Palaces & Deserts of Rajasthan
India in 14 Days, 11 Nights in Destination
from $2,599 /person (based on double occupancy)
| Trip Highlights Agra Bikaner Delhi Jaipur Jaisalmer Jodhpur Mandawa |
Included All flights Accommodation All transfers Activities Breakfast only |
Availability Departures available until September 2024 Available Group tours Solo travelers from + $470 |
Experience the land of a thousand colours starting with the multicultural city of Delhi. Discover the historic cities of Mandawa and Bikaner. Explore the rose pink city of Jaipur and admire the majestic Taj Mahal in Agra - one of The Seven Wonders of the World. In Rajasthan, the golden city of Jaisalmer, The Thar Desert and the mystic Jodhpur Fort are all yours to discover.
1st Day: US - Night on board
Arrive at your US departure airport ready to check-in for an overnight flight * to Delhi. Night on board.
* If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
2nd Day: Continue your journey to India
Continue your journey to India . As there is a time difference you may lose a day during the outward journey, but this will be recouped on your return trip back home. Don’t worry, you are not in-flight for two days.
3rd Day: Delhi
Arrive in India’s capital and transfer to hotel. Delhi is a city with a wonderful architectural legacy from its Islamic conquerors together with its spectacular historic city centre. The rest of the day free to start to get to know this fascinating city. Overnight stay in Delhi.
4th Day: Delhi - Mandawa
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart by road to Mandawa. En-route, pass through authentic villages and start to enter some of the most rural parts of India. On arrival in Mandawa, enjoy a walking tour through the streets of the city. See the amazing Havelis - mansions noted for their frescoes depicting images of British colonial rule. Overnight stay in Mandawa.
5th Day: Mandawa - Bikaner
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart by road through the arid lands leading to the Bikaner Desert Kingdom - a major centre of trade during the 16th century. In the afternoon visit the spectacular Junagarh Fort, with its impressively decorated interiors. End the day with a memorable Tuk-Tuk ride from the ancient city bazaar. Overnight stay in Bikaner.
Activities included: Tuk-tuk ride in Bikaner
6th Day: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Breakfast at the hotel. Enter the Thar Desert by road on your way to the city of Jaisalmer. This was an important trading centre for many centuries and presently one of the few forts that are still inhabited. Transfer to the hotel and the rest of the afternoon is free for more discovery of this city. We recommend to visit the Thar Heritage Museum or the Maharaja's Palace for a taste of kingly splendour. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
7th Day: Jaisalmer
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a tour of the golden city of Jaisalmer. Discover the magical Gadisar Lake and the magnificent Golden Fort. Walk through the narrow streets of the city, to visit the famous palatial houses characteristic of the city such as Nathmal and Patwon. In the afternoon, take an excursion to Sam to see the dunes in the beautiful sunset light. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
Activities included: City tour in Jaisalmer
8th Day: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Breakfast at the hotel. Continue the trip towards Jodhpur, known as The Blue City and enjoy a visit to the impressive Mehrangarh Fort with its bird’s eye view of the old city. Later continue to Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Activities included: Mehrangarh Fort Tour
9th Day: Jodhpur - Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by road to Jaipur. Arrive at your hotel and the rest of the day is free to start to get to know the Rose-Pink City of India. We recommend a wander through some of the markets in the area to see the unique handicrafts and jewellery on offer. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
10th Day: Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Amber Fort - The Old Capital of Thunder. En-route, take a brief photo stop at Hawa Mahal, The Palace of Winds. Arrive at Amber Fort by Jeep. Once inside, visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory. In the afternoon, take a city tour, beginning with a visit to the Maharaja’s City Palace. Later, visit The Jantar Mantar, the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Activities included: Amber Fort by Jeep & Jaipur City tour
11th Day: Jaipur - Fathepur Sikri - Agra
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off towards Agra, and on the way, visit Fatehpur Sikri, an impressive ghost town, where the tomb of Salim Chisti, the Panch Mahal, is located. Arrive in Agra, capital of sultans and great Mughal emperors. Enjoy an unforgettable tour of the famous and spectacular Taj Mahal - one of The Seven Modern Wonders of the World. Overnight stay in Agra.
Activities included: Taj Mahal Tour
12th Day: Agra - Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, return by road to Delhi and once
you have arrived, visit the Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
Afterwards, transfer to the Gateway of India, the residence of the
country's president, and visit the impressive Humayun's Tomb, declared a
World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1993. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Activities included: Visit to Raj Ghat
13th Day: Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel. The rest of the day free to visit this
fascinating city. We recommend an optional excursion to discover Delhi's
most iconic temples.* Overnight stay in Delhi.
* Optional Full-Day Delhi Temples
Tour: Explore Delhi's most iconic temples. Experience the peace and
tranquillity of the Lotus Temple, dedicated to the Baha'i faith, and
discover the extraordinary architecture of Akshardham Temple, dedicated
to 10,000 years of Hindu culture. See the huge Jama Mosque and the
downtown Sikh Temple with its golden dome before ending the tour at
Lakshmi Narayan Temple, dedicated to the Hindu god, Vishnu.
Note: The Lotus Temple & The De Akshardham Temple are closed on Monday.
For all the departures on Thursday will not be able to do the Full-day
Delhi Temples tour.
Activities Optional:
Full-Day Delhi Temples Tour
14th Day: Delhi - US
Breakfast * at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport
for a flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip.
* Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast
service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last
day.