DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI

Arrive New Delhi International Airport, Where you will be met by Oceantics Holidays representative, and escorted to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Delhi

DAY 2: DISCOVER DELHI

After breakfast, the tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for a guided sightseeing of Old and New Delhi.

This tour includes the following places:

Jama Masjid: Jama Masjid is one of the country’s major mosques where hundreds and thousands of Muslims offer their prayers even today. Jama Masjid was constructed by Shah Jahan as an architectural extravaganza in 1658. The wonders of construction in Jama Masjid are seen in the long stretches of stairs and the hefty courtyard.

Chandni Chowk (Silver Street): Chandni Chowk is well-known for its flamboyant streets with the famous shopping spots of Old Delhi. It also has the country’s best known extensive market for textiles, electronic goods, and watches. Entire Chandni Chowk was designed by Jahanara Begum, Shah Jahan’s beloved daughter and was then populated by the well-to-do families of that time. The famous Paranthawale Gali, known for its mouthwatering paranthas is also positioned in Chandni Chowk. The famous gold market, Dariba Kalan is also situated here.

Raj Ghat: An elementary square platform of black marble on the banks of Yamuna River, symbolizes the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his assassination in 1948. A dedicatory ritual takes place each Friday, in his memory.

India Gate: India Gate is free-standing, 42 metre high arch. It was built in 1931 and was formerly called the All India War Memorial in the memory of the 90,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died in World War I. The names of the warriors are engraved all along the walls of the arch. The eternal flame was lit here to honor the Amar Jawan (Immortal Soldier), in 1971.

Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House): Rashtrapati Bhavan is the authorized residence of the President of the country. It was designed by Lutyens and was the official residence of the Viceroy when the British ruled India.

Qutub Minar: This outstanding building in the Southern part of the capital was built by the Muslim King; Qutab–ud–din Aibak in 1199 A.D. The Minar (tower) is 72.5 meters tall and its base is a mosque.

Gurudwara Banga Sahib a Sikh temple still in active worship.

Overnight stay in Delhi.

DAY 3: DRIVE DELHI - AGRA (220 KM / 4 HRS)

After breakfast you will be checked out, our representative will assist you with the check-out formalities. After that, you will start your trail to Agra, the city of love.

 Agra: Agra is situated on the bank of Yamuna River. It is the dwelling place to India’s famous monument, the Taj Mahal. Agra was the capital of Mughal Empire in the 16th & 17th centuries.

Enroute visit Sikandra , the tomb of Mughal Emperor Akbar. After check in at hotel, afternoon at leisure.

Optional (at extra cost): watch a fantastic show “Mohabbat the Taj -  The sage of love”, staging the largest replica of the Taj Mahal, and presenting  the Taj in its various shades and seasons.

Overnight stay in Agra.

DAY 4: DISCOVER AGRA  

This morning, witness  the surreal view of the Taj Mahal, sparkling in the glittering rays of the Indian sun. Emperor Shah Jahan constructed the Taj Mahal in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died during the birth of their child in 1631. The construction of this famous monument is said to have taken 22 years, starting from 1631. Over 20,000 artisans were working day and night for the construction of this landmark. Craftsperson and whizzes were brought from France and Italy. And the chief architect was from Iran. The visit to the Taj Mahal, will long be remembered by you as the highlight of your Agra and Jaipur tour.

After that visit splendid Agra fort, Emperor Akbar started construction of this huge red sandstone Agra Fort on the bank of Yamuna River in 1565. It was mainly constructed for the soldiers until his grandson; Shah Jahan added more opulent accommodations. There are a number of attractive buildings within its porches such as Samman Burj, where Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son, Moti Masjid a white marble mosque, Diwan-e-Am, Diwan-e-Khas, Jhangir's Palace, Khaas Mahal and Shish Mahal.

Afternoon visit marble inlay workshops – watch artisans creating magical beauty with marble and indulge in exquisite shopping in this historic city of Agra.

Overnight stay in Agra.

