Arrive in Delhi for a two-night stay. Your National Escort or Local Guide from Wendy Wu Tours will meet you at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the Arrivals Hall. Together with other group members who may be arriving at a similar time, you will transfer 45 minutes to your hotel and check-in.

This morning the tour introduction will either be held in the hotel or on the coach. After your breakfast we will embark on a full-day of sightseeing around Old and New Delhi, involving approximately 3.5 - 4 hours on foot. Next, travel approximately 30 – 40 minutes to Khari Baoli Spice Market and enjoy a rickshaw ride before visiting Jama Masjid. Continue to Lakshmi Marayan Hindu Temple, followed by a brief photo stop at India Gate. End your day with a visit to Humayun’s Tomb and the Quatab Minar.

Drive approximately 6 hours to Jaipur. On arrival visit the Turban Museum, enjoying a demonstration on Turban Tying and how to wear it. You will get to take these with you as a memento. Have lunch at the restaurant before checking in at your hotel, where you can relax until dinner.

After breakfast, make a brief photo stop at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) from the outside. Tourists are unable to enter so you will view it from the busy road opposite. Next, take a jeep ride from the bus park to the entrance of Amber Fort. Please note that sightseeing here will be approximately 1.5 – 02 hours and there are a number of steps inside the fort. This afternoon visit two of the city’s top sights, the Maharaja’s City Palace, still the home of the city’s royal family today, and Jantar Mantar Observatory, a fascinating collection of wonderful instruments designed to measure the heavens. Later, pay a visit a nearby craft centre for the opportunity to try your hand at block printing and carpet weaving before browsing the local bazaar at Choti Choper.

This morning, transfer approximately 3 hours to Pushkar. Upon arrival, take time to explore the local markets and admire the Brahma Temple before heading to your hotel for check-in. Later today you will participate in a private Religious ceremony on the Ghats of the Sarovar (lake). Pushkar Lake is considered one of the ten holiest sites in the world. You will also participate in the evening Aarti ceremony before returning to your hotel.

Afterwards, drive approximately 6 – 6.5 hours Udaipur and check-in. Later this afternoon you will visit the Vintage and Classic Car Museum, showing a collection of some of the rarest classic and vintage cars. This museum is owned by the Royal Family of Udaipur and located in the premises of the Garden Hotel, outside the City Palace complex. It is in these gardens that you will sit down to a delightful High Tea before returning to your hotel.

Discover more of Udaipur today, starting with a drive around Fateh Sagar Lake. Next, visit the Folk Museum, Mewar Art Gallery, and the City Palace, before enjoying a cruise on Lake Pichola.

Travel to Bundi, enroute visiting Chittor Fort and Vijay Stambh. One of the largest forts in India, Chittor sprawls across a hilltop overlooking the town of Chittorgarh.

After breakfast, spend the morning exploring the town and discovering its unique step wells, as well as Taragarh Fort. Drive approximately 3Hrs to Ranthambore and check-in to your hotel.

Enjoy morning and afternoon canter safaris in the national park for the chance to spot the local wildlife. Each safari involves two-three hours driving on uneven and unsealed tracks. Please bear in mind that there will be no bathroom breaks during the canter safaris. You will need to bring your passport each day to gain access to the park.

Transfer approximately 6 – 6.5 hours to Agra, making a stop enroute at Fatehpur Sikri, visiting Tomb of Chisti and Panchal Mahal Palace. Upon arrival in Agra, check-in to your hotel for a two-night stay. Enjoy the festivities of Christmas Eve at your hotel, which take place between 19h00 – 23h00. (festivities include a Lavish Christmas Buffett Spread with live Music and traditional Christmas goodies) Tonight, you have the option to attend Christmas Midnight Mass at St. Mary’s Church. This is sure to be the highlight of your Christmas.

Wake on Christmas Day with much excitement, as you head to the Taj Mahal. Here you will board small electric carts to take you to the entrance. You will have approximately 90 – 120 Minutes here to explore. For admission to the main mausoleum area, you are required to wear shoe covers (these may be provided on site, but please be prepared to bring an additional pair of socks). Visit the Itmad-ud-Daulah, nicknamed the Baby Taj, before continuing to the impressive Agra Fort. Sightseeing at the fort involves approximately 45-60 Minutes on foot with some steps. After enjoying a Christmas lunch feast filled with lots of entertainment and celebrations, you will be taken to a rooftop restaurant to sip on champagne, while watching the sunset over the Taj Mahal. To end off this magical Christmas Day, enjoy a live musical drama - Mohabbat the Taj - a show depicting the romantic love story of Emperor Shahjahan and his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. This is a true Bollywood experience.

Drive 4hours to Delhi where you will check in to your hotel. You have the day at leisure to explore or do last minute shopping before your farewell dinner tonight.

After breakfast transfer to the Indira Gandhi International Airport for your flight home.