Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
Land at New Delhi airport and get transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to do whatever you'd like, so use it to settle in, rest up from travel, or explore the area around your accommodation.
- Start point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (New Delhi)
- Day 2
Old Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll head out on a guided tour covering both New Delhi and Old Delhi. The morning takes in Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and India Gate. Grab lunch at a local restaurant, then continue into Old Delhi to see Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, and Red Fort. The tour finishes with a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk's spice market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Delhi local city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of New Delhi
- Visit to Qutub Minar
- Visit to Lotus Temple
- Visit to Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Visit to India Gate
- Guided tour of Old Delhi
- Visit to Raj Ghat
- Visit to Jama Masjid
- Drive past Red Fort
- Cycle rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
Landmarks 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
Start with breakfast and check out, then drive toward Agra. On the way you'll stop at Sikandra Fort to see Akbar's Tomb. Once in Agra, settle into your hotel and begin exploring Agra Fort, which includes Moti Masjid, the Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, and both the Diwans. Later, visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Sikandra Fort
- Guided tour of Agra
- Visit to Agra Fort including Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, and Diwan-I-Khas
- Visit to Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit to Jama Masjid
Landmarks Sikandra Fort Agra Fort Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb 
- Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
Get up early to catch the sunrise at Taj Mahal, then head to Mehtab Bagh afterward. Back at the hotel for breakfast, you'll check out and drive to Jaipur. During the drive, stop at Fatehpur Sikri to walk through Diwane e Khas, Panch Mahal, Salim Chisti's Tomb, and Buland Darwaza. Arrive in Jaipur by evening and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit to Mehtab Bagh
- Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit to Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit to Diwane e Khas
- Visit to Panch Mahal
- Visit to Tomb of Salim Chisti
- Visit to Buland Darwaza
Landmarks Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Fatehpur Sikri Panch Mahal Buland Darwaza 
- Day 5
Jaipur
Have breakfast, then spend the day on a guided tour of Jaipur. Visit Amber Fort by elephant or jeep, explore City Palace and Jantar Mantar, and drive past Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal. Also see Birla Temple on the route. The afternoon gives you free time to shop or relax at the hotel if you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jaipur
- Visit to Amber Fort with elephant or jeep ride
- Visit to City Palace
- Visit to Jantar Mantar
- Drive past Jal Mahal
- Visit to Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit to Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Tour to Nahargarh Fort if time permits
- Tour to Jaigarh Fort if time permits
Landmarks Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal Birla Temple Nahargarh Fort Jaigarh Fort 
- Day 6
Jaipur to Cochin
After breakfast and checkout, transfer to Jaipur airport for your flight to Cochin. The airline representative helps with your hotel transfer. Freshen up, then take a half-day guided tour of Cochin hitting Fort Kochi, Marine Drive, Hill Palace, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Pareekshit Thampuran Museum, Pallipuram Fort, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Bolgatty Island, and Indo Portuguese Museum. Free time afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cochin
- Visit to Fort Kochi
- Visit to Marine Drive
- Visit to Hill Palace
- Visit to St. Francis Church
- Visit to Dutch Palace
- Visit to Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
- Visit to Pallipuram Fort
- Visit to Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
- Visit to Bolgatty Island
- Visit to Indo Portuguese Museum
Landmarks Fort Kochi Marine Drive Hill Palace St. Francis Church Dutch Palace Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica Bolgatty Island 
- Day 7
Cochin to Munnar
Check out and drive toward Munnar, enjoying the Kerala scenery along the way. You'll pass through areas with waterfalls, high mountains, and clouds hanging low. Arrive in Munnar, check into your hotel, and the rest of the day is free for whatever you'd like to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Munnar
After breakfast, go on a sightseeing tour that includes Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town, and the town market. The evening is yours to either walk around the tea estate or enjoy other activities at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Eravikulam National Park
- Visit to Mattupetty Dam
- Visit to Old Munnar Town
- Visit to town market
Optional Activities
- Tea Estate walk
Landmarks Eravikulam National Park Mattupetty Dam 
- Day 9
Munnar to Periyar
Finish breakfast and check out, then drive to Periyar. This wildlife sanctuary covers 777 square kilometers and functions as a Tiger Reserve, one of the largest in India. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 10
Periyar
Have breakfast and spend the day touring Periyar. You'll go bamboo rafting, do some border hiking, participate in an elephant safari at the wildlife sanctuary, and visit Kumily, Mangala, and Devi Temple. There's quite a bit to see and do throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride at Lake Periyar
- Elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Visit to Kumily
- Visit to Mangala
- Visit to Devi Temple
Optional Activities
- Bamboo rafting
- Border hiking
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Devi Temple - Day 11
Periyar to Kumarakom
After breakfast and checkout, drive to Kumarakom, a quiet village situated on Vembanad Lake and known for its backwaters and bird sanctuary. Once you check in, head to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary to watch the variety of migratory birds. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the backwaters, taking walks, or getting a traditional Ayurvedic massage at a local spa. The rest of your day is open.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Traditional Ayurvedic massage at local spa
- Leisurely stroll around backwaters
Landmarks Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Vembanad Lake - Day 12
Kumarakom to Alleppey
Check out after breakfast and head to Alleppey to board your houseboat for a backwater journey. Travel through the scenic backwaters and lagoons of Alappuzha with lunch and dinner served on the boat. In the evening, take a walk through the local streets of Alappuzha.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at houseboat)
Included Activities
- Houseboat journey on backwaters and lagoons
Optional Activities
- Evening walk around local streets of Alappuzha
Landmarks Alappuzha Backwaters - Day 13
Alleppey to Departure
Have breakfast on the houseboat, then check out and get transferred to Cochin airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Kochi, Kerala, India (Kochi (Cochin))
- Meals
- Breakfast
