Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in New Delhi
You'll arrive at New Delhi airport where an Alkof Holidays representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. After getting settled, the afternoon and evening are open for wandering the city's bustling streets and tree-lined boulevards on your own schedule.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Airport Rd, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pickup from IGI Airport, New Delhi)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland CR Park or similar - New Delhi)
Optional Activities
- Explore the city's bustling streets
- Wander tree-lined boulevards
- Day 2
Delhi Sightseeing
A full-day sightseeing tour takes you through Delhi starting at Rajghat memorial, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. From there, head to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, then take a rickshaw through the lively Chandni Chowk market in Old Delhi. After lunch, you'll see the Presidential House and India Gate, walk through Humayun's Tomb, and finish at the Qutab Minar, a towering brick minaret.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland CR Park or similar - New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Full-day sightseeing tour of Delhi
- Visit Rajghat memorial site
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk market
- View Presidential House and India Gate
- Explore Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutab Minar
Landmarks Rajghat Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Presidential House India Gate Humayun's Tomb Qutab Minar - Day 3
Mandawa
After breakfast, travel to Mandawa in the Shekhawati region, check into your hotel, and take time to rest. Later in the afternoon, a walking tour shows you Mandawa's colorful painted havelis (palaces) with their traditional Rajasthani art and architectural details.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mandawa Haveli or similar - Mandawa)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Mandawa's painted havelis (palaces)
Landmarks Mandawa - Day 4
Shekhawati to Jaipur
Following breakfast, you'll head toward Jaipur with a stop in Shekhawati to check out the region's painted havelis and traditional Rajasthani art and architecture. Arriving in Jaipur, you'll settle into your hotel, and by evening, walk through the historic walled pink city's charming markets to get a feel for local traditions and vibrant culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Wall Street or similar - Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Explore painted havelis in Shekhawati region
- Evening exploration of Jaipur's historic walled pink city markets
Landmarks Shekhawati region 
- Day 5
Jaipur Comprehensive Sightseeing
After breakfast, a guided tour covers major Jaipur sites starting with Amber Fort and Palace on a hilltop with wide views across the city. Next, visit the serene Jal Mahal (Water Palace) on Man Sagar Lake, then walk through City Palace to see the mix of Mughal and Rajput architecture. The tour continues to Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory, the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Albert Hall Museum, and ends at Birla Mandir temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Wall Street or similar - Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Amber Fort and Palace
- Visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
- Explore City Palace and museums
- Visit Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory
- Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit Albert Hall Museum
- Visit Birla Mandir temple
Landmarks Amber Fort and Palace Jal Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal Albert Hall Museum Birla Mandir - Day 6
Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri
Leaving after breakfast, you'll travel to Agra with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Emperor Akbar in the late 1500s. Walk through this remarkable walled city whose buildings remain largely unchanged even though it was abandoned after only 14 years. Then continue to Agra for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Taj Vilas or similar - Agra)
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Fatehpur Sikri - Day 7
Agra
Head out early for a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal to see it in soft morning light, then return to the hotel for breakfast. The day continues with visits to Itmad-ud-Daulah and the grand Agra Fort. Later, go to Mehtab Bagh across from the Taj Mahal to catch the sunset, then check out marble inlay workshops and the city's vibrant markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Taj Vilas or similar - Agra)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Mehtab Bagh with sunset view of Taj Mahal
- Explore marble inlay workshops
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Agra's vibrant markets
Landmarks Taj Mahal Itmad-ud-Daulah Agra Fort Mehtab Bagh 
- Day 8
Departure
After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to IGI Airport in New Delhi or your New Delhi hotel, depending on which option you've chosen for your departure.
- End point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Airport Rd, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Drop-off at IGI Airport, New Delhi)
- Meals
- Breakfast
