Luxury Oberoi Tour of India, India

Delhi

Arrive Delhi. Two nights at the Oberoi New Delhi. Afternoon at leisure. Suggestions for independent sightseeing include the Lotus Temple which serves as the mother Temple of the India Subcontinent or the famous Akshardham Temple, situated on the banks of the Yamuna River, featured in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest comprehensive Hindu Temple.

New and Old Delhi

Full day guided tour of the city, taking in the major sights of Old & New Delhi. Sights include the Jama Masjid Mosque commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, builder of the Taj Mahal. It is located in Chandani Chowk, Delhi's oldest and busiest market where you will enjoy a rickshaw ride. Other attractions include the Red Fort, as well as Qutab Minar tower and the Tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in New Delhi, where you will see buildings befitting the modern day capital city of India.

Agra

Early this morning transfer to the station for the Gatimaan Express train to Agra (90 mins). (Or you could also drive to Agra after a comfortable breakfast). On arrival you will be transferred to The Oberoi Amarvilas for 1 night check in before your private guided tour. The guide will either come and meet you at your hotel or a meeting point. You will explore some of the best architectural wonders of the Mughal's period including Sikandra, the mausoleum of the greatest Mughal Emperor, Akbar.

Agra to Jaipur

This morning there is an optional extra early morning sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Later this morning drive to Jaipur (a five hour journey). En route you will visit Fatehpur Sikri the deserted city of Akbar, a world heritage site before continuing to Jaipur, arriving late this afternoon. Spend the rest of your day at leisure. You will spend three nights in Jaipur at the Oberoi Rajvilas

Today you will take a guided tour of Jaipur including visits to the Maharaja’s City Palace, the Amber Fort and the Jantar Mantar astronomical Observatory as well as the other major sights of the city. Your afternoon is at your leisure to relax or shop in the markets.

A day at leisure. Simply spoil yourself at the spa in Rajvilas, take a walking tour with your own personal shopper guide in the busy streets of Jaipur or you could even enjoy an elephant safari at Dera Amer followed by dinner. Or simply whizz through the busy roads if Jaipur in your own private vintage car.

Shimla

Today you proceed on to experience the Indian Summers at Shimla. Fly to Chandigarh via Delhi on an internal flight and drive to Shimla. Shimla is approximately 100 km (62 mi) from Chandigarh, the nearest major city, and 365 km (227 mi) from New Delhi, the national capital. Stay at the Oberoi Wildflower Hall for three nights.

Shimla formerly known as Simla, is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills," a term coined by the British. Located in the north-west Himalayas at an average altitude of 2,205 metres (7,234 ft), the city of Shimla, draped in forests of pine, rhododendron, and oak, experiences pleasant summers and cold, snowy winters.

You can enjoy the day at leisure or you can enjoy plenty of different experiences, a visit to the Mall, Christ Church, Naldhera Golf Course. Highly recommend a colonial heritage walk around the old and new city as it has a lot of British Raj history around. Or simply enjoy a wonderful spa treatment at the Wildflower Hall.

Mumbai

Today after breakfast you will drive to Chandigarh for your flight to Mumbai. Fly to Mumbai on a direct flight and stay at The Oberoi Mumbai for two nights. Mumbai began as seven small islands inhabited by simple fishermen and grew to become the economic powerhouse of India with a history of Portuguese and British influence. Today the city boasts an array of galleries, museums and monuments and when the sun goes down the city is home to India’s best nightlife. For those seeking a more authentic

Take a morning sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Start off the day with a visit to the Gateway of India, situated on the waterfront in South Mumbai. Also visit the Mani Bhawan Museum, the Prince of Wales Museum and drive past the High Court and Marine Drive.

After an early morning breakfast you will be transferred well in time for your flight to London.

• Imagine doing morning Yoga overlooking the Taj Mahal, Located just 600 metres from the Taj Mahal, the world’s most exquisite testimony to undying love, it is easy to rekindle romance at The Oberoi Amarvilas

• The famous walled capital city of Rajasthan. Jaipur has been fondly known as the “Pink City” since it was painted pink in 1876 as a sign of the people's hospitality towards the visiting Queen Victoria of England and the Prince of Wales.

• Originally a collection of seven islands, the modern city of Mumbai came into being during the mid eighteenth century by reclaiming land from the sea. As well as being the financial and commercial capital of India, Mumbai is also home to Bollywood; one of the largest centres of film production in the world. The Oberoi, Mumbai is a striking example of modern architecture that lifts you up over Marine Drive to enjoy magnificent views of the ocean and 'Queen’s Necklace' lights along the shoreline.

• Experience a sincerely warm welcome when you stay with us at the 5 star hotel in Jaipur: The Oberoi Rajvilas. Spread over 32 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, with traditional architecture, flaming mashaal torches and reflection pools.

• Whilst Himalayan Shimla usually experiences snow in the winter, due to its temperate summer climate and refreshing mountain air, the area was adopted as the summer capital of British India in 1863. Nowadays, Shimla is a popular destination for trekking, mountain biking and heritage walks. The former residence of Lord Kitchener, erstwhile commander in chief of the British army, Wildflower Hall is a 5 star hotel in Shimla that exudes the ambience of a grand stately home; with a welcoming lounge, opulent accommodation, a snooker and billiards room, and a well stocked library.

• The Oberoi, New Delhi, enjoys views of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Humayun’s Tomb on one side and a calming view of the forested golf course on the other.