Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Mumbai – Goa –Delhi/Mumbai
Tour Overview
The best tour to learn about India's modern and ancient cultures is the Glimpses of India tour. You see several historical sites as well as the contemporary Indian way of life during the tour. Goa and Mumbai are the cities to experience contemporary living, while Agra and Jaipur give you a glimpse of Indian history. Agra, Jaipur, Mumbai, and Goa are all included in the tour, which will begin in Delhi. Goa's beaches are lovely and worth visiting for a few days. See the largest open-air laundry (Dhobi Ghat) in the world as well as Mumbai's well-known slums. You'll be speechless after visiting Agra's magnificent Taj Mahal. The markets in Jaipur are the ideal spot to shop for deals. It is worthwhile to visit Jaipur to see the cutting and polishing of gem stones as well as the skill of blog printing. You will travel through a thousand years of history on the Old and New Delhi historical tour.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive at Delhi international airport and meet our company representative at the arrival hall. We will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
Delhi is the national capital of India and one of the busiest cities in India. After check-in, time free for own activities.
Overnight at Delhi hotel
Day 02 : Old Delhi and New Delhi Tour
After having a full breakfast in your hotel, we will leave for a guided tour of Delhi. Today we will spend a full day in Delhi visiting Old Delhi and New Delhi. We will start the tour from Old Delhi with a visit to Raj Ghat; the final resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. Jama Masjid; built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Further, we will drive-pass through Chandni Chowk Market; Asia's largest wholesale market, and Red Fort; a beautiful red sandstone fort built by the Mughals. In the afternoon, we will spend time in New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar; built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak of the Slave Dynasty as a sign of Muslim domination of Delhi and as a minaret for the muezzin to call the faithful to prayer. Later in the evening, drive past India Gate, Sansad Bhavan (Parliament of India), and Rashtrapati Bhava (Presidents House).
Later return back to your hotel.
Overnight at Delhi hotel
Day 03 : Delhi to Agra (4 hour drive/220 kilometers)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Agra; located at the bank of River Yamuna was known then as Akbarabād during Mughal Empire and remained the capital of the Mughal Empire under the Emperors till 1689.
Upon arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel, and later in the evening visit the Taj Mahal at Sunset. Shah Jahan built this beautiful monument in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Overnight at Agra hotel
Day 04 : Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (5 hour drive/240 kilometers)
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and visit the Agra Fort; also known as the Red Fort is a world heritage site listed by UNESCO.
In the afternoon we will drive to Jaipur. En-route a short stop at Fathepur Sikri or Abhaneri Stepwells. . Further continue drive to Jaipur. Jaipur is named after its founder Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II was established on 18 November 1727. Jaipur is considered the first planned city in the country. The city is also known as 'Pink City'
Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in to the hotel.
Overnight at Jaipur hotel
Day 05 : Jaipur City Tour and Amber City Tour
After having breakfast, leave for Amber City; the capital of Kachhwahas for six centuries before the foundation of Jaipur City. You can enjoy a royal experience here by ascending the Amber Fort with a traditional Elephant ride. It takes about 3 hours to visit the fort. Within the fort premises, you will see many beautiful heritage buildings.
After visiting the Fort return back to Jaipur city. On the way, we will stop at Jal Mahal for a short photo shoot. In the afternoon we will take you to the City Palace, situated in the heart of the old city occupies about one-seventh of the Old City. Later we will visit Jantar Mantar Observatory, built in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh to study the movement of constellations and stars in the sky. Before returning to your hotel, take pictures in front of the Hawa Mahal, ‘Palace of Winds’ a five-storied semi-octagonal building having 152 windows that was built in 1799 AD by Maharaja Pratap Singh.
Overnight at Jaipur hotel
Day 06 : Jaipur to Mumbai (By Domestic flight)
After breakfast, we will transfer you to the Jaipur domestic airport to board the flight to Mumbai, commonly known as Bombay is the most modern city of India. In 1661, a cluster of seven islands, Mumbai was presented to King Charles II as part of the dowry when he married Princess Catherine de Braganza of Portugal. Mumbai is the home of Bollywood, produces the largest number of films in the world.
Overnight at Mumbai hotel
Day 07 : Mumbai Sightseeing tour
After breakfast proceed for a guided tour of Mumbai city starting with an excursion Elephanta Caves. You will be transported to the cave by using boat cruise. The caves are at the top of a gentle stairway, which begins almost immediately where the ferry wharf hits dry land. In the afternoon return back to the city and visit to the Marine Drive, Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum and Dhobi Ghat.
Overnight at Mumbai hotel
Day 08 : Mumbai – Goa (By Domestic flight)
After breakfast we will arrange an airport transfer to Mumbai international airport to board flight to Goa. Goa is best known for its beautiful beaches ranging from popular stretches at Baga and Palolem to those in laid-back fishing villages such as Agonda stretching along the Arabian Sea. Its long history as a Portuguese colony prior to 1961 is evident in its preserved 17th-century churches and the area’s tropical spice plantations.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and later enjoy your day at beach.
Overnight at Goa hotel
Day 09 : Goa – Full day to relax
Enjoy your day at beach or visiting the places around Goa.
Overnight at Goa hotel
Day 10 : Goa – Full day to relax
Enjoy your day at beach or visiting the places around Goa.
Overnight at Goa hotel
Day 11 : Goa – Delhi/Mumbai (By Domestic flight)
After breakfast, we will transfer you to Goa airport to board the flight to Delhi or Mumbai (depending on your international departure flight schedule).
Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel and later day free for last minute shopping and own activities.
Overnight at Delhi/Mumbai hotel
Day 12 : Departure
After breakfast we will transfer you to international airport to board the flight to onward journey.
