Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
Your driver will meet you at Delhi airport and take you to your hotel. You'll have the afternoon and early evening free to wander around India's capital on your own terms. At 6 PM, you'll gather with the group and your guide for a welcome meeting to go over what's ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Backstreets of Delhi add-on tour - explore Old Delhi, taste various street foods, visit Khari Baoli spice market and Bazar Matia Mahal near Jama Masjid Mosque, travel by metro, electric rickshaw and walking
Landmarks Khari Baoli Bazar Matia Mahal Jama Masjid 
- Day 2
Delhi to Agra
This morning covers sightseeing through Old and New Delhi, stopping at Humayun's Tomb and Jama Masjid, then the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib temple. You'll take a rickshaw through the bustling Chandni Chowk bazaar before driving to Agra. After checking into your hotel there, the rest of the day is yours to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO-listed)
- Visit Jama Masjid - India's oldest and largest mosque
- Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Sikh temple and community kitchen
- Rickshaw ride around Chandni Chowk bazaar
- Explore New Delhi
- Walk down Rajpath and see India Gate monument
Landmarks Humayun's Tomb Jama Masjid Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Chandni Chowk India Gate Rajpath - Day 3
Agra
Start with a visit to the Taj Mahal, the white marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan back in the 17th century. From there, you'll head to Agra Fort, the massive red sandstone fortress filled with Mughal architecture and structures worth seeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal
- Visit Agra Fort
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort 
- Day 4
Agra to Karauli/Dholpur
You'll travel to either Karauli or Dholpur, stopping for lunch along the way. Your accommodation is at a heritage palace - either Palace Bhanwar Vilas in Karauli (built in 1938 with Oriental and Art Deco design) or Raj Niwas Palace in Dholpur (known for its red sandstone and Rajasthani style). The afternoon is free to walk the palace grounds or, if interested, attend the evening Aarti prayer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Attend evening Aarti (prayer ceremony)
- Day 5
Karauli/Dholpur to Jaipur
The drive takes you to Jaipur, the UNESCO-listed Pink City. When you arrive, the afternoon is spent touring the City Palace and then the Jantar Mantar Space Observatory, which has 19 separate astrological instruments you can see.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar Space Observatory (UNESCO-listed)
Landmarks City Palace Jantar Mantar 
- Day 6
Jaipur
If you're interested, there's an optional early morning hot-air balloon ride available. Later in the day, you'll take a jeep up to Amber Fort for a guided tour. After that, you'll visit a cotton weaving house to watch the fabric dyeing process in action.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep ride to Amber Fort and guided tour
- Visit cotton weaving house for fabric dyeing demonstration
Optional Activities
- Early morning hot-air balloon ride (booked and paid locally)
Landmarks Amber Fort - Day 7
Jaipur to Mumbai
You'll head to the airport for your flight to Mumbai, India's largest city. Once you arrive and transfer to your hotel, you'll have the rest of the day free to settle in and explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Mumbai
This day covers some interesting sides of Mumbai, starting with the Dadar Flower Market, one of the country's largest. Next is Dhobi Ghat, an open-air laundromat where thousands of workers wash clothes daily. You'll take a local train ride to see how commuters get around, grab lunch at a local spot, then visit Dharavi Slums to see how people live and work in this entrepreneurial community.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Dadar Flower Market
- Visit Dhobi Ghat
- Local train ride
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Guided tour of Dharavi Slums
Landmarks Dadar Flower Market Dhobi Ghat Dharavi Slums - Day 9
Mumbai
You have the full day to yourself in Mumbai. Several options are on offer if you want guided tours: a half-day covering Colaba and the Gateway of India, a boat trip to Elephanta Caves and Elephanta Island, or a Bollywood-focused tour with dance performances and a film screening at the Regal Theatre.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Half-day Mumbai City Tour - covers Colaba Area, Gateway of India, and Prince of Wales Museum with art, archaeology and natural history collections
- Elephanta Caves tour - boat ride to Elephanta Island and exploration of ancient rock-cut architecture and sculptures depicting Hindu mythology
- Mumbai Bollywood Tour - learn about Indian film evolution, watch Bollywood dance performance, watch live feature film shoot, and Bollywood film screening at Regal Theatre
Landmarks Gateway of India Prince of Wales Museum Elephanta Caves Colaba Area Regal Theatre - Day 10
Mumbai
Your trip through India comes to an end today. If you need a transfer to the airport, it can be arranged for an additional cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Departure airport transfer (available for additional supplement)
