Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll arrive at New Delhi airport where a Holidays At representative will be waiting to pick you up and take you to your hotel. From there, the rest of the day is yours to do as you please. Settle in, rest after your flight, or explore the area around your hotel at your own pace.
- Day 2
New Delhi
After breakfast, you'll spend the full day on a guided tour covering both New Delhi and Old Delhi. The morning includes Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb, and you'll drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at a local restaurant, head into Old Delhi to see Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, and the Red Fort. The day wraps up with a short rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk's spice market.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at Delhi local city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Visit India Gate
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Drive past Red Fort
- Cycle rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
Landmarks/POIs Qutub Minar Lotus Temple Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Raj Ghat Jama Masjid Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 3
New Delhi to Agra
Following breakfast, you'll check out and drive to Agra, known as the City of Love. Once you settle into your hotel, take a guided tour of Agra Fort, seeing the Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, and Diwan-I-Khas. Later, explore Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Mehtab Bagh, where you can catch the sunset and see the Taj Mahal from a distance. The evening is free for shopping or relaxing at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Agra
- Visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas)
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Sunset view of Taj Mahal
Landmarks/POIs Agra Fort Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Mehtab Bagh Taj Mahal - Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
Start very early to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise with a guide, then return to your hotel for breakfast. After checking out, you'll drive toward Jaipur but stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a deserted Mughal town from 1571 with red stone buildings including Salim Chisti's Tomb, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas, and Panch Mahal. Continue on to Jaipur and check in at your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to spend however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Guided tour to Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Tomb of Salim Chisti
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Diwane e Khas
- Visit Panch Mahal
- Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chisti Buland Darwaza Panch Mahal - Day 5
Jaipur
After breakfast, take a full day guided tour of Jaipur. You'll go to Amber Fort and can choose between an elephant or jeep ride (both included). Then see City Palace, Jantar Mantar, drive past Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal, and visit Birla Temple. Once sightseeing ends, the rest of the day is free for shopping or heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort
- Elephant ride or Jeep ride at Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Drive past Jal Mahal
- Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Tour to Nahargarh Fort (if time permits)
- Tour to Jaigarh Fort (if time permits)
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal Birla Temple Nahargarh Fort Jaigarh Fort - Day 6
Jaipur to Varanasi
You'll have breakfast and check out before heading to New Delhi airport for your flight to Varanasi. A Holidays At representative meets you upon arrival and transfers you to your hotel. After refreshing, take a guided tour to Sarnath to see the Dhamek Stupa, Archaeological Museum, Chaukhandi Stupa, and Tibetan Buddhist Monastery. Return to Varanasi for the night, and the rest of the day is yours to rest or explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Sarnath
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Archaeological Museum
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Visit Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Dhamek Stupa Sarnath Archaeological Museum Chaukhandi Stupa Tibetan Buddhist Monastery - Day 7
Varanasi
Wake up early for a boat ride on the River Ganges, then head back to your hotel for breakfast. A guided tour of Varanasi takes you to four temples: Tulsi Manas, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath, and Sankat Mochan. You'll also visit Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, and Birla Mandir. By evening, experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony performed at the Ghat.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat ride on River Ganges
- Guided tour of Varanasi
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit Durga Temple
- Visit Shri Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sankat Mochan Temple
- Visit Bharat Mata Temple
- Visit Banaras Hindu University
- Visit Birla Mandir
- Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening
Landmarks/POIs River Ganges Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Shri Vishwanath Temple Sankat Mochan Temple Bharat Mata Temple Banaras Hindu University Birla Mandir - Day 8
Varanasi to New Delhi
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Varanasi airport for your flight back to New Delhi. A Holidays At representative will help you at the airport and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, exploring the area, or doing anything else you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Day 9
New Delhi Departure
Have breakfast and check out of your hotel, then transfer to New Delhi airport to board your flight home or to your next destination. This marks the end of your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
