Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
Your Alkof Holidays representative greets you at New Delhi airport and takes you to your hotel. The day is open after that, so you can walk around the city and get a feel for things. The bustling streets and tree-lined boulevards give you a good first impression of India.
Optional Activities
- Explore Delhi's bustling streets
- Wander tree-lined boulevards
- Day 2
New Delhi
A full day of sightseeing starts in Old Delhi where you'll see Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in Asia, and Raj Ghat honoring Mahatma Gandhi. From there, take a rickshaw through Chandni Chowk market with its spices and clothes. Then you'll see Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, and Qutub Minar.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Daily buffet dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi at Chandni Chowk
- Visit Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Visit India Gate
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutub Minar
Landmarks/POIs Jama Masjid Raj Ghat Chandni Chowk Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Humayun's Tomb Qutub Minar - Day 3
New Delhi to Agra
After breakfast, you check out and head to Agra. Once you arrive, settle into your hotel and take some time to rest. Later in the afternoon, visit Itmad-ud-Daulah and Agra Fort. The evening is free for you to do whatever you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Daily buffet dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah
- Visit Agra Fort
Landmarks/POIs Itmad-ud-Daulah Agra Fort - Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
Your guide picks you up before sunrise for a tour of Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. Back at the hotel, have breakfast, then leave for Jaipur with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO site built by Akbar in the late 16th century. This walled city was abandoned after 14 years but remains beautiful and intact. Arrive in Jaipur by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Daily buffet dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Taj Mahal
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Fatehpur Sikri - Day 5
Jaipur
After breakfast, spend the full day touring Jaipur. Start at Amber Fort and Palace, a UNESCO site built in 1592 with red sandstone and marble overlooking Maota Lake. Then visit City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, and Jal Mahal. Finish by watching the sunset at Surya Mandir with time to see other spots if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Daily buffet dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Amber Fort and Palace
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Hawa Mahal
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Jal Mahal
- Evening sunset at Surya Mandir
Optional Activities
- Visit other interesting places in Jaipur
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort and Palace Maota Lake City Palace Hawa Mahal Jantar Mantar Jal Mahal Surya Mandir - Day 6
Jaipur to Varanasi
Fly from Jaipur to Varanasi in the morning. An Alkof Holidays representative picks you up at the airport and brings you to your hotel. Rest and relax for a bit, then head out to explore Varanasi's ghats, temples, and local market. In the evening, attend Aarti on the banks of River Ganges.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Daily buffet dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit various ghats in Varanasi
- Visit sacred temples
- Attend Aarti on the bank of River Ganges
Optional Activities
- Explore Varanasi's local market
Landmarks/POIs River Ganges - Day 7
Varanasi
Start early with a boat ride on River Ganges and visit an Akhara to see traditional martial arts. Morning includes walking through various ghats and visiting Kashi-Vishwanath shrine and Bharat Mata Mandir. Later, travel to Sarnath to see Dhamekha Stupa, the Archeological Museum, and Chaukhandi Stupa. Return to Varanasi for evening Aarti.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Daily buffet dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat ride on River Ganges
- Visit Akhara
- Walk through various sacred ghats
- Visit Kashi-Vishwanath
- Visit Bharat Mata Mandir
- Visit Sarnath
- Visit Dhamekha Stupa
- Visit Archeological Museum at Sarnath
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Attend Aarti on the bank of River Ganges
Landmarks/POIs River Ganges Akhara Kashi-Vishwanath Bharat Mata Mandir Sarnath Dhamekha Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa - Day 8
Varanasi to New Delhi
Take a relaxed morning in Varanasi before an early afternoon flight back to New Delhi. Once you land at New Delhi airport, board your flight home or to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Leisure morning in Varanasi
