Arrive in India's vibrant capital, where centuries of history, artistic traditions, and contemporary creativity coexist in remarkable harmony.

This relaxed first afternoon provides an opportunity to absorb the colours, textures, and creative energy that will accompany you throughout the journey.

After breakfast, we wander into Old Delhi's timeless lanes; centuries of history in bustling markets, colourful shopfronts, and narrow alleyways full of everyday life. Pure sketchbook fuel, whether you're drawing, photographing, or just soaking it in.

A hands-on afternoon where watercolor meets embroidery. We build a vibrant watercolor base, then learn to "draw" over it with simple, beautiful stitches - all texture, colour, and playing with your hands.

What we'll do:

Paint your own watercolor base on a tote bag

Learn simple embroidery stitches to "draw" over your painting

Walk away with a one-of-a-kind piece ( part painting, part stitched textile )

Fabric to Fashion: Uncovering Indian Craftsmanship, Delhi

Discover the journey from traditional Indian textiles to contemporary fashion, guided by an experienced designer-turned-stylist.

What we'll do:

Explore Dastkar in Chattarpur and discover the stories, techniques, and craftsmanship behind Indian textiles.

Continue to Dhan Mill, exploring a curated selection of Indian and contemporary designer stores.

Meet a designer by training and stylist by profession, with over 15 years of experience in the fashion industry.

Gain insights into Indian and Indo-western styles and discover pieces that complement your personal style.

Learn about Indian textiles and craftsmanship from someone who has run her own fashion label and worked closely with the industry for many years.

Later, we trade the market's energy for New Delhi's colonial boulevards; grand architecture, tree-lined avenues, and manicured gardens. A completely diff

After breakfast, continue by road into Rajasthan towards the Pink City of Jaipur.

Today introduces another important aspect of India's creative culture - its cuisine.

Enjoy a relaxed day before gathering for an intimate cooking demonstration led by local hosts. Discover traditional Rajasthani recipes, family culinary traditions, and the art of preparing dishes using regional spices and seasonal ingredients.

The experience concludes with a beautifully prepared dinner shared together, celebrating India's generous hospitality around the table.

The day opens at first light - temple rituals, fresh flowers, the city just starting to wake up. We'll ride women-driven e-rickshaws through Jaipur's most atmospheric morning corners, hopping off along the way to walk through the parts best seen on foot.

From there, on to Amber Fort - painted halls, mirrored palaces, intricate carvings, and views for days. Endless material for a sketchbook, even if you never open it.

Later, the City Palace. And to close the day, time to just wander - Jaipur's markets, its hidden corners, its colour everywhere you look.

This morning is dedicated to pattern, colour, and craft in its most hands-on form.

If you've ever admired a printed textile or a hand-glazed piece of pottery and wondered how it's actually made, today's the answer - guided by artisans who've spent their lives perfecting these techniques.

This evening, something very special awaits.

Exclusively curated for you, we step behind the doors of a private royal residence for an intimate evening with the women of the house—a rare opportunity to experience the grace, traditions and artistry of Rajput life from within.

As our hosts are dressed in traditional Rajputi poshak, accompanied by exquisite jewellery and the rituals of adornment, discover the stories, craftsmanship and traditions behind this distinctive style of dress. With time set aside for sketching, capture the beautiful silhouettes, intricate details and personalities that bring these traditions to life.

As dusk settles over Jaipur, gather

Today we head to Agra, home to one of the world's great architectural masterpieces.

We check in, then visit Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture anywhere.

What's in store:

Wander grand palaces, elegant courtyards, and richly decorated halls

Hear the stories of the Mughal emperors who once called this fortress home

Take in the scale and detail of Mughal design, the kind of thing photos never quite capture.

We start the day at the Taj Mahal at dawn. Quiet, golden, and completely worth the early start. Some things you just have to feel in person.

From there, we venture to the handicraft clusters where the descendants of the artisans who built the Taj still live and work, tucked right around the monument itself.

We'll walk through the neighbourhoods and workshops of families who've practiced Pietra Dura and Zardozi for generations, and spend real time with the artisans themselves; talking materials, techniques, and craft.

Later, a hands-on Zardozi workshop with a family who's preserved the craft since 1845, learning the metallic-thread stitches once reserved for royalty, at a private museum studio.

This isn't a showroom demonstration. It's sitting beside the people keeping a centuries-old art alive, and leaving with a small piece of it in your own hands.

Following breakfast, return to Delhi airport for your onward journey.