Flight to Delhi and overnight on board.
Arrival in Delhi in the morning.
Individual immigration formalities.
Traditional welcome at the airport with flower garlands.

Transfer to the hotel.
Arrival and check-in.
Overnight in Delhi.

Buffet breakfast.

Then, departure for a panoramic tour of the historical cities of Delhi.

In Old Delhi, you’ll see the Red Fort, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, followed by the Jama Masjid Mosque.  Going around its enclosing wall, you’ll see the Lahore Gate, the site where 50 years ago, Pandit Nehru proclaimed India’s Independence.

Then, stop at Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial – a simple black marble platform marking the site of his cremation on 31st January 1948, with an eternal flame burning at one end. Raj Ghat is located on the banks of the Yamuna River.

Next, a tour of New Delhi, the former British capital, and neighborhoods designed by Lutyens:

• Connaught Place, the business and tourist district
• India Gate, a 42-meter-high triumphal arch
• Parliament, with its three wings designed by British architects
• Rashtrapati Bhawan, the Presidential Palace, once the residence of the last English Viceroy, Lord Mountbatten

Visit the Humayun’s Tomb, built in the mid-16th century by Haji Begum, wife of the 2nd Mughal emperor. This UNESCO-listed site is a beautiful example of early Mughal architecture, featuring arched entrances, a bulbous dome, and a garden that would inspire the Taj Mahal.

Finally, discover the Qutub Minar, one of the earliest Afghan-era monuments, adorned with Quranic verses. Nearby stands the Iron Pillar (7.5 meters high), inscribed in Sanskrit and still rust-free despite centuries of exposure—a mystery to this day.
Return to your hotel.
Overnight in Delhi.

Buffet breakfast.

Departure to the Shekhawati region, famous for its painted Havelis—traditional Rajasthani mansions decorated with frescoes depicting epic Hindu stories and key historical events.

Arrival and check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon visit of some notable Havelis.

Overnight in Shekhawati.

Buffet breakfast.

Morning departure through the Thar Desert to Bikaner, a former princely capital from the 15th century.
Set on a small plateau and surrounded by crenelated walls, Bikaner is also the birthplace of the famous Camel Corps, crucial in desert warfare.

Afternoon visit to the Junagarh Fort, built between 1588–1593 by Raja Rai Singh, a general in Emperor Akbar’s army. The fort has a 968-meter-long wall with 37 bastions and two gates, including the main Suraj Pol (Sun Gate). Inside are palaces, courtyards, balconies, towers, and pavilions.

Also visit the Ganga Jubilee Museum, with terracotta art, coins, weapons, Bikaner paintings, and ancient artifacts from Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.

Then visit the National Camel Research Centre, founded in 1975 to study camels’ physiology, breeding, and socio-economic impact.

Check-in at the hotel.
Overnight in Bikaner.

Buffet breakfast.

Depart through the desert towards Jaisalmer, the ancient caravan city.
A strange and beautiful yellow sandstone city, once forgotten at the edge of the desert, it still preserves many signs of its past glory.

Check-in at the hotel.
Overnight in Jaisalmer.

Buffet breakfast.

Morning walking tour through narrow lanes to admire Havelis, opulent mansions built by wealthy Marwari merchants in the 18th century. Admire:

• Patwon-ki-Haveli (five connected houses),
• Nathmal-ki-Haveli (guarded by elephants),
• Salim Singh Haveli, famous for its exceptional stone filigree work.

Visit the 12th-century fortress, encircled by double walls from the 15th and 16th centuries, housing the Maharaja’s Palace and Jain temples, richly carved in white marble with colorful sculptures and mirror inlays.

Afternoon visit to the Folk Art Museum.

Camel ride in the sand dunes.

Excursion to Bara Bagh (royal cenotaphs) and the Gadi Sagar Lake.

Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Jaisalmer.

Buffet breakfast.

