Treasures of India

Arrival at the airport at least 2 hours in advance. Boarding formalities and departure on a flight to Delhi. Overnight on board.

Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.

Breakfast. Enjoy a morning discovering Old Delhi and seeing some of the capital's most important historical and cultural attractions. Visit the Great Mosque of Jama Masjid, passing the Red Fort on the way. The mosque, which dates back to the 17th century, is located in Chandi Chowk, Delhi's bustling and rustic old town. Next, a visit to the Raj Ghat, a moving monument commemorating the life of Gandhi. In the afternoon, visit Delhi's most emblematic sights, starting with the medieval Qutub Minar. At 73 meters, it is the tallest brick minaret in the world and is considered one of the most important examples of Indo-Islamic architecture. The visit continues to the Rashtrapati Bhavan district, where all the important government buildings and the national parliament are located, as well as the Gateway of India, all great examples of the political power of the zenith of the British Empire in India. Dinner and accommodation.

Breakfast. At a time to be arranged locally, transfer to Jaipur, the famous pink city of Rajasthan. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and accommodation.

Breakfast. Visit to Amber Fort (by jeep), located in the former capital of the region until 1727. The large fort is well preserved and features a large hall decorated with Jagmandir mirrors and the small but beautiful temple of the goddess Kali. Visit to the "pink city" which includes the City Palace and the Palace of the Winds. Dinner and accommodation.

Breakfast. Departure for Agra, stopping off at Fatehpur Sikri, the former capital built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century and abandoned after 15 years due to lack of water. Strolling through Fatehpur Sikri is like stepping back five centuries to the zenith of the Mughal Empire - this walled city specially built as a capital by Emperor Akbar the Great looks much the same today as it would have during his reign. This impressive collection of palaces, pavilions and mosques demonstrates the power and wealth of the empire. Visit the Mausoleum of Salim Chisti and the Panch Mahal, and admire the beauty of the Jama Masjid Mosque. Continue to Agra. Dinner and accommodation.

Breakfast. Visit to the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays), the ode written in marble that has enchanted the world with its beauty. The mausoleum was built by Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor, after his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died in childbirth. For 22 years, the emperor recruited the best craftsmen, masons and architects from as far away as Italy and France to build this majestic monument. Departure for Delhi and transfer to the airport to board the flight home. Boarding formalities and departure for Portugal. Night on board.