For time-poor adventurers, a quick fix of India is hard to beat. The capital Delhi offers a seductive mix of historic sights and modern metropolitan thrills. Regular flights make it easy to squeeze into a short break, though you may want to pick up an extra suitcase to bring home your shopping haul. 
Recommended tour operator: TransIndus
TransIndus says
Delhi juxtaposes ancient traditions, medieval monuments, the excess of the Raj and the excitement of modern-day India. Today’s Delhi is a monumental and cultural experience, charming and bewildering visitors in equal measure.
The city’s museums house unique collections of antiquities, arts and crafts from all over India, and its architectural treasures include temples, mosques and the Sufi Dargah (mausoleum) of Hazrat Nizamuddin, where you can enjoy Sufi music.
Delhi is the ultimate shopping destination for bargain hunters, whether you are looking for hand-woven carpets, silks, gems, antiques, crafts, papers, silver, or even the best of high fashion
A three-day “Delhi Dawn” tour with TransIndus is a fulfilling and enriching experience. The secret is knowing where to go, how to get around, what to look for and how to experience it at its best. Prior to booking, our experienced consultants discuss your interests and motivations and create a bespoke schedule that fulfils your needs. Accommodation can be as luxurious or as functional as you choose.
As sightseeing is key, we ensure you have the most experienced of local guides who bring the city to life, concentrating on the places that interest you, with plenty of time devoted to personal discovery, relaxation and absorbing the sights.
The tour includes airport transfers, three nights’ accommodation, three half-day sightseeing sessions in the company of an experience private guide, a private chauffeur-driven car for the sightseeing, and entrance fees at all monuments. The cost is £375 pp (excluding flights) based on a two people sharing at a four-star hotel.
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