Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll get picked up from Delhi Airport, your hotel, or the railway station to begin your guided tour through Old and New Delhi. The day covers Red Fort and Jama Masjid, then you'll take a rickshaw ride through the bustling Chandni Chowk market to experience the chaos and energy firsthand. After that, you'll see Rajghat, Humayun's Tomb, and Qutub Minar before heading to India Gate. The tour finishes with a drive past the President's House and Parliament House. You'll stay overnight in Delhi.
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing of Old & New Delhi
- Visit Red Fort (photo stop)
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Rickshaw Ride in Chandni Chowk market
- Visit Rajghat (Mahatma Gandhi memorial)
- Visit Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Qutub Minar (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit India Gate
- Drive past President's House (Rashtrapati Bhavan)
- Drive past Parliament House
Landmarks/POIs Red Fort Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Rajghat Humayun's Tomb Qutub Minar India Gate Rashtrapati Bhavan Parliament House - Day 2
Delhi to Agra
After breakfast, you're driven to Agra on the expressway, which takes about 3 to 4 hours. Once you arrive and check in, your guide meets you in the hotel lobby to start the afternoon tour. You'll explore Agra Fort and learn about its historical importance, then head to Mehtab Bagh garden where you can catch sunset views of the Taj Mahal from across the grounds. The evening you'll return to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Mehtab Bagh (sunset views of Taj Mahal)
Landmarks/POIs Agra Fort Mehtab Bagh - Day 3
Agra to Fatehpur Sikri to Jaipur
You'll meet your guide at 5:45 AM for an early start to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise, which is the best time to visit before crowds arrive. After spending time there, you'll head back to your hotel to clean up and have breakfast. Then you check out and drive about an hour to Fatehpur Sikri, the 16th-century abandoned city built by Emperor Akbar that's been preserved remarkably well. From there, you continue on to Jaipur and check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Fatehpur Sikri - Day 4
Jaipur
After breakfast, you'll meet your guide at 8:00 AM to explore Jaipur, known as the Pink City since it was India's first planned city back in 1727. The tour includes Amber Fort with its sprawling palace complex and courtyards, then Jal Mahal, the water palace sitting in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. You'll also visit City Palace which served as the royal residence, check out Jantar Mantar with its impressive stone sundial, and stop at Hawa Mahal for photos. Back at the hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing of Jaipur (Pink City)
- Visit Amber Fort
- View Jal Mahal (photo stop)
- Visit City Palace (Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal)
- Visit Jantar Mantar (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Stop at Hawa Mahal (wind palace)
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort Jal Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal - Day 5
Jaipur to Bikaner
After breakfast, you drive from Jaipur to Bikaner, arriving in the afternoon. Once there, you'll visit Junagarh Fort and stop at Asia's largest Camel Breeding Research Farm to see how camels are raised and trained. In the evening, you can walk through the local busy markets to get a feel for the city. You check in at your hotel, and the rest of your day is open for relaxing or exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Junagarh Fort
- Visit Asia's largest Camel Breeding Research Farm
- Explore local markets
Landmarks/POIs Junagarh Fort Camel Breeding Research Farm - Day 6
Bikaner to Jaisalmer
After breakfast, you drive from Bikaner to Jaisalmer, a journey through the Rajasthan landscape. When you arrive, you check in at your hotel. The entire day is yours to rest and adjust after traveling, so there are no scheduled activities or tours planned.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Jaisalmer
After breakfast, you'll take a guided tour of Jaisalmer Fort, also called Sonar Kila, which sits about 30 meters above the city and has people actually living within its walls today. You'll visit traditional havelis like Patwon ki Haveli and Salim Ji ki Haveli to see the intricate architecture and design. Then you'll walk around Gadi Sagar Lake. In the evening, you drive out to the sand dunes for sunset, go on a camel ride across the desert, and stay overnight at a desert camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Kila)
- Visit Patwon ki Haveli
- Visit Salim Ji ki Haveli
- Visit Gadi Sagar Lake
- Sunset at sand dunes
- Camel ride in sand dunes
- Desert camp stay
Landmarks/POIs Jaisalmer Fort Patwon ki Haveli Gadi Sagar Lake - Day 8
Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
After breakfast, you drive from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, making your way across Rajasthan. When you reach Jodhpur, you check in at your hotel. Like the previous travel day, this one is free for you to rest and settle in without any scheduled activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Jodhpur
After breakfast, you start exploring Jodhpur, the second-largest city in Rajasthan, which people call the Blue City because of all the blue-painted houses throughout. You'll visit Mehrangarh Fort, a massive fort perched on a steep hill with beautifully carved latticed windows. Then you'll see Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built entirely in white marble. From there, you head back to your hotel to finish the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing of Jodhpur
- Visit Mehrangarh Fort
- Visit Jaswant Thada
Landmarks/POIs Mehrangarh Fort Jaswant Thada - Day 10
Jodhpur to Udaipur
After breakfast, you drive to Udaipur, but the route takes you through Ranakpur Jain Temple first, one of the five major pilgrimage centers of Jainism known for its detailed architecture. Once you arrive in Udaipur, you check in at the hotel and have the rest of the day free to rest and recover from your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ranakpur Jain Temple
Landmarks/POIs Ranakpur Jain Temple - Day 11
Udaipur
After breakfast, you explore Udaipur city starting with City Palace, a massive palace complex built over nearly 400 years with different Mewar dynasty rulers adding to it over time. You'll visit Jagdish Temple, a large Hindu temple that's been in continuous worship since 1651 and was originally called the temple of Jagannath Rai. Then you go to Saheliyon Ki Bari, a major garden created by Rana Sangram Singh that features fountains, kiosks, a lotus pool, marble elephants, and a small museum inside. You return to the hotel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jagdish Temple
- Visit Saheliyon Ki Bari
Landmarks/POIs City Palace Jagdish Temple Saheliyon Ki Bari - Day 12
Udaipur Departure
After breakfast, you get driven to Udaipur Airport or Railway Station for your departure. Your Classic Rajasthan with Taj Mahal tour comes to an end here, and you leave with the memories of the palaces, forts, lakes, and desert experiences from the past week.
- Meals
- Breakfast
