Begin the day with Old Delhi, exploring Chandni Chowk, the Red Fort from outside, and Jama Masjid, the great Friday Mosque built in the late 17th century by Emperor Shah Jahan. Visit the National Gandhi Museum before lunch. Later, enjoy a panoramic tour of the British-era city center, Parliament avenues, and India Gate, followed by Gurudwara Bangla Sahib for an introduction to Indian mysticism. Dinner at the hotel.

After breakfast, visit the Qutub Minar complex, the Tower of Victory commemorating the defeat of the last Hindu king by the Mughal rulers. Continue to the Lotus Temple, the lotus-shaped Bahá’í temple built in 1986, where visitors of any religion may enter, pray, and meditate. Depart for Agra with lunch en route. Upon arrival, visit Agra Fort, the red sandstone fortress built by Emperor Akbar and later transformed into a splendid residence by Shah Jahan. Return to the hotel for dinner.

Visit the Taj Mahal at dawn, when the rising sun gives the white marble monument its finest colors. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his beloved wife, it remains one of the world's most extraordinary architectural monuments. After breakfast, depart for Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's ghost city, abandoned after only twelve years. Continue to Abhaneri to see Chand Baori, one of India's most monumental stepwells, before reaching Jaipur for dinner at the hotel.

Explore Jaipur, the Pink City, with visits to the Palace of the Winds, City Palace, and Astronomical Observatory. While walking through the colorful market, women may experience henna decoration, one of India's long-rooted traditions. After lunch, enjoy time for shopping or relaxation. In the late afternoon, drive by jeep to Amber Fort, a monumental UNESCO World Heritage site.

Leave Jaipur for Rajasthan's desert region. Stop in Nagaur to visit its beautiful fort and temples, then continue to Khimsar, where a historic desert residence converted into a hotel stands among the dunes. After lunch, take a jeep excursion through the region, visiting fortresses that appear from the desert landscape and villages that reveal local ways of life. Return to the hotel for dinner.

Continue toward the Thar Desert, stopping for lunch inside Pokaran Fort, a beautiful yellow-stone fortification. Journey onward to Jaisalmer, a dreamlike golden city in the middle of the desert. Founded in 1156, it was the northernmost outpost of Rajasthan and the last caravan stop before crossing the Thar Desert. Rest at the hotel before dinner.

Discover Jaisalmer, the Golden City, rising from yellow limestone walls in the desert. Visit Jaisalmer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and wander through its winding streets. Explore the Royal Palace, Jain temples, traditional havelis, Gadsisar Lake, and richly decorated sandstone residences. After lunch, return to the hotel with the option of a camel ride. Dinner includes a local folklore show.

After breakfast, depart for Jodhpur, the Blue City and Rajasthan's second-largest city. After lunch at the hotel, visit Mehrangarh Fort, which dominates the city from its hilltop and includes palaces, museums, and royal collections. Continue to Jaswant Thada, the white marble cenotaph, then enjoy a traditional tuk-tuk tour through the old city. Return to the hotel for dinner.

Travel through the Aravalli Mountains, among the oldest mountain ranges in the world. Visit the splendid Ranakpur Jain complex, the largest in India, renowned for its pure white marble, sculptural detail, and carved temple architecture. After lunch, continue to Kumbhalgarh for a jeep excursion into the forest, following mountain trails through dense vegetation and leopard habitat. Dinner at the hotel.

Visit Kumbhalgarh, famous for its immense fort, one of Rajasthan's largest and often called the Great Wall of India. The fortress protects a noble palace and several temples, and a walk along the walls gives outstanding views of the surrounding mountains. After lunch, depart for Udaipur, arriving in the evening for dinner at the hotel.

Spend the day on a guided tour of Udaipur. Begin with City Palace, a magnificent marble and granite palace overlooking Lake Pichola with courtyards, gardens, and the Maharajas’ Museum. After lunch, visit Jagdish Temple, then enjoy a boat trip on Lake Pichola with a visit to Jag Mandir, a sumptuous 17th-century palace. The farewell dinner is accompanied by traditional music and dance.

After breakfast, enjoy a free morning with the option of visiting Eklingji and Nagda, known for Hindu temples built between the 7th and 10th centuries. Later, transfer to Udaipur Airport for the flight to Delhi. On arrival, settle into the room to rest before the night flight. Dinner at the hotel.

The journey through India comes to an end. During the night, transfer to Delhi Airport in time to board the return flight to Italy. The tour ends with happy memories of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Khimsar, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranakpur, Kumbhalgarh, Udaipur, and Rajasthan's royal desert landscapes.