Arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before departure. Boarding formalities and departure to Delhi, flight with stopover. Night on board.
2nd Day - Delhi (Half Board)
Assistance on arrival in Delhi and transfer to the hotel. Possibility to make an optional visit to the Akshardham Temple with the possibility to enjoy a show of its musical fountains. Being one of the largest Hindu Temples in the world, and also the most modern, it was built with the help of over 3,000 volunteers from all over the world and 7,000 craftsmen and was inaugurated in 2005. Dinner and accommodation.
3rd Day - Delhi (Full Board)
After breakfast, departure towards the historical area of Delhi. On the way passing by the Red Fort, visit to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India and the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, Rajghat. The morning ends with a rickshaw ride through the streets of Chandni Chowk.
In the afternoon visit Humayun's Tomb. Then departure to New Delhi to visit Birla Mandir Temple, the Sikh Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Temple, Qutab Minar - the tallest brick minaret in the world considered World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Passing also by the Gateway of India and the Government Buildings. Return to the hotel, accommodation and dinner.
4th day - Delhi / Agra (Full Board)
Early in the morning, after breakfast, departure towards Agra. Arrival and lunch. Next, visit of one of the most romantic buildings in the world, the Taj Mahal*. Later we will visit the Agra Fortress, a real city within another city, which includes several monuments such as the white marble Moti Masjid Mosque. Dinner and accommodation.
*Note: The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.
5th Day - Agra/ Fatehpur Sikri / Jaipur (Full Board)
After breakfast departure towards Jaipur, on the way we will visit the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri, short-lived capital during the reign of Emperor Akbar, being a marvel of architecture as it was designed and built in red stone. We will continue the journey to Jaipur. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Lodging and dinner.
6th Day - Jaipur (Full Board)
In the morning departure for visit to Amber Fort. On the way, stop to photograph the famous Hawa Mahal - Palace of Winds. We will go up to the fort in an elephant ride (or by jeep). Amber Fort is a historic fort known for its unique style, blending Muslim and Hindu culture. After lunch visit the city of Jaipur where you can visit the Palace of the City of Maharajas and the Observatory. Dinner and accommodation.
7th Day - Jaipur / Samode / Delhi
Breakfast and departure for Delhi. Accommodation in a hotel in the airport area.
Optional: Lunch at Samode Palace
8th Day - Delhi / Lisbon / Oporto
Breakfast. At the scheduled time transfer to the airport. Boarding on flight to Portugal.
