrive Delhi Airport — Hotel Transfer — Arrival at Delhi Airport. Transfer to 4-star hotel. Check in and freshen up after lunch.

Red Fort ✓ Entry Included — The magnificent 17th-century Mughal citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Shah Jahan. Massive red sandstone walls enclosing palaces, pavilions and exquisite Mughal gardens.

Rajghat — The serene black marble memorial marking Mahatma Gandhi's cremation site, a deeply moving national monument with an eternal flame.

Akshardham Temple — One of the largest Hindu temples in the world, breathtaking pink sandstone and white marble with intricate carvings. Note: cameras/phones not permitted inside.

India Gate & Kartavya Path Drive-Past — Scenic drive past India Gate (war memorial) and Rashtrapati Bhavan on the grand ceremonial boulevard.

Qutub Minar ✓ Entry Included — India's tallest minaret (72.5m) and UNESCO World Heritage Site, a masterpiece of early Indo-Islamic architecture begun in 1193 AD.

Lotus Temple — The iconic Bahá'í House of Worship, a stunning 27-petal white marble lotus shape that has won numerous international architectural awards.

Humayun's Tomb ✓ Entry Included — The Mughal garden-tomb that inspired the design of the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO masterpiece and one of Delhi's finest architectural gems.

Drive to Agra — 210 km · ~4 hrs — Depart for Agra by AC Coach. Arrive evening — free time to explore Kinari Bazaar for marble handicrafts and jewellery.

Taj Mahal at Sunrise — 6:00 AM ✓ Entry Included — The world's greatest architectural achievement, built by Shah Jahan as a monument of eternal love for Mumtaz Mahal. 22 years, 20,000 artisans, pure white Makrana marble. At sunrise, the dome shifts from grey-blue to gold to brilliant white. A sight that will stay with you for life.

Agra Fort ✓ Entry Included — The massive UNESCO-listed red sandstone fort on the Yamuna bank, where Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son and could see the Taj Mahal from his tower window for the rest of his life.

Fatehpur Sikri (En Route to Jaipur) ✓ Entry Included — A UNESCO red sandstone city abandoned after just 15 years — the grand Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Panch Mahal and Diwan-i-Khas are perfectly preserved. Hauntingly beautiful.

Drive to Jaipur — 265 km — Continue to Jaipur, the Pink City. Arrive by evening. Check in to your 4-star hotel.

City Palace ✓ Entry Included — The magnificent royal residence, a stunning blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Royal costume museums and the famous giant silver urns, the world's largest silver objects.

Jantar Mantar ✓ Entry Included — The world's largest masonry astronomical observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 19 extraordinary instruments including the world's largest sundial.

Hawa Mahal — Palace of Winds ✓ Entry Included — Jaipur's most photographed landmark: 953 tiny latticed windows in a five-storey pink sandstone screen from which royal ladies once watched street processions below.

Amber Fort ✓ Entry Included — The majestic hilltop fort above Maota Lake: Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors), Diwan-i-Aam and breathtaking panoramic views. Optional elephant ride available subject to regulations (own cost).

Ram Niwas Garden & Jaipur Zoo — Jaipur's beautiful public garden: manicured lawns, exotic birds, and a charming zoo. A peaceful morning before departure.

Albert Hall Museum ✓ Entry Included — Jaipur's oldest museum, housed in a stunning Indo-Saracenic building with remarkable collections of royal artefacts, carpets and paintings.

Transfer to Jaipur Airport ✓ Drop Included — After lunch, transfer to Jaipur Airport for your return flight. Tour concludes at airport drop-off. Carry home unforgettable memories of India's Golden Triangle.