Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive in Delhi and get settled at your hotel. From there, head into Old Delhi to see Raj Ghat, the Red Fort, and Jama Masjid. The afternoon takes you to New Delhi where you'll check out Humayun's Tomb and Qutab Minar, then pass by Rashtrapati Bhawan and India Gate before heading back for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial)
- Explore Red Fort
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutab Minar
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan
- Visit India Gate
Landmarks/POIs Raj Ghat Red Fort Jama Masjid Humayun's Tomb Qutab Minar Rashtrapati Bhawan India Gate - Day 2
Delhi to Agra
The drive to Agra takes up most of your morning. Once there, you'll spend the rest of the day walking through the medieval city, seeing the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Both are UNESCO sites with significant Mughal architecture and history worth spending time on.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Taj Mahal
Landmarks/POIs Agra Fort Taj Mahal - Day 3
Agra to Jaipur
You'll drive toward Jaipur but stop along the way at Fatehpur Sikri. This 16th century city built by Emperor Akbar feels frozen in time. Walk through the palaces, courts, and historic structures before continuing on to Jaipur for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- View Darbar-e-Aam
- View Palaces at Fatehpur Sikri
- View Panch Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri
- View Taansen Seat at Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikri Panch Mahal - Day 4
Jaipur
After breakfast, head 11 km north to Amber Fort. You'll ride painted elephants up the hill and explore the massive gateways, courts, and palaces. Back in Jaipur, visit City Palace, the Jantar Mantar royal observatory, and Hawa Mahal with its 1043 windows.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ride elephants at Amber Fort
- Explore Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Hawa Mahal
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal - Day 5
Jaipur to Varanasi
Check out and drive to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. After you arrive and check in, take a short trip to Sarnath, about 10 km away. See the archaeological museum, Mahabodhi Buddha Temple, and the deer park where Buddha meditated. By evening, watch the Aarti ceremony at Dasaswamedh Ghat on the Ganges River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sarnath Archaeological Museum
- Visit Mahabodhi Buddha Temple
- Explore Deer Park at Sarnath
- Watch Evening Aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat
- Boat ride at Varanasi
Landmarks/POIs Sarnath Mahabodhi Buddha Temple Dasaswamedh Ghat - Day 6
Varanasi
Get up early for a boat ride on the Ganges to see Hindu morning rituals at the Varanasi Ghats. Later in the day, you'll visit Bharat Mata Mandir, Durga Temple, and Tulsi Manas temple. End by walking through Vishwanathji Ki Gali, the sacred lane leading to the temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride on Ganges River
- Visit Bharat Mata Mandir
- Visit Durga Temple
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Explore Vishwanathji Ki Gali
Landmarks/POIs Varanasi Ghats Bharat Mata Mandir Durga Temple Tulsi Manas Temple - Day 7
Varanasi to Delhi
Transfer to Varanasi airport for your flight back to Delhi, concluding your trip through northern India.
