5-Day Golden Triangle Tour of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur with Taj Sunrise

• Depart at 9:00 am for sightseeing in Delhi.

• Begin your day with a guided tour of the Old City of 'Shahjahanabad'. Your introduction to the city starts with Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.

• Drive past the Red Fort, the magical red sandstone monument built at the pinnacle of the Mughal Empire.

• Proceed through the bustling streets to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in Asia built by Shahjahan, on a bicycle rickshaw with your India tour guide.

• Continue on a guided tour of New Delhi, which reflects the legacy left behind by the British. Visit Qutab Minar, the tallest stone tower in India, built to establish the might of Islam and the onset of Muslim rule in India.

• After that, visit Humayun's Tomb, the first great example of a new distinctive style that developed to become the hallmark of the Mughal Dynasty.

• Admire the imposing India Gate (War Memorial Arch), the Parliament Buildings, and the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the President's residence).

• Later, transfer to Agra via India's finest Yamuna Express Way.

• Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and rest for the day.

Overnight at the hotel in Agra.

• Head out on a spectacular sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal, celebrated for its architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty.

• Admire the dramatic interplay of light as the sun rises and casts its golden rays over the pearl-white tomb, recreating the magic of the Taj.

• Return to the hotel for breakfast.

• Explore Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture and a stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations.

• Enjoy an exquisite Indian lunch at Pinch of Spice Restaurant.

• Proceed to Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, the marble mausoleum built by Nur Jahan, the wife of Emperor Jahangir, in memory of her father, Ghiyas Beg. Also known as the 'Baby Taj', it is beautifully conceived in white marble, mosaic, and lattice.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.

• After breakfast, head to the Pink City of Jaipur (237 km / approximately 6 hours' drive).

• En route, visit Akbar's abandoned capital, Fatehpur Sikri, with your India tour guide.

• Upon arrival in Jaipur, proceed for check-in at the hotel.

• The rest of the evening is at leisure.

Overnight stay in Jaipur.

• An exciting day awaits you today, beginning with a photo visit to Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storey wonder with a spectacular pyramidal facade and overhanging windows with latticed screens, domes, and spires.

• Continue your tour as you drive to the ancient capital of Amer to see the fabulous Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur city. The fort is surrounded by fortified battlements and overlooks Moata Lake. Ruins and remains of the fort are spread over the Aravalli hills, and sprawling crenellated walls lattice the surrounding area.

• Proceed by jeep or on a decorative elephant ride up to the main gate. Explore the chambers and hallways of the palace, famous for their excellent design and decoration. Within the complex is Ganesh Pol, an imposing gateway painted with images of the Elephant-Headed God, Ganesh. The merging of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles is captured in the Sukh Niwas, Jas Mandir Apartments, and the Charbagh garden with its perfectly proportioned landscaping. Pierced screen windows offer views from different vantage points, and shimmering mirrors encrust the walls of Sheesh Mahal.

• Enjoy a tour of the Pink City, an 'abode of rajahs'. The tour highlights include a visit to the City Palace Museum, which has a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes and an armoury of Mughals and Rajputs, including swords of different shapes and sizes with chiselled handles. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. It also has an art gallery with an excellent collection of miniature paintings, carpets, royal paraphernalia, and rare astronomical works in Arabic, Persian, Latin, and Sanskrit.

• Visit the awe-inspiring Jantar Mantar Observatory, a stone astrological and astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh in the 18th century.

Overnight stay at the Jaipur hotel.

• After an early breakfast, drive to Delhi along one of India's finest freeways.

• Later, transfer to the hotel for check-in or drop-off at the airport for your onward flight.