DAY 5: DRIVE AGRA - JAIPUR (250 KM / 4 HRS)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be checked-out then start your tour to Jaipur, the Pink city, the next stop on your Agra and Jaipur tour, en-route stopping at Fatehpur Sikri , of this ancient capital.

Fatehpur Sikri: The deserted capital of Emperor Akbar roughly 35 km outside Agra. This city was built in the 16th century, and was abandoned for 12 years due to the paucity of water. The entire city is still intact, and a sight of this city is worth remembering. The Buland Darwaza, is the main entrance to this city. It is 54 m tall. This gate was constructed in the honor of Akbar’s victory in Gujarat.

After visiting Fatehpur Sikri, drive to Jaipur.

Jaipur: It is the capital of Rajasthan, and is known as the “Pink City” because of the pink tinted constructions in the old city. It is situated on a dry lake bed, bordered by barren hills vanquished by forts and broken walls. The city was found in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, who wanted to be in the good books of the then ruling Mughals. He positioned the city with rectangular blocks according to early Hindu architecture. It is a great city for shopping.

Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in at your hotel. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

DAY 6: DISCOVER JAIPUR

After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and will be taken sightseeing tour of Jaipur. 

Amber Fort: The Amber Fort is located 11 km away from Jaipur. Amber was once the ancient capital of Jaipur. The Fort is an excellent illustration of Rajput architecture, impressively situated on a hillside facing a lake, which reflects its walkways and walls. Here you mount an Elephant, to get to the top of the Fort.   

Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds): Constructed by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh in 1799, the Hawa Mahal is one of the Jaipur’s main landmarks; the front of the Mahal has pink windows and latticework screens. This Mahal was initially constructed for the ladies of the imperial household to watch the ordinary life and parades of the city.

 City Palace: The City Palace is still the dwelling of the former royalty H.H Bhawani Singh Ji of Jaipur. This Palace still has an extensive collection of art, carpets and old weapons.

Jantar Mantar (Observatory): It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728. Jantar Mantar appears to be an inquisitive collection of sculptures but in fact, each construction has a detailed purpose such as measuring the positions of stars, altitudes, and azimuths, and calculating eclipses. The most striking instrument is the sundial which is 27-meter tall gnomon. The shadow this casts moves up to 4 meters an hour.

 Overnight stay in Jaipur.

DAY 7: FLY JAIPUR – GOA

After breakfast at the hotel you will be checked out, our representative will assist you with the check-out formalities. You will be transferred to the airport to board the flight for Goa.

Goa: India’s favourite and most popular beach destination , Goa is famous for it’s endless stretch of white sandy beaches, relaxed atmosphere, popular beach shacks and famous night spots. For those who know, Goa offers a lot more too, in addition to spending your time sipping cocktails on the beach, or choosing what to eat from the freshest sea food offerings, while in Goa, you can also visit Spice Plantations, the nearby Dudhsagar Water falls, and ofcourse the World Heritage Churches and Convents that Goa is famous for.

After arrive in Goa, you will be transferred to Goa hotel and check in at hotel.

Enjoy an evening at leisure at your beach hotel in Goa.

Overnight stay in Goa.

DAY 8: GOA

After breakfast, take a half day tour of new and old Goa seeing the typical Portuguese Goan architecture, the old Goan churches and the Basilica of Bom Jesus, where the remains of St Francis Xavier lie in a dazzling silver casket.

Afternoon, visit spice plantations of Goa. Spices play a very important role in Indian cuisine and Ayurvedic medical treatments. Learn about the various spices grown in Goa and their curative properties.

Overnight stay in Goa.

DAY 9: GOA

Spend the day enjoying the beach and the hotel facilities.

Overnight stay in Goa.

DAY 10: GOA

Spend the day enjoying the beach and the hotel facilities.

Overnight stay in Goa.

DAY 11: GOA

Spend the day enjoying the beach and the hotel facilities.

Overnight stay in Goa.

DAY 12: GOA

After a breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight for onward destination.