DAY 1 : DRIVE DELHI – AGRA (220 KM / 4 HRS)

Morning pick up from your Delhi hotel or International airport, Where you will be met by Oceantics Holidays representative and embark on a drive to the city of love, Agra.            

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.

This afternoon, 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.

Overnight stay in Agra.

DAY 2: 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 3: DISCOVER JAIPUR

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

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.

 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. After sightseeing in Jaipur.

Overnight stay in Jaipur.

DAY 4: DRIVE JAIPUR – DELHI (250 KMS / 5 HRS)

After breakfast, drive to Delhi International Airport for onward flight or to your Delhi hotel.