Day 1: Delhi
Arrive in Delhi, where you will be escorted to your hotel. Choose from the luxurious Taj Mahal Hotel *5-star or the Jaypee Vasant Continental *4-star.

Day 2: Delhi B
This morning, embark on a tour of Old and New Delhi. Start with a cycle rickshaw ride through Old Delhi, which dates back to 1650. See the Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire. Also visit Raj Ghat, the memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi; Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; and Chandni Chowk, the bustling and colourful market of the old city. Tonight, enjoy the special Folk Dances of India performance.

Day 3: Delhi B
This morning, tour New Delhi, which was designed and built by the British in the 1920's. It's a city of wide boulevards, impressive Government buildings, green parks and gardens. Start your day with a visit to Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar. Next, see India Gate and the Parliament House.  Later, visit Akshardham Temple, the monument to world peace.

Day 4: Delhi – Jaipur B
This morning, drive to Jaipur where you will stay at the Taj Rambagh Palace *5-star or the Trident Hotel *4-star. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore Jaipur, one of India’s main shopping centers. Buy exquisite textiles, jewelry, stones, and amazing carpets at the Bazaar in the evening.

Day 5: Jaipur B
Known as the “Pink City”, Jaipur is the capital of the colorful state of Rajasthan. This morning, enjoy an elephant ride that takes you to the Amber Fort, a marvelous example of Rajput architecture. In the afternoon, tour the City Palace Museum where you can see an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art. Also visit the awe-inspiring Jantar Mantar and the Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds). Due to the renovation of the entrance gate of Amber Fort, the elephant ride will not be available from May 1 - 30, 2008. As an alternative, a jeep ride will be utilized.

Day 6: Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri - Agra B
Today, drive to Agra, the capital of the grand Mughal Empire. En-route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital. In Agra, stay at the Taj View Hotel *5-star or the Trident Hilton *4-star. Visit the Agra Fort and the city. Later on, visit the magnificent monument to love, the Taj Mahal at sunset. Spend the evening touring the love palace built in 1631.

Day 7: Agra – Delhi B
Enjoy the morning at your leisure. Drive back to Delhi in the late afternoon.

YOUR HOTELS
Delhi: Taj Mahal Hotel ***** or Jaypee Vasant Continenetal ****
Jaipur: Taj Rambagh Palace ***** or Trident Hilton ****
Agra: Taj View Hotel ***** or Trident Hilton ****