India · Monuments

4-Day Golden Triangle Tour of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur with Taj Mahal

4 Days Round trip from Delhi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Qutab Minar, the tallest minaret in the world of the Sultanate period
  • 02 Marvel at the beauty of the Taj Mahal, the jewel of Mughal art in India
  • 03 Admire the Hawa Mahal, built of red and pink sandstone, in Jaipur
  • 04 Discover Old Delhi at Jama Masjid and the bustling Chandni Chowk market

Experience the vast cultural diversity of the country on this Golden Triangle tour through three of the most well-known cities in India. Explore some of the country's most popular monuments while witnessing the best of its culture. Delhi, the capital city, offers a perfect mix of food, culture, and religion, while Agra showcases Mughal glory and Jaipur stands as a specimen of Rajputana grandeur.

Begin early in the morning with a sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Delhi, Jaipur, Agra
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Delhi City Tour

  • Delhi, the Empress of Indian cities, has a fascinating history and a stimulating present. It has been the seat of power for several dynasties - Rajputs, Afghans, Turks, and the Mughals, who continued their imperial line until the British.
  • Enjoy a full-day city tour of Delhi with your tour guide, who will meet you in the lobby of your hotel at 9 am.
  • Start your tour with a visit to Qutub Minar, the city's earliest surviving monument, created by the founder of the Slave Dynasty, Qutub-ud-din-Aybak. Standing 72.6 meters tall and consisting of 5 storeys, the construction of Qutub Minar began in 1199 and was intended to be the world's most majestic tower of victory.
  • After that, explore New Delhi with its majestic boulevards and grand government buildings, including Parliament House and Rashtrapati Bhawan, the Presidential Palace. Pass by India Gate, a memorial built for the 85,000 soldiers who died in World War I and the Afghan battles of 1919. Later, take a lunch break.
  • After lunch, visit Old Delhi, including Jama Mosque and the old market of Chandni Chowk, one of the biggest markets in Asia. Return to the hotel in the evening.

Overnight in Delhi.

2
Day 02

Drive to Agra and Visit Agra Fort

  • After breakfast, check out and drive to Agra, approximately 4 hours away. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and have lunch outside.
  • Later in the evening, proceed to visit Agra Fort, situated on the banks of the River Yamuna. Overnight in Agra.

Note: If the next day is Friday, we will visit the Taj Mahal instead of Agra Fort, because the Taj Mahal remains closed every Friday.

3
Day 03

Sunrise at the Taj Mahal and Drive to Jaipur

  • Begin early in the morning with a sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal.
  • Return to the hotel for breakfast, then check out and proceed to Jaipur, approximately a 5-hour drive away.
  • After reaching Jaipur, stop at Jal Mahal for pictures, then visit the local art of Jaipur.
  • Explore the open-air royal observatory of Jantar Mantar.
  • View the vast collection of textiles and costumes, along with an array of armour, miniature paintings, and carpets. Then check in at the hotel.

Overnight in Jaipur.

4
Day 04

Jaipur Sightseeing and Return to Delhi

  • This morning after breakfast, visit Amber Fort, the former seat of the Rajput rulers of Jaipur. They ascended the fortress seated in jeeps, and you will also stop by Hawa Mahal for pictures from outside.
  • Later, visit the City Palace, located in the centre of town. The royal family occupies a portion of this palace, while other areas have been converted into museums.
  • Drive to Delhi and transfer to a hotel or the airport in Delhi.

End of tour.

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal

Where this trip takes you

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Delhi 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Government-approved licensed English-speaking Indian tour guide
  • Driver
  • Tourist permit car for full-day sightseeing of the city
  • Parking
  • Fuel
  • Toll tax
  • State tax

What's Not Included

  • All kinds of personal expenses, such as tips, laundry, telephone bills, and beverages
  • Meals, unless otherwise specifically mentioned
  • Entrance fees to the monuments (paid directly)
  • International airfare
  • Optional, suggested, or unspecified activities
  • Camera fee (still or movie)
  • Any item not mentioned under the package inclusions header
  • Medical insurance and visa fee

What to bring

  • ID card (passport, driving licence, voter card)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Delhi, India
Tour start
Delhi, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Delhi.

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