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Golden Triangle with Holi Celebration & Goa

Private Guides & Drivers · Superior or Deluxe Accommodation options with Daily Breakfast · All Inclusive in Goa · Flights from +£539 pp
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Start/Finish: Delhi / Goa

27 Feb 2026 - 09 Mar 2026

  • Take a cycle rickshaw ride through the bustling lanes of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi
  • Visit Raj Ghat, the peaceful memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi
  • Explore Qutub Minar, Delhi’s towering 72-metre UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Experience sunset at the Taj Mahal, the world’s greatest monument to love
  • Discover the red sandstone ramparts and palaces of Agra Fort
  • Visit the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, abandoned after just 14 years
  • Travel by jeep to Amber Fort and admire the dazzling Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors)
  • Snap a photo at the iconic pink façade of Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
  • Celebrate Holi with traditional music, colour play, and festive lunch

FRIDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2026

DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI

  • Arrive in Delhi by international flight (details to be confirmed) and transfer to your hotel for check-in and rest after your journey.
  • Overnight stay in Delhi. (No meals)

SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2026

DAY 2: DELHI SIGHTSEEING

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Begin your exploration of Old Delhi, where you’ll drive past the Red Fort and experience a cycle rickshaw ride through the vibrant lanes of Chandni Chowk. Continue past Kotla Firoze Shah, the ruins of a 14th-century fort, and visit Raj Ghat, the memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.
  • In the afternoon, tour New Delhi, driving past the Presidential Palace and along the ceremonial boulevard of Rajpath to reach India Gate, the war memorial arch. End the day with a visit to the towering Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Overnight stay in Delhi. (B)

SUNDAY 1ST MARCH 2026

DAY 3: DRIVE TO AGRA (138 MILES  / 222 KM, APPROX. 3.5 HOURS)

  • After breakfast, depart by road for Agra. On arrival, check in at your hotel and unwind.
  • In the afternoon, visit the impressive Agra Fort, a UNESCO-listed fortress that once housed Mughal emperors and played a key role during the 1857 uprising.
  • Later, visit the iconic Taj Mahal at sunset. Built by Emperor Shahjehan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, this white marble masterpiece took 20,000 artisans 17 years to complete. (Taj Mahal closed on Fridays)
  • Overnight stay in Agra. (B)

MONDAY 2ND MARCH 2026

DAY 4: DRIVE TO JAIPUR VIA FATEHPUR SIKRI (149 MILES  / 240 KM, APPROX. 5 HOURS)

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then travel by road to Jaipur.
  • En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned red sandstone capital built by Emperor Akbar. Once a thriving city, it was deserted after only 14 years due to water shortages.
  • On arrival in Jaipur, check in at your hotel and relax.
  • Overnight stay in Jaipur. (B)

TUESDAY 3RD MARCH 2026

DAY 5: JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING

  • After breakfast, set off for Amber Fort, a stunning hilltop palace with lavish interiors, mirrored halls and painted walls. A round-trip jeep ride will take you to and from the fort’s entrance.
  • On the way back, pause for a photo stop at the Hawa Mahal, the ‘Palace of Winds’, famous for its pink sandstone façade dotted with tiny windows.
  • In the afternoon, visit the City Palace complex, part museum and part royal residence, known for its beautiful courtyards and impressive Armoury Museum. Continue to Jantar Mantar, the massive astronomical observatory built in the 18th century, which features precise stone instruments still used today.
  • Overnight stay in Jaipur. (B)

WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH 2026

DAY 6: HOLI CELEBRATION IN JAIPUR

  • After breakfast, travel to a local venue to experience Holi, India’s colourful spring festival. Enjoy the joyful celebration with music, colour play, and a festive lunch alongside other guests.
  • The afternoon is free for independent activities or relaxation at the hotel.
  • Overnight stay in Jaipur. (B/L)

THURSDAY 5TH MARCH 2026

DAY 7: FLY JAIPUR TO GOA

  • After an early breakfast, transfer to Jaipur Airport for your flight to Goa.
  • Board Indigo flight 6E|6977, departing at 07:25 hrs and arriving in Goa (MOPA – North Goa Airport) at 09:35 hrs.
  • On arrival, transfer (approx. 1 hour) to your beach resort. Spend the rest of the day relaxing by the sea in India’s smallest and most laid-back state.
  • Overnight stay in Goa. (B/D)

FRIDAY 6TH – SUNDAY 8TH MARCH 2026

DAYS 8–10: LEISURE DAYS IN GOA

  • Each morning, enjoy breakfast at your resort. These three days are yours to relax at leisure. Take in the golden beaches, swim in the Arabian Sea, or explore the relaxed charm of Goa with its mix of Indian and Portuguese heritage.
  • Overnight stays in Goa. (B/D each day)

MONDAY 9TH MARCH 2026

DAY 11: DEPART GOA

  • Check out from the hotel and transfer to Goa Airport for your onward flight.
Inclusions

  • Accommodation: 10 nights on a twin-sharing basis in the room categories listed above
  • Flight: Economy class airfare from Jaipur to Goa
  • Meals: Daily breakfast (B), with lunch (L) and dinner (D) as specified. In Goa, the Heritage Village all-inclusive plan includes all meals, snacks between meals, and unlimited Indian-made alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The St. Regis Goa Resort includes daily breakfast only. 
  • Holi Celebration: Includes festive lunch and Indian-made alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Transportation: All transfers and sightseeing by air-conditioned Family Car (for 2 passengers) or Micro Van (for 4 passengers)
  • Guides: Local English-speaking guide for sightseeing at each destination
  • Entrance Fees: Included for all monuments and attractions mentioned in the itinerary
  • Assistance: English-speaking representative at airports and hotels for meet-and-greet and coordination

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Meals, admissions, and/or optional tours unless specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary.
  • Gratuities to the driver and guide are at the traveler's discretion.
  • Items of a personal nature, i.e. telephone calls, laundry, liquor, etc.
  • Use of hotel rooms before or after normal check-in and check-out times and resort fees, if applicable.
  • Airport departure tax or airport development fee is usually included in the international air ticket.
  • Visa charges to India
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