Taj Mahal and Jaipur Extension

Day 1
Delhi, India

Fly to Delhi and transfer to the Taj Palace Hotel.

Day 2
Train to Agra / Taj Mahal

Take the early morning train to Agra, capital of the Mughal Empire from the 16th to early 18th centuries. On arrival, enjoy a full-day tour of Agra including the legendary Taj Mahal, an exquisite white marble palace set on the banks of the Yamuna River. The Taj Mahal was constructed over a 21-year period from 1632 to 1653 by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth. Agra’s other treasures include the beautiful four-gated Agra Fort. Overnight at the Gateway Agra Hotel.

Day 3
Fatehpur Sikri / Jaipur / Rambagh Palace Hotel

Awake early this morning for a sunrise viewing of the Taj Mahal, then drive to the haunting desert ruins of Fatehpur Sikri, once the capital of Mughal Emperor Akbar. The emperor and his court stayed here only from 1570 to 1586, and this fabulous city of red sandstone has lain abandoned ever since. The palaces and courtyards remain in pristine condition, offering us an extraordinarily accurate glimpse of a Mughal city. Continue to Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan. Overnight at the Taj Rambagh Palace.

Day 4
Jaipur / Delhi / Depart

Jaipur, a walled city of pink stone and a treasure-trove of exuberant 18th and 19th century palaces, was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the early 18th century, and this elegant city is unsurpassed as a testament to the craftsmanship of the old masters. Our city tour includes the Palace of the Winds, or Hawa Mahal, and the City Palace and Museum. Transfer to the airport and depart on homeward-bound flight via Delhi.

Extension Costs

Valid through September 30, 2012
$2195 per person, double occupancy
Single supplement: $850
Solo traveler: $2825
Internal airfare: $195 (subject to change)