- Full day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi
- Afternoon sightseeing trip to Agra Fort and Taj Mahal
- Visit to Fatehpur Sikri
- Morning sightseeing trip to Amer Fort including jeep ride.
- Afternoon sightseeing trip in Jaipur
- Welcome dinner
- Dinner with a family in Jaipur
- Lunch at Bharatpur
- Airport meet and greet and departure transfers
- 4 and 5 star hotels
The Golden Triangle Group Tour
8 Day – Group tour with air-conditioned vehicle and guide
Price Guide: From £1595 per person
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The Golden Triangle Group Tour is packed with all the essential elements of a great Indian holiday and is an ideal tour for first time visitors with limited time. Delhi, Agra and Jaipur fondly known as ‘The Golden Triangle’, are the must see sights on any tour to North India. Delhi, the capital of India, will captivate you with its rich history, majestic world heritage sites, Raj era edifices and bustling markets. Agra, a former capital of the Mughal Empire, is home to the Taj Mahal, one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. Jaipur’s towering Amber Fort, splendid monuments including the grand City Palace and colourful bazaars are the epitome of Rajasthani culture and architecture.
Note: We don’t have set departure dates for our group tours, but if you’re interested in travelling with a group, let us know. Whether you have a group of 6–16 people or are looking to join one, we can organise a tour based on demand. Contact us to express your interest, and we’ll keep you informed about upcoming opportunities.
Highlights of The Golden Triangle Group Tour
The Golden Triangle Group Tour Itinerary
On arrival in Delhi you will be taken to The Claridges for a two night stay. The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities.
In the evening you can meet your fellow travellers at a welcome dinner, arranged in a traditional setting.
Accommodation: The Claridges*, Delhi
Meals included: Dinner
Your morning tour of old Delhi includes Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat – a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, and the bazaars of Chandni Chowk.
After lunch you will experience New Delhi, including the Lutyens buildings and India Gate, plus Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb.
Accommodation: The Claridges*, Delhi
Meals included: Breakfast
Today you head to Agra in time for an afternoon visit to Agra Fort before arriving at the Taj Mahal before sunset when it is particularly beautiful.
Accommodation: Hotel Tajview*, Agra
Meals included: Breakfast
Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital of Emperor Akbar is the first place you visit today before proceeding to Jaipur. On route there is a lunch stop at Bharatpur and a visit to the 9th century stepwells at Abhaneri.
Accommodation: Narain Niwas*, Jaipur
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
This morning’s tour starts at Hawa Mahal before visiting the magnificent hilltop Amber Fort. Here you can explore the Fort’s extensive apartments decorated with murals and mosaics.
The afternoon’s sightseeing includes Jantar Mantar observatory, City Palace and the Museum.
Accommodation: Narain Niwas*, Jaipur
Meals included: Breakfast
A free day to explore Jaipur’s colourful markets. In the evening, enjoy a traditional meal with a local family.
Accommodation: Narain Niwas*, Jaipur
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
After a leisurely morning we drive back to Delhi for an overnight stay at Pride Plaza Aerocity.
Accommodation: Pride Plaza Aerocity*, Delhi
Fly back to the UK, or if you have some more time why not take a look at the suggested extensions.
Suggested extensions
If you have a extra time and would like to discover more of India, these are some suggested extensions:
Ranthambore Park (2 days)
On day 7, drive to Ranthambore and stay at Ranthambore Kothi for two nights. Enjoy three game drives over the next two days to spot wildlife including tigers. Return to Delhi on day 9 and fly back home on day 10.
Shimla (4 days)
On day 8, take the Shatabdi Express train to Kalka and change for the hill train to Shimla. Stay at the Oberoi Cecil for three nights. Spend the next two days exploring Shimla on foot. Drive down to Kalka on day 11 and board a train to Delhi. Stay overnight at The Grand Hotel before flying home on day 12.
Amritsar (3 days)
On day 8, board the Shatabdi Express train to Amritsar and stay at the Hyatt Amritsar for two nights. Visit the Golden Temple and the border outpost at Wagah. Fly back to Delhi on day 10 for an overnight stay at The Grand Hotel before flying home on day 11.
Goa (4 days)
On day 7 fly from Jaipur to Goa and transfer to the resort hotel of your choice for a five night stay. Enjoy relaxing in the sun before flying home on day 12.
Sights to enjoy on The Golden Triangle Group Tour
Places on the The Golden Triangle Group Tour
The Golden Triangle Group Tour Hotels
Below are the hotels we plan to use on the tour but they are subject to availability. If they are not available, hotels of a similar standard will be chosen.
Dates, Pricing and Inclusions
Note: We don’t have set departure dates for our group tours, but if you’re interested in travelling with a group, let us know. Whether you have a group of 6–16 people or are looking to join one, we can organise a tour based on demand. Contact us to express your interest, and we’ll keep you informed about upcoming opportunities.
Why not travel to celebrate a Festival? Experience the vibrant Holi Festival of colour in March, or Diwali the festival of light in Autumn.
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast plus lunch on day 4 and dinner on days 1 and 6.
Best Season: October to April.
Clothes: Cottons with woollens in winter.
* Alternative accommodation of a similar standard may be offered to the hotels listed.
Included in the price:
- Accommodation for 7 nights and meal plan as shown above
- All internal road travel by an air-conditioned vehicle
- All scheduled sightseeing with an English speaking guide
- Entrance fees at the monuments
Not included in price:
- International flights
- India visa
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not included in the meal plan
- Expenses of personal nature (like room service, laundry, drinks, phone calls etc)
- Camera fees at the monuments
For more information please email info@aitholidays.com or call our India specialists on 01792 315499.