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3 Days Varanasi Tour With Boat & Ride Sarnath - Highly recommended

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Start and end in Varanasi
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: Italian, Spanish
Ages 18+

Highlights

  • Experience the Hindu ritual Aarti in Varanasi
  • Take a morning boat ride on the Ganges at sunrise
  • Explore life and death at the Varanasi Ghats
  • Visit the archaeological wonders of Sarnath
  • Discover ancient temples and museums in Varanasi

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival - Varanasi - Aarti
  2. Day 2 Morning Boat Ride - Sarnath
  3. Day 3 City Tour - Departure
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Number of tours

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  • AC
    · August 7th, 2025
    This tour was incredible! Our guide, Anmul, was not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable. We got to see so many amazing sights around the city, and he made sure we were well taken care of every step of the way
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    Trip date: August 2025
  • C
    · August 6th, 2025
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    The tour went well, and they were flexible with the schedule. We were five friends. The guide spoke good English and Italian. Very punctual in picking us up, and generally everything was smooth.
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    Trip date: August 2025
  • AK
    · August 4th, 2025
    Shivam was a great guide who showed us some wonderful places around Varanasi—highly recommended. Rakesh, our driver, was skillful and navigated the busy streets of Varanasi smoothly and confidently.
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    Trip date: August 2025
  • 3 Days Varanasi Tour With Boat & Ride Sarnath - Highly recommended reviewer 4
    · August 2nd, 2025
    モハンさんは日本語が堪能で、とても分かりやすく話してくれました。素晴らしいガイドでした!バラナシでの観光は本当に楽しかったです。次回バラナシを訪れる際には、ぜひまたモハンさんにお会いしたいです。
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    ITS holidays commented on this review
    Dear Akiko Takahashi Thanks for review. Your review is very important for us. I hope we get recommendations. Thank you very much for choosing us. Regards, Team ITS Holiday
    Trip date: August 2025
  • RB
    · August 2nd, 2025
    We had a fantastic tour with our guide, Shivam. He took us to places we would have never discovered on our own and explained everything clearly and thoughtfully. Experiencing Varanasi during the Shiva festival made the day even more unforgettable — truly overwhelming and impressive. We wholeheartedly recommend this tour
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    Dear Renata Beth Thanks for review. Your review is very important for us. I hope we get recommendations. Thank you very much for choosing us. Regards, Team ITS Holiday
    Trip date: August 2025
  • JM
    · August 1st, 2025
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    My tour guide Anmol was very knowledgeable, courteous and professional. I thoroughly enjoyed each of our visits and our conversations. I highly recommend this day trip.
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    Dear James Martine Thanks for review. Your review is very important for us. I hope we get recommendations. Thank you very much for choosing us. Regards, Team ITS Holiday
    Trip date: August 2025
  • JM
    · June 23rd, 2025
    My guide, Shiva, was incredibly knowledgeable about both religion and history, which greatly enriched the entire tour experience. I only had one day in Varanasi, but thanks to him, I was able to make the most of it and see everything I had hoped to. I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Varanasi!
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    Dear James Madeline Thanks for review. Your review is very important for us. I hope we get recommendations. Thank you very much for choosing us. Regards, Team ITS Holiday
    Trip date: June 2025
  • 3 Days Varanasi Tour With Boat & Ride Sarnath - Highly recommended reviewer 8
    · June 17th, 2025
    It was our first time in Varanasi, and Vishal shared so many valuable insights with us. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you're short on time. Group sizes are small, so if you're a group of 4 or 5, it feels almost like a private tour.
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    Dear Ana Martin Thanks for review. Your review is very important for us. I hope we get recommendations. Thank you very much for choosing us. Regards, Team ITS Holiday
    Trip date: June 2025
  • 3 Days Varanasi Tour With Boat & Ride Sarnath - Highly recommended reviewer 9
    · June 16th, 2025
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    We had a very pleasant experience in Varanasi. I recommend this type of tour if you don't have a lot of time in the city and don't want to waste time evaluating all the options available. Overall, it was well worth it
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    Dear Federica Meloni Thanks for review. Your review is very important for us. I hope we get recommendations. Thank you very much for choosing us. Regards, Team ITS Holiday
    Trip date: June 2025
  • EM
    · June 6th, 2025
    It was a wonderful full-day experience with Ammol and Aman. From a serene sunrise boat ride on the Ganges to exploring many temples with insightful explanations, every moment was memorable. The visit to Sarnath was especially fascinating, thanks to an excellent guide. Highly recommended!
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    Dear Elena Martinez Thanks for review. Your review is very important for us. I hope we get recommendations. Thank you very much for choosing us. Regards, Team ITS Holiday
    Trip date: June 2025

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3 Days Varanasi Tour With Boat & Ride Sarnath - Highly recommended
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