Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
Your representative meets you at New Delhi airport and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to rest and get settled after your journey. Take time to adjust to the time zone and relax at your hotel.
- Day 2
Old Delhi
After breakfast, you'll head out on a full day guided tour covering both New Delhi and Old Delhi. The morning takes in Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, and Humayun's Tomb, then moves on to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. Following lunch at a local restaurant, the afternoon focuses on Old Delhi's historic areas including Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, and Red Fort. You'll end with a short rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk's busy spice market to get a feel for daily life there.
- 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 and 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
After breakfast, you're driven to Agra with a stop at Sikandra Fort (Akbar's Tomb) along the way. Once you arrive and check in, you'll have some time to relax. Later, a guide takes you through Agra Fort to see the Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, and Diwan-I-Khas. Before the day ends, you visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive to Agra with en-route visit to Sikandra Fort
- Guided tour of Agra Fort including Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit Jama Masjid in Agra
Landmarks/POIs Sikandra Fort Agra Fort Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Jama Masjid, Agra - Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
You start before dawn for a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. Back at your hotel, you'll have breakfast and check out, then drive toward Jaipur. Along the route, you stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the red stone Mughal city built in 1571, where you explore the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas, and Panch Mahal. Arriving in Jaipur in the evening, you check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Drive to Jaipur with en-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Tomb of Salim Chisti
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Diwane e Khas at Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Panch Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri
- Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chisti Buland Darwaza Diwane e Khas Panch Mahal - Day 5
Jaipur
After breakfast, your guided tour covers Jaipur's major sights. You head to Amber Fort and ride an elephant or jeep up to it, then visit City Palace and Jantar Mantar. The drive takes you past Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), and you stop at Birla Temple. The afternoon leaves you free to shop or head back to your hotel to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort with elephant ride or jeep ride
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Drive past Jal Mahal
- Drive past Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and 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 Aurangabad
Following breakfast and checkout, your transfer takes you to Jaipur airport for your flight to Aurangabad. When you land, your representative meets you and drives you to your hotel. You have the rest of the day to yourself for relaxing and settling in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Jaipur airport
- Day 7
Ajanta Caves
After breakfast, you spend the full day on a guided tour to Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll explore the 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments carved between the 2nd century BCE and around 480 CE. These caves hold some of the finest examples of Indian art and sculpture, showing the skill of ancient craftspeople.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour to Ajanta Caves
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site with 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments
Landmarks/POIs Ajanta Caves - Day 8
Ellora Caves
You start early with breakfast before heading out for the full day tour to Ellora Caves, another World Heritage Site. The caves date from the 5th to 11th centuries and showcase beautiful carvings and skilled craftsmanship. You'll also visit Daulatbad Fort and Bibi ka Maqbara to see more of the region's historic heritage and get a fuller picture of the area's cultural layers.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour to Ellora Caves UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Daulatbad Fort
- Visit Bibi ka Maqbara
Landmarks/POIs Ellora Caves Daulatbad Fort Bibi ka Maqbara - Day 9
Aurangabad to Departure
After breakfast, you check out and transfer to Aurangabad airport for your flight home. Your trip through India's historical and cultural sites comes to an end as you head to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Aurangabad airport
