Day 1 Depart the USA
Depart the USA on an overnight flight to New Delhi, India, a city that bridges two different worlds.
Day 2 New Delhi, India
Upon arrival in New Delhi, late evening, a representative of Mayflower Cruises and Tours will meet you and assist with the transfer to your hotel. Please note, some flights may not arrive until early morning on Day Three.
Day 3 Old Delhi
Begin the day with a tour of Old Delhi, a labyrinth of narrow lanes overflowing with major attractions and World Heritage Sites. Visit the Red Fort, the largest monument of the city and the most opulent fort and palace of the Mughal Empire. The memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi, Raj Ghat, sits serenely on the banks of the Yamuna River. Jama Masjid, another architectural treasure and the largest mosque in India, is also visited.
Experience life like a local on a rickshaw cycle ride around Chandni Chowk, the bustling and colorful street market of the old city. An afternoon visit to Bangla Sahib showcases the most prominent Sikh house of worship in Delhi. This evening, a welcome dinner is included. Meals: B, D
Day 4 New Delhi, the Capital of India
With its wide boulevards, impressive government buildings, green parks and gardens, the city is in complete contrast to Old Delhi. Your excursion travels along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath, past the Parliament House and Rashtrapati Bhawan - official residence of India's President.
See India's counterpart to France's Arc de Triomphe as a photo stop is made at India Gate - a commemoration to fallen soldiers. Visit two monuments from India's past - the magnificent garden tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and Qutub Minar, the second tallest tower in India and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Meals: B, D
Day 5 Delhi to Agra
After breakfast, journey to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan, it's considered one of the Wonders of the World and its beauty has never been surpassed.
This afternoon, enjoy a life enriching experience with a sunset visit to Mehtab Bagh, a recently excavated Mughal garden, with a breathtaking view of the Taj Mahal from across the River Yamuna. What a perfect end to the day as you see this magnificent monument, as the sun sets, gradually turning the white marble to a soft rosy pink. Meals: B, D