India's Golden Triangle

(9 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Delhi, Agra, Jaipur

This tour features three of India’s most enchanting destinations: Delhi, Agra (the Taj Mahal), and Jaipur. Enjoy comprehensive private sightseeing by day and lavish accommodation by night. Begin in Delhi with touring that includes Old Delhi’s bazaars, the Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, the Lodi Gardens, upscale shopping districts, and the excellent Crafts Museum. Next, visit Agra and take a sunset carriage ride to the Taj Mahal, the world’s greatest monument to love. Also visit Agra Fort and local markets. Stay in the lavish Oberoi Amarvilas in a room with an uninterrupted view of the Taj.

Continue to Jaipur, Rajasthan’s great “Pink City,” visiting local villages and the centuries-old ruins at Fatehpur Sikri en route. See the rich architectural legacy of Jaipur’s merchants and maharajas (Hindu princes)—hill forts, palaces, gardens, temples and havelis (courtyard mansions)—surrounded by stark desert. Ride an elephant to Amber Fort. Tour the Sheesh Mahal, the ancient observatory, the Palace of the Winds, and Jaipur’s City Palace. Marvel at the luminous saris of indigenous tribal women and the bright turbans of Rajasthani men. One night, attend a ceremony at a local temple. Explore medieval backstreets and browse bazaars selling textiles, leatherwork, woodblock prints, perfume, jewelry and Jaipur’s traditional blue pottery. When not touring, relax in your elegant hotel that reflects the romance and grandeur of Rajasthan.