Faruk Akbaş’s India Palaces and Taj Mahal Tour Photography Route

21 December 2026 – 28 December 2026 | 7 Nights, 8 Days
Tour details

EXAMPLE HOTELS etc.

AGRA

HOTEL ROYAL SAROVAR PORTICO etc.

JAIPUR

HOTEL V SAROVAR PORTICO etc.

JODHPUR

PARK PLAZA HOTEL etc.

DELHI

HOTEL DEVENTURE SAROVAR PATEL NAGAR etc.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT

This tour is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people.  If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification deadline is 20 days before the start of the tour. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through your agency.

VISA

Ordinary Passport - Visa required                         

Green Passport - Visa required

Service Passport  - Visa required 

You must have a passport valid for 6 months from the date of the end of the trip and issued within the last 10 years. For the Indian visa, it is necessary to personally visit the consulate.

HEALTH

Those who regularly take medication are advised to bring more medication than they need. This is because not all types of medication are available in the country. In addition, if you have a serious health problem (heart condition, blood pressure, diabetes, etc.), it would be beneficial to carry a document signed by your doctor. We also recommend that you do not drink tap water and drink bottled water that you open for the first time yourself.

FLIGHT DURATIONS

Istanbul               -          Delhi                     6 hours 40 min

Delhi                    -          Istanbul                6 hours 40 min

OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Optional tours and activities are organized by the local agency we receive services from, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people, and participation is not compulsory. If sufficient numbers are not reached, the excursions may not take place, or the prices, content, and vehicles used for optional tours / activities may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of optional tours / activities may be changed by the guide depending on whether museums, archaeological sites, or venues at the destinations are open or closed, as well as weather conditions.

ACCOMMODATION

During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances exceeding the specified kilometers.

Triple rooms may be provided subject to hotel availability, and in such rooms the bed provided for the 3rd person may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds consist of beds known as folding beds and coach beds, participants making reservations for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible lack of space and the bed type in the rooms. 

Child discounts are valid for one (1) child staying with 2 adults and belonging to the age group specified in the pricing section. 

Breakfasts included in the tour program and served at the hotel are offered in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited, generally as a limited menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group.

CURRENCY

The currency of India is the Indian Rupee (INR).

It is advisable to carry US Dollars (USD) with you.

TIME ZONE

There is a +2 hour 30-minute time difference between India and Türkiye. When it is 12:00 in Türkiye, it is 14:30 in India.

TELEPHONE USE

All mobile phone operators can be used if your phone is enabled for international roaming. However, there may be no network coverage in some parts of the country.

CLOTHING AND NECESSARY ITEMS

We recommend that you bring T-shirts, short- and long-sleeved shirts, shorts and cotton trousers that you can easily put on and take off, comfortable walking shoes, and a light jacket for the evenings. In addition, you may bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs for possible noise, a camera, a video camera, their chargers, and spare memory cards.

FOOD CULTURE

Indian cuisine is close to our palate. Since we will have our meals at our hotel and in the best restaurants, you will not encounter any problems, and we will also be able to obtain bottled water at every place we visit. We must never consume food sold in the open or water from the tap. Since the hotels where we will stay are high-standard facilities in terms of health and hygiene, these risks are minimal.

ELECTRICITY

Generally, 200-220 V is used. British-type three-pin sockets are used in India. The two-pin plugs we use fit many socket types. To avoid problems in places where the sockets are incompatible, universal plug adapters sold in electronics stores can be purchased.

SHOPPING

One of the most important places to shop in New Delhi is The Central Cottage Industries Emporium. This chain of stores, which has many branches, serves its customers at fixed prices. Wood carvings, copperware, ornaments, fabrics, and even furniture can be purchased at very reasonable prices.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for destinations/passports where a visa is required) does not mean that entry into the country is guaranteed. Passport police have the authority to refuse you entry into the country. The agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility lies with the passenger. 

The agency acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and charter flights, or flight times may change before the existing trip and flight. The agency is obliged to notify passengers of these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes and airport service fees. 

Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting no more than 2-3 hours, organized for a general introduction to the cities and conducted panoramically with the guide's narration from inside the vehicle; they do not include museum or archaeological site entrance fees. If panoramic tours, including the other tours specified in the program, cannot take place on the scheduled day and time because local authorities do not permit visiting or entering the relevant sites, or because roads are closed due to an event, likewise if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions, the agency is not responsible for the inability to carry out these tours. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot, where possible, in areas with closed roads or where vehicle access is not permitted.

