The Maharajas’ Express - Golden Triangle & Tigers

On arrival in Delhi, you'll be greeted with a private transfer to your selected hotel. Choose between our 5-Star hotels on a B&B basis.

You enjoy a private sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi today. See India's bustling capital in a unique way on this intimate and informative private tour. The tour lasts all day and includes a private guide and entry to monuments. You'll be picked up from your hotel in a Toyota Innova or a Mercedes E Class and see the 17th-century Jama Masjid mosque, take a traditional rickshaw ride, visit Humayun's Tomb and the Sunder Nursery, where you can see rare and local trees in the city's first arboretum. Alternatively, choose one of our optional excursions, available at a supplement.

Joining the Maharajas' Express this morning, you enjoy a welcome drink and settle into your new surroundings. One of the world's most luxurious trains, the tasteful décor is inspired by the carriages of Indian royalty as you follow in the steps of maharajas. There's an excellent standard of cuisine and impeccable service onboard, which you experience during brunch onboard.

Later, the train arrives in Agra, where you alight to visit one of the new Seven Wonders of the World after breakfast. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his favorite queen, Mumtaz. Constructed entirely from white marble, this masterpiece was created by approximately 20,000 craftsmen. After this incredible excursion, you return to the Maharajas' Express for your first dinner onboard and spend the night in your luxurious cabin.

You'll visit the historic Agra Fort this morning, and then it's back to the train to enjoy a relaxed breakfast as you travel to your next destination, Ranthambore. Lunch is also served onboard before you arrive and set out on a guided safari in open-topped vehicles. Originally the private hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur, you have the chance to seek out amazing wildlife in their natural habitat. Although these beautiful creatures can be elusive, so a sighting can't be guaranteed, it is possible to see a Bengal tiger. The park is also home to wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal and leopard. Returning to the train, you can savor dinner this evening.

Leaving the train after breakfast this morning, you will visit the Amber Fort by Jeep. Set in picturesque and rugged hills overlooking Jaipur, this fort palace is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture, constructed of red sandstone and white marble. The rugged exterior hides an inner paradise with a beautiful fusion of art and architecture. Step back into the Mughal era as you enjoy a tour of the royal apartments, the Chamber of Mirrors and the Hall of Victory.

Lunch is served aboard the train, after which you could select from one of the optional excursions. You can choose to spend time relaxing in a spa at a five-star hotel, visit the City Palace and Jantar Mantar, or explore the 'Pink City' of Jaipur in a private car with a guide. Later, enjoy an exclusive dinner at the Rambagh Palace Hotel. Built in 1835, this was the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur from 1925 to 1957.

Spend the morning relaxing onboard the train after breakfast, before the Maharajas' Express rolls back into. Disembarking with memories of this unique trip, you are transferred to your hotel. With the rest of the day at leisure, you sample some local cuisine, sip tea as you watch the world go by, or shop for last-minute souvenirs.

Your once-in-a-lifetime journey comes to its close today as you enjoy a private transfer to the airport ready for your flight back home.

If you're not ready to go home and you want to keep your adventure going, extend your stay with one of our optional extensions.