Pickup at 9am from your hotel in New Delhi, then proceed on the half-day city tour of Delhi. In New Delhi we visit the 11th century Qutab Minar Tower, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of Delhi in 1206. It is a red sandstone tower, standing tall at a height of 72.5 metres and is covered with intricate carvings and verses from the holy Qur'an.

You'll also see the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan War, and drive past government buildings including the President’s House and Parliament House (dating back to the time of British Raj).

In the afternoon you'll transfer to Jaipur about four hours drive.

Meet your guide at your Jaipur hotel to be picked up in Jaipur at approximately 8am. Begin the tour by visiting the Amber Fort, The Amber Fort is situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City and is beautifully reflected in the lake below. Inside the fort, you will encounter the world-renowned Jai Mandir temple with its dazzling Sheesh Mahal hall of mirrors. The walls and the ceiling of the Mahal are covered with a beautiful array of mirrors, which reflect any streak of light, illuminating the entire room.

Continue the tour by making a photo stop at Jal Mahal around 11am. This Rajput style "Water Palace" sits in the centre of the Man Sarobar lake. The lake is often dry during the summer, but the winter monsoons frequently turn it into a beautiful lake filled with water hyacinths.

Next, you will visit the Hawa Mahal, another Rajput landmark also known as the Palace of the Winds, for more photo opportunities. The five storey Hawa Mahal was built in 1799A.D. along the high street of the old city. It is a pink sandstone masterpiece with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows.

After taking a short break to enjoy lunch at a popular local restaurant (own expense), you will visit the City Palace which is located in the heart of the old city. Once the royal residence of the King of Jaipur, the palace was built using a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. It features carved arches, intricately crafted columns and two carved marble elephants that guard the entrance.

Later in the day, enjoy an afternoon of shopping in Jaipur where you will find an enticing variety of goods. Some of the most popular items include precious gemstones, silver jewellery, bangles, clothes, blue pottery, and textiles.

The tour will conclude around 5pm when you are transferred back to your Jaipur hotel.

Morning at 8am depart from Jaipur to Agra around four hours drive.

We stop on the way to Agra and we visit the ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri (own expense), the former capital of the Mughal Empire.

Early evening proceeds to a Photo Tour of Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh — the moonlit garden — believed to have been designed by Shah Jahan to view the Taj on moonlit nights, far away from the maddening crowd, the garden complex is situated on the left bank of Yamuna opposite to Taj Mahal. It is a huge square measuring approximately 300x300 m and in straight alignment with the Taj Mahal. The forestry plantations and agricultural fields provide a green forecourt to Taj Mahal and its reflection in Yamuna. Here you can witness the sunset over the Taj Mahal.

Pickup at 6am early morning at sunrise we leave to explore the monumental heritage of the Great Mughals, visit the magnificent Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays), a UNESCO World Heritage Site one of the Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone – « undoubtedly the highlight of the tour ».

Next we visit Agra Fort (A Unesco World Heritage Site), Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone. The maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the storey of the Mughal Empire.

Evening leave the Taj Mahal around noon and cross the river to visit the Mehtab Bagh (The Moonlight Garden), a beautiful green space that serves as the perfect complement to this famous landmark. The site’s 3,200 square-foot (300 square-meter) park is perfectly aligned with its companion landmark on the opposite river bank, along with a striking reflection of the Taj in the shimmering waters of the Yamuna.

Evening enjoy shopping in Agra is known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of marble and softstone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra's major handicraft products besides inlay work are: leatherware, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work.

Leave Agra at 9am for the return trip to Delhi and drop-off at the airport or at a Delhi hotel.