Depart for Jodhpur, the Blue City of Rajasthan, once a vital caravan stop on the edge of the Thar Desert.
The old city is surrounded by a 10 km wall with 7 gates, built in the mid-16th century.

Check-in at the hotel.
Overnight in Jodhpur.

Afternoon visit to Mehrangarh Fort, built in 1459 by Rao Jodha, former residence of the Maharajahs of Marwar. The fort overlooks the entire city and houses palaces, a museum, and a Hindu temple.

Visit Jaswant Thada, a marble cenotaph memorial of the royal family.

Stroll through the colorful city bazaars.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Jodhpur.

Buffet breakfast.

Drive through the Aravalli Hills to Sardargarh, a former princely state.

Stop at Ranakpur to see the magnificent Jain temples, hidden in a secluded valley and untouched by invaders. Marvel at 29 halls supported by 200 individually carved pillars. The central sanctuary has 20 domes of various sizes. A masterpiece of marble craftsmanship.

Continue to Sardargarh.
Check-in to your room in the former apartments of the queens (Ranīs).
Overnight in Sardargarh.

Buffet breakfast.

Drive to Udaipur, the white city and former royal capital of Mewar.
Considered India’s most romantic city, it is set in an enchanting landscape.

Check-in at the hotel with assistance.
Overnight in Udaipur.

Buffet breakfast.

Morning visit to the City Palace, the former residence of the Maharanas of Mewar, and learn about Maharana Pratap Singh, descendant of the Kumbhalgarh dynasty.

Visit the Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal (Folk Art Museum), showcasing masks, traditional costumes, puppets, and musical instruments.

Stroll through the Saheliyon-ki-Bari, a beautiful garden with lotus pools and marble fountains, built in 1710 for the queen’s maids.

Afternoon shared boat ride on Lake Pichola, stopping at Jai Mandir and Jag Mandir islands.

Visit Jagdish Temple, dedicated to Vishnu, one of Hinduism’s trinity along with Brahma and Shiva.

Explore miniature painting schools, renowned for their intricate Udaipur-style art.

Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Udaipur.

Buffet breakfast.

Drive through rural landscapes to Jaipur, the Pink City and capital of Rajasthan.

On arrival, experience the bustling local life with sacred cows, camels, elephants, rickshaws, and honking traffic!

Stroll through Jaipur’s vibrant bazaars like Johari Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, and Tripolia Bazaar, where merchants of saris, fabrics, jewelry, and handicrafts display their goods.

Check-in at the hotel.
Overnight in Jaipur.

Buffet breakfast.

Morning excursion to Amber Fort, with an elephant ride (2 per elephant) or local jeeps 

Afternoon visit to the City Palace, home to royal garments, ceremonial palanquins, and beautiful miniatures.

Visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory, where the time is based on Jaipur’s meridian—not Greenwich.

Photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a façade that allowed royal women to observe the street without being seen.

Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Jaipur.

Buffet breakfast.

Drive to Agra, the Mughal capital on the banks of the Yamuna.

Stop en route at Fatehpur Sikri, a once-glorious and now abandoned imperial capital built by Emperor Akbar. It was once larger than London and home to royal residences and a grand mosque.
UNESCO-listed site.

Check-in at the hotel.
Overnight in Agra.

Buffet breakfast.

Visit the Taj Mahal in the soft morning light.
Built by Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal, it symbolizes eternal love. The reflecting pool lined with cypress trees mirrors the monument.
UNESCO-listed site. (Optional sunrise visit)

Next, visit the Red Fort, the former Mughal imperial residence. Built by Akbar and enhanced by Shah Jahan, its red sandstone walls stretch for 2.5 km. Inside are palaces, the Pearl Mosque, audience halls, and Khas Mahal, adorned with painted domes and copper roofs.
UNESCO-listed site.

Afternoon return drive to Delhi.
Evening transfer to the international airport, 3 hours before your flight.
Assistance with check-in and departure formalities.

End of services in Delhi.

Flight to your next destination.