What's included
  • Round-trip economy class airfare from Istanbul to Delhi with a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight
  • Airport taxes
  • 6 nights of bed and breakfast accommodation in 4* hotels - Agra: 1 night / Jaipur: 2 nights / Jodhpur: 2 nights / Delhi: 1 night
  • All dinners specified in the program (5 dinners in total).
  • All excursions specified in the program
  • Entrance fees to Agra Fort, the Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, the City Palace Museum, Jantar Mantar, Qutub Minar, and the Brahma Temple
  • Breakfast at the hotel in Delhi on the day of arrival
  • Jeep safari in Bishnoi village
  • Amber Fort Jeep safari
  • Domestic airfare from Jodhpur to Delhi
  • Transfers between the airport and the hotel,
  • Turkish-speaking guide service
  • TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance
  • Travel and health insurance (a surcharge applies for passengers over 65).
Not included
  • Lunches
  • Drinks to be taken during meals
  • International departure fee
  • Visa Fee (A visa is also required for green passports)
  • Extra tours and evening activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Driver tips and gratuities are excluded.
Tour Program
Istanbul - Delhi
We meet at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport. We depart for Delhi on a Turkish Airlines flight. We welcome the new day aboard the plane.
Delhi - Agra
After arriving in Delhi at 5:15 a.m., we are met at the airport and transfer to our hotel in the Aerocity area, where we have breakfast. After breakfast, we set off for Agra. During our approximately five-hour journey, we enjoy views of North India’s rural landscapes as we travel toward the Rajasthan region. Upon arrival in Agra, we visit the Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Accompanied by our guide, we explore the courtyards, palace sections, military areas, and ramparts of this vast structure, which served as the administrative center of the Mughal Empire. We learn in detail how Agra gained importance as the second capital, the stages the fort went through from the 11th century onward, and the lives of the Mughal rulers here. After our visit, we proceed to the hotel, complete the check-in formalities, and rest after dinner. Overnight in Agra.
Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast at our hotel, we visit the Taj Mahal, the most magnificent masterpiece of eternal love and Mughal architecture. We tour this monument, which Shah Jahan had built entirely of white marble for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, while listening to our guide explain its construction process, stonework, precious stones, and architectural symmetry. At the end of the day, we set off for Jaipur and, during the approximately four-hour journey, observe local life and the desert landscape as we make our way toward Rajasthan’s Pink City. Upon arrival in Jaipur, we check into our hotel, have dinner there, and rest. Overnight in Jaipur.
Jaipur
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Amber Fort, one of Jaipur’s most famous landmarks. We ascend to the fort entrance by jeep and explore this magnificent fortress built above Maota Lake, accompanied by our guide. We examine in detail its courtyards, columned halls, and the renowned Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors), one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture. After gaining an insight into royal life, defense systems, and architectural artistry at Amber Fort, we descend to the city center and begin our Jaipur city tour. During the city tour, we visit the City Palace Museum, where we see royal garments, miniatures, carpets, and a collection of weapons belonging to the royal family. We then visit the Jantar Mantar observatory and learn from our guide how the astronomical instruments built in the 18th century were used. Finally, we photograph Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), one of Jaipur’s most iconic landmarks, from the outside. At the end of the day, we return to the hotel for dinner and rest. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Jaipur - Pushkar - Jodhpur
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Jodhpur and stop en route in Pushkar, one of the holy cities for Hindus. Here, we visit one of the few Brahma temples in the world and, through our guide’s explanation, discover the architecture and significance of this approximately 700-year-old temple in Hinduism. We then see Pushkar Lake, known as “Tirtha-Guru” in Hindu mythology, and learn about the history of this sacred lake surrounded by temples. Following our visit to Pushkar, we continue to Jodhpur and check in to our hotel upon arrival in Rajasthan’s Blue City. Dinner is at the hotel. Overnight in Jodhpur.
Jodhpur
After breakfast at our hotel, we visit Mehrangarh Fort, one of India’s most impressive landmarks, built 122 metres above the city. Covering a vast complex of 1,200 acres, we explore its ramparts, battle gates, royal palace rooms and historic galleries with our guide, tracing the legacy of the Rajput kingdom. We then visit the Jaswant Thada memorial, one of the finest examples of marble craftsmanship, and discover this cenotaph belonging to the Marwar dynasty. In the afternoon, we join a jeep safari to the Bishnoi villages in the desert region, observing the lifestyle and traditions of the Bishnoi community, who consider nature and all living beings sacred, as well as khejri trees, blackbuck and chinkara in their natural habitat. After the safari, we return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight in Jodhpur.
Jodhpur - Delhi - Delhi City Tour
In the early morning, we collect our packed breakfasts from the hotel and proceed to Jodhpur Airport for our flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, we begin our city tour; our first visit is to India Gate, one of the city’s most significant monuments. We listen to our guide explain the history of this imposing memorial, built in honor of 82,000 soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War. We then enjoy panoramic views of the Presidential Palace and Parliament House, followed by a brief panoramic drive along Rajpath. Afterwards, we visit Bangla Sahib Gurdwara, one of Delhi’s most important places of worship, where we learn about Sikh culture, the layout of the temple, and the sacred pool known as the “Sarovar.” Continuing our tour, we proceed to the Qutub Minar complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we explore the architectural details, magnificent stonework, and history of this impressive structure, built in the 12th century and regarded as one of India’s most remarkable minarets, accompanied by our guide. After the tour, we check in to our hotel, have dinner at the hotel, and relax. Overnight in Delhi.
Delhi - Istanbul
In the early morning, we transfer to the airport, and after completing check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on a Turkish Airlines flight at 06:55. Upon our arrival in Istanbul at 11:30, our tour comes to